Braxton Winston
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social
He/Him, Father, Union Member, Former Charlotte City Council Member, Davidson College Alum, Educator
Today, a war broke out between the militaries of India and Pakistan. This is important. They are both nuclear nations.
May 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today, a war broke out between the militaries of India and Pakistan. This is important. They are both nuclear nations.
Because, words matter.
March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Because, words matter.
Decorum is the last thing we should be concerned about
March 17, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Decorum is the last thing we should be concerned about
What is something tangible that you are willing to work towards for your community?
February 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
What is something tangible that you are willing to work towards for your community?
Is it ironic that the Federal administration’s policy seems to be “witch hunt”?
February 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Is it ironic that the Federal administration’s policy seems to be “witch hunt”?
Do not try to rationalize the irrational.
February 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Do not try to rationalize the irrational.
For who truly don’t think DEI is relevant to you and yours think about it from a sports perspective. A championship team needs a diversity of skill sets (speed, strength, hustle, etc) that are found in different places. How you find those players is DEI
www.triangletribune.com/news/2025/01...
www.triangletribune.com/news/2025/01...
‘Undermining a larger population’: DEI transcends black and white
The Triangle Tribune is a newspaper serving the black communities in the Durham, Raleigh Cary and Chapel Hill
www.triangletribune.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
For who truly don’t think DEI is relevant to you and yours think about it from a sports perspective. A championship team needs a diversity of skill sets (speed, strength, hustle, etc) that are found in different places. How you find those players is DEI
www.triangletribune.com/news/2025/01...
www.triangletribune.com/news/2025/01...
Chaos is the governing philosophy.
February 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Chaos is the governing philosophy.
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What does conservative and what does liberal mean?
This week on the #podcast we take a closer look at political labels in today's political climate with two friends of the show who love to debate!
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social and Tariq Bokhari!
#ncpol #politics
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This week on the #podcast we take a closer look at political labels in today's political climate with two friends of the show who love to debate!
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social and Tariq Bokhari!
#ncpol #politics
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
A spirited debate: Liberals, conservatives and you
Podcast Episode · Tying It Together with Tim Boyum · 12/25/2024 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
December 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
What does conservative and what does liberal mean?
This week on the #podcast we take a closer look at political labels in today's political climate with two friends of the show who love to debate!
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social and Tariq Bokhari!
#ncpol #politics
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
This week on the #podcast we take a closer look at political labels in today's political climate with two friends of the show who love to debate!
@braxtonwinston.bsky.social and Tariq Bokhari!
#ncpol #politics
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
My first job was working for Bill Belichick as a ball boy for the New England Patriots when he first got the job in 2000. The things he taught me have helped me be a better person everyday since then. UNC is lucky to have him.
December 12, 2024 at 12:51 AM
My first job was working for Bill Belichick as a ball boy for the New England Patriots when he first got the job in 2000. The things he taught me have helped me be a better person everyday since then. UNC is lucky to have him.
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Labor rights are human rights.
On #HumanRightsDay, we affirm the fundamental rights of workers to organize and collectively bargaining in a union.
On #HumanRightsDay, we affirm the fundamental rights of workers to organize and collectively bargaining in a union.
December 10, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Labor rights are human rights.
On #HumanRightsDay, we affirm the fundamental rights of workers to organize and collectively bargaining in a union.
On #HumanRightsDay, we affirm the fundamental rights of workers to organize and collectively bargaining in a union.
“Can it be that it’s all so simple?”
December 10, 2024 at 1:09 PM
“Can it be that it’s all so simple?”
Big takeaway from watching college football today: digital down markers are an over-engineered and unnecessary use of technology.
December 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Big takeaway from watching college football today: digital down markers are an over-engineered and unnecessary use of technology.
Support the organizers.
December 5, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Support the organizers.
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On this day 69 years ago, in a historic move that changed the course of the labor movement, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations, the two largest labor federations, merged to form the AFL-CIO.
Happy Founding Day!
Happy Founding Day!
December 5, 2024 at 2:09 PM
On this day 69 years ago, in a historic move that changed the course of the labor movement, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations, the two largest labor federations, merged to form the AFL-CIO.
Happy Founding Day!
Happy Founding Day!
Everyone in America Should be paying attention to what is currently happening in South Korea.
December 3, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Everyone in America Should be paying attention to what is currently happening in South Korea.
Today’s feigned political outrage is much ado about nothing.
December 3, 2024 at 1:02 AM
Today’s feigned political outrage is much ado about nothing.
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This has been an ongoing problem for workers at the busy #CLT airport. Everything from low wages to “break” rooms with no A/C & 95° temps.They’ve had other work stops & it didn’t do much, so here we are. Support #workers
Workers at Charlotte #CLT airport strike to protest low wages #travel #aviation
apnews.com/article/char...
apnews.com/article/char...
Charlotte airport workers strike over low wages as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins
Workers described living paycheck to paycheck, unable to cover expenses like car repairs while performing jobs that keep countless planes running on schedule.
apnews.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:41 PM
I have been contacted by so many regarding how our campaign resonated with them. I believe an activist is someone who uses their platform to amplify the voices of others. I am grateful that our amplification of the need to defend workers rights wherever work gets done resonated with so many.
Honored to be listed anywhere near @braxtonwinston.bsky.social! #BestInTheNest
November 23, 2024 at 7:25 PM
I have been contacted by so many regarding how our campaign resonated with them. I believe an activist is someone who uses their platform to amplify the voices of others. I am grateful that our amplification of the need to defend workers rights wherever work gets done resonated with so many.
After a 53-day water crisis, Asheville has lifted its boil water notice
Asheville taps are clear to drink; boil water notice lifted
The City of Asheville lifted the boil water notice this morning.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:46 PM
We need to have more community conversations about democracy. Folks need better understandings about the many democratic systems that surround us. These are different conversations than political conversations.
November 18, 2024 at 1:04 AM
We need to have more community conversations about democracy. Folks need better understandings about the many democratic systems that surround us. These are different conversations than political conversations.
A friend sent me one of my high school football game tapes. I haven’t seen anything like this in 25 year! Great Sunday content!
November 17, 2024 at 4:04 PM
A friend sent me one of my high school football game tapes. I haven’t seen anything like this in 25 year! Great Sunday content!
Im been back to work doing shows with my @iatse.bsky.social family. I’m grateful for all the support they and the wider @aflcio.org & @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social have provided me in my career and campaign in support of workers rights for all. The work continues. I can’t wait to tell you what’s next!
November 16, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Im been back to work doing shows with my @iatse.bsky.social family. I’m grateful for all the support they and the wider @aflcio.org & @ncstateaflcio.bsky.social have provided me in my career and campaign in support of workers rights for all. The work continues. I can’t wait to tell you what’s next!
This is my first post on this app. Happy Friday!
November 15, 2024 at 3:50 PM
This is my first post on this app. Happy Friday!