Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Ever been called the wrong name but knew it came from love?

In this lighter moment from TheGrio Weekly, CNN anchor Abby Phillip reacts to people constantly adding an extra “s” to her last name and explains why she doesn’t take it personally.

This clip is part of a larger conversation with Natasha S. Alford (@natashasalfordTV) about Jesse Jackson’s political legacy, Black power, and the road ahead for today’s outsider candidates.

Watch the full interview on TheGrio Weekly for the complete convo below!
youtu.be/ziM6aN50CbY

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