This week, we're talking about Eddie Murphy. Netflix just dropped a documentary called "Being Eddie," and while I knew most of what was in there—what can I say about myself knowing that?—it got me thinking about something bigger. Eddie Murphy isn't just arguably the greatest comedian of all time. He's the kind of architect I respect—the quiet kind. The one who changes the landscape without needing a title or a speech. Let me explain.

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Today we're talking about something that will reshape Black futures for the next generation—new federal student loan rules that just cleared a major hurdle at the U.S. Department of Education.

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Today we're talking about something that's been bothering me for a while: these so-called "culture" pages on social media. You know the ones—millions of followers, claiming they're amplifying Black voices, but really just posting our worst moments on repeat and making money off it.

Joining me today is Chris Stewart—Citizen Stewart. He runs Brightbeam, he's co-creator of 8 Black Hands with me, and he's spent years fighting for educational justice. He knows firsthand how these narratives shape what people expect from our kids.

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