Shona Black
@shonablack.bsky.social
Art, design, football. Anti-fascist. 85% feral, 100% for trans rights. Unreasonably pleased with myself. 🏳️🌈
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Assumption of the Virgin, by Guido Reno, 1598-99, 📸 by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey
January 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Assumption of the Virgin, by Guido Reno, 1598-99, 📸 by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey
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FT Arsenal 3, Kairat 2 - Mikel Arteta's side become the first to go 8-0-0 in the league phase.
But the real headline? The champions of Kazakhstan have scored as many goals against Arsenal as Bayern, Inter Atletico, Brugge, Slavia Prague, Olympiacos and Athletic combined.
But the real headline? The champions of Kazakhstan have scored as many goals against Arsenal as Bayern, Inter Atletico, Brugge, Slavia Prague, Olympiacos and Athletic combined.
January 28, 2026 at 9:54 PM
FT Arsenal 3, Kairat 2 - Mikel Arteta's side become the first to go 8-0-0 in the league phase.
But the real headline? The champions of Kazakhstan have scored as many goals against Arsenal as Bayern, Inter Atletico, Brugge, Slavia Prague, Olympiacos and Athletic combined.
But the real headline? The champions of Kazakhstan have scored as many goals against Arsenal as Bayern, Inter Atletico, Brugge, Slavia Prague, Olympiacos and Athletic combined.
We look so much better with Kai in the team, it's almost comical.
January 28, 2026 at 9:26 PM
We look so much better with Kai in the team, it's almost comical.
How on earth did we not score against these losers?! 😂
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
How on earth did we not score against these losers?! 😂
Went to the Vancouver Goldeneyes game last night, and while I will say hockey is not necessarily for me (too cold! too many random breaks in play! don't understand the rules! 🤷♀️) it was such an amazing crowd, wowwww go'wahn womens sports!!
January 24, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Went to the Vancouver Goldeneyes game last night, and while I will say hockey is not necessarily for me (too cold! too many random breaks in play! don't understand the rules! 🤷♀️) it was such an amazing crowd, wowwww go'wahn womens sports!!
100%. I am genuinely so buoyed by this, and by the whole entire display of character & fortitude over weeks of this community.
I'm not one for false optimism. But what I witnessed today in Minneapolis was tremendous, both in scale and exuberance. It was a stunning answer to the federal assault on Minnesota, a show of solidarity that gives us something to hold on to during times that are unforgiving.
“Everybody Showed Up”: Stunning Crowds at Minnesota Day of Strike and Shutdown Against ICE
Extreme cold didn't stop the shutdown on Friday as some 100 faith leaders were arrested, residents stayed home from work, and an estimated 50,000 or more marched through downtown Minneapolis.
inthesetimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 1:07 AM
100%. I am genuinely so buoyed by this, and by the whole entire display of character & fortitude over weeks of this community.
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If you are near UBC tomorrow and can show up to tell these residential school deniers/antisocial attention-seekers to fuck off, please do ubyssey.ca/news/demonst...
January 22, 2026 at 6:12 AM
If you are near UBC tomorrow and can show up to tell these residential school deniers/antisocial attention-seekers to fuck off, please do ubyssey.ca/news/demonst...
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Never forget South Africa launched wars against Namibia, Angola and Zambia shortly before the apartheid regime fell. I think about this all the time watching Israel and American escalating military attacks on everyone. It is a symptom of weakness and desperation, not rising empires
January 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Never forget South Africa launched wars against Namibia, Angola and Zambia shortly before the apartheid regime fell. I think about this all the time watching Israel and American escalating military attacks on everyone. It is a symptom of weakness and desperation, not rising empires
I have next to zero faith in any football governance, but here's hoping 🤞
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Concerned European football chiefs discuss response to Trump over Greenland
European football’s leaders are increasingly concerned about Donald Trump’s wish to annex Greenland and have held initial discussions about how the sport could respond
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:16 AM
I have next to zero faith in any football governance, but here's hoping 🤞
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Jesus.
French judge explains how Trump sent people from the US Embassy to try to intimidate her during Marine Le Pen's trial for embezzlement — and details how he has used similar fascistic tactics to intimidate other judges around the world who rule against his alt-right friends.
January 20, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Jesus.
I don't even drive, but I attempted to buy this beauty, because whoaaa look at it
January 20, 2026 at 1:41 PM
I don't even drive, but I attempted to buy this beauty, because whoaaa look at it
A few years ago, I was moved by an egregious instance of racist bullying to contact the head of my old school. 'Oh well, it's these apps!' she said. I was not having it. 'Technology can facilitate bullying, but it doesn't create it.'
