Countryboi

Kendrick Lamar's special guest was none other than Compton's finest Serena Williams 🔥

70,000 people in a stadium yelling "a minor." Christ

They ain’t never going to invite us Black to the Super Bowl halftime.
#blacksky

The Voice of a Movement

Mahalia Jackson redefined gospel music, A key civil rights supporter, she sang at the 1963 March on Washington.

During Dr. King’s speech, she urged, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” inspiring him to go off-script and make history. #blacksky

I know that ain’t who I think it is, surely its not the same people who sent a letter to Dr. King urging him to kill himself.

At this point every MLK day just apologize. #blacksky

also, plan b’s medical name is levonorgestral. amazon sells multipack & they last up to 4 years when stored properly. stock up.

It’s so strong 😂😂

I know that ain’t who I think it is, surely its not the same people who sent a letter to Dr. King urging him to kill himself.

At this point every MLK day just apologize. #blacksky

You Don't Really Know Dr. King

In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" He stated that the white moderates are worse than the Klan because while agreeing with your goals but they oppose your methods for change, and are far more concerned with order than with justice. #blacksky

Black Capitalism is still Capitalism

Happy Birthday Muhammad Ali

Ali was the GOAT, but he was also an activist.

After converting to Islam, he was banned from boxing and sentenced to 5 years in prison for refusing induction into the Army, his conviction was overturned, but he lost 4 years of his Boxing career #blacksky

'Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.' MLK Jr.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Martin Luther King

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase" #blacksky

Be more like Dr. King.

A State’s DEI Ban Illegally Blocks Students From Learning About Racism, Lawsuit Says The NAACP says Alabama’s legislation has had a disproportionate effect on the campus experience of minority students.

NAACP challenging Alabama’s anti-DEI policy www.chronicle.com/article/anti...

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Martin Luther King

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase" #blacksky

Be more like Dr. King.

The Six Triple Eight (2024) ⭐ 6.8 | Drama, History, War 2h 7m | PG-13

they did! it really good and was actually pretty accurate which was surprising

www.imdb.com/title/tt2445...

Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy after owners took hundreds of millions in payouts Bankruptcy comes days after scathing Senate report on private equity impact on hospitals.

A LA-based company that owns more than a dozen hospitals in four states filed for bankruptcy

Prospect Medical relied on the value of their hospital real estate to help finance massive payouts for their private equity investors, diverting funds away from direct patient care

YouTube video by One Mic History What They Don't Want You To Know about The 6888th Postal Battalion

youtu.be/FVP8zI6xFX8

During the height of WWII, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion made history as an all-Black, all-female unit of the Women's Army Corps deployed overseas. #blacksky

Their mission? To clear a massive backlog of undelivered mail for U.S. troops in Europe.

Please look at this baby capybara whose name is Tupi.

Creation of the SCLC

On Jan 10, 1957, Bayard Rustin brought 60 leaders to Ebenezer Church after the Montgomery bus boycott's success. He stressed the shift in power from legal battles to community action. They focused on voter registration and direct action to challenge segregation. #blacksky

Creation of the SCLC

On Jan 10, 1957, Bayard Rustin brought 60 leaders to Ebenezer Church after the Montgomery bus boycott's success. He stressed the shift in power from legal battles to community action. They focused on voter registration and direct action to challenge segregation. #blacksky

I need to win the lottery, this hard work is for the birds

The 1985 Move Bombing A Tragic Chapter in Philadelphia History

On May 13, 1985, Philly police bombed MOVE's home, killing 11 and destroying 65 homes. This tragic event, known as the 1985 MOVE bombing, remains a tragic moment in Philadelphia's history. #blacksky

onemicblackhistorypodcast.substack.com/p/the-1985-m...

There is no secret to success except hard work and getting something indefinable which we call "the breaks."

-Countee Cullen

Born May 30, 1903, Cullen was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Influenced by John Keats, he blended African American themes with European styles. #blacksky

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia PD attempted to arrest members of the MOVE organization, over 500 officers besieged their house.

As tensions escalated, police dropped a bomb on the house, igniting a fire that killed 11 people and, leaving 250 homeless.
#blacksky

Wildfire climate connection Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...

ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.

Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:

www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...

People enter an evacuation zone to take selfie photos and videos near burning homes at the Eaton Fire on January 7, 2025 in Pasadena, California. A powerful Santa Ana wind event has dramatically raised the danger of wind-driven wildfires such as the dangerous and destructive Palisades Fire near Santa Monica. The strong winds also forced President Joe Biden to cancel his plan to travel between Los Angeles and Riverside, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

"People enter an evacuation zone to take selfie photos and videos near burning homes at the Eaton Fire on January 7, 2025 in Pasadena, California."

“If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.”

-Zora Neale Hurston

January 7, 1891 was Zora Neale Hurston's birthday and I thought this quote was better than any biography. #blacksky

But what does Ja Rule think? Where is Ja so I can make sense of all this.