Kyra Jones
@kyrajones.bsky.social
Screenwriter. Actor. Survivor advocate. Sentient D’Angelo song.
Every exec after reading my dark comedy pilot that’s based on my wild ass family trauma: “Wow, this is a fantastic script! But also… hoe, is you good????”
February 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Every exec after reading my dark comedy pilot that’s based on my wild ass family trauma: “Wow, this is a fantastic script! But also… hoe, is you good????”
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For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
Black History Month is not only a celebration of the rich history of Black life, politics, culture, and struggle. It is also a reminder to engage every day with that history as we ...
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February 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
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Quick reminder that #DEI initiatives were not put in place to ensure lower-qualified minorities could get hired instead of more highly-qualified white people, it was put in place to ensure lower-qualified white people were not hired instead of more highly-qualified minorities.
January 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Quick reminder that #DEI initiatives were not put in place to ensure lower-qualified minorities could get hired instead of more highly-qualified white people, it was put in place to ensure lower-qualified white people were not hired instead of more highly-qualified minorities.
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Trump is openly violating the law on a vast and unprecedented scale and everyone is acting like it's normal. NPR had a long story about finding a rare shrew. NYT said he was disregarding "legal niceties." This is an attack on the Constitution as profound as the attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
January 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Trump is openly violating the law on a vast and unprecedented scale and everyone is acting like it's normal. NPR had a long story about finding a rare shrew. NYT said he was disregarding "legal niceties." This is an attack on the Constitution as profound as the attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
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The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
Download CDC Guidelines Removed By The Trump Admin
The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
CDCGuidelines.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Trump administration is scrubbing the CDC’s website of documents on reproductive rights issues, sexual health, intimate partner violence, and more.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
I'm trying to save them.
You can find the deleted docs at cdcguidelines.com - I'll be adding more over the weekend.
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Some good news: California’s power plants burned 40% less fossil fuel for electricity last year compared to 2023, with battery storage doubled.
“Every major renewable—geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind—is lower cost than fossil fuels”
grist.org/energy/calif...
“Every major renewable—geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind—is lower cost than fossil fuels”
grist.org/energy/calif...
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
Are renewables reliable? A new study says California ran on renewables alone for a record number of days last year.
grist.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Some good news: California’s power plants burned 40% less fossil fuel for electricity last year compared to 2023, with battery storage doubled.
“Every major renewable—geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind—is lower cost than fossil fuels”
grist.org/energy/calif...
“Every major renewable—geothermal, hydro, wind, solar in particular, even offshore wind—is lower cost than fossil fuels”
grist.org/energy/calif...
This season of MO on Netflix is excellent. So so good. Love the 🇵🇸 storytelling that Mo and Ramy are doing. And through comedy? *chef’s kiss*
Studies have shown that audiences build more empathy w/fictional characters than they do with real people. Film and TV are so important.
Studies have shown that audiences build more empathy w/fictional characters than they do with real people. Film and TV are so important.
January 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This season of MO on Netflix is excellent. So so good. Love the 🇵🇸 storytelling that Mo and Ramy are doing. And through comedy? *chef’s kiss*
Studies have shown that audiences build more empathy w/fictional characters than they do with real people. Film and TV are so important.
Studies have shown that audiences build more empathy w/fictional characters than they do with real people. Film and TV are so important.
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transition has been mostly DIY and community-organized since forever. when you're ready, figure out what you can offer and what you need. talk in real life, use signal, get creative, don't get caught. they can't break us in a way that matters!!!! I love you.
January 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
transition has been mostly DIY and community-organized since forever. when you're ready, figure out what you can offer and what you need. talk in real life, use signal, get creative, don't get caught. they can't break us in a way that matters!!!! I love you.
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You never needed government approval to be trans. This won't stop us either.
January 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
You never needed government approval to be trans. This won't stop us either.
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Pritzker: "Let me assure you, the state of Illinois will fight this unlawful order with everything we have."
He then repeats a line he first used in his public comments following the election last November: "If you come for my people, you come through me." #twill
He then repeats a line he first used in his public comments following the election last November: "If you come for my people, you come through me." #twill
@govpritzker.illinois.gov, addressing reporters in Chicago now: "What Donald Trump tried to do in the last 24 hours is illegal. Let's be clear, this is a demonstration of cruelty against people who depend on us." #twill
January 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Pritzker: "Let me assure you, the state of Illinois will fight this unlawful order with everything we have."
He then repeats a line he first used in his public comments following the election last November: "If you come for my people, you come through me." #twill
He then repeats a line he first used in his public comments following the election last November: "If you come for my people, you come through me." #twill
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans.
January 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans.
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If you’re a federal employee, you should know this is a lie. Congress hasn’t appropriated these monies and so it’s literally not there to be spent. Also, federal agencies are limited by law to a max $25K payout in the case of restructuring.
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
President Donald Trump's administration is set to offer every single federal worker the chance to take a "deferred resignation" with a severance package of roughly eight months of pay and benefits.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
President Donald Trump's administration is set to offer every single federal worker the chance to take a "deferred resignation" with a severance package of roughly eight months of pay and benefits.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Trump administration will offer all 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign
An email is set to go out to federal workers beginning Tuesday.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
If you’re a federal employee, you should know this is a lie. Congress hasn’t appropriated these monies and so it’s literally not there to be spent. Also, federal agencies are limited by law to a max $25K payout in the case of restructuring.
