Maverick, the Black Prime

"Baseball Fan," oil on panel, 5" x 7"

New Sisko dropped. brandonbird.myshopify.com/collections/...

Thanks for the reminder that I need to pick this up.

A staffer from Cory Booker’s office actually called me back and gave me their direct line. I spoke to them and provided all the details on Lud’s case!! They said since Lud’s reps are already aware, we probably don’t need to do anything now, but depending on how things go in court tomorrow, if they need more offices contacting ICE on his behalf, call again and they’ll see what they can do!!! YOUR CALLS DO MATTER. PLEASE CALL!

#FREELUD

Broad claims about gender and behavior fall apart when studies include ethnically diverse samples Behavioral economics relies heavily on studies of Western, educated people. A recent analysis provides evidence that ignoring racial diversity within the United States has led to flawed generalization...

"The research suggests that generalizations about human behavior are often flawed because they rely on samples composed largely of White individuals."

Maryland professional gamer, Ludovic Mbock of Oxon Hill, has been detained by ICE in Baltimore

Gaming pro from Cameroon detained by ICE for deportation An Oxon Hill-based computer gaming champion is facing deportation, and his family says his life would be in peril in his native Cameroon.

Grateful to @thebaltimorebanner.com for covering Ludovic's story! Keeping up pressure this week is extremely critical! Please call your representatives and spread the story! #FREELUD now and always

www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

"Why haven't fighting games died yet?"

I wrote about the unique strengths of the fighting game genre that have allowed fighting games to survive multiple generations of evolution intact, and why you didn't fall in love with a product. Warning: This is a long one.

www.patreon.com/posts/152148...

Michael B. Jordan holding two Actor Awards

I didn't realize everyone who won for the ensemble cast got one and briefly thought they gave him two for winning Best Actor as a bit

You know no one could tell him a damn thing for the rest of the day.

Crushed it.

When they tell you Black History Month ended Feb. 28 and it’s March 1st

Weight of the Crown

A reminder: if you want to support my work, buying my book is a great way to do that.

If you want to read a book about how to get into fighting games, buying my book is also a great way to do that, but if you don't have the $ you can just DL it for free.

Free Lud, Fuck Ice, Play Guilty Gear.

Let's raise some money for Lud's freedom.
Sunday, March 8th at 2PM EST/8PM CET in the RRC Discord, I am hosting an Xrd charity bracket.
Send me proof a donation of any amount and you can be entered.
Winner gets art by @congealeddairy.bsky.social

Jayme Lawson from Sinners hit the nail on the head and said how I felt with the whole BAFTAs situation.

Best take, right here.

This is why I'm #FuckIce all day, everyday. People can do everything correctly and still be betrayed by the systems put into place.

Register to vote, pay attention to local elections, get these "game makers" out of here, and put in people who actually care about us.

#FreeLud.

They took one of our own.

He was there to renew his work VISA. He was doing things “the right way,” and they took him anyway.

We will not rest until we get him home. #FREELUD

Full article linked below.

Glad this is seeing more traction and the news is getting out.

#FreeLud. Can't rest until he's home and safe.

Learning a second language can be hard. Signing up for Pre-K and 3-K is easy.

Go to myschools.nyc to apply today. Deadline is tomorrow at midnight!

I've reported 2-3 stories in my career that have sucked the spirit out of my body and this was one of them. But! Seeing the response of the fgc to help their brother genuinely put it right back. Im humbled to have been trusted with this. Help your neighbors friends those in need are all around you.

Important updates:
- Actual media coverage is in progress.
- Please focus on #FREELUD and do not become distracted by agitators.
- Outside people are fishing for info on *an active legal case*—do not provide it, block, and move on.

The new Evo calendar and the grassroots/corpo split | Patrick Miller Get more from Patrick Miller on Patreon

"The new Evo calendar and the grassroots/corpo split"

I wrote about the new Evo event calendar, its effects on locally owned events, and how the mutually beneficial relationship between grassroots and "main game" funded FGC may be approaching a fracture point.

www.patreon.com/posts/151654...

shame is back on the menu boys

Donald Trump killed two of my constituents. He is a liar and should be ashamed of himself.

Two colour illustration of Barad Dûr, with Sauron's eye at the top. surrounded with the ring inscription in elvish. the sky is red with sparks and ash floating in the air, the tower is above a fiery chasm. The front doors are glowing red with silhouettes of chains and armouries. A cloud of ash conceals the horizon. This will be a banner and riso print first. Digital prints coming later this year.

BARAD DÛR

Had the privilege last night of watching Sinners in 70MM at Ryan Coogler's favorite theater, Grand Lake in Oakland. They did a Q&A with the film crew after.

What a magical film

This is why you do stunts.
This is why you do stunts.
This is why you do stunts.

White people being racist

White people being racist, 60 years ago

Screenshot from complex Instagram account. It is a picture of sir deadass wearing a Knight helmet made in the shape of a Yankees hat. The text reads: sir deadass brought out the metal Yankee helmet for the NYC blizzard.

Sir Deadass I am your man, sir.

Donate to Support Ludovic’s Legal Defense, organized by David Hazlewood Ludovic Mbock is a dear friend who has always brought kindness and positivity to those… David Hazlewood needs your support for Support Ludovic’s Legal Defense

lud's gfm is around 7k away, worth considering a contribution if you have the means
www.gofundme.com/f/support-lu...