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@benrue.bsky.social

Queer | Event Planner | Entrepreneur | World Traveler | Wine Lover | Bleeding Heart Liberal | Connoisseur of the Finer Things in Life πŸ’™πŸŒˆβœˆοΈπŸ·πŸΎπŸ₯‚

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Interview done, it’s time to go take advantage of this beautiful weather!πŸš΄πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

10.03.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
FAFO | Hispanic Citizen Detained By ICE Now Regrets His Vote For Donald Trump!!
YouTube video by TabithaSpeaksPolitics FAFO | Hispanic Citizen Detained By ICE Now Regrets His Vote For Donald Trump!!

She is #savage and I for one, am for it! The dance at the end *chef’s kiss*. I hope this continues to happen to him and every other Latino person that voted for tRump! #FAFO #LatinosForTrump
youtu.be/nJYsQQPADJE?...

08.03.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After years of living in denial due to the stigma associated with Sleep Apnea, I finally gave in and started using a CPAP and the results have been miraculous! I’m actually sleeping through the night and waking up feeling energized!
#CPAP #Health #Sleep #SleepApnea

19.02.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delta Air Lines Doubles Down On DEI Commitment - Live and Let's Fly While many corporations are distancing themselves from DEI initiatives in the Trump era, Delta Air Lines is moving in the opposite direction.

So proud of #DeltaAirlines liveandletsfly.com/delta-dei-co...

12.02.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Buenos dΓ­as desde San Juan!

02.02.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love how having an early morning flight makes it okay to drink at 7am! 🍾🍊
#tradition

01.02.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they'll stick with DEI While several major companies are eliminating or scaling back diversity programs under pressure and amid a push to exorcise them from the federal government, some say they’re standing firm in the shif...

Glad to see there are companies willing to stand by their principals!

#Costco #DeltaAirlines #DEI www.aol.com/delta-air-li...

30.01.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black-owned brands urge US consumers not to boycott Target over end of diversity efforts Please don't boycott Target : That's the message from Black founders and influencers to consumers about a backlash against the retailer's decision to end its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

I’m torn but the last sentence in this article perfectly captures why Target’s decision hurts so much.

β€œTamala Barksdale, managing partner at brand consultancy 360 Agency, said Target's move was "a break in trust" with its customers who believed in its efforts.”

www.reuters.com/business/ret...

29.01.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Twin Cities Pride raises over $70K in less than two days after cutting Target sponsorship Executive director Andi Otto says they reached their $50,000 goal in less than 24 hours. This follows the decision to remove Target from the Twin Cities Pride festival this year because of the company...

I’m EXTREMELY disappointed in Target but very proud of our community in the Twin Cities! #Target #twincities #pride #dei www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

29.01.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let Denmark cook.

28.01.2025 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 64999    πŸ” 13877    πŸ’¬ 1651    πŸ“Œ 1097
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Minnesota Experience - Martin Luther King in Minnesota - Twin Cities PBS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in two Minnesota appearances.

As a proud Minnesota based company we are delighted to share this rare footage of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 speech at the University of Minnesota!

At Pop. Fizz. Swim!, we honor his legacy by embracing diversity, inclusion, & confidence for all.
#EqualityForAll
www.tpt.org/minnesota-ex...

21.01.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know today is a difficult day for many, but let’s not lose sight of the dream Dr. Martin King Jr. gave his life for!

It doesn’t matter what’s going on where or who’s getting inaugurated. Today we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and that beautiful dream of an equal nation.

#MLKDay

20.01.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m really enjoying it! I do wish that they didn’t focus on Mexico so much when it comes to Spanish, but loving it otherwise!

19.01.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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lol 69 😜 I still can’t believe I’ve made it this far!

Β‘Mi espaΓ±ol es mucho mejor! Gracias #Babbel

#learninganewlanguage #Spanish #adultlearner

19.01.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re sipping and shopping at the 4th Annual Sip & Shop in Andover!

Come say hi sent stock up on your favorite sauces! @mabeaspeppersauces.bsky.social πŸŒΆοΈπŸ«‘
#peppersauce #liberianflavors #supportsmallbussines #POCownedbusiness

18.01.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Pop. Fizz. Swim!, we’re passionate about:

✨ Quality – Meticulous craftsmanship for swimwear that lasts
🌈 Inclusivity – Designs that celebrate every body
🎨 Artistry – Timeless style inspired by vintage glamour

#PopFizzSwim #QualityInclusivityArtistry #SwimwearForAll #FeelConfident

16.01.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bring bold, vibrant flavors to your table with Ma Bea’s Taste of Liberia! 🌢️ From the rich heat of our Original Pepper Sauce to the smoky kick of Fried Habanero, each sauce is crafted with fresh, minimally processed ingredients. Perfect for any meal! #MaBeasTasteOfLiberia #BoldFlavors #PepperSauce

16.01.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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31% of women and 16% of men avoid wearing swimsuits in public. πŸ˜”

At Pop. Fizz. Swim!, we’re here to change that. Our swimwear is made to celebrate YOUR uniqueness – because every body is a swimsuit body.
#PopFizzSwim #BodyPositivity #SwimwearForAll #ConfidenceInEveryBody #EveryBodyIsABeachBody

07.01.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ma Bea’s will be at the 4th Annual New Year Sip and Shop this Saturday, January 18!

πŸ“ Location: Courtyards of Andover, 13545 Martin St NW, Andover, MN 55304
πŸ•™ Time: 10 AM – 3 PM

Can't wait to see you there!

#PepperSauce #LiberianFood #SipandShop #SmalBusiness #FemaleOwnedBusiness #NewYear #POCBiz

15.01.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ New Year, New Flavor – Buy 2, Get 1 Free! πŸŽ‰
For a limited time, buy any 2 sauces and get 1 FREE! Don’t miss this chance to spice up your meals. Let’s make 2025 the year of flavor! www.mabeastasteofliberia.com
#NewYearSale #Buy2Get1Free #LiberianFlavors #MaBeasTasteOfLiberia #SmallBusiness

14.01.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wanna try some inedible new flavors this year? Check out @mabeaspeppersauces.bsky.social !

14.01.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The final season of #whatwedointheshadows on @FX was one of the most batsh*t crazy (pun intended) things I’ve ever watched!

It’s like the writers were given a TON of LSD and then just told to write. LOL!

10 out of 10!!

#Vampires #seasonfinale

12.01.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All the more reason to leave #Meta

11.01.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hats off to this photographer and to the Carter Center! #shade

11.01.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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60 days!!!! #Babbel #newlanguage #Spanish #Adultlearner #Learning

10.01.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tweet by Aaron Rupar (@atrupar). The tweet includes a quote from a question-and-answer session where someone asked Trump if he thinks Zuckerberg is responding to threats he's made to him in the past. Trump's response was "Probably. Yeah. Probably."

Tweet by Aaron Rupar (@atrupar). The tweet includes a quote from a question-and-answer session where someone asked Trump if he thinks Zuckerberg is responding to threats he's made to him in the past. Trump's response was "Probably. Yeah. Probably."

Let’sΒ be clear about why Meta is removing fact checking.

10.01.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6265    πŸ” 945    πŸ’¬ 214    πŸ“Œ 44

Β‘Gracias! Mi prometido es de Puerto Rico.

10.01.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My heart goes out to everyone in Southern California!

09.01.2025 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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