⭐️🎙 Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len: Black News Roundup

Hosts Dave and Leonard break down recent headlines—from the rain-delayed One Philly concert and World Cup upsets to Nicki Minaj's White House visit—while reflecting on how this Fourth of July felt different amid current politics. The episode centers on the "America at 250" illustration and its message about enduring racial injustice, sparking a wider conversation about patriotism, celebrity choice...

Hosts Dave and Leonard cover the week’s top stories: Kirk Franklin’s tense exchange with a heckler after a rain-canceled Philadelphia show, reactions to new films and comedy, and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” climbing to No.1 on the R&B digital chart thanks to renewed interest from his biopic. They also take a deep dive into Arsenio Hall’s most memorable TV moments, share personal takes on s...

Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young review the week’s top stories: Juneteenth events, the World Cup’s electrifying impact on American fans, and a mix of local headlines. They discuss a federal lawsuit after months of racist bullying at an elementary school, a community-built home for an 82-year-old woman with cancer, a pastor arrested in an undercover sting, and listener fun from Dave’s Corner abou...

Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young break down hot headlines and local happenings in a lively episode. They discuss a controversial UFC moment where a fighter mocked Michelle Obama, the ensuing lawsuits and a broader conversation about whether free speech has gone too far. The hosts also cover a viral campaign sign misspelling in Florida, Elon Musk becoming the world’s first documented trillionaire...

Hosts Dave and Len chat about summer memories, school endings, and local events before diving into a lively three-day recap of the Black Music Festival — tents, DJs, line dancing, double dutch and a standout Earth, Wind & Fire tribute band. They introduce the Culture Check trivia app, share a quirky tip about sprinkling salt on watermelon, discuss Neil deGrasse Tyson’s comments on human origin...

Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young sit down with Sam Bailey to preview the third annual Delaware Black Music Fest at the G&R Campground. Learn about the Friday kickoff party, a full day of performances on Saturday featuring gospel, R&B and an Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, plus a simultaneous line-dance jamboree indoors and an all-county DJ after-party. The episode covers vendors, ticketi...

Hosts Dave and Len discuss a mix of community stories and pop-culture moments, including strangers paying it forward, a fatal Saginaw prom shooting linked to viral social-media flaunting, and reflections on extravagant prom send-offs. They also cover Queen Latifah’s decision to acknowledge her partner publicly, the controversy around Shana “Cheyenne” Bryant’s use of the “doctor” title and masculin...

Hosts Dave and Len welcome Hon. Sherry Dorsey Walker to News and Trends to discuss her trailblazing career, efforts to add Black history to Delaware schools, and her role at DHSS supporting homelessness and community outreach. The episode also covers the recent Mother African Union Church fire and the outpouring of community support, reflections on August Quarterly, and quick takes on cultural mom...

Dave and Len discuss viral pop-culture moments and personal stories in this episode of Newz and Trendz. They break down Drewski’s skit about Black British actors stealing roles, Spike Lee’s defense of the Michael Jackson biopic amid critic backlash, and the controversial Kevin Hart roast featuring Cat Williams. Interspersed with personal reflections on prom, college trunk parties, midlife friendsh...

Repeat: On this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, joined by Tim "DJ TimDogg" Bayard, cover local community work and national headlines. Topics include homelessness outreach in Wilmington, the viral controversy over an Argentine burger shop’s inflammatory name, Shea Taylor’s journey from hospital janitor to matched Yale anesthesiology resident, a major judgment against Bill Cosby, and a...

Hosts Dave and Len discuss community and culture in this episode, starting with the Black Superhero Bootcamp for Brooklyn middle-school boys that teaches leadership, emotional regulation, and life skills. They react to the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, former President Obama’s response, and the conspiracy theories and security questions that followed. The show also covers celebrity...

Hosts Dave and Len discuss big tech layoffs and AI’s impact on jobs, explore adolescent mental health and social media’s role in isolation, and celebrate a dramatic Delaware Marathon photo-finish. They also touch on LeBron playing alongside his son, local events, weather and pollen, and listeners’ favorite sporting events. The episode mixes local news, national tech trends, health tips, and uplift...

Welcome to Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len. Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young interview Delaware basketball legends Robin Johnson and Marvin Bell about their careers and upcoming induction into the Afro‑American Hall of Fame. The episode also covers contemporary topics including Candace Owens’ comments about President Trump, allegations of racism on The Price Is Right, skepticism around the Art...