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2024 was WILD and it all started with a shout out from @kyrajones.bsky.social that landed me on Velvet Pulp from @ashlazer.bsky.social and the folks at the Stunt List, which then lead to Joey partnering with them and marketing my pilot TITS UP to my (now) rep at Heroes and Villains. ⚡️
2024 SUCCESS STORIES + ALL SHOWCASES OPEN & FREE FOR 2025—
We signed 2 writers w/Heroes & Villains. They’re brilliant humans w/a wealth of unique lived-in experience that makes their stories leap off the page. Massive congrats to Shakthi J. & @staceycrussell.bsky.social! S/O Joey Tuccio #scriptsky
We signed 2 writers w/Heroes & Villains. They’re brilliant humans w/a wealth of unique lived-in experience that makes their stories leap off the page. Massive congrats to Shakthi J. & @staceycrussell.bsky.social! S/O Joey Tuccio #scriptsky
January 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
2024 was WILD and it all started with a shout out from @kyrajones.bsky.social that landed me on Velvet Pulp from @ashlazer.bsky.social and the folks at the Stunt List, which then lead to Joey partnering with them and marketing my pilot TITS UP to my (now) rep at Heroes and Villains. ⚡️
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It should prob be remembered that “birthright citizenship” was the product of the abolitionist mvt, which understood that no person of color would be safe from deportation or bondage if their citizenship could be questioned or taken away
January 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
It should prob be remembered that “birthright citizenship” was the product of the abolitionist mvt, which understood that no person of color would be safe from deportation or bondage if their citizenship could be questioned or taken away
This *might* be the year I finally try doing standup. The hoes been begging for years, and I’m tired of waiting for Hollywood to decide niggas can be funny onscreen again. You gon get these jokes, damn it!!
January 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This *might* be the year I finally try doing standup. The hoes been begging for years, and I’m tired of waiting for Hollywood to decide niggas can be funny onscreen again. You gon get these jokes, damn it!!
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This is VERY important for anyone you know affected by the Los Angeles fires who is currently raising funds on GoFundMe:
FEMA does not cover expenses already paid for by other sources. So be careful with how you word your fundraisers—this has affected people who survived other natural disasters.
FEMA does not cover expenses already paid for by other sources. So be careful with how you word your fundraisers—this has affected people who survived other natural disasters.
January 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is VERY important for anyone you know affected by the Los Angeles fires who is currently raising funds on GoFundMe:
FEMA does not cover expenses already paid for by other sources. So be careful with how you word your fundraisers—this has affected people who survived other natural disasters.
FEMA does not cover expenses already paid for by other sources. So be careful with how you word your fundraisers—this has affected people who survived other natural disasters.
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My wife and I are floored by the level of support from our community after these fires. We are going to be OK.
If you want to support those affected by the wildfires in Altadena, please signal boost these displaced families and donate if you can:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
If you want to support those affected by the wildfires in Altadena, please signal boost these displaced families and donate if you can:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory
docs.google.com
January 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
My wife and I are floored by the level of support from our community after these fires. We are going to be OK.
If you want to support those affected by the wildfires in Altadena, please signal boost these displaced families and donate if you can:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
If you want to support those affected by the wildfires in Altadena, please signal boost these displaced families and donate if you can:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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For folks with school age kids affected by the Eaton Fire
January 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
For folks with school age kids affected by the Eaton Fire
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When the bubble pops, and it will, you’re not just looking at a few Johnny-come-lately companies shuttering. This is a load-bearing delusion. The entire tech industry is fucked because they all bought in, every VC firm bought in, investors have everything in it. They need to make you like it.
Look: The thing you need to understand about genAI is that every Next Big SV Thing of the last 15 years—NFTs, Web3, Metaverse, VR—has been utterly rejected by the market and the tech grifters know this is their last chance, no more. That’s why there is an apocalyptic level of capital invested in it.
January 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
When the bubble pops, and it will, you’re not just looking at a few Johnny-come-lately companies shuttering. This is a load-bearing delusion. The entire tech industry is fucked because they all bought in, every VC firm bought in, investors have everything in it. They need to make you like it.
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As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and especially cautious when cleaning up.
Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe | CNN
As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the tox...
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January 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and especially cautious when cleaning up.
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A fun thing you can do is pop onto Zillow, look at all rentals in a random chunk of the greater LA area, sort by recently changed, then check every price increase to see if it was more than 10%. If there's no obvious changes (didn't go from unfurnished to furnished) then report it for price gouging.
January 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
A fun thing you can do is pop onto Zillow, look at all rentals in a random chunk of the greater LA area, sort by recently changed, then check every price increase to see if it was more than 10%. If there's no obvious changes (didn't go from unfurnished to furnished) then report it for price gouging.
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Price gouging (increase of more than 10%) during a natural disaster is ILLEGAL in California. If you see a shitty real estate listing, REPORT IT.
www.kqed.org/news/1202130...
www.kqed.org/news/1202130...
Yes, Price Gouging During LA Fires Is Illegal — and Here's How You Can Report It | KQED
Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a reminder that price gouging during disasters like this remains illegal in California.
www.kqed.org
January 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Price gouging (increase of more than 10%) during a natural disaster is ILLEGAL in California. If you see a shitty real estate listing, REPORT IT.
www.kqed.org/news/1202130...
www.kqed.org/news/1202130...