Brianna Ghey was targeted by classmates who knew her offline. Online, she made friends and a community, and was making content to help other trans kids like her.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
This is a grieving mother pushing for legislation that would have further isolated her trans child, that is supported by transphobes.
Mother of murdered Brianna Ghey urges Starmer to ban social media for under-16s
January 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM
A few years ago, I was moved by an egregious instance of racist bullying to contact the head of my old school. 'Oh well, it's these apps!' she said. I was not having it. 'Technology can facilitate bullying, but it doesn't create it.'
Hmm. I dunno if I'm eclectic enough, but here goes:
Peggy Lee Orchestra
Santigold
Bjõrn Again
Jazz Passengers
The American Pop
Peggy Lee Orchestra
Santigold
Bjõrn Again
Jazz Passengers
The American Pop
Introduce yourself wirh 5 concerts you've been to (eclecticism challenge accepted)
—Leroy Pierson
—S I Tutul
—3 Brained Robot
—A concert where somebody built an organ that used flames instead of air into an old Detroit firehouse & played it
—This show (TW puke)
—Leroy Pierson
—S I Tutul
—3 Brained Robot
—A concert where somebody built an organ that used flames instead of air into an old Detroit firehouse & played it
—This show (TW puke)
January 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Hmm. I dunno if I'm eclectic enough, but here goes:
Peggy Lee Orchestra
Santigold
Bjõrn Again
Jazz Passengers
The American Pop
Peggy Lee Orchestra
Santigold
Bjõrn Again
Jazz Passengers
The American Pop
Hey, so - everyone who lost their minds when churches closed for covid - - where you at..?
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Hey, so - everyone who lost their minds when churches closed for covid - - where you at..?
Och, I mean, at this point, who cares? It's all out in the open anyway.
“It is impossible to communicate confidentially with the president” seems like a problem
January 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Och, I mean, at this point, who cares? It's all out in the open anyway.
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Dear neighbor,
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
January 20, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Dear neighbor,
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
The US is no one's ally anymore. Fuck them.
Once again, fuck this guy, and fuck the US.
NEW: Donald Trump lashes out at UK over Chagos Islands deal - which he signed off in May last year - describing it as “an act of great stupidity” and another reason for his Greenland takeover plan.
January 20, 2026 at 9:18 AM
The US is no one's ally anymore. Fuck them.
Once again, fuck this guy, and fuck the US.
NEW: Donald Trump lashes out at UK over Chagos Islands deal - which he signed off in May last year - describing it as “an act of great stupidity” and another reason for his Greenland takeover plan.
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Once again, fuck this guy, and fuck the US.
Ah, a commemorative cup, how cute!
Fairly sure it’s unintentional, but the end date on this mug being sold by the Smithsonian does make it sound a little like they’re saying America dies in 2026…
January 20, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Ah, a commemorative cup, how cute!
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Let’s keep the love for African football going. WAFCON starts March 17. The men’s tournament was the warmup. 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Let’s keep the love for African football going. WAFCON starts March 17. The men’s tournament was the warmup. 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦
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Solidarity to LGBT+ fans group Three Lions Pride in its difficult decision not to have a visible presence at the FIFA #WorldCup.
"...the rhetoric & dangerous rollback of human rights in the US has caused considerable concern to fans who were previously planning to attend“.
"...the rhetoric & dangerous rollback of human rights in the US has caused considerable concern to fans who were previously planning to attend“.
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Solidarity to LGBT+ fans group Three Lions Pride in its difficult decision not to have a visible presence at the FIFA #WorldCup.
"...the rhetoric & dangerous rollback of human rights in the US has caused considerable concern to fans who were previously planning to attend“.
"...the rhetoric & dangerous rollback of human rights in the US has caused considerable concern to fans who were previously planning to attend“.
Eurgh. I've generally pooh-pooh'ed fall of the Roman Empire narratives re the US; but, uh...the ICE stuff is resonating.
January 18, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Eurgh. I've generally pooh-pooh'ed fall of the Roman Empire narratives re the US; but, uh...the ICE stuff is resonating.
The US is gonna be so, so great and powerful when it's just 30 million dumb white dudes pointing at each other going 'Exactly!'
January 18, 2026 at 7:38 AM
The US is gonna be so, so great and powerful when it's just 30 million dumb white dudes pointing at each other going 'Exactly!'