Hosts Dave and Len welcome Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. members Naybu Fullman and Frank Salley to discuss the Gamma Theta Lambda chapter’s Old Gold Derby on May 2 at Delaware Park, a scholarship fundraiser with live entertainment, best-dressed contests, and limited open bar. They explain ticket details and community initiatives supporting local students. Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ti...

This week on Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, we break down the stories everyone’s talking about—and the conversations that matter most. We start with the buzz around Donald Trump’s reported push to place his signature on the $100 bill, and what it really means to be in that rare circle of sitting presidents shaping legacy in real time. Then, a powerful story out of Atlanta—Tyler Perry finds a c...

On this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, joined by Tim "DJ TimDogg" Bayard, cover local community work and national headlines. Topics include homelessness outreach in Wilmington, the viral controversy over an Argentine burger shop’s inflammatory name, Shea Taylor’s journey from hospital janitor to matched Yale anesthesiology resident, a major judgment against Bill Cosby, and a study r...

Join Dave and Len as they unpack the week’s biggest stories: the confusion and apology around Pastor Jamal Bryant and the Target boycott, Alabama’s controversial commutation of a death sentence, and highlights and reactions from the Oscars. They also touch on local sports, surprising weather swings, Oprah’s Paris fashion moment, rising young athletes, and whether people still go to movie theaters...

Hosts Dave and Leonard cover local updates and hard-hitting stories in this episode: the tragic death of 12-year-old Jada West after a bus stop altercation and the community's response to bullying; a major study linking processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats to higher chronic disease risk; a viral incident of a passenger kicked off a plane for playing loud videos; the ongoing search for mi...

Hosts Dave Coker and Leonard Young discuss highlights from the week, including little-known Black history facts and a viral comedy moment that drew backlash after a roast of Nicki Minaj at the NAACP Image Awards. The episode also covers Dorothy Butler Gilliam’s $10,000 donation to laid-off Washington Post reporters, a fourth-grade student taking college classes, the Smoothie King refusal incident,...

Hosts Dave and Len cover a wide-ranging episode: a Paul Harvey clip revealing young Martin Luther King’s early experiences, reactions to a disputed $12 billion farm payout and concerns from the National Black Farmers Association, HGTV pulling Nicole Curtis after a racial slur video, a professor’s hot-mic remarks at Hunter College, and a suspicious C-SPAN caller linked to Trump. The show mixes news...

Join hosts Dave and Leonard on this episode of Newz and Trendz as they discuss the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a startling child endangerment case in Arkansas, a controversy over the use of the word "Black" at an HBCU, Maryland Governor Wes Moore being excluded from a White House governors' dinner, and upcoming Miss Black America events at GNR Campground. They also cover local updates, cult...

Hosts Dave and Len discuss the aftermath of the Blizzard of 2026, local snow cleanup struggles, and the start of Black History Month with a spotlight on Delaware State’s inaugural women’s wrestling team and a profile of media pioneer Robert S. Abbott. They break down major news stories including Khaby Lame’s reported $900 million deal, a viral boxing toupee incident, and controversy over the Kenne...

Of Newz and Trendz with your hosts Dave and Len. The show opens with a casual chat about winter weather and local updates before diving into major headlines. Dave and Leonard discuss Kanye West’s full-page apology explaining his bipolar diagnosis and past behavior, celebrate Delroy Lindo’s first Oscar nomination for Sinners, and cover Jasmine Crockett’s rebuke of Stephen A. Smith over his politica...

Hosts Dave and Len cover a wide-ranging episode of News and Trends: a heated exchange between Don Lemon and Nicki Minaj over a church protest; Cam Newton’s controversial take on modern wedding traditions; a Florida venue’s refusal to refund a grieving bride after her fiancé died; local snow memories and MLK Day reflections; plus community updates and listener commentary. The hosts blend news repor...

Hosts Dave and Len recap a lively episode covering the Eagles' playoff loss, surprising weather, and plans for Martin Luther King weekend. They discuss pop culture highlights including the Golden Globes, a viral TikTok baby born with bright ginger hair, and Chris Redd's revelations about addiction and a relationship tied to Saturday Night Live. The pair also debate a provocative interview about sp...