So it turns out when you DON'T go woke, you go broke.
Trump's New DEI? Dying Economy and Inflation.
It's only two weeks in and Trump is Making America Broke Again!
www.forbes.com/sites/dereks...
@demsabroadgbc.bsky.social
So it turns out when you DON'T go woke, you go broke.
Trump's New DEI? Dying Economy and Inflation.
It's only two weeks in and Trump is Making America Broke Again!
www.forbes.com/sites/dereks...
Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, yet they receive less than 1% of funding from venture capitalists. #BlackHistoryMonth
https://www.essence.com/beauty/created-for-our-community-designed-for-you/
Honoring Clara Day this #BlackHistoryMonth: A pioneering labor leader and civil rights activist who broke barriers in the trucking industry, tirelessly advocating for workers' rights and racial equality. Her legacy of empowerment lives on. #ClaraDay #LaborRights #CivilRights
08.02.2025 10:00 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1Peter H. Clark: Americaβs first Black socialist and a fierce advocate for equality. From labor rights to abolition, he broke barriers in politics and education, proving that justice knows no color lines. #BlackHistory
07.02.2025 15:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Leontyne Price is an American spinto soprano who was the first African-American soprano to receive international acclaim. She was also the first African American to sing a leading role. #BlackHistoryMonth
07.02.2025 14:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#IsabelWilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste, sheds light on Americaβs racial history and the hidden hierarchies shaping our society. Her work is a profound call to reckon with our past to build a more just future. #BlackHistoryMonth
07.02.2025 13:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Melnea Cass: a trailblazing civil rights leader who dedicated her life to fighting for equality and social justice in Boston. Her legacy as the 'First Lady of Roxbury' continues to inspire generations. #MelneaCass #CivilRights #BlackHistory
07.02.2025 09:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate trailblazers like #MeghanMarkle, who uses her platform to advocate for racial equality, mental health, and empowering women globally. A reminder that representation matters, and every voice counts.
06.02.2025 15:00 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Jack Danielβs distilling method was taught by Nearest Green, a formerly enslaved man. Fawn Weaver created Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to honor his legacy. Weaver discusses this journey in her book, Love and Whiskey. #BlackHistory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gLLF3bhimY
Jack Danielβs distilling method was taught by Nearest Green, a formerly enslaved man. Fawn Weaver created Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to honor his legacy. Weaver discusses this journey in her book, Love and Whiskey. #BlackHistory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gLLF3bhimY
#NannieHelenBurroughs was an influential educator, activist, and founder of the National Training School for Women and Girls. She championed Black women's education and civil rights, leaving a lasting legacy. #BlackHistory #WomenInEducation
06.02.2025 09:30 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Young, fearless activists known as the Freedom Riders took a stand against segregation in the Deep South. Their bravery sparked change and showcased that justice thrives on determination. πβ #FreedomRiders #CivilRights
https://to.pbs.org/3CW65JO
#OlaudahEquiano was a formerly enslaved man whose powerful autobiography exposed the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. His voice helped fuel the abolitionist movement. #BlackHistory #Abolitionist
05.02.2025 13:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#EdDwight nearly made history as the first Black man in space but faced intense racism, especially after JFKβs assassination. While NASA overlooked him, his legacy is being rediscovered through a new documentary. #BlackHistoryMonth
https://bit.ly/42D2TO4
#DoraLeeJones was a dedicated labor organizer and civil rights activist, known for her work with the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. She fought for fair wages and better working conditions for garment workers. #LaborHistory #WomenInLabor #BlackHistoryMonth
05.02.2025 10:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0South African World War II hero Job Maseko was denied the highest military award because he was black, campaigners believe, and his family have backed a push to get him the posthumous honor. #BlackHistoryMonth #WarHero
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-57145242
Ida B. Wells was a journalist, civil rights activist, and anti-lynching crusader who fought for justice and equality. Her advocacy for truth and human rights continues to inspire generations to stand up against injustice. #BlackHistory #CivilRights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML8XiKVStWQ
Dorothy Bolden was a pioneering civil rights leader and founder of the National Domestic Workers Union. She fought for fair wages and improved working conditions for domestic workers, transforming the labor rights movement. #LaborHistory #CivilRights #BlackHistoryMonth
04.02.2025 10:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#JamesHemings was the first French-trained black chef and a pioneer in modern American cuisine. #BlackHistory #Cuisine
https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/4-popular-dishes-that-were-brought-to-america-by-the-first-french-trained-black-chef
John Baxter Taylor was born in Washington, D.C. to former slaves. He later became the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal, achieving this historic feat in the 1908 London Games as part of the 4x400m relay team. #BlackHistory #Olympics
03.02.2025 13:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Dr. Greg Carr on Black Labor #BlackHistoryMonth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXyA0byOnHU
Hattie Canty was a fierce labor leader and president of the Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union. She fought tirelessly for workers' rights, leading successful strikes and improving conditions for hotel and casino employees. #LaborHistory #UnionStrong #BlackHistoryMonth
03.02.2025 09:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#GeorgeWashingtonCarver was a pioneering scientist and agricultural innovator who transformed farming with his work on crop rotation and over 300 uses for peanuts. Carver also enjoyed doing art. #BlackHistory #Sustainability #Innovation #STEM #Art
02.02.2025 14:00 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0#BlackHistoryMonth around the world
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5fmmSoemOc
#LucyParsons was a former slave turned radical labor organizer and anarchist. A key figure in the labor movement and the Haymarket affair, she fought for workers', civil, and women's rights. #LaborHistory #BlackHistoryMonth
02.02.2025 10:00 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It's not DEI that's the danger. It's Trump and his incompetent lackeys that are the danger. 90% of pilots are white men.
https://youtu.be/fvmctbycWDk?si=IdvXc4NOGEdEFp2O
Jan 20 FAA Director fired
Jan 21 Air Traffic Controller hiring freeze
Jan 22 Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
Jan 28 Buyout/Retirement demand sent to existing employees
Jan 29 First American mid-air collision in 16 yrs
https://youtu.be/mV8ON9P4dNk?si=TJqI_r89FgjFh82Y
Ignore the Inauguration π€’Join us today, January 20, at 12 PM ET / 6 PM CET to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.! π Letβs come together in honor of his dream! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4g6qN7M #MLK #MartinLutherKing #IHaveADream #MLKDay
20.01.2025 13:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join us on Monday, January 20, at 12 PM ET / 6 PM CET to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.! π Letβs come together in honor of his dream! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4g6qN7M #MLK #MartinLutherKing #IHaveADream #MLKDay
19.01.2025 08:23 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Ignore the Inauguration. πJoin us on Monday, January 20, at 12 PM ET / 6 PM CET as we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. π RSVP here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/bc_mlk_day_2025
#MLK
#martinlutherking
#ihaveadream
#mlkday