State of the Union Recap. Rep. Al Green Removed. Rep. Omar Heckles Trump. The Pink Nookie

During President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, Texas Democratic Representative Al Green was ejected for the second consecutive year. Green protested by waving a sign reading 'Black people aren't apes,' directly referencing a video Trump posted depicting former President Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. Green stated his intention was to confront Trump directly with the message that such racist behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, drawing parallels to historical civil rights stands by figures like Dr. King and Rosa Parks.

Rep. Al Green's removal from the House chamber while waving a 'Black people aren't apes' sign, and his subsequent explanation of the protest's message.

Brother Nuri Muhammad discusses that Black women have the lowest marriage rates and highest rates of never having been married among racial groups in the U.S. He attributes this to 'plantation psychosis' or 'post-traumatic slave syndrome,' citing research that 94% of decisions made by Black people are rooted in plantation life. During slavery, marriage was illegal for Black people, leading to a 'negative genetic memory' that now requires conscious effort to overcome and re-establish 'true black love' based on 'God-centered African ways.'

Research published in Essence magazine on Black marriage rates; Nuri Muhammad's explanation linking current trends to the historical illegality of Black marriage during slavery and 'plantation psychosis.'

Isosa Osa, founder of Onyx Impact, details how the digital space is a 'consequential battleground' where misinformation and targeted harassment disproportionately affect Black communities. Onyx Impact aims to fight 'digital harm' by amplifying Black voices and creating healthier online ecosystems, including a $500,000 investment in Black media organizations. Osa highlights 'black erasure' online, attempts to distort information, and the use of fake photos and harmful depictions (like those of the Obamas) to dissuade civic engagement.

Isosa Osa's description of 'black erasure,' distortion tactics, and the 'hyperbolic spread of mis and malinformation' targeting Black communities, and Onyx Impact's 'Invest in Black Media' program.

Briana Murphy, founder of 'The Pink Nookie,' shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting her feminine hygiene business in her kitchen with just $600 from food stamps. She developed her flagship product, 'Nookie Glaze,' to address personal health issues during pregnancy. The business, now based in Atlanta with three warehouses, emphasizes scientific testing of its products to ensure efficacy against bacteria and fungi, distinguishing it from other handmade brands. Murphy highlights the challenge of securing funding as a Black-owned business, relying solely on cash flow.

Briana Murphy's personal story of starting 'The Pink Nookie' with $600 food stamps, the product's development, and its scientific validation.

Roland Martin and Becky Pringle (President of the National Education Association) discuss how the Trump administration's policies have attacked labor, disproportionately affecting Black workers. They emphasize that labor unions have historically lifted Black populations into the middle class, evidenced by the highest percentage of union membership among Black workers. Pringle outlines a 'seven action verbs' strategy (educate, communicate, organize, mobilize, legislate, litigate, elect) for unions to drive voter turnout and protect democracy against attacks on public education and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Discussion of the Trump administration's attacks on labor, the historical benefits of unions for Black Americans, and the NEA's 'seven action verbs' strategy for political engagement.