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The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

The Movie STRAW: The NINE Public Policies You Should Know

The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Education, Government

4.8717 Ratings

🗓️ 21 June 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

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. There is no need to feel hopeless when you have the power to help. 

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