31 AUG 2026 · On this edition of The Morning Experience with Marquis Lupton, we tackle the stories impacting Black America and communities across the country. Civil rights leaders are pushing back against proposed restrictions on mail-in voting, warning that changes could disproportionately affect millions of voters ahead of November's elections.
We also examine the case of Rocky Myers, an Alabama man fighting for his freedom after decades on death row and revelations about his original legal representation.
Plus, federal charges emerge over alleged threats connected to the Nolan Wells case, the Legal Defense Fund calls for a congressional investigation into suspicious deaths of Black Americans, and families continue seeking answers and accountability following controversial deaths involving law enforcement in California and North Carolina.Our main conversations take us to Washington, D.C., where thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on the anniversary of the historic March on Washington amid renewed concerns about civil rights, voting access, and economic opportunity.
Then, social media personality Keith Lee steps in to bring attention and relief to Gary, Indiana, as residents continue dealing with the aftermath of a devastating storm and prolonged power outages.And that's not all.
We'll bring you Monday Motivation with a reminder that you've come too far to give up now, plus three stories that'll make you say "Hmmm!" as we discuss economic concerns in Black America, important Black health conversations, and the declining presence of African American Studies departments across the country.
Finally, in What Chu Watchin?, we take a look at The Pastor's Wife, a documentary series examining the life and mysterious death of Mica Miller.It’s news, culture, conversation, motivation, and the stories you need to know—all on The Morning Experience with Marquis Lupton.