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afrofuturist, professor by day, author of fiction and smut by night, summer kayaker, winter hermit, & proud member of the 92%
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#RIP "Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, one of the most influential bands in the development of funk, soul, R&B, rock and psychedelic music, has died. He was 82."
people.com/sly-stone-de...
#RIP "Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, one of the most influential bands in the development of funk, soul, R&B, rock and psychedelic music, has died. He was 82."
people.com/sly-stone-de...
Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone Frontman, Dead at 82
Sly Stone has died at the age of 82, his family announced on June 9. The musician was best known as the leader of Sly and the Family Stone, the influential psychedelic soul and funk band that played W...
people.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Damn
#RIP "Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, one of the most influential bands in the development of funk, soul, R&B, rock and psychedelic music, has died. He was 82."
people.com/sly-stone-de...
#RIP "Sly Stone, the leader of the band Sly and the Family Stone, one of the most influential bands in the development of funk, soul, R&B, rock and psychedelic music, has died. He was 82."
people.com/sly-stone-de...
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This dog politely asked for a musician's drumstick in the middle of their performance. Always excited to find a fellow stick lover. 12/10
May 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This dog politely asked for a musician's drumstick in the middle of their performance. Always excited to find a fellow stick lover. 12/10
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This is so important. No pretenses. Speak the truth.
Because it’s time now to start ensuring that record is crystal clear.
Because it’s time now to start ensuring that record is crystal clear.
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
This is so important. No pretenses. Speak the truth.
Because it’s time now to start ensuring that record is crystal clear.
Because it’s time now to start ensuring that record is crystal clear.
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Nice parallel with SINNERS.
April 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Nice parallel with SINNERS.
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How did I know they would completely defund Headstart?
They wrote it down in Project 2025 .
They wrote it down in Project 2025 .
April 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
How did I know they would completely defund Headstart?
They wrote it down in Project 2025 .
They wrote it down in Project 2025 .
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been annoyed about how “self care” is marketed 1) to the ladies and 2) is still ultimately about improving your appearance in some way. Why can’t it be self care when i sit in the grass for an hour listening to the birds and getting high. Riddle me that one, capitalist dickbags
April 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
been annoyed about how “self care” is marketed 1) to the ladies and 2) is still ultimately about improving your appearance in some way. Why can’t it be self care when i sit in the grass for an hour listening to the birds and getting high. Riddle me that one, capitalist dickbags
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SINNERS. Go see it. In a theater. 70mm if possible. I’d read nothing about the movie, watched no trailers — went in blind and was BLOWN AWAY. And Delroy Lindo better get an Oscar nomination.
April 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
SINNERS. Go see it. In a theater. 70mm if possible. I’d read nothing about the movie, watched no trailers — went in blind and was BLOWN AWAY. And Delroy Lindo better get an Oscar nomination.
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Let me get this straight:
Fringe extremist infiltrates a major political party, rises to the rank of Vice President, throws around diplomatic weight to force a meeting with the Pope, and then MURDERS said Pope?
Folks. This is a Dan Brown novel.
Fringe extremist infiltrates a major political party, rises to the rank of Vice President, throws around diplomatic weight to force a meeting with the Pope, and then MURDERS said Pope?
Folks. This is a Dan Brown novel.
April 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Let me get this straight:
Fringe extremist infiltrates a major political party, rises to the rank of Vice President, throws around diplomatic weight to force a meeting with the Pope, and then MURDERS said Pope?
Folks. This is a Dan Brown novel.
Fringe extremist infiltrates a major political party, rises to the rank of Vice President, throws around diplomatic weight to force a meeting with the Pope, and then MURDERS said Pope?
Folks. This is a Dan Brown novel.
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If someone is arguing against due process, just ask them if they believe someone is innocent until proven guilty. It's the same thing.
April 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
If someone is arguing against due process, just ask them if they believe someone is innocent until proven guilty. It's the same thing.
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Counter-argument:
You should use Sinners to springboard yourself into some other Black American horror like the following
You should use Sinners to springboard yourself into some other Black American horror like the following
April 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Counter-argument:
You should use Sinners to springboard yourself into some other Black American horror like the following
You should use Sinners to springboard yourself into some other Black American horror like the following
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Aaaaaand another lane opens for China — whose influence in Africa is already ascendant.
A draft of a Trump administration executive order proposes a drastic restructuring of the State Department, including eliminating almost all of its Africa operations and shutting down offices working on democracy and human rights issues. Follow live updates.
Trump Live Updates: Draft Executive Order Calls for Reorganization of State Department
www.nytimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Aaaaaand another lane opens for China — whose influence in Africa is already ascendant.
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April 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
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Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
April 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Confirmed cases of measles
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
in the US.
2020: 13
2021: 49
2022: 121
2023: 59
2024: 285
Total cases: 527 (5-years)
2025: (first 90 days)
628 confirmed cases of measles, and 3 deaths.
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The National Park Service quietly edited its website about the Underground Railroad to remove key references and quotes from Harriet Tubman and soften its language about slavery
Trump’s National Park Service is quietly whitewashing Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
The National Park Service edited its website to replace key facts about Harriet Tubman and slavery with phrases like “Black/White cooperation.”
www.whatimreading.net
April 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The National Park Service quietly edited its website about the Underground Railroad to remove key references and quotes from Harriet Tubman and soften its language about slavery
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If it is at all possible for you, i cannot more strongly recommend having friends over for dinner. Doesn't need to be a fancy dinner party. Just, physically hang out with people you like for a few hours. It rules. Community!!!!!
April 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
If it is at all possible for you, i cannot more strongly recommend having friends over for dinner. Doesn't need to be a fancy dinner party. Just, physically hang out with people you like for a few hours. It rules. Community!!!!!
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Boat derangement syndrome
April 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Boat derangement syndrome
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We’re proud to be one of the first organisations conducting in-depth research into people of colour’s relationship with nature in the UK and attitudes that limit participation. Learn more here: wildinthecity.org.uk/commission-us/
#blackinnature #pocinnature #conservationresearch
#blackinnature #pocinnature #conservationresearch
March 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We’re proud to be one of the first organisations conducting in-depth research into people of colour’s relationship with nature in the UK and attitudes that limit participation. Learn more here: wildinthecity.org.uk/commission-us/
#blackinnature #pocinnature #conservationresearch
#blackinnature #pocinnature #conservationresearch
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🚨Georgetown University Law Center students are detailing which law firms have caved and which have stood up to the Trump regime. They have created this spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Please share widely.
Legal Industry Responses to Fascist Attacks Tracker (Public)
docs.google.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
🚨Georgetown University Law Center students are detailing which law firms have caved and which have stood up to the Trump regime. They have created this spreadsheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Please share widely.