Rest well 🇯🇲. MEDIASCOPE - Jimmy Cliff: Iconic Singer, Actor, and Activist Dies at 81

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Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89 A movie star to his core, Robert Redford has died after a visionary career in cinema, including founding the Sundance Institute that transformed the market for independent films.

Rest well, sir. MEDIASCOPE - Movie star and visionary Robert Redford has died at age 89

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Bubba Wallace, through self-growth and perspective, wins over Indianapolis with Brickyard 400 victory After turning boos to cheers, Wallace spoke of overcoming negativity -- including his own

I am a new-ish F1 and NASCAR fan. Congrats Bubba! 🎉 MEDIASCOPE - Bubba Wallace, through self-growth and perspective, wins over Indianapolis with Brickyard 400 victory

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African American Cotillions: Stories of Resistance Welcome to African American Cotillions: Stories of Resistance! Join the National Black Debutante Project (NBDP) on June 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time) for an enlightening event that celebrates the rich history of African American cotillions as spaces for resilience, empowerment and cultural pride! At this event, we will delve into the captivating stories of Black-centered organizations established to uplift and celebrate Black youth. Prepare to be inspired by tales of courage and triumph! Whether you're a history enthusiast, a social justice advocate, or simply curious about the fascinating aspect of African American cotillion culture, this event is a MUST-ATTEND! Mark your calendar and get ready to be part of an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. We look forward to you joining us!

Hey all! I'm super excited that my network, IndieSoup Media is teaming up with the National Black Debutante Project on 6/19 at 7:30 PM ET for African American Cotillions: Stories of Resistance!

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Morning Musings & Tea Howard, FAMU, HBCUs & YOU

Have you read my latest on Substack? Check it out! open.substack.com/pub/drtachi/...

Happy Sunday! Or, to all of my brothers and sisters in geekdom, May the 4th be with you. I couldn't resist putting on my Star Wars t-shirt to wish you the best that the galaxy has to offer. I hope you had an amazing day!

#sundayfunday #starwars #PopCulture #media #maythe4thbewithyou

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Not a single word to help the 33m small businesses in this country. Not from anyone in the administration.

So many buy from China, and don't have alternatives.

So many didn't have the cash to front run the tariffs and buy inventory

NFL teams can’t use Bluesky Bluesky isn’t ready for game day yet.

So so sad. Because the NFL has deals with X and Meta, they made the New England Patriots shut down their Bluesky account. Many users and fans were looking forward to a Bluesky Super Bowl.

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Exclusive: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTok The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.

Remember when #Walmart was part of a bid by #Oracle to buy #TikTok?
Will #China actually sell the majority shares of TikTok to Oracle and other investors? Or are they willing to lose the large US market?
Let us know your view of the TikTok saga in comments.

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Introducing Operator A research preview of an agent that can use its own browser to perform tasks for you. Available to Pro users in the U.S.

OpenAI is releasing Operator, an agent that uses a web browser to accomplish tasks, for its $200-a-month tier openai.com/index/introd...

Discover the secrets behind monetizing videos through strategic brand partnerships. We dive into how Jake Paul's million-dollar outfit exemplifies the power of branding in media and explore various affiliate businesses that create revenue opportunities. Get inspired to elevate your content!

Wow!

MediaScope Massive! Join us tonight, 11/20 at 6pm ET, for a conversation with Ryan Singh at 6pm ET! The Toronto-based Producer and Director, originally from Guyana talks his first feature film, Ray of Hope!

Indeed, but the ashes are from the flames!

He was a little bit of New York State nature to cleanse your timeline. Ron Foster is one of the best photographers I know. Enjoy!

MEDIASCOPE BRIEF - How Gen Z uses TikTok to Apply for Jobs! Would you apply for a job on TikTok?

Mark Zuckerberg Drops a New Musical Collab With T-Pain Because There Is No God Zuck wasn't content with just ruining social media.

MEDIASCOPE - Good monring! A T-Pain and Zuck Collab? 🤔

MediaScope - The Onion bought Alex Jones's Infowars in a bankruptcy auction.

Looking forward to engaging on Bluesky. Because the skies are certainly an ashy black on the other place. 😌