Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors.
I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.
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Sending love โค๏ธ
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Choose Democracy: resources to promote democracy
Regular people can stop an undemocratic power grab, but only if we prepare and together, we choose democracy.
If you're looking for some great databases of the ongoing resistance (as well as some other useful resources) here's a thread of where to start.
1. Check out Choose Democracy's website with incredible guides on action you can take: choosedemocracy.us
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They want us to think weโre alone. We are not. The Resistance is Everywhere.
Welcome to Resist List. Your online hub of the ongoing resistance to the growth of authoritarianism in the United States.
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@bluemiriam.bsky.social that is a most excellent emotional support chicken. ๐๐ฝโฎ๏ธโฅ๏ธ
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BREAKING: Weโre suing the Trump administration to block the presidentโs attempt to end birthright citizenship.
An executive order does not have the power to override the Constitution.
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
Hero.
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Remember: no mandate, no majority. 37.75% of the electorate didn't vote; 31.5% voted for him; 30.6% voted for her.
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Today, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for justice and equality. As we celebrate his legacy, we're reminded that much more work is needed to fulfill the promise of a more just and democratic future for all.
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Tomorrow noon east-coast time, 9am Pacific: we'll be here to talk about beloved community, power, storytelling, and enter this next era of US history together, heads held high, friends held close. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf_y...
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Plantain Chips
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Listen to @leahstokes.bsky.social , our southern-California climate genius, frame the problems and solutions in her usual brisk, humorous, and exceedingly informed way.....
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If you use our tool to get your own file, hereโs how to help our team learn more about the ways insurers deny claims โฆ www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
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You?
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Also, barely any of them made it to the table. The kids decided it was appropriate to snack on them before dinner. ๐
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Roasted with garlic in bacon fat!
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Did you see the Linda Perry โLet it die hereโ documentary when it came around? I missed it and really want to see it.
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I hope you have a wonderful meal!
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Inpatient oncology rounds Thanksgiving week, I am reminded yet again:
There is no greater blessing than an ordinary day shared with our loved ones.
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I was there too! High five!
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Love this. I just got mine too!
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How to Grieve What We've Lost with Sameet Kumar
Podcast Episode ยท Tricycle Talks ยท 11/20/2024 ยท 55m
I greatly enjoyed this conversation. Itโs right on time for holiday #grief; I hope you find it helpful.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Yesterdayโs sky after the storm.
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I also see it as a call to invest in and strengthen my community. โฅ๏ธ
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You too, my friend. โฅ๏ธ
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We canโt do this life alone.
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