Ifeoma Ike
@ifeomaike.bsky.social
Claiming birthright citizenship—a legal doctrine created to address the status of people born to those of African descent—is a “welfare scam” is:
Dog whistle politics.
Framing effect.
Associative bias.
Availability heuristics.
Symbolic racism.
newrepublic.com/post/194261/...
Dog whistle politics.
Framing effect.
Associative bias.
Availability heuristics.
Symbolic racism.
newrepublic.com/post/194261/...
Stephen Miller Unveils Bizarre New Attack on Birthright Citizenship
Stephen Miller has found a new excuse to ignore the Constitution.
newrepublic.com
May 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Claiming birthright citizenship—a legal doctrine created to address the status of people born to those of African descent—is a “welfare scam” is:
Dog whistle politics.
Framing effect.
Associative bias.
Availability heuristics.
Symbolic racism.
newrepublic.com/post/194261/...
Dog whistle politics.
Framing effect.
Associative bias.
Availability heuristics.
Symbolic racism.
newrepublic.com/post/194261/...
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the boys when it turns out Strom Thurmond and Elon Musk are having to devour feculence on the same night
a man in a marching band uniform has the letters lm on it
Alt: Mr. Milchick and the Lumon marching band dancing
media.tenor.com
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
the boys when it turns out Strom Thurmond and Elon Musk are having to devour feculence on the same night
Gordon Parks is a treasure. And this is one of my favorite photos of his.
But I resurrected it because Dictator GOP has determined that segregated facilities are no longer illegal in federal contracts. As a civil and human rights attorney, I have thoughts.
www.blackenterprise.com/segregated-f...
But I resurrected it because Dictator GOP has determined that segregated facilities are no longer illegal in federal contracts. As a civil and human rights attorney, I have thoughts.
www.blackenterprise.com/segregated-f...
March 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Gordon Parks is a treasure. And this is one of my favorite photos of his.
But I resurrected it because Dictator GOP has determined that segregated facilities are no longer illegal in federal contracts. As a civil and human rights attorney, I have thoughts.
www.blackenterprise.com/segregated-f...
But I resurrected it because Dictator GOP has determined that segregated facilities are no longer illegal in federal contracts. As a civil and human rights attorney, I have thoughts.
www.blackenterprise.com/segregated-f...
Umm because their entire workforce is…nevermind.
Happy Black History Month yall
Happy Black History Month yall
Roger Goodell, on the NFL’s DEI policies moving forward: “We’re not in this because it’s a trend. It’s about attracting the best talents.”
“I think we’ll continue those efforts.”
“I think we’ll continue those efforts.”
February 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Umm because their entire workforce is…nevermind.
Happy Black History Month yall
Happy Black History Month yall
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The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care (Gift Article)
A White House executive order last week threatened to pull federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care. But not providing the care could violate state law, Letitia James said in ...
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has warned New York hospitals that complying with the White House’s executive order to end gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth could well violate state law.
…and this is why in between elections, we need to start creating a new party.
Because the Dems’ response to what’s going on is lackluster and unserious
Because the Dems’ response to what’s going on is lackluster and unserious
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
…and this is why in between elections, we need to start creating a new party.
Because the Dems’ response to what’s going on is lackluster and unserious
Because the Dems’ response to what’s going on is lackluster and unserious
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Take yall children to those black history events that will be held at some local libraries. It starts at home
February 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Take yall children to those black history events that will be held at some local libraries. It starts at home
Literally why we’ll never have a post-racial society
January 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Literally why we’ll never have a post-racial society
With Trump now cutting off HIV treatment and preventative care globally, I hope dawhytes are seeing the trend:
First we go after the folks you’re indifferent and silent about…and then you’ll be left alone.
That may be what some of yall fantasize in your head as ideal, but if you ain’t in the 1%..
First we go after the folks you’re indifferent and silent about…and then you’ll be left alone.
That may be what some of yall fantasize in your head as ideal, but if you ain’t in the 1%..
a black and white photo of a man standing on a street with the words `` wake up '' written on it .
ALT: a black and white photo of a man standing on a street with the words `` wake up '' written on it .
media.tenor.com
January 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
With Trump now cutting off HIV treatment and preventative care globally, I hope dawhytes are seeing the trend:
First we go after the folks you’re indifferent and silent about…and then you’ll be left alone.
That may be what some of yall fantasize in your head as ideal, but if you ain’t in the 1%..
First we go after the folks you’re indifferent and silent about…and then you’ll be left alone.
That may be what some of yall fantasize in your head as ideal, but if you ain’t in the 1%..
The Air Force has just been ordered to no longer educating recruits about the Tuskegee Airman.
I expect racists to be racist. But I also expect those who are not racist to not be silent.
I fear that MLK is right; that the silence of so-called friends is the real enemy.
I expect racists to be racist. But I also expect those who are not racist to not be silent.
I fear that MLK is right; that the silence of so-called friends is the real enemy.
January 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Air Force has just been ordered to no longer educating recruits about the Tuskegee Airman.
I expect racists to be racist. But I also expect those who are not racist to not be silent.
I fear that MLK is right; that the silence of so-called friends is the real enemy.
I expect racists to be racist. But I also expect those who are not racist to not be silent.
I fear that MLK is right; that the silence of so-called friends is the real enemy.
The Dems are way too quiet about these raids.
In my idgaf-if-I’m-not-humble voice.
In my idgaf-if-I’m-not-humble voice.
January 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Dems are way too quiet about these raids.
In my idgaf-if-I’m-not-humble voice.
In my idgaf-if-I’m-not-humble voice.
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I love us, for real.
It was a town’s only Black-owned bookstore. It is now a refuge for those displaced by the California fires
Nikki High’s Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena was spared by the fire, but touched by change, it became a hub of relief
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I love us, for real.
