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Black American. Wife. BlindianTeenMom. #GenX Nerd

Lawyer➡️Recruiter

Pgh born/Det raised/Chi now

On @americanwritersmuseum.org & Girls Inc of Chicago boards

#Prince #Prince4Ever #Beyonce #BeyHive #BookSky #LawSky #Shakespeare #ShakespeareSunday #DollSky
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! I thought I would share on here an article I wrote and posted on LinkedIn for #BHM in 2018 that was inspired by a tweet by one of my favorite Twitter mutuals Tiffany Graves.
#BlackSky
#BlackLawSky
#WakandaForever
#RepresentationMatters

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#RepresentationMatters: The Importance of Black Presidents, Black Panther and Black GCs in Black History Month 2018
No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you. --Althea Gibson None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps.
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Alexander Hamilton (1755/57–1804) was a Caribbean‑born Founding Father who rose to prominence in the Revolutionary War, shaped the U.S. Constitution, co‑authored the Federalist Papers, and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury before dying in a duel with Aaron Burr
February 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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L (biggest breath I can possibly hold in my middle aged lungs) MAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 14, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The Black Midwest is a world in itself. It really is.

Musically, socially, and culturally.
February 15, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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Jill Scott: Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch
YouTube video by Noochie
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February 15, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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This weekend's #ShakespeareSunday theme: CHOCOLATE & MUSIC!
a man in a top hat and bow tie is talking to a woman
ALT: a man in a top hat and bow tie is talking to a woman
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February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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"We can afford no more at such a price." (Love's Labour Lost, Act 5 Sc 2) #ShakespeareSunday
February 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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To tear and havoc more than she can eat.

Henry V I, 2 #ShakespeareSunday
February 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
“If Music be the food of love, play on!” 🎶❤️
#TwelfthNight
#ShakespeareSunday
#ComingToAmerica
#EddieMurphy
#SexualChocolate 🍫
February 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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“I have a reasonable good ear in music. Let’s have the tongs and the bones.” - AMND (Act 4, Scene 1) #ShakespeareSunday @hollowcrownfans.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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A city on the inconstant billows dancing

Henry V III, Prologue #ShakespeareSunday
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Today's #ShakespeareSunday theme: CHOCOLATE & MUSIC!
a black and white photo of a little girl eating chocolate .
ALT: a black and white photo of a little girl eating chocolate .
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February 15, 2026 at 7:41 AM
I wouldn’t know 🤷🏾‍♀️
February 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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deeeeetroit basketball
nba.com NBA @nba.com · 1h
🏎️ 40-13 record.
🏎️ No. 1 in the East.

For the first time since 2006-07, the Detroit Pistons head into the All-Star break sitting atop the East!

Watch Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren in this year's NBA All-Star Game Sunday at 5pm/et on NBC & Peacock 🌟
February 15, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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February 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Happy birthday to one of the greatest, Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery, he didn't know his actual birthday, but chose to celebrate it on this day.

Please read his books and essays; please teach your children his story when they are old enough to understand.
February 14, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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When people say they don’t like Stevie Wonder…

my response is usually which Stevie Wonder?

There have been at least 4 Stevie Wonders

And all of them kinda perfect
February 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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When, smitten by the morning ray,
I see thee rise alert and gay,
Then, cheerful Flower! my spirits play
With kindred motion..." - W.W.

Today's #sixonsaturday features a beloved flower- daisy, in all its glorious colors.
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling
#ImageAndVerse
February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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These posts prove just how few people actually read the alt-text, even though it is not just for the visually impaired.
MC Hammer, is an American rapper, dancer, record producer, and actor. He was popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s for his hit songs like "U Can't Touch This", and "2 Legit 2 Quit". Hammer was known for his flashy dance moves, extravagant choreography, and his signature Hammer pants
February 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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These are the very limited edition pins your boy is trading out at the #Olympics
February 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Pink and Red start to St. Valentine's Day. Saturday sunrise in Chicago.
February 14, 2026 at 1:27 PM
#Prince memories

#Prince4Ever
💜🎶🕊️☔️
February 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Some of my #Prince pics of the day

#Prince4Ever
💜🎶🕊️☔️
February 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Prince pic of the day
February 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM