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The episode celebrates Juneteenth while discussing its significance today and various cultural topics impacting the community.

This week on A Pod Named Kickback , the crew celebrates Juneteenth and discusses what the holiday means today, including a conversation about Black history and culture. We also dive into the Carmelo Anthony verdict, the ongoing debate surrounding justice and self-defense, Jay-Z’s Target-exclusive vinyl controversy, and the return of Robert Johnson alongside LL Cool J and Queen Latifah to help shape BET’s future. Plus, we talk about the success of Ice Cube’s BIG3 League, share our latest TV recommendations, including Polygamist on Netflix and do what Kickbackers do best—have real conversations about the stories impacting our community and culture ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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