Jonny Cairo
@hereticpharaoh.bsky.social
A young, gifted, and Black artist living at the dawn of the new millennium.
Carmen McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her helping define modern jazz singing through a 50-year career. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Carmen McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her helping define modern jazz singing through a 50-year career. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Charley Pride (March 18, 1934 – December 12, 2020) American country singer and baseball player. Beginning his career as a Negro league baseball player in the early-1950s, he later pursued a career in country music, becoming the genre's first Black superstar. #28BlackIcons #BHM
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Charley Pride (March 18, 1934 – December 12, 2020) American country singer and baseball player. Beginning his career as a Negro league baseball player in the early-1950s, he later pursued a career in country music, becoming the genre's first Black superstar. #28BlackIcons #BHM
Jewel Thais-Williams (May 9, 1939 – July 7, 2025) American businesswoman and activist. During the AIDS pandemic co-founded Rue's House, a housing facility in the US for women with AIDS and their children. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 14, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Jewel Thais-Williams (May 9, 1939 – July 7, 2025) American businesswoman and activist. During the AIDS pandemic co-founded Rue's House, a housing facility in the US for women with AIDS and their children. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
David Lopes (b. May 3, 1945) American former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. A 4-time All-Star m and 1978 Gold Glover, he is a pivotal 1981 World Champion and part of the longest-running infield in MLB history #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 14, 2026 at 4:14 AM
David Lopes (b. May 3, 1945) American former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. A 4-time All-Star m and 1978 Gold Glover, he is a pivotal 1981 World Champion and part of the longest-running infield in MLB history #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
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Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Post your favorite Lord of the Rings character. Wrong answers only.
Nicolás Guillén (July 10, 1902 – July 16, 1989) Cuban poet, journalist and political activist. He is best remembered as the national poet of Cuba. In 1983 he was the inaugural winner of Cuba's National Prize for Literature. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 11, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Nicolás Guillén (July 10, 1902 – July 16, 1989) Cuban poet, journalist and political activist. He is best remembered as the national poet of Cuba. In 1983 he was the inaugural winner of Cuba's National Prize for Literature. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Josette Simon (b. on 1 January 1960) British actress. She has appeared in 50 Royal Shakespeare Company productions. In the 2000 Birthday Honors she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for services to drama. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth
February 11, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Josette Simon (b. on 1 January 1960) British actress. She has appeared in 50 Royal Shakespeare Company productions. In the 2000 Birthday Honors she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), for services to drama. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth
Bernard Shaw (May 22, 1940 – September 7, 2022) American journalist and lead news anchor for CNN from 1980 until 2001. Prior to his time at CNN, he was a reporter and anchor for WNUS, Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS News, and ABC News. #28BlackIcons #BHM
February 9, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Bernard Shaw (May 22, 1940 – September 7, 2022) American journalist and lead news anchor for CNN from 1980 until 2001. Prior to his time at CNN, he was a reporter and anchor for WNUS, Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS News, and ABC News. #28BlackIcons #BHM
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Louis Armstrong, Paris, c. 1934
February 9, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Louis Armstrong, Paris, c. 1934
Sonia Sanchez (b. September 9, 1934) American poet, writer, and professor. She helped lead the Black Arts Movement and has written books of poetry, short stories, critical essays, plays, and children's books. In 2001 she was awarded the Robert Frost Medal. #28BlackIcons #BHM
February 8, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Sonia Sanchez (b. September 9, 1934) American poet, writer, and professor. She helped lead the Black Arts Movement and has written books of poetry, short stories, critical essays, plays, and children's books. In 2001 she was awarded the Robert Frost Medal. #28BlackIcons #BHM
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Hakeem Jeffries said what everyone else is thinking. And what I say constantly, in my articles.
Fuck Traitor Trump, indeed. What a piece of shit.
Fuck Traitor Trump, indeed. What a piece of shit.
February 7, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Hakeem Jeffries said what everyone else is thinking. And what I say constantly, in my articles.
Fuck Traitor Trump, indeed. What a piece of shit.
