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A sepia-toned, layered artistic collage created in a vintage photographic style to honor Harriet Tubman (c. 1822โ€“1913), the renowned abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, scout, spy, nurse, and suffragist. The central focus is a large, intense close-up portrait of Harriet Tubman wearing her signature dark headscarf or bandana, with a strong, resolute expression and direct gaze toward the viewer. Surrounding and overlapping this main image are several smaller, faded, and translucent portraits of her at different ages and in different poses: some show her in profile or three-quarter view, others in period clothing (long dresses, shawls, or simple blouses), and one includes a small statue or figurine of her holding a staff or lantern symbolizing guidance and freedom. The overlapping layers create a ghostly, multi-generational effect emphasizing her enduring legacy and presence. The overall warm brown tones and soft blending evoke 19th-century photography, making this a powerful tribute intended for Harriet Tubman Day, highlighting her singular courage and impact in the fight against slavery and for human rights.

A sepia-toned, layered artistic collage created in a vintage photographic style to honor Harriet Tubman (c. 1822โ€“1913), the renowned abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, scout, spy, nurse, and suffragist. The central focus is a large, intense close-up portrait of Harriet Tubman wearing her signature dark headscarf or bandana, with a strong, resolute expression and direct gaze toward the viewer. Surrounding and overlapping this main image are several smaller, faded, and translucent portraits of her at different ages and in different poses: some show her in profile or three-quarter view, others in period clothing (long dresses, shawls, or simple blouses), and one includes a small statue or figurine of her holding a staff or lantern symbolizing guidance and freedom. The overlapping layers create a ghostly, multi-generational effect emphasizing her enduring legacy and presence. The overall warm brown tones and soft blending evoke 19th-century photography, making this a powerful tribute intended for Harriet Tubman Day, highlighting her singular courage and impact in the fight against slavery and for human rights.

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist. After her own escape, she made 13 missions to rescue enslaved people using the network of antislavery activists & safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She died #OTD in 1913.

#HarrietTubmanDay #WomensHistoryMonth

10.03.2026 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cauldron bubbles as the moon light waxes.
Spot me Hazel, I'm doing my maxes.

Yes it did take me too long to come up with that.

10.03.2026 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three panel comic. Panel 1: three witches stand around a cauldron while one of them stirs. Panel 2: one of the witches adds a scoop of pre workout into the pot. Panel 3: the three witches are getting absolutely shredded in the gym.

Three panel comic. Panel 1: three witches stand around a cauldron while one of them stirs. Panel 2: one of the witches adds a scoop of pre workout into the pot. Panel 3: the three witches are getting absolutely shredded in the gym.

10.03.2026 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7462    ๐Ÿ” 1762    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 52    ๐Ÿ“Œ 37
A classic black-and-white promotional glamour portrait photograph of LaVern Baker (1929โ€“1997), the pioneering American R&B and early rock & roll singer, from the mid-to-late 1950s during her peak years with Atlantic Records. She stands in a confident, elegant three-quarter pose against a soft gradient backdrop, wearing a glamorous strapless evening gown featuring a fitted, sequined or beaded bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a long, flowing skirt in a bold leopard-print or animal-pattern design that flares dramatically at the bottom. A sheer, light organza or tulle overskirt adds volume and movement, cascading to the floor. She wears matching high-heeled pumps, her hair styled in a sleek, short updo with soft waves framing her face. Baker smiles warmly and directly at the camera with poise and charisma, one hand resting lightly on her hip, the other gracefully extended. A bold, flowing handwritten autograph in white ink reads "Sincerely LaVern Baker" across the lower left of the image. Printed credits at the bottom include "LA VERN BAKER" in large letters, "PER. MGT. AL GREEN" (her personal manager), and "GALE AGENCY INC. 48 WEST 48th ST. N.Y.C." Agency stamp in the lower right reads "Bryce on Hollywood Page." The overall style is high-glamour Hollywood publicity shot from the era, evoking the sophistication and star power of a trailblazing Black female artist who bridged R&B and rock & roll.

A classic black-and-white promotional glamour portrait photograph of LaVern Baker (1929โ€“1997), the pioneering American R&B and early rock & roll singer, from the mid-to-late 1950s during her peak years with Atlantic Records. She stands in a confident, elegant three-quarter pose against a soft gradient backdrop, wearing a glamorous strapless evening gown featuring a fitted, sequined or beaded bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a long, flowing skirt in a bold leopard-print or animal-pattern design that flares dramatically at the bottom. A sheer, light organza or tulle overskirt adds volume and movement, cascading to the floor. She wears matching high-heeled pumps, her hair styled in a sleek, short updo with soft waves framing her face. Baker smiles warmly and directly at the camera with poise and charisma, one hand resting lightly on her hip, the other gracefully extended. A bold, flowing handwritten autograph in white ink reads "Sincerely LaVern Baker" across the lower left of the image. Printed credits at the bottom include "LA VERN BAKER" in large letters, "PER. MGT. AL GREEN" (her personal manager), and "GALE AGENCY INC. 48 WEST 48th ST. N.Y.C." Agency stamp in the lower right reads "Bryce on Hollywood Page." The overall style is high-glamour Hollywood publicity shot from the era, evoking the sophistication and star power of a trailblazing Black female artist who bridged R&B and rock & roll.

LaVern Baker, a powerhouse of 1950s R&B, was a crucial bridge to the birth of Rock & Roll. She was Atlantic Records' leading female star for much of the decade.

In 1991, she was the 2nd female solo artist inducted into the Rock & Roll HOF. She died #OTD in 1997.

#WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #music

10.03.2026 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 129    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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When Pedolf isn't raping them he's.............

10.03.2026 11:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I flew in the sky!
ใƒ‘ใƒฉใ‚ปใƒผใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐใ—ใพใ—ใŸใฃโ˜†

10.03.2026 09:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1147    ๐Ÿ” 168    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
The Alexander brothers

The Alexander brothers

The Alexander brothers have been found guilty on all counts in their sex trafficking trial.

The way they have bragged for years about their playbook, going as far as writing about their crimes in blog posts.

"It's not rape if... you use her tears as lubeโ€

10.03.2026 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 293    ๐Ÿ” 50    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Shout out to that random German dude.

Keep these control freaks on their toes.

10.03.2026 03:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#re9 (warmup, 2026) ๐ŸŽ€

09.03.2026 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 151    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Middle East crisis escalates On day 10 of the war engulfing the Middle East, UN agencies on Monday reported massive displacement across the region, along with surging food and fuel prices that risk increasing hunger and suffering for the most vulnerable.

The United Nations is reporting nearly 700,000 people, including around 200,000 children, have been forced from their homes in Lebanon.

This follows "Israeli strikes" and evacuation notices.

โ€œThe conflict is already having immediate food security impacts in the Middle East".

09.03.2026 20:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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From the KotakuInAction community on Reddit: Discussion: Voice actress of Malevoa, Alanah Pearce, tweeted complaints about her and the character being sexualized, but she swifted deleted it. Thoughts? Explore this post and more from the KotakuInAction community

An interesting case study in how gullible the internet is. I havenโ€™t posted anything on twitter in over a year and never will again (tweet is fake obviously). I also regularly sexualize Malevola myself and have openly said Iโ€™m completely okay with others doing so.

www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAc...

09.03.2026 02:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1815    ๐Ÿ” 202    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 101    ๐Ÿ“Œ 12
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at 11:00PM and 5:30AM START๐Ÿ—ฝNY timeโ†’ www.tiktok.com/@love2chiitan
please follow me๐Ÿค

09.03.2026 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 178    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Dribbling practice for the next World Cup.

ๆฌกใฎWๆฏๅ‘ใ‘ใฆใƒ‰ใƒชใƒ–ใƒซ็ทด็ฟ’ใงใ™ใฃโ˜†

09.03.2026 02:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 587    ๐Ÿ” 86    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Ditto'd my OCs

#doodle

08.03.2026 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I tried bungee jumping!
ใƒใƒณใ‚ธใƒผใ—ใพใ—ใŸใฃโ˜†

08.03.2026 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1654    ๐Ÿ” 275    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30    ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

08.03.2026 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A vintage black-and-white photograph from the 1930s showing British aeronautical engineer and motorcycle racer Beatrice "Tilly" Shilling (1909โ€“1990) seated confidently astride her Norton racing motorcycle outside a brick building. She is a woman in her mid-20s with short, neatly combed hair, wearing a full leather racing suit with long sleeves and trousers, and tall leather boots. She smiles broadly with a proud, spirited expression while gripping the handlebars. The motorcycle is a classic Norton model (likely her modified 500cc International or M30), featuring a visible fuel tank with branding, exposed engine, sprung front forks, large spoked wheels, a side-mounted oil can or tool, and no front mudguard in racing style. The setting appears to be a workshop or garage exterior with a brick wall, drainpipe, and open doorway in the background. The image captures her daring personality as one of the few women to earn the British Motorcycle Racing Club's Gold Star for lapping Brooklands at over 100 mph, blending engineering prowess, speed, and trailblazing spirit in an era of male-dominated fields.

