Leslie-Anne Frank
@l-afrank.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, diversity communications person, lover of family & dance; Assoc. Dir., Student Support & Engagement cfjd.howard.edu
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Good afternoon to the fam on the mango, cilantro & chocolate diaspora.
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Good afternoon to the fam on the mango, cilantro & chocolate diaspora.
If anybody’s gonna get a mosquito bite in November …
Its Gonna Be Me Its Gonna Be May GIF
ALT: Its Gonna Be Me Its Gonna Be May GIF
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If anybody’s gonna get a mosquito bite in November …
OMG, The Diplomat.
I love this show.
The always amazing Allison Janey is chewing the scenery.
I love this show.
The always amazing Allison Janey is chewing the scenery.
October 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
OMG, The Diplomat.
I love this show.
The always amazing Allison Janey is chewing the scenery.
I love this show.
The always amazing Allison Janey is chewing the scenery.
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The signs speak for themselves at a #NoKings rally along Connecticut Ave. in #ChevyChaseMD.
The CBS affiliate, #WUSA is capturing the event.
The CBS affiliate, #WUSA is capturing the event.
October 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The signs speak for themselves at a #NoKings rally along Connecticut Ave. in #ChevyChaseMD.
The CBS affiliate, #WUSA is capturing the event.
The CBS affiliate, #WUSA is capturing the event.
Sandals on Monday.
Jacket on Thursday.
Fall.
Jacket on Thursday.
Fall.
October 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Sandals on Monday.
Jacket on Thursday.
Fall.
Jacket on Thursday.
Fall.
I’m still in awe after seeing #Hamilton with Leslie Odom, Jr.!!
The elements that combined in perfect order to make this exceptional - Lin-Manuel Miranda’s book,music & lyrics, AND Alex Lacamoire’s orchestrations, AND David Korins’ set design, AND Andy Blankenbuehler’s choreography! Whew!! #Fierce
The elements that combined in perfect order to make this exceptional - Lin-Manuel Miranda’s book,music & lyrics, AND Alex Lacamoire’s orchestrations, AND David Korins’ set design, AND Andy Blankenbuehler’s choreography! Whew!! #Fierce
October 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
@staceyabrams.com, along with @profmbj.bsky.social, held a discussion on authoritarianism on the campus of Howard University, where they both teach. Adams says this moment is crucial & everyone needs to play a role. She launched www.10stepscampaign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
@staceyabrams.com, along with @profmbj.bsky.social, held a discussion on authoritarianism on the campus of Howard University, where they both teach. Adams says this moment is crucial & everyone needs to play a role. She launched www.10stepscampaign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
Tonight, @staceyabrams.com, the Walter Chair in Race & Black Politics at Howard University, & @profmbj.bsky.social told an audience we’re now under an authoritarian regime.
They both outlined ways to combat it. Abrams recently launched 10stepscampign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
They both outlined ways to combat it. Abrams recently launched 10stepscampign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
October 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Tonight, @staceyabrams.com, the Walter Chair in Race & Black Politics at Howard University, & @profmbj.bsky.social told an audience we’re now under an authoritarian regime.
They both outlined ways to combat it. Abrams recently launched 10stepscampign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
They both outlined ways to combat it. Abrams recently launched 10stepscampign.org, which has tips on actions to take.
It’s infuriating and ridiculous and dangerous and I can’t just shake my damn head anymore.
September 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It’s infuriating and ridiculous and dangerous and I can’t just shake my damn head anymore.
Reposted by Leslie-Anne Frank
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
September 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it?
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say?
Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.
Reposted by Leslie-Anne Frank
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
September 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Rug tape is my new favorite thing. I didn’t realize how much I would value the peace of mind from getting out of the shower without paying Russian Roulette!
August 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rug tape is my new favorite thing. I didn’t realize how much I would value the peace of mind from getting out of the shower without paying Russian Roulette!
Do y’all get mad when an electronic device reminds you it’s done? I just told the microwave, “I’m coming!” when it beeped at me again.
August 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Do y’all get mad when an electronic device reminds you it’s done? I just told the microwave, “I’m coming!” when it beeped at me again.
During the Center for Journalism & Democracy’s digital security training session at #NABJ25, one of our former interns, Danilo Wrightsell, presented CJD founder @nhannahjones.bsky.social with flowers to thank her for sponsoring his trip to the conference. 🥹
August 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
During the Center for Journalism & Democracy’s digital security training session at #NABJ25, one of our former interns, Danilo Wrightsell, presented CJD founder @nhannahjones.bsky.social with flowers to thank her for sponsoring his trip to the conference. 🥹
damn
“Researchers …tried to calculate how many more people would die as a result of [Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill]…they came to 42,500 annually by 2034…And still, for all those that die, a much larger number will be sicker and live worse lives.”
by @economist.com
by @economist.com
Quantifying Trumpcare
Researchers estimate the Big Beautiful Bill could result in 42,500 excess deaths a year
economist.com
July 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
damn
A green apple Jolly Rancher is time travel candy.
July 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A green apple Jolly Rancher is time travel candy.
Back at #NAHJ25 with my former #LatinoReporter mentors, Rafael Carranza, @marissajae.bsky.social, Nicole Acevedo & @byjasongonzales.bsky.social!!! I missed mí familia so much! Getting hugs every few feet is good for the soul!!
July 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Back at #NAHJ25 with my former #LatinoReporter mentors, Rafael Carranza, @marissajae.bsky.social, Nicole Acevedo & @byjasongonzales.bsky.social!!! I missed mí familia so much! Getting hugs every few feet is good for the soul!!
So weary of news that takes us through a gamut of emotions:
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July 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
So weary of news that takes us through a gamut of emotions:
🤨 😒 😳 🤬 😫
🤨 😒 😳 🤬 😫
Reposted by Leslie-Anne Frank
Because the constitution says you can’t
Trump: "Some people say 'Oh, you shouldn't accept gifts for the country.' My attitude is, 'Why wouldn't I accept the gift?'"
May 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Because the constitution says you can’t
The cardinal on the left has not stopped grinning!
May 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The cardinal on the left has not stopped grinning!
Wow! An American Pope!!
May 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Wow! An American Pope!!