The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to this inspirational message about how to walk obediently in your divine purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out this lively debate on how in politics it is important to understand that everything we say can and will be used against us and how to choose your words wisely.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The movie Straw by Tyler Perry has sparked community conversations around single Black women's Motherhood. Tezlyn Figaro moves the conversation in a different direction by discussing the nine public policies and laws you should be aware of that could change Taraji P. Henson's character in real life. If you empathize with the character, Tezlyn is empowering you to turn your emotions into action. Th...

How to handle contract negotiations when working with people on a budget while remaining competitive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrat party has been desperately chasing the Obama coalition since 2008 and they are failing miserably.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro discusses her personal journey  and the emotional loss from leaving the Black Mecca Atlanta and returning to Orlando, Florida.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to hear important tips on how to sustain and add value in today's 'race to the bottom' job marketplace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to hear important tips when working the  'advance' campaign operative position.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to see what is next in store for Tezlyn Figaro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as White House press secretary for Joe Biden, has left the Democratic party to become an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 6 participant Jake Lang released a video of himself kneeling on the back of a fellow Capitol riot defendant in an attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence that proved  Derek Chauvin  murdered  George Floyd.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tezlyn Figaro and Kristi Williams as they discuss the award winning program Black History Saturdays visit www.blackhistorysaturdays.com for more information  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the new stories that you missed and what it means to you!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political class is in shambles! Tap in with Tezlyn to learn why YOU have the power and how the time to organize is now!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration’s announcement on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from federal oversight plans for the Minneapolis Police Department came as the city was preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report. While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic  show  that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up...

The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays,...

Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen.  Bernie Sanders  CNN Town Hall  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.