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The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots Lost on the other side of the world since 1855, the story of John Swanson Jacobs finally returns to America. This comprehensive edition includes Jacobs's narrative in full alongside a full-length biog...

Holy heck.

So this guy in the 1850s escaped slavery, traveled the world, went to Australia, got his story of How Shitty Slavery Is published because in Australia he had more rights than even in the USA 'north', and then it got lost to time.

UNTIL IT GOT HAULED OUT OF THE ARCHIVES.

A poster promoting Spike's Joint Pop Up Stoop Sale with live music from DJ Spinna. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th 12 NOON - 7PM 75 S ELLIOTT PLACE, BROOKLYN NY Spike Lee will be signing books + posters in person, ya-dig?

Spike Lee is having a stoop sale at his 40 Acres headquarters in Brooklyn this Saturday, selling off old film posters and books from his archive.

Dial-up Internet to be discontinued AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue Dial-up Internet. This service will no longer be available in AOL plans. As a result, on September 30, 2025 this service and the associated software, the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser, which are optimized for older operating systems and dial-up internet connections, will be discontinued. This change will not affect any other benefits in your AOL plan, which you can access any time on your AOL plan dashboard. To manage or cancel your account, visit MyAccount.

So apparently we are within the last 60 days of dial-up AOL being a thing.

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ht @mat.tl

A pink and cream flyer for Nini’s Fluff & Fold, a free laundry service for mothers on August 9th, 10 am–12 pm. Lists locations in LA, Oakland, Chicago, Atlanta, NYC, Charlotte, and DC, with a rose graphic and bubbles.

I appreciate Kehlani for her art and also for the political stances she takes.

I CANNOT stop saying “They call her turnpike because you gotta pay to get on and pay to get off!”

A black woman with an Afro smiling with a cat on her chest

My man my man my man 😽

And jobs. “You have an issue with authority”, “You got a directive from your director, just do it” “You shut down, I can see it”

Let’s talk about why the fuck a 1br apartment in fucking Astoria costs $2300.

At 142k after taxes assume he’s around 95 take home. His rent is about 30% of that. Then let’s discuss why a single mother with kids (!!) should live in a 1 fucking bedroom you troglodyte sex predator ass bitch.

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I still need these Black American Wine glasses.

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‘SINNERS’ and ‘WEAPONS’ now both have the same Rotten Tomatoes score — 97%

Both films are tracking to be 2 of the biggest original horror films of the past decade.

Read our review: bit.ly/WeaponsDF

Mm.

Because of this post I had to watch. It was great. Lt. Uhura cussing out folks was everything

I want Jamaican food. I don’t wanna spend $45 tho 😭

Donate to Help Me Go From Hoteled to Housed, organized by Andrea Plaid Since being unhoused last month, I’ve settled into a hotel that’s near my job. Now, I’m… Andrea Plaid needs your support for Help Me Go From Hoteled to Housed

🚨⚠️URGENT⚠️🚨

4th day of no movement, y'all--& my GFM deadline = 2 days!

⚠️⚠️ I need $4565 by 8/10/25 ⚠️⚠️ so I can finally get housed!

gofund.me/2103bbbc

#UrgentNeed #blackmutualaid #mutualaid #blueskyhelps #mutualaidcommunity #HelpFolksLive2025 #helpsky #fundsky

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"This administration wants to reshape society so that Black women no longer serve a function unless it is to serve white-bodied people."

Been feeling this way ever since 🟠🤡 got into office both times, esp. this time. Pls read the rest of the post, and pls leave a tip or subscribe, if you can!

another update THANK YOU!!

we’re at $300/$800 and this is due TODAY. not even including language integration course fees because i need to STAY HOUSED to be able to do everything else.

this is URGENT so personal paylinks preferred

CA & V - permanentalien
PP - @AlyssumBorges

gofund.me/982b699b

😭 glad you’re upbeat and sending you comfort 🫂

We need more of THIS.

Just make the world AFFORDABLE, DAMMIT!

Bed Chem by Sabrina Carpenter on Apple Music Song · 2024 · Duration 2:51

I really can’t believe some of y’all really don’t like her 😭 this is just a vibe

Donate to Help This Mom and Daughter Avoid Homelessness, organized by Bunny Roberts Hey friends ! So you all helped me raise the money for my car and I got it… Bunny Roberts needs your support for Help This Mom and Daughter Avoid Homelessness

Still, I know it's tight right now but I pray I've been enough of an asset to the community over the years to where you're willing to at least spare a buck or two.

Thanks in advance. Love yall, mean it !

gofund.me/fa7dca31

Kennedy Curse Sure Taking Its Sweet Time With RFK Jr.

Kennedy Curse Sure Taking Its Sweet Time With RFK Jr.

a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket is sitting on a couch and talking on a phone . ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket is sitting on a couch and talking on a phone .

this week has def been a scheme… that todd set up… to come to me with the bullshit

In the abstract there's no inherent connection between crypto and being a malevolent, transgressive asshole. But the two things run together with remarkable consistency.

yep

a group of young justice cartoon characters are standing next to each other in a cave . Alt: a group of young justice cartoon characters are standing next to each other in a cave .

I miss young justice SO bad