“We’ve all seen "peacemakers" shake hands with oppressors while preaching patience to the oppressed. We mistake the quiet of submission for the quiet of healing, the stillness of fear for the stillness of resolution.”
My latest on substack
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
My latest on substack
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
The Peacemakers are on Strike
The church told me "blessed are the peacemakers," but I don't know if I can be peaceful this time.
open.substack.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“We’ve all seen "peacemakers" shake hands with oppressors while preaching patience to the oppressed. We mistake the quiet of submission for the quiet of healing, the stillness of fear for the stillness of resolution.”
My latest on substack
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
My latest on substack
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
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"If peace means keeping my mouth shut in the midst of injustice and evil, I don't want it." MLK, Jr, 1956. The Rev. Dr. King died fighting for justice and equality for the working poor. As you remember his birth don’t misremember his life.
January 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"If peace means keeping my mouth shut in the midst of injustice and evil, I don't want it." MLK, Jr, 1956. The Rev. Dr. King died fighting for justice and equality for the working poor. As you remember his birth don’t misremember his life.
A sista we don’t talk enough about. Go Coco!!!!
World ranked No. 3 Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic in three sets to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Analysis from @mattfutterman.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
Analysis from @mattfutterman.bsky.social ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
January 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A sista we don’t talk enough about. Go Coco!!!!
Oh just so people know what squad I rep.
Go Eagles 🦅🦅🦅
Go Eagles 🦅🦅🦅
January 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Oh just so people know what squad I rep.
Go Eagles 🦅🦅🦅
Go Eagles 🦅🦅🦅
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Jesus was in the grave longer than TikTok was banned. This is theater 🎭
January 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Jesus was in the grave longer than TikTok was banned. This is theater 🎭
Ok I just turned into service, and Pastor Walrond is talking about the algorithms, impact of social media and other current affairs.
If your church ain’t current…it just ain’t current.
If your church ain’t current…it just ain’t current.
January 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ok I just turned into service, and Pastor Walrond is talking about the algorithms, impact of social media and other current affairs.
If your church ain’t current…it just ain’t current.
If your church ain’t current…it just ain’t current.
I hate to break it to folks: but there are deeper issues than a broken clock, Snoop or Nelly.
If you have loved ones who are immigrants (remember, we live in a country with 🤡 who claim they can tell what an immigrant looks like): mass raids under the upcoming administration begin this week. 1/2
If you have loved ones who are immigrants (remember, we live in a country with 🤡 who claim they can tell what an immigrant looks like): mass raids under the upcoming administration begin this week. 1/2
January 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I hate to break it to folks: but there are deeper issues than a broken clock, Snoop or Nelly.
If you have loved ones who are immigrants (remember, we live in a country with 🤡 who claim they can tell what an immigrant looks like): mass raids under the upcoming administration begin this week. 1/2
If you have loved ones who are immigrants (remember, we live in a country with 🤡 who claim they can tell what an immigrant looks like): mass raids under the upcoming administration begin this week. 1/2
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Any Black person who performs at Trump’s inauguration dishonors:
• The Black families he refused to rent to,
• The Black kids he targeted in the Central Park case,
• The Black president he lied about,
• The Black election workers he targeted, and
• The Black Haitian immigrants he lied about.
• The Black families he refused to rent to,
• The Black kids he targeted in the Central Park case,
• The Black president he lied about,
• The Black election workers he targeted, and
• The Black Haitian immigrants he lied about.
January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Any Black person who performs at Trump’s inauguration dishonors:
• The Black families he refused to rent to,
• The Black kids he targeted in the Central Park case,
• The Black president he lied about,
• The Black election workers he targeted, and
• The Black Haitian immigrants he lied about.
• The Black families he refused to rent to,
• The Black kids he targeted in the Central Park case,
• The Black president he lied about,
• The Black election workers he targeted, and
• The Black Haitian immigrants he lied about.
Naw, we’re still not talking about Bad Bunny enough.
Like why is NUEVAYoL a 12-hr song?
Like why is NUEVAYoL a 12-hr song?
a woman dancing in front of a light up your day advertisement
ALT: a woman dancing in front of a light up your day advertisement
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Naw, we’re still not talking about Bad Bunny enough.
Like why is NUEVAYoL a 12-hr song?
Like why is NUEVAYoL a 12-hr song?
My mother did the foreword to my first book “The Equity Mindset”.
I asked her “what does equity mean to you?”
She didn’t stop. And wouldn’t stop until she was finished.
Sometimes the expert we seek is much closer than we think.
Capture the voices, philosophies, genius of our mothers.
I asked her “what does equity mean to you?”
She didn’t stop. And wouldn’t stop until she was finished.
Sometimes the expert we seek is much closer than we think.
Capture the voices, philosophies, genius of our mothers.
January 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My mother did the foreword to my first book “The Equity Mindset”.
I asked her “what does equity mean to you?”
She didn’t stop. And wouldn’t stop until she was finished.
Sometimes the expert we seek is much closer than we think.
Capture the voices, philosophies, genius of our mothers.
I asked her “what does equity mean to you?”
She didn’t stop. And wouldn’t stop until she was finished.
Sometimes the expert we seek is much closer than we think.
Capture the voices, philosophies, genius of our mothers.
A sprinkle of cuss words. A few cancellations. And maybe a couple TMI points. But may this free someone out there. My latest on substack.
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
My Inauguration Plan: “Turn the TV Off”
Thanks Kendrick.
open.substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A sprinkle of cuss words. A few cancellations. And maybe a couple TMI points. But may this free someone out there. My latest on substack.
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...
open.substack.com/pub/ifeomaik...