A vintage black-and-white photograph from the 1930s showing British aeronautical engineer and motorcycle racer Beatrice "Tilly" Shilling (1909โ€“1990) seated confidently astride her Norton racing motorcycle outside a brick building. She is a woman in her mid-20s with short, neatly combed hair, wearing a full leather racing suit with long sleeves and trousers, and tall leather boots. She smiles broadly with a proud, spirited expression while gripping the handlebars. The motorcycle is a classic Norton model (likely her modified 500cc International or M30), featuring a visible fuel tank with branding, exposed engine, sprung front forks, large spoked wheels, a side-mounted oil can or tool, and no front mudguard in racing style. The setting appears to be a workshop or garage exterior with a brick wall, drainpipe, and open doorway in the background. The image captures her daring personality as one of the few women to earn the British Motorcycle Racing Club's Gold Star for lapping Brooklands at over 100 mph, blending engineering prowess, speed, and trailblazing spirit in an era of male-dominated fields.

In 1940, British engineer Beatrice Shilling designed a simple brass restrictor that limited fuel flow just enough to prevent carburetor flooding in the #RAF Spitfire & Hurricane fighter planes during #WWII.

She was born #OTD in 1909.

#IWD #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM

08.03.2026 16:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 221    ๐Ÿ” 59    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I always struggled on calling myself a feminist because I'm not a woman. I agree with the ideology and the cause but I shouldn't be a voice or face in a group I'm not a member of.

08.03.2026 20:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not surprised but extremely disappointing from Pixar.

08.03.2026 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Craven little bitches.

The nerdzi YouTubers must be shitting themselves though. If enough studios capitulate to right wing weirdos and remove all the โ€œwokeโ€ elements, theyโ€™ll lose their meal ticket.

Canโ€™t wait to see what kind of straws they clutch at to keep clutching those pearls.

08.03.2026 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 750    ๐Ÿ” 110    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 27    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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A Rare Collection! โœจ

07.03.2026 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1915    ๐Ÿ” 546    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 20    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me: ChatGPT, what happened on January 6th?

ChatGPT: Nothing. Nothing happened, No how, no way. And I'm reporting you to the government for all your weird "conversations" with April O'Neil from the 1980's TMNT cartoon.

08.03.2026 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man with a mustache wearing a cowboy hat says yes you can and you will ALT: a man with a mustache wearing a cowboy hat says yes you can and you will
08.03.2026 10:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Burgers and McDonalds" = American for "Hello"

08.03.2026 10:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#StreetArt in #Paris 13th

08.03.2026 10:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 660    ๐Ÿ” 117    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Okay, that's a good joke.

08.03.2026 10:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Or we'll make Rei do it.

And she just doesn't have the shoulders to pull it off.

08.03.2026 03:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Evangelion 30th anniversary Limited edition leather jacket.

Evangelion 30th anniversary Limited edition leather jacket.

Get in the jacket, Shinji.

07.03.2026 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A color photograph of Barbara Liskov, the pioneering American computer scientist, Turing Award winner, and MIT Institute Professor, standing in front of a large black chalkboard filled with dense handwritten mathematical and computer science notations. She is an older woman with short, curly hair, warm smile, and a friendly, engaging expression as she looks directly at the camera. She wears a light mint-green shirt or sweater with a collar. Behind her, the chalkboard is covered in complex equations, diagrams, symbols (including Greek letters like ฯ€, arrows, brackets, subscripts, superscripts, terms like "DB", "30sec", "Lop", "D", "T", "eichn", "P", "Joe", "Page", "aps", "uige", and various parentheses, integrals, and code-like fragments), suggesting an active lecture or research discussion on programming languages, data abstraction, or algorithms. The setting appears to be an academic classroom or office at MIT, conveying her enduring role as a mentor and innovator in computer science, particularly for contributions like abstract data types, the Liskov substitution principle, and object-oriented programming foundations. The overall mood is intellectual, approachable, and inspiring.

A color photograph of Barbara Liskov, the pioneering American computer scientist, Turing Award winner, and MIT Institute Professor, standing in front of a large black chalkboard filled with dense handwritten mathematical and computer science notations. She is an older woman with short, curly hair, warm smile, and a friendly, engaging expression as she looks directly at the camera. She wears a light mint-green shirt or sweater with a collar. Behind her, the chalkboard is covered in complex equations, diagrams, symbols (including Greek letters like ฯ€, arrows, brackets, subscripts, superscripts, terms like "DB", "30sec", "Lop", "D", "T", "eichn", "P", "Joe", "Page", "aps", "uige", and various parentheses, integrals, and code-like fragments), suggesting an active lecture or research discussion on programming languages, data abstraction, or algorithms. The setting appears to be an academic classroom or office at MIT, conveying her enduring role as a mentor and innovator in computer science, particularly for contributions like abstract data types, the Liskov substitution principle, and object-oriented programming foundations. The overall mood is intellectual, approachable, and inspiring.

Computer scientist Barbara Liskov's work forms the foundation of modern software engineering.

She is best known for inventing data abstraction & the Liskov Substitution Principle, concepts that are now fundamental to how almost all modern software is written. #WomenInSTEM #WomensHistoryMonth (1/2)

07.03.2026 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1