Fuck Traitor Trump, indeed. What a piece of shit.
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To hell with what racist old fools say about President Obama and the former First Lady. They're wonderful. Traitor Trump is dogshit.
The Fucking End
The Fucking End
February 7, 2026 at 5:54 AM
To hell with what racist old fools say about President Obama and the former First Lady. They're wonderful. Traitor Trump is dogshit.
The Fucking End
The Fucking End
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FROM NOW ON!
February 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
FROM NOW ON!
Oscar Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) American author, film director, and independent producer of more than 44 films. Micheaux is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker. #28BlackIcons #BHM
February 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Oscar Micheaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) American author, film director, and independent producer of more than 44 films. Micheaux is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker. #28BlackIcons #BHM
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“I was born to fight your brand of order.”
Spruced it up a little.
Spruced it up a little.
February 6, 2026 at 10:39 PM
“I was born to fight your brand of order.”
Spruced it up a little.
Spruced it up a little.
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We don't talk enough about all the ways the Olympics is trash to my liking
The International Olympic Committee ruled that an image of Toussaint Louverture, born into slavery and and leader of the Haitian Revolution, on Haiti’s uniforms violated Olympic rules barring political symbolism
Haiti's Winter Olympics team shines a positive light even as IOC removes patriot from uniforms
Haiti is making a statement at the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes proudly representing the nation.
apnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:07 PM
We don't talk enough about all the ways the Olympics is trash to my liking
Katherine Dunham (June 22, 1909 – May 21, 2006) American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. One of the most renowned modern dance artists of the 20th century, she has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance." #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 6, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Katherine Dunham (June 22, 1909 – May 21, 2006) American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. One of the most renowned modern dance artists of the 20th century, she has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance." #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019) American professional baseball outfielder and manager in the MLB. Nicknamed "the Judge", he played for five teams over 21 seasons. In 1975, Robinson became the first Black manager in big-league history. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Frank Robinson (August 31, 1935 – February 7, 2019) American professional baseball outfielder and manager in the MLB. Nicknamed "the Judge", he played for five teams over 21 seasons. In 1975, Robinson became the first Black manager in big-league history. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Pauline Black (b. October 24, 1953) British singer, actress, and author. Known as the "Queen of Ska," Black cemented her legacy as a trailblazing Black female voice fighting racism and sexism in 1980s Britain. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
February 5, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Pauline Black (b. October 24, 1953) British singer, actress, and author. Known as the "Queen of Ska," Black cemented her legacy as a trailblazing Black female voice fighting racism and sexism in 1980s Britain. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Eunice Carter (July 16, 1897 – January 25, 1970) American lawyer. She was one of New York’s first female African-American lawyers and one of the first African-American prosecutors in the United States. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Eunice Carter (July 16, 1897 – January 25, 1970) American lawyer. She was one of New York’s first female African-American lawyers and one of the first African-American prosecutors in the United States. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth
Eunice Carter (July 16, 1897 – January 25, 1970) American lawyer. She was one of New York’s first female African-American lawyers and one of the first African-American prosecutors in the United States. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Eunice Carter (July 16, 1897 – January 25, 1970) American lawyer. She was one of New York’s first female African-American lawyers and one of the first African-American prosecutors in the United States. #28BlackIcons #BlackHistoryMonth
Paul Tazewell (b. September 15, 1964) American costume designer for the theatre, dance, film, opera and television. He has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Tony Awards. #28BlackIcon #BlackHistoryMonth
February 2, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Paul Tazewell (b. September 15, 1964) American costume designer for the theatre, dance, film, opera and television. He has won an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and two Tony Awards. #28BlackIcon #BlackHistoryMonth
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Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, scientists unlock an unsung region's biodiversity
Sulfur butterflies glide across Zorrillo Canyon, hundreds of them, moving back and forth against the cerulean sky. It's nothing short of a fairy wonderland for the scientists below.
phys.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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From our family to yours, merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with good people and good food.
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
From our family to yours, merry Christmas! We hope your day is filled with good people and good food.