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DrShaniByard
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Creative conductor of human potential | #AfroMediaLiteracy Pioneer | Black (She/Her) | Mende Tribe | #plantbaseddiet | Empowerment Coach & Inclusive Leadership Consultant 👉🏼 LegacyRefresh.com | PAUSE. BREATHE. LEAD. #leadershipdevelopment
Please hold.
Shhh 🤫
I’m reading.
#schoolpickupline #booksky
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Good, kind people are everywhere! I see you! 💜
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Good, kind people are everywhere. I see you.
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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In a major victory, a court ruled the Trump administration must use emergency funds to provide food stamps to Americans.
 
No one should choose between paying bills and buying groceries.
 
We'll continue our lawsuit to fight for our families and the services they deserve.
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Yes on 50! #CAvote
October 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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It really is this simple!
Here is a comprehensive list of why people on SNAP, are on SNAP:
1. They need food assistance.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.
October 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Reposted by DrShaniByard
Life-size bronze sculptures of the 5 Black students who integrated East Tennessee State University in the 1950s now stand tall on campus. Eugene Caruthers, Elizabeth W. Crawford, George L. Nichols, Mary Luellen Wagner, and Clarence McKinney shattered barriers with unimaginable courage.
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Thank you CA national guard & governor! youtube.com/shorts/QGwOJ...
#California #NationalGuard Supporting #FoodBanks During #GovernmentShutdown  #shorts #newsom #news
YouTube video by California Governor Gavin Newsom
youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Breathing this in… 🙏🏽💫 #RIPDAngelo youtu.be/qgneMEs2i-w?...
Louis Cato and Jon Batiste “Africa” (D’Angelo Tribute)
YouTube video by Louis Cato
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Bravo Misty Copeland!!! Bravo!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Listen to Black women man... Listen!

#thatisall
October 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“The only weapon that we have in our hands this evening is the weapon of protest. That’s all.” — MLK
October 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Leaders: R U Normalizing Disagreement?

How's your skill level in cultivating trust and cohesion as you navigate organizational change?

Join us live, online, Friday, Oct 24, 9-11am PST to exhale, learn & practice cultivating #PsychologicalSafety for your teams!
LegacyRefresh.com RSVP by 10/22!
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Living and leading during COVID was a nightmare.
However, employees say surviving political turmoil in 2025… IS WORSE.
This new phenomenon is called “political anxiety” and its symptoms include… open.substack.com/pub/legacyre...
Leaders: It's Time for a Reset
Your employees say life was easier during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to 2025
open.substack.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Reposted by DrShaniByard
Proud that my state is recognizing Diwali as a state holiday!

The festival of lights is celebrated by millions here in CA, South Asia, and across the world. I'm glad California will be uplifting the light during these dark times.
California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday
California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday
abcnews.go.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Children deserve to feel safe at home & in school. This new bill I signed:

➡️ Bars childcare facilities & state preschools from collecting immigration info
➡️ Protects parents’ legal rights & kids’ security if separated
➡️ Ensures schools have safety plans in times of crisis
October 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
“Type in an occupation, and you’ll be met by a wall of stock photos that tell a story of gender parity across many professions.” #medialiteracy
You're not imagining it: The internet is absolutely skewing our reality of women (and men) in the workforce.

A new study, where researchers analyzed over half a million images from Google search, revealed that age and gender biases are baked into what we see online.
It's true: The internet skews the reality of women (and men) in the workforce
Age and gender biases are baked into what we see online, a large new study confirms.
www.motherjones.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 True American!

youtu.be/xd5zHHn5S9A?...
Oregon general’s testimony: National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’
YouTube video by The Oregonian
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Yes 🙌🏽 😎
California just signed a new trade partnership with Belgium.

We're committed to expanding economic and clean energy innovation — because California will always be a stable, reliable partner on the world stage.
October 7, 2025 at 3:46 AM
A refresh for your soul 🥰 youtu.be/-_Z6SEygMQQ?...
The Silence | Shan Ako
YouTube video by SHAN AKO
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Just finished this one 👇🏽 and now reading, While Justice Sleeps. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #booksky
October 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Reminder: Real leaders do not blame. Real leaders own. #thatisall
October 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM