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From Rebellion to Reaction w/ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor & Asha Ransby-Sporn Featuring Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and Asha Ransby-Sporn on 2020’s summer of mass protest and rebellion sparked by the police murder of George Floyd. As Keeanga puts it: “The pressing question is how w...

A few days ago I listened to this episode on how we got from the 2020 uprisings to this moment and it was very good. I really appreciated a moment where there was kind of a disagreement and the guests reflected on how good it was to have both organizer and academic. thedigradio.com/podcast/from...

Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally "It's like modern-day slavery."

Don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out why Trump won’t release the Epstein files. Why would a RE developer want to own a modeling agency for young girls? Hint: to get access to young girls.

www.motherjones.com/politics/201...

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Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally "It's like modern-day slavery."

Don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out why Trump won’t release the Epstein files.
Why would a RE developer want to own a modeling agency for young girls? Hint: to get access to young girls.

www.motherjones.com/politics/201...

youtu.be/jGNoNS6sD1k?...

cdn.factcheck.org/UploadedFile...

Facism doesn’t rise on its own.  It’s aided and abetted.

Protesters, watch out the for police in the crowd. Let everyone know.
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Congressman Al Green on X: "Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl" / X Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome https://t.co/sVklRmPCJl

Today, the House GOP censured me for speaking out for the American people against @POTUS’s plan to cut Medicaid. I accept the consequences of my actions, but I refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. #WeShallOvercome x.com/repalgreen/s...

Professor who teaches African American studies here. If your school eliminates or bans it, I will personally host free zoom sessions, provide resources, or answer questions for students, parents/guardians, or teachers who are interested in learning or discussing African American studies.

YouTube video by Poetry Slam Inc IWPS Finals 2014 - Porsha O. "Angry Black Woman"

Feeling this today…hell, every damn day.
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My son was on a flight into DCA a few hours before the crash. Is it even safe to fly during these next 4 years?

Robinhood selling Trumps meme shit coin. Damn we f’d up now

$200 million in bribes

YouTube video by SourcebooksInc Nikki Giovanni on Hip Hop Speaks to Children

💔Nikki Giovanni, ¡Presente!

In 2008, Giovanni edited "Hip Hop Speaks to Children" with work by Eloise Greenfield, Gwendolyn Brooks, Gil Scott-Heron, Sugarhill Gang, Queen Latifah, Mos Def, Tupac Shakur, W. E. B. Du Bois, & more.

Listen to her explain why ⬇️
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I know Nikki Giovanni was 81 and lived a full life.

I just wanted her to be immortal. 🥺💔

Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81 The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.

"We will forever be grateful for the unconditional time she gave to us, to all her literary children across the writerly world," said Kwame Alexander in the statement on the renowned Nikki Giovanni’s death

Wishing an easy rest for Nikki Giovanni, whose words have inspired me and countless other poets alike. What an honor to have shared this dimension with her.

In honor of Nikki Giovanni passing:

Nikki Giovanni

We’re saddened to hear about the passing of poetry great and Black Arts Movement icon, Nikki Giovanni.

According to NPR, she passed away today, following her third cancer diagnosis.

She was 81 years old.

Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni ✨

Well-known Virginia Tech professor dies at 81 Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has died at the age of 81.

Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has died at the age of 81.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok?

Signed, a librarian.

Aldi's is doubling down on its DEI program. This sign is going up to be proudly displayed in every store.
I'm thinking everyone needs to know that fact.
My money My Choice 🏳️‍🌈

This is insane….like wtf www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...

A Checklist of Anthologies featuring Black Writings, 1967 - 1976