Brian Brown
@briansbrownjr.bsky.social
Events Strategist, Organizer, and Advocate of the arts, education, play, and environment
“Brian‘s idea to have a block party was brilliant,” said Kathleen Glenister Roberts, director of the Honors College and a professor of Catholic studies at Duquesne. “It injected life into everything we did.”
#HillDistrict #Pittsburgh #AugustWilson #AWHouse #AWBlockParty #LegacyBuilding #CMU
#HillDistrict #Pittsburgh #AugustWilson #AWHouse #AWBlockParty #LegacyBuilding #CMU
Brian Brown Follows a Path of Purpose From the Hill District to Heinz College - The Piper - Carnegie Mellon University
Brian Brown, an administrative and events coordinator for the Block Center, has deep roots as a community organizer. A decade ago, he helped create a celebration to honor one of Pittsburgh’s most cele...
www.cmu.edu
August 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“Brian‘s idea to have a block party was brilliant,” said Kathleen Glenister Roberts, director of the Honors College and a professor of Catholic studies at Duquesne. “It injected life into everything we did.”
#HillDistrict #Pittsburgh #AugustWilson #AWHouse #AWBlockParty #LegacyBuilding #CMU
#HillDistrict #Pittsburgh #AugustWilson #AWHouse #AWBlockParty #LegacyBuilding #CMU
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Terry Jones didn’t set out to be an environment reporter—but growing up near “Cancer Alley” and covering Louisiana politics for 16 years prepared him for the beat. In our staff Q&A, he reflects on the work, the impact, and his love of trashy reality TV.
Behind the byline: Four questions for Floodlight’s Terry L. Jones
What it’s like to report on pollution in ‘Cancer Alley’ — and how he unwinds afterward.
floodlightnews.org
July 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Terry Jones didn’t set out to be an environment reporter—but growing up near “Cancer Alley” and covering Louisiana politics for 16 years prepared him for the beat. In our staff Q&A, he reflects on the work, the impact, and his love of trashy reality TV.
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This evening affordable housing advocates rallied in East Liberty on the 10th anniversary of the notices to Penn Plaza residents that eventually scattered them to make way for Whole Foods, offices and parking. @stephstrasburg.bsky.social was there www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-p...
Penn Plaza eviction notices, 10 years ago, energized Pittsburgh’s affordable housing debate
Evictions driven by gentrification at East Liberty’s Penn Plaza changed the narrative of Pittsburgh displacement and alerted many to the affordable housing crisis.
www.publicsource.org
July 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This evening affordable housing advocates rallied in East Liberty on the 10th anniversary of the notices to Penn Plaza residents that eventually scattered them to make way for Whole Foods, offices and parking. @stephstrasburg.bsky.social was there www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-p...
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A joy to march in NYC Pride with the people's champ Tish James 🏳️🌈
June 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A joy to march in NYC Pride with the people's champ Tish James 🏳️🌈
Call your Senators to Oppose (Vote No) this horrible Budget Bill. 5 calls app is a great resource to use to get in contact with your elected officials/representatives in your state. Make the calls NOW! It’s never too late to take ACTION!
June 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Call your Senators to Oppose (Vote No) this horrible Budget Bill. 5 calls app is a great resource to use to get in contact with your elected officials/representatives in your state. Make the calls NOW! It’s never too late to take ACTION!
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Billionaire donors to Cuomo's super PAC included:
-Bill Ackman
-Michael Bloomberg
-Stephen Ross
-Ken Langone
-Dan Loeb
-Ken Griffin
Let Zohran's victory in the face of Big Money remind us that people have the power.
-Bill Ackman
-Michael Bloomberg
-Stephen Ross
-Ken Langone
-Dan Loeb
-Ken Griffin
Let Zohran's victory in the face of Big Money remind us that people have the power.
June 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Billionaire donors to Cuomo's super PAC included:
-Bill Ackman
-Michael Bloomberg
-Stephen Ross
-Ken Langone
-Dan Loeb
-Ken Griffin
Let Zohran's victory in the face of Big Money remind us that people have the power.
-Bill Ackman
-Michael Bloomberg
-Stephen Ross
-Ken Langone
-Dan Loeb
-Ken Griffin
Let Zohran's victory in the face of Big Money remind us that people have the power.
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One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad is very much worth your time.
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad is very much worth your time.
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Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
The "delicate, beautiful, tiny" fascism of Kristi Noem
The right thinks Noem is the victim of Sen. Padilla's assault. But what about Rep. McIver?
www.motherjones.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Kristi Noem is seen as a "delicate, beautiful, tiny woman" while leading DHS, yet Rep. McIver was arrested for protesting it, and Sen. Padilla was tackled for even questioning it.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
It's clear who gets to be “delicate, beautiful, and tiny,” and who is seen as a violent threat to law enforcement.
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Not only are they ignoring climate change—they’re trying to cover up the cost. Shutting down NOAA’s disaster tracking so we can’t see the BILLIONS it’s costing us? This ain’t solving the crisis—it’s hiding it.
US will stop tracking the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said it will no longer track the cost of weather disasters, including floods, heat waves, wildfires and more
abcnews.go.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Not only are they ignoring climate change—they’re trying to cover up the cost. Shutting down NOAA’s disaster tracking so we can’t see the BILLIONS it’s costing us? This ain’t solving the crisis—it’s hiding it.
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Michael Gonzales, the ambassador to Zambia, announced at an emotional press conference that the U.S. would cut $50 million in aid due to theft of medications.
Why this U.S. ambassador cried at a press conference -- and is being called a hero
Michael Gonzales, the ambassador to Zambia, announced at an emotional press conference that the U.S. would cut $50 million in aid due to theft of medications.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Michael Gonzales, the ambassador to Zambia, announced at an emotional press conference that the U.S. would cut $50 million in aid due to theft of medications.
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Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
February 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
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A must-read: Patrick Chandler Brown — named after the PCB chemicals dumped in his community — purchased the plantation where his great-grandfather was enslaved and is in the process of transforming it to serve farmers like him
Black Earth — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER
In North Carolina, a Black farmer purchased the plantation where his ancestors were enslaved— and is reclaiming his family’s story, his community’s health, and the soil beneath his feet.
bittersoutherner.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:27 PM
A must-read: Patrick Chandler Brown — named after the PCB chemicals dumped in his community — purchased the plantation where his great-grandfather was enslaved and is in the process of transforming it to serve farmers like him
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Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil
Former president is charged by attorney general following police report that accused him of organising a conspiracy to stop Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva taking power.
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Oh, look what normal countries do when a former president leads a far right coup attempt.