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State of the People fam, we’re at Essence Fest!Catch us on the main stage tomorrow for America’s 250 as we talk through ...
07/03/2026

State of the People fam, we’re at Essence Fest!

Catch us on the main stage tomorrow for America’s 250 as we talk through where this country goes from here, the next 250 years.

Meet us there.

The stories shaping our future. The culture shaping our people.Tonight, The Signal LIVE closes out the season with featu...
06/04/2026

The stories shaping our future. The culture shaping our people.

Tonight, The Signal LIVE closes out the season with featured voices bringing clarity, conviction, and culture to the conversations that matter most.

First, our News Roundtable looks South — where voting rights, ballot access, misinformation, and Black political power remain on the line heading into Freedom Summer 2026.

Then, we head to The Cookout: Culture at the Center — a conversation rooted in Black music, Black art, Black pride, Black joy, and the cultural inheritance that keeps us connected beyond the headlines.

Featuring , , , , and .

Thank you for supporting our work and tuning in. Let’s close this season strong! See you tonight 🔥

📺 Tonight • 9PM ET / 8PM CT
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The season finale meets the moment.This Thursday, anchors The Signal LIVE with two conversations that move from the bal...
06/03/2026

The season finale meets the moment.

This Thursday, anchors The Signal LIVE with two conversations that move from the ballot box to the block — from the stories shaping our political future to the culture shaping who we are.

We begin with our News Roundtable, breaking down the latest election updates, voting rights fights, and the continued urgency of Freedom Summer 2026. Then, we close the season at The Cookout: Culture at the Center — a celebration of Black joy, Black music, Black identity, and the power of gathering beyond the headlines.

It’s a finale rooted in what this season has always been about: making sense of the moment, centering our people, and reminding the culture that the signal is still live.

📺 Thursday • 9PM ET / 8PM CT
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06/01/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we held space for it in Episode 17 of The Signal Live during our Therapy Corner segment with Dr. Philip Butler ().

In this moment, Dr. Butler reminds us that healing is not a destination, but an ongoing, moment-to-moment process we return to every day. Rather than asking, “When will I be done?” he invites us to see each day as a new opportunity to know ourselves better, come back home to our being, and deepen our understanding.

He also touches on how learning about spirituality and God is intrinsically connected to learning about ourselves.

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🎥: The Signal Live, Episode 17 — THE MAPS. THE MIND. THE MOVEMENT.

The Signal Live Season Finale · June 4 · 9 PM EST

05/30/2026

breaks down why local elections are crucial and often overlooked. She talks about how decisions on school funding, sheriff positions, district attorneys, and taxes are all determined by local ballot choices—not just federal representatives.

These local positions directly impact everyday issues like whether children get books in schools and how tax dollars are spent in your community.

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🎥: The Signal Live, Episode 17 — THE MAPS. THE MIND. THE MOVEMENT.

The Signal Live Season Finale · June 4 · 9 PM EST

Alabama. Mississippi. Georgia. Tennessee... ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH. Following activations this week across the sout...
05/21/2026

Alabama. Mississippi. Georgia. Tennessee... ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH.

Following activations this week across the south, we continue the conversation TONIGHT on The Signal LIVE with Elizabeth Booker Houston as anchor.

From the dismantling of voting rights and the future of our democracy to the urgent realities of Black mental health, we need to talk. And take action.

Featuring Monique Pressley ( ), , Keshaun Pearson (), Dr. Philip Butler (), & Rev. Shantell Hinton ().

📺 Thursday • 9PM ET / 8PM CT
Watch LIVE on YouTube
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The conversations shaping this moment demand more than headlines. They demand truth, accountability, and voices willing ...
05/19/2026

The conversations shaping this moment demand more than headlines. They demand truth, accountability, and voices willing to go deeper.

Following ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH, we continue the conversation this Thursday as Elizabeth Booker Houston anchors The Signal LIVE — confronting attacks on voting rights, the future of our democracy, and the urgent realities Black women continue to face in silence.

This is not business as usual. This is what’s at stake.

📺 Thursday • 9PM ET / 8PM CT
Watch LIVE on YouTube
stateoftheppl.com/tv

The conversations shaping this moment demand more than headlines. They demand truth, accountability, and voices willing ...
05/19/2026

The conversations shaping this moment demand more than headlines. They demand truth, accountability, and voices willing to go deeper.

Following ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE SOUTH, we continue the conversation this Thursday as Elizabeth Booker Houston () anchors The Signal LIVE — confronting attacks on voting rights, the future of our democracy, and the urgent realities Black women continue to face in silence.

This is not business as usual. This is what’s at stake.

📺 Thursday • 9PM ET / 8PM CT
Watch LIVE on YouTube
stateoftheppl.com/tv”

The fight for voting rights continues NOW in Montgomery.If you can’t make it in person, join us LIVE on State of the Peo...
05/16/2026

The fight for voting rights continues NOW in Montgomery.

If you can’t make it in person, join us LIVE on State of the People TV.

We’re streaming the National Day of Action for Voting Rights as organizers, advocates, and community leaders gather to make clear: the march is not over.

Watch live on YouTube:
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Link also available in bio + stories.

The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. This fight is ours — and we are...
05/15/2026

The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. This fight is ours — and we are going to finish it. Join us.

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