Akin Jeje
@aojeje.bsky.social
Canadian teacher, writer and poet based in Hong Kong for almost 20 years. Author of Smoked Pear (2010) and Write About Here (2024).
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Tens of thousands of people thronged streets for "No Kings" protests across the United States on Saturday decrying President Donald Trump's policies — the largest demonstrations since Trump returned to office in January.
Tens of thousands throng U.S. streets against 'king' Trump
Protest organizers expected rallies in all 50 U.S. states, calling them the largest since Trump returned to office in January.
www.japantimes.co.jp
June 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Tens of thousands of people thronged streets for "No Kings" protests across the United States on Saturday decrying President Donald Trump's policies — the largest demonstrations since Trump returned to office in January.
I recently discovered a Dr. King speech that, although less well known than “I Have A Dream”, among others, really gets to the heart of what could have been done to elevate America, as opposed to the destruction happening now. Here it is:
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MLK: The Other America
YouTube video by The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
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May 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I recently discovered a Dr. King speech that, although less well known than “I Have A Dream”, among others, really gets to the heart of what could have been done to elevate America, as opposed to the destruction happening now. Here it is:
m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
Happy Chinese New Year!
January 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Happy Chinese New Year!
While I’m at it, I’ll do one shameless plug. I’ve had my second poetry book out for a year, and I don’t mind reintroducing it. Will have a relaunch a little later this year, for the annual Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Stay tuned! www.amazon.com/Write-About-...
Write About Here
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January 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
While I’m at it, I’ll do one shameless plug. I’ve had my second poetry book out for a year, and I don’t mind reintroducing it. Will have a relaunch a little later this year, for the annual Hong Kong International Literary Festival. Stay tuned! www.amazon.com/Write-About-...
I’ve just joined Bluesky. Facebook’s quality has plummeted. Think I’ll invite some friends here.
January 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I’ve just joined Bluesky. Facebook’s quality has plummeted. Think I’ll invite some friends here.