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@williamenak.bsky.social

Video Journalist | Sacramento Observer @SacObserver | California Local Reporting Fellow | @UCBerkeley Journalism Liberia born. Detroit raised. Cali living.

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Even if Trump decides at the last min to allow emergency funds to be used for food stamps, the level of anxiety caused by the thought of having no food in a few days is abusive.

29.10.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My first question was when the hell did I go through a toll in Michigan? And then immediately after, where the heck is a DMV in Michigan?πŸ’€πŸ˜‚

09.06.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Since a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd in 2020, the number of people killed by the police each year has continued to rise β€” and Black Americans are still killed in disproportionate numbers. Our data reporter explains his findings. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/24/u...

24.05.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8403    πŸ” 3276    πŸ’¬ 327    πŸ“Œ 182

25 hours and 5 mins of GOOD TROUBLE!! ✨

02.04.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ended up going to sleep cause I’m not Cory but I am very inspired by Cory.

01.04.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to Cory Booker, I have broken the record for the longest time I’ve kept my tv on. πŸ˜‚

01.04.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If Cory Booker not going to sleep tonight, I don’t want to either lol

01.04.2025 05:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Who has the countdown for how long Corey Booker been up there?

01.04.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Admin Pulls Research Funding To Protect Pregnant Women From Domestic Violence Homicide by an abusive partner is the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the U.S. – and researchers are gutted by the sudden cuts.

NEW: The Trump administration pulled funding for research to protect pregnant women from domestic violence, citing it as a β€œDEI” initiative.

27.03.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2335    πŸ” 1324    πŸ’¬ 152    πŸ“Œ 272

Newsom will regret every second of these podcasts.

The Oval Office is getting further and further away from him.

21.03.2025 05:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MISSING PERSON: Turner-Brown, Kameron - The Sacramento Observer Staff Report Kameron Turner-Brown is an At-Risk MP who was reported missing to Suisun City PD on March 10, 2025. Kameron has been deemed at risk due to

Sacramento State and Suisun City PD are urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating Kameron Turner-Brown, an at-risk individual last seen on the Sacramento State campus on March 11, 2025. If seen, please contact local law enforcement. sacobserver.com/2025/03/miss...

19.03.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to be part of the inaugural cohort of the Ida B. Wells Investigative Reporting Fellowship! I look forward to learning from amazing journalists whose work I’ve long admired.

13.03.2025 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Department of Education offices to temporarily close until Thursday | CNN Politics All Department of Education offices will be closed Tuesday evening and Wednesday for unspecified β€œsecurity reasons,” according to a memo sent to all employees and obtained by CNN.

All Department of Education offices will be closed Tuesday evening and Wednesday for unspecified β€œsecurity reasons,” according to a memo sent to all employees

11.03.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 849    πŸ” 406    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 117

Thank you to the women who walked through the doors I hope to walk through and kept them wide open!

Happy International Women’s Day!

08.03.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black girls run it: Empowering wellness in Sacramento community - The Sacramento Observer Black Girls Run It, a wellness initiative led by local artist Michaela Stewart, is empowering Black women in Sacramento to prioritize their mental and physical health through running and community sup...

Local artist Michaela Stewart launches a wellness initiative, Black Girls Run It, to support Black women in Sacramento. The initiative aims to foster a health and wellness sisterhood, focusing on physical fitness and mental health. sacobserver.com/2025/02/blac...

19.02.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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21.02.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great story by @williamenak.bsky.social for @sacobserver.com

19.02.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ghana's modernization: A journey through music, food, and politics - The Sacramento Observer Discover the vibrant culture of Ghana, where tradition meets modernity, and African American influences blend with local customs. Explore the changes in the hiplife scene, the impact of illegal gold m...

Discovering Ghana's rich history and culture, from the birth of hiplife to the challenges of illegal gold mining and the efforts of young activists. The country's rich heritage and its embrace of the diaspora community make it a fascinating destination. sacobserver.com/2025/02/afri...

14.02.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, itΒ isΒ hereby ordered: Section 1.

So RFK Jr came out of the gate with a broad statement decrying medication for depression, anxiety, ADHD, weight loss, and god knows what else.

you know what went unmentioned? HGH. Look at him (or almost any guy in Hollywood these days) and ask yourself...

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

13.02.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 833    πŸ” 239    πŸ’¬ 69    πŸ“Œ 35
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Issa Rae, Shonda Rhimes withdraw from Kennedy Center amid Trump takeover The β€œScandal” creator has resigned from the Kennedy Center board, while the β€œInsecure” creator canceled her sold-out event.

Issa Rae just canceled her sold-out event and Shonda Rhimes resigned from the board amid Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center

13.02.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4738    πŸ” 997    πŸ’¬ 112    πŸ“Œ 151

Never been to a Beyonce concert and I'm not going to this one.

Am I God's least favorite?

11.02.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This game is what God meant when he said no weapons formed against you shall prosper.

Go birds!

10.02.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This the kind of game I like to watch.

Stress-free.
Comfortable.
Assured.

Exactly how life should be.

10.02.2025 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sacramento launches pilot program for homeless housing - The Sacramento Observer Sacramento City selects two organizations to implement Street to Housing program, aiming to transition unsheltered individuals into stable housing and address homelessness.

Sacramento City has selected two organizations to implement its Street to Housing pilot program, aimed at transitioning individuals from encampments to stable housing. The $5.85 million initiative will support 100 encampment households over 12 months. sacobserver.com/2025/01/sacr...

30.01.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve always been against paying to shop but how much is that Costco membership again?

26.01.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NBA legend Bill Cartwright opens up about his life and career - The Sacramento Observer https://vimeo.com/1049726278 James William β€œBill” Cartwright, arguably the best basketball player to come out of Sacramento, was born 67 years ago in Lodi

Explore the remarkable journey of James William "Bill" Cartwright, Sacramento's basketball legend, from his humble beginnings as a farmhand to becoming an NBA champion and coach. His new memoir, "Living Life at the Center," offers a glimpse into his life and career. sacobserver.com/2025/01/bill...

24.01.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course! One move at a time. Can’t have the American people on to them.

24.01.2025 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We knew this was coming but why stop at three?

24.01.2025 04:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mississippi politician files β€˜Contraception Begins at Erection Act’ "People can get up in arms and call it absurd but I can’t say that bothers me.”

A Mississippi state senator has filed a bill called the β€œContraception Begins at Erection Act,” which would make it β€œunlawful for a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo”

23.01.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 8295    πŸ” 2147    πŸ’¬ 1271    πŸ“Œ 1216
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The Blackest Confirmation Hearing Three Black senators grilled Scott Turner, Trump’s only Black cabinet nominee, to get him to commit to affordable housing.

Donald Trump will not only follow but also expand on the Republican playbook of using a Black face β€”Β like Scott Turner, his nominee for HUD Secretary β€” to implement a decidedly anti-Black agenda. Read more from WIB columnist @keithboykin.bsky.social --> wordinblack.com/2025/01/the-...

17.01.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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