Colita'I Dissent'Fairfax
@colitafairfaxphd.bsky.social
Howard- Rutgers- Temple-Alumna, Norfolk State University Social Justice Black Studies Professor, Policy Analyst, Preservationist, Wife, Mom, Pres- www.barrett-peake.org
I agree. I live to do this!
I don’t think any joy is small but I’ll say kindness.
8. What is a small joy that you wish more people appreciated?
November 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I agree. I live to do this!
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Contributors include Angela Y. Davis, adrienne maree brown, Imani Perry, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Pratibha Parmar, Kathy Engel, Naomi Shihab Nye, Afaa M. Weaver, E. Ethelbert Miller, and many other people touched by June’s work.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Contributors include Angela Y. Davis, adrienne maree brown, Imani Perry, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Pratibha Parmar, Kathy Engel, Naomi Shihab Nye, Afaa M. Weaver, E. Ethelbert Miller, and many other people touched by June’s work.
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The Richmond Free Press ran our op-ed @iamsophianelson.bsky.social "Virginia knows the difference between symbolism and substance".
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Winsome Earle-Sears’ candidacy a missed opportunity by Sophia A. Nelson and Colita Nichols Fairfax
When Winsome Earle-Sears — who lost to Democrat Abigail Spanberger by nearly 15 points Tuesday — became the first Black woman nominated for governor of Virginia by a major political party, history too...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The Richmond Free Press ran our op-ed @iamsophianelson.bsky.social "Virginia knows the difference between symbolism and substance".
richmondfreepress.com/news/2025/no...
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I co-authored this piece with @colitafairfaxphd.bsky.social about the failed candidacy of #WinsomeSears and why her candidacy mattered — as a first. And how she could have taken an opportunity to build bridges and ended up losing by 15 points: virginiamercury.com/2025/11/05/t... @virginiamercury.com
The meaning — and the duty — of a first • Virginia Mercury
Winsome Earle-Sears’ candidacy was a missed opportunity for reconciliation, a moment when symbolism could have become substance, write guest columnists Sophia Nelson and Colita Fairfax
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November 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I co-authored this piece with @colitafairfaxphd.bsky.social about the failed candidacy of #WinsomeSears and why her candidacy mattered — as a first. And how she could have taken an opportunity to build bridges and ended up losing by 15 points: virginiamercury.com/2025/11/05/t... @virginiamercury.com
Check out this editorial I co-authored and please share it.
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Check out this editorial I co-authored and please share it.
Their vision is a country of Whiteness in every realm of power, authority, policy, systems and institutions. Here is but another example-
Fired CBS Staffer Says Only White Producers Survived ‘Bloodbath’ Layoffs www.thedailybeast.com/ex-cbs-news-...
Fired CBS Staffer Says Only White Producers Survived ‘Bloodbath’ Layoffs
A producer for one of the network’s streaming shows said all the producers who were fired from his team were people of color.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Their vision is a country of Whiteness in every realm of power, authority, policy, systems and institutions. Here is but another example-
We continue to remember in VA-
October 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We continue to remember in VA-
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Great day to show what you believe in. Speak your truth. Show you are prepared to fight against authoritarian rule. If you’re marching, having a teach-in,organizing, or resting for future battles, do it with the conviction that we will not give in, that we stand on the side of justice.And stay safe.
October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Great day to show what you believe in. Speak your truth. Show you are prepared to fight against authoritarian rule. If you’re marching, having a teach-in,organizing, or resting for future battles, do it with the conviction that we will not give in, that we stand on the side of justice.And stay safe.
#MillionManMarch 30 Years! We won't forget!
October 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#MillionManMarch 30 Years! We won't forget!
#RIPDeAngelo #DeAngelo my RVA homie who added his falsetto to chords so rich. We thank you so much for giving so much of yourself to our music authentically. There is NEVER enough time. Not ever.
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
#RIPDeAngelo #DeAngelo my RVA homie who added his falsetto to chords so rich. We thank you so much for giving so much of yourself to our music authentically. There is NEVER enough time. Not ever.
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I can't imagine what it must feel like to know you voted for this mess and you have to sit back and pretend like it is all okay and that you actually wanted to kidnap people off the streets, remove DOE special education, SNAP benefits, healthcare and welcomed in fascism.
October 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I can't imagine what it must feel like to know you voted for this mess and you have to sit back and pretend like it is all okay and that you actually wanted to kidnap people off the streets, remove DOE special education, SNAP benefits, healthcare and welcomed in fascism.
Please support this Foundation with a donation!
October 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Please support this Foundation with a donation!
Sums up the VA gubernatorial debate pretty much! It was so infuriating to watch.
October 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Sums up the VA gubernatorial debate pretty much! It was so infuriating to watch.
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Cause the algorithms are increasingly shady and I don’t see much promotion, let me Gift Link this:
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Civil Rights Lawyer Bryan Stevenson on How America’s Story Should Be Told
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October 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Cause the algorithms are increasingly shady and I don’t see much promotion, let me Gift Link this:
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...
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Heads up Virginia.
October 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Heads up Virginia.
The elder was teaching. Were we listening?
October 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The elder was teaching. Were we listening?
Humbled indeed--
September 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Humbled indeed--
Congress shall make no law.....oh, never mind.
September 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Congress shall make no law.....oh, never mind.
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The slave memorial at Independence National Historic Park. It maybe covered or removed as early as tomorrow due to an executive order. #PhillyTrib
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The slave memorial at Independence National Historic Park. It maybe covered or removed as early as tomorrow due to an executive order. #PhillyTrib
Be about it.
September 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Be about it.
The use of police power and authority continues to traumatize Black people, stripping us of our human and constitutional rights.
September 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The use of police power and authority continues to traumatize Black people, stripping us of our human and constitutional rights.
#FrankieBeverlyandMaze created the best concert experiences that are unforgettable. I miss the magic that bands bring.
It’s been a year since Frankie Beverly passed and I’m proud to have written about his legacy. www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
September 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#FrankieBeverlyandMaze created the best concert experiences that are unforgettable. I miss the magic that bands bring.
Your weekly deeds should be to do for others, elders, young people, children, and donations to foundations, agencies, churches doing the heavy lifting in our communities.
September 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Your weekly deeds should be to do for others, elders, young people, children, and donations to foundations, agencies, churches doing the heavy lifting in our communities.