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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 · What You Need To Know

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  Speaker 1: It's Sybil Wilkes with what we need to know. Today,
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  Speaker 1: it's Monday, September 28th, 2026. Number one, the 2026 midterm
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  Speaker 1: elections are quickly approaching, and some states are ready to
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  Speaker 1: get those voters in to cast their ballots early. Early
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  Speaker 1: voting is available in 47 states and Washington, D.C., but
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  Speaker 1: the dates, locations, and rules vary by state. With Alabama, Mississippi,
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  Speaker 1: and New Hampshire voting not offering traditional early voting. Most
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  Speaker 1: states begin early voting in October, while Virginia, they've already
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  Speaker 1: opened their polling sites. Number two, the Supreme Court again
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  Speaker 1: blocked the Republican-drawn congressional map from being used in Missouri's
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  Speaker 1: midterm elections. Justices unanimously determined that altering district lines during
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  Speaker 1: an active election cycle would cause widespread confusion. This decision
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  Speaker 1: upholds a state Supreme Court ruling requiring voter approval before
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  Speaker 1: any new map takes effect. Number three, the folks at
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  Speaker 1: Walmart say they want to reassure their customers that their
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  Speaker 1: personal information will not be used to adjust prices as
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  Speaker 1: digital shelf labels go into effect and, in some cases, Expand.
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  Speaker 1: Executive leadership confirmed that item costs will remain fixed regardless
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  Speaker 1: of income, purchase history, or the time of day. This
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  Speaker 1: commitment applies across all store locations and artificial intelligence shopping tools.
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  Speaker 1: Number four, It's Ministry Monday and this week's spiritual reflection
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  Speaker 1: explores finding inner peace through the fullness of God. This
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  Speaker 1: lesson highlights active prayer, Bible study, and daily obedience as
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  Speaker 1: pathways to spiritual completeness. Believers are encouraged to remain grounded
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  Speaker 1: in faith to navigate life's challenges. Number five, Black America,
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  Speaker 1: do we know or in some cases, do we remember
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  Speaker 1: our history? September 27th marked the 90th anniversary of the
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  Speaker 1: birth of television pioneer, Don Cornelius. That's right, the creator
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  Speaker 1: and host of Soul Train. First in Chicago before moving
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  Speaker 1: to California, he introduced legendary Black musicians and dancers to
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  Speaker 1: a national audience. Read more about his visionary leadership that
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  Speaker 1: created a lasting cultural institution that showcased Black artistry and
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  Speaker 1: style that really still exists today. And before we leave
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  Speaker 1: that subject, we wish you love, Peace and soul. Can't
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  Speaker 1: do it like him. Here's your daily inspiration from Yogi's Jewels.
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  Speaker 1: Life is short, so make memories, take that trip, laugh often,
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  Speaker 1: and enjoy the journey along the way. All right. I'm
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  Speaker 1: Sybil Wilkes. Be informed, be empowered.