Bethany Hackenjos
bchackenjos.bsky.social
Bethany Hackenjos
@bchackenjos.bsky.social
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The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s has died. She was 104.
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who was the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died
The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s has died. She was 104.
apnews.com
January 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Reposted by Bethany Hackenjos
Reminder that Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Google are each facing federal antitrust lawsuits.

They each gave cash hand over fist to Trump’s inaugural fund, which raked in a record $250 million.

When I say money in politics corrupts our system, this is what I’m talking about.
Donald Trump's inauguration sets fundraising record: $250 million and counting. Who are the top donors?
Donald Trump inauguration: US President-elect Donald Trump brought in record-breaking $250 million for inaugural fundraising. Apple, Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and other top tech companies in…
economictimes.indiatimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reposted by Bethany Hackenjos
I love this so much!

At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.

This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
January 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM