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Afterhourhighlights’sThe Game Ain’t Changed, Just the Faces: Shedeur Sanders, Eli Manning, and the Double Standard DraftYo, let’s talk about the NFL Draft — not just the picks and the highlight reels, but the *real* game behind the scenes. You know, where headlines hit different depending on your last name and the color of your skin. Right now, Deion “Prime” Sanders and his son Shedeur are at the center of it — and if you’ve been watching, you’ve definitely seen those red flags around media bias waving high.Let’s break this all the way down. The league is saying it’s about “merit,” but the narratives? They’re about *everything* but.
2025-04-3012 min
Afterhourhighlights’sDecoding Desire: Race, Relationships, and the Real Deal After HoursYo, what's up, After Hours crew? Let's talk about something real – the messy, complicated, and often unspoken world of race, relationships, and how history's baggage still weighs heavy on our dating lives. This ain't about pointing fingers or calling anyone out, but about getting honest about how the past shapes our present, especially when it comes to who we're attracted to and why.The Game's Rigged: A Historical RemixLet's rewind the tape. Remember those "love laws" that said Black and white folks couldn't mix? That wasn't just about romance; it was about po...
2025-04-2708 min
Afterhourhighlights’sTrump's Housing Time Warp: Back to the Future... of Segregation? 😱Hey AfterHourHighlighters! Grab your popcorn (and maybe a lawyer), because Donald Trump is taking us on a trip back in time – and not in a cool, "Back to the Future" DeLorean kind of way. He's got his sights set on the Fair Housing Act of 1968, and honey, it's about to get bumpy.Think of the Fair Housing Act as the ultimate real estate bouncer, saying "Nope, no discrimination allowed!" based on race, religion, national origin, family status, or disability. But Trump's got a problem with a specific part of the Act called "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" (AFFH). Th...
2025-03-2806 min
Afterhourhighlights’s🥶 ARCTIC AWAKENING: A Pandemic From the ICE AGE! 🦠The Arctic wind howled a mournful dirge across the desolate landscape, whipping snow into frenzied spirals. Dr. Anya Petrova, a virologist stationed at a remote research outpost in Siberia, knew something was terribly wrong. The permafrost, thawing at an alarming rate, was releasing more than just ancient methane; it was unleashing ancient viruses.Anya's team had discovered a previously unknown virus, trapped within the ice for millennia. Initially, they believed it was dormant, a relic of the ice age. But they were wrong. The virus, dubbed "Glacialis," was adapting, mutating at an alarming rate, fueled by the...
2025-03-2108 min
Afterhourhighlights’s🌊 The Great Barrier's CURSE: It's NOT Just Coral Bleaching! 😱The turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, once a vibrant tapestry of life, were now a ghostly expanse of bleached coral. This wasn't just environmental damage; it was a prelude to something far more sinister. The bleaching had awakened something ancient, something vengeful: the Reef Spirit.Dr. Lena Hanson, a marine biologist haunted by the reef's decline, was the first to notice the changes. The whispers started subtly – strange currents, unexplained disappearances of fishing boats, unsettling sounds emanating from the depths. Then came the nightmares – vivid visions of a colossal, bioluminescent entity, its form shifting between cora...
2025-03-1804 min
Afterhourhighlights’s📉 The Dismantling of the Department of Education: What It Means for Black, Brown, and Low-Income Americans.The U.S. Department of Education is facing an unprecedented shake-up under the Trump administration—massive workforce reductions, deep funding cuts, and the looming possibility of its complete elimination. While supporters claim this will curb government interference, the reality for Black, Brown, and low-income communities is far more alarming. This shift threatens to unravel decades of progress in education equity, dismantling vital programs that provide resources, protections, and opportunities for historically marginalized students. Without federal oversight, who will ensure that every child—regardless of race or income—has access to quality education?Afterhourhighlights’s is a reader-s...
2025-03-1712 min
Afterhourhighlights’s🍄 Crimson Rot: A Dust Bowl Revenge.The wind howled a mournful dirge across the cracked earth, whipping dust devils into frenzied dances. This wasn't the Dust Bowl of the past; this was its revenge. The relentless drought, years of scorched earth and failed harvests, had birthed something far worse than dust: the Crimson Rot.Sarah, a hardened farmer clinging to her family's dwindling homestead in the Oklahoma panhandle, watched her brother, Caleb, succumb to it. One day, a simple cough; the next, crimson lesions blooming across his skin, his eyes glazed over with a horrifying, fungal luminescence. Within days, he was...
2025-03-1305 min
Afterhourhighlights’s🌊 Submerged City: Bioluminescence and Ancient Terrors.The salt spray stung Maya’s face as she clung to the rusted railing of the research vessel Argonaut. Below, the skeletal remains of New Orleans, half-submerged by the relentless rise of the Gulf, shimmered eerily under the bioluminescent glow emanating from the depths. Her team, a ragtag bunch of marine biologists and salvage experts, were on the verge of a breakthrough – or a catastrophic mistake.Maya, a seasoned oceanographer haunted by the loss of her coastal hometown, was driven by a desperate hope: to understand the source of the bioluminescence, a phenomenon that had intensified dramatically in t...
2025-03-1309 min
Afterhourhighlights’s👽 Queen's Dilemma: Love, Lithium, and Little Green Men.These excerpts present a compelling and unique premise that blends contemporary themes of dating and mental health with elements of science fiction and fantasy. The narrative centers on a relatable protagonist facing an extraordinary dilemma, prompting reflection on identity, belonging, and the nature of reality. The use of vivid imagery and internal conflict creates a promising foundation for the full story. Get full access to Afterhourhighlights’s at afterhourhighlights.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-1107 min
Afterhourhighlights’sNightbitch, Mothers' Instinct & Babygirl: What do these movies have in common?While I sit here organizing my files, answering phone calls, and helping people find new homes, I can't help but reflect on three movies I watched over the weekend: "Nightbitch," "Mothers' Instinct," and "Babygirl." It feels great to be a woman! I'm so happy that these actresses were able to embody characters that allowed them to fully express themselves or showcase something unexpected. I wish more of us could focus on channelling our female rage in various ways, and I hope to express mine through these forms at some point in my life....
2025-03-0718 min
Afterhourhighlights’sYou made it!Welcome to "After Hour Highlights," where we dive into intriguing conversations and explore captivating stories from the people and topics you thought you knew. I’m your host, Jevita, and in each episode, we’ll take a step beyond the usual to uncover the thoughts and experiences that shape our world. Whether it’s a late-night chat with a friend or an insightful discussion with an expert, get ready to unwind and discover the highlights that come after hours. Let’s jump in! Get full access to Afterhourhighlights’s at afterhourhighlights.substack.com/subscribe
2024-12-0903 min