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Fanshen
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She/her •Inclusion in film/TV/media •Founder TruJuLo uplifting stories of truth, justice & love •Producer/host Sista Brunch podcast Black women & gender expansive people in entertainment •Co-author of the Inclusion Rider
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Con el aumento de la presencia de ICE en nuestras comunidades, es crucial que conozcas tus derechos. Todos merecen el debido proceso.



With the increase in ICE presence in our communities, it is crucial you know your rights. Everyone deserves due process.
June 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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New York’s Crisis Management System, which began in 2012, is the city’s effort to institutionalize violence intervention as a mainstay of the public safety ecosystem. A recent study found promising results in areas with CMS-funded programs, and identified the hurdles interrupters routinely face.
In a Brooklyn Neighborhood, Residents — Not Police — Take the Lead on Preventing Violence
For a week each quarter, 911 calls are routed to community violence interrupters. A new analysis found that precincts with these programs saw a marked drop in shootings.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has quietly rescinded several internal policies that were designed to protect some of the most vulnerable people in its custody—including pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with serious medical conditions.
US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
CBP’s acting commissioner has rescinded four Biden-era policies that aimed to protect vulnerable people in the agency’s custody, including mothers, infants, and the elderly.
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May 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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🏳️‍⚧️ "Aya Kamikawa is the first out transgender politician in Japan, she is making history - right now."

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The courage of Aya Kamikawa, Japan’s first out Transgender Politician
How Aya Kamikawa, the first out transgender politician in Japan, is making history - right now
www.wearequeeraf.com
May 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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There it is, in a nutshell.
April 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Inside Geffen Playhouse's 2025-26 season: Athol Fugard, Pearl Cleage and multiple world premieres
Inside Geffen Playhouse's 2025-26 season: Athol Fugard, Pearl Cleage and multiple world premieres
The season includes new works from Roxana Ortega, Rudi Goblen and Beth Hyland, as well as notable premieres of plays by Douglas Lyons and Sara Porkalob.
www.latimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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“When the (prison) system sees that someone is being cared for, that there are people checking in and mailing letters, they’re less likely to pull stuff with them,” Zumana Noor said. “They know there are people on the outside who will speak up.”
Ohio group gathers personal letters to connect with Muslims in prison for Eid
(RNS) — Eid Letters to Incarcerated Muslims is one of several groups in America sending letters to incarcerated Muslims for the holiday and, ultimately, advocating for prison abolishment.
religionnews.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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This is high art
April 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.

We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
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When the history of this time is written down, the cowardice will be remembered as much as the fascism
March 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Peabody Award-winning & Emmy-winning editor Daysha Broadway, A.C.E. has shaped stories on:
✨ Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
🎭 A Black Lady Sketch Show
🔥 Insecure, 9-1-1, Twenties, Boomerang & more!

#FilmEditor #HollywoodWomen #BehindTheScenes #TVandFilm #DayshaBroadway
March 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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✨ "Your dreams are placed in your heart for a reason." ✨ Loretta Edwards Wilson inspires us to chase our dreams without fear. 💬 Share this with someone who needs a little encouragement to take that bold step toward their dreams.

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackFuturesMonth #Afrosky
February 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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It’s a #Guest-a-versary! One year ago, we sat down with the brilliant Martine McDonald on the Sista Brunch podcast! Martine is a film curator, teaching artist, and inclusion consultant who’s been at the forefront of social impact storytelling and anti-bias education for over a decade.
February 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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The bird site was better when she was on it. Excited for her new book!
Chicago native Eve L. Ewing’s new book, ‘Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism,’ drops today.

Check out our interview with her.

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Eve L. Ewing examines how the education system is designed to hurt Black and Indigenous students • The TRiiBE
Chicago author Eve Ewing invites readers to critically think about the origins of the American education system in her newest book.
thetriibe.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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NEW — Michael Cox is on a mission to spread positivity through fashion.

His streetwear brand, SoGo, represents the pride and allegiance that every Chicagoan has to the city.

“When I design my pieces, I want to make a statement.”

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Streetwear designer Michael Cox sends blessings to Chicago through his SoGo brand • The TRiiBE
The SoGo name alone, a shortened version of So Chicago, represents the pride and allegiance that every Chicagoan has to the city.
thetriibe.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Hi new followers!

A bit about us. We're a historically volunteer-led team.

Right now we're working on hiring our first staffers to support the urgent, increasing need for ACCURATE journalism on trans communities — and the trans journalists who are often producing that work.
January 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Nothing here to see but some Black women working in film & TV and some JOY.
Sista Brunch guests bring their brilliance, stories, & JOY to every episode. Watch and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube: https://buff.ly/3PpyhIh, and TikTok: https://buff.ly/4fDJRKs. Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share the joy!
January 28, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Vote for us please!
January 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
People outside Black circles in Hollywood don’t know these women’s names and have no idea how much they’ve done for the culture.
The countdown to Season 6 of Sista Brunch is ON, and we’re thrilled to introduce the phenomenal line-up of guests and co-hosts joining us this season. Learn all about them on today's IG post: @sistabrunchpodcast
January 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
That’s me!
Meet Fanshen Cox: Co-Creator, Producer, Host & Social Clip Editor of Sista Brunch. Fanshen (@fanshencox) is the heart and soul of the show’s mission to amplify the voices of Black women and gender expansive people in entertainment and media.
January 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Hey! That's me!
🎉 Meet Our Season 6 Co-Host: Shawn Pipkin-West! 🎉
We’re thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Shawn Pipkin-West (@pippiphooray12) to the Sista Brunch family! Shawn has been a powerhouse in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and a proud member of the Directors Guild of America since 2004.
January 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
We’ve been preparing season six of the Sista Brunch podcast for months and we’re just a week away from launch! Every story is powerful; every guest inspires me to create more. Please support by engaging on our socials & sharing your reviews/comments on Apple, Spotify & YouTube.
This season, we’re thrilled to welcome 3 Black Girls Film Camp alumni as co-hosts: Jayden: An 18-year-old filmmaker blending sci-fi, & Black history in her work. Marley: A Howard U student & award-winning storyteller. Jaida: A 15-year-old aspiring filmmaker & producer.
January 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM