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@shamira.bsky.social

✍🏾 Culture Writer & Critic. Bylines everywhere. English/FranΓ§ais. East African Francophone by way of Montreal & Harlem. UPTOWN NYCβ™₯ contact@shamirathefirst.com

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Latest posts by shamira.bsky.social on Bluesky

It’s crazy how so much of journalism right now is laughing about how two of the highest paid people in print media not only blatantly violated, moral, professional, ethical, and romantic guidelines in the shameless pursuit of success and notoriety…but are both alarmingly sophomoric writers to boot

23.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

well, I read it, and the salient, non-gross part is Lizza alleging, midsentence and without elaboration, that Nuzzi ran numerous β€œcatch-and-kill operations” on RFK’s behalf, which would give her a role in both his appointment and the untold preventable deaths he has abetted in office. Cool.

22.11.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3919    πŸ” 748    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 70

The tl;dr version: nationalpublicdata.com/optout.html

Very simple process. Took a while for the confirmation email to arrive but when I went back and searched myself, I was indeed gone. I would also optout w/ a burner email acct or an acct that you seldom use just in case.

You should do this too.

12.08.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Those aren’t reviews. Those are opinions, and they have their place and uses, but they do not substitute for deeply informed and engaging critical writing, which is a skill that takes time, practice, and experience to develop.

10.08.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 778    πŸ” 129    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 6

Please feel free to email me at contact@shamirathefirst.com with any leads! I am open to temporary, contract, and permanent positions. ✨

11.08.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve been really inconsistent in using this app so I don’t know how far this will reach but β€”

Currently looking for opportunities in journalism and criticism. I am an experienced culture writer with about a decade’s worth of bylines that run the gamut from reporting to reviews and profiles ✨

11.08.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m a Knicks fan but not one of the delusional ones. This series was never gonna be a cakewalk. But all I need is at least one win, man. That’s all I ask. Maybe we can pull another magical playoff road win out the hat. That would be fun.

24.05.2025 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Journalists Attest to Experiences of Sexual Misconduct with Wesley Lowery Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in the industry say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault.

This is very thorough reporting on a very painful reality in journalism. My endless love and support to the women who detailed their experiences for this piece. The sexual abuse in our field must be stopped.
www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...

21.05.2025 22:28 β€” πŸ‘ 642    πŸ” 133    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 13
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We ease on down 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel : Pop Culture Happy Hour If you're a celeb visiting The Jennifer Hudson Show, it's almost guaranteed you're going to make your way down the Spirit Tunnel – and possibly go viral. In just a few seconds, these videos can revea...

Also had the pleasure of dissecting the Spirit Tunnel on the pod with none other than @shamira.bsky.social, who had no shortage of sharp and funny thoughts about the hierarchies that emerge within the performances. This was so fun!

www.npr.org/2025/05/13/1...

12.05.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

An open question right now is whether international student workers at Columbia are expected to show up to conduct research in labs or teach undergraduates tomorrow. The university has provided no guidance. Why would anyone feel safe anywhere near campus?

09.03.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 787    πŸ” 172    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 9

re the previous repost: if they can disappear permanent residents they can disappear citizens

09.03.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 48995    πŸ” 10827    πŸ’¬ 444    πŸ“Œ 480
On Thursday, Columbia issued a revised protocol for how students and school staff should handle agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking to enter private school property.

The school said ICE agents without a judicial arrest warrant may be allowed to enter its private property in "exigent circumstances," which it did not specify.

On Thursday, Columbia issued a revised protocol for how students and school staff should handle agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking to enter private school property. The school said ICE agents without a judicial arrest warrant may be allowed to enter its private property in "exigent circumstances," which it did not specify.

Columbia University is colluding with Nazi terrorists and other fascists to disappear its own students:
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

09.03.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1507    πŸ” 449    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 25
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Biden Approves Another $8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel as Genocide Continues The president has used his final days in office to guarantee the continuation of Israel’s genocidal assault in Gaza.

The president has used his final days in office to guarantee the continuation of Israel’s genocidal assault in Gaza.

04.01.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 673    πŸ” 390    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 128

as much of a bummer as it is to see de la distance themselves from this book, i'm more disappointed by the fans who are twisting themselves into knots to act like the book is some gross cash grab rather than a love letter from a fan who happens to be one of the best hip-hop and jazz writers we have

22.11.2024 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Ruchira!!!!!!! πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

22.11.2024 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is so nice of you, the feeling is mutual!!!!

20.11.2024 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi friend miss you!!!!!

20.11.2024 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really posted once a year and a half ago and never came back πŸ˜…

19.11.2024 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Eating For Free - Listen on Spotify - Linktree View eatingforfree’s Linktree. Listen to their music on Spotify here.

i guess i should tell everyone that i have a very good podcast about power and gossip in hollywood with lots of researched mini-series over the years about the things you wanna listen to pop culture podcasts for! we're like hour fav podcast's fav podcast @eatingforfree.com linktr.ee/eatingforfree

19.11.2024 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Hey homie!

19.11.2024 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t apologize for that you are too kind!!!!!

19.11.2024 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a lot!!! I’m just trying to tweak the algorithm for right now.

19.11.2024 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Who do I speak to at team Bluesky to bring bookmarks into the rotation

19.11.2024 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If we’re mutuals let me know…I wasn’t ready to rack up so many followers so quickly and haven’t used any data migration tools to move my following over yet

19.11.2024 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 0

You can’t be white and African idc what Charlize Theron says.

17.11.2024 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6

Mic check….who’s out here πŸ‘€

18.11.2024 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh you are NASTY for this lmao

02.07.2023 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ahem...this thing on? πŸ˜…

02.07.2023 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

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