Michael Leslie
@michael-leslie.bsky.social
🤎 Changemaker committed to equity for all. 💙 Truth teller, consciousness raiser, DEI practitioner with a knack for speaking uncomfortable truths (in love and justice, of course).
Doing it all -- frequently with coffee, and always with purpose.
Doing it all -- frequently with coffee, and always with purpose.
Aligning my gift giving options with my values, thank you kindly LUSH ❤️
February 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Aligning my gift giving options with my values, thank you kindly LUSH ❤️
I will never stop fighting for a world that respects and honors the humanity and value of all people.
I am prepared for the lies.
I will not obey in advance.
I will bravely speak the truth.
I will do what I can, wherever I can.
I am not alone.
I am prepared for the lies.
I will not obey in advance.
I will bravely speak the truth.
I will do what I can, wherever I can.
I am not alone.
January 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I will never stop fighting for a world that respects and honors the humanity and value of all people.
I am prepared for the lies.
I will not obey in advance.
I will bravely speak the truth.
I will do what I can, wherever I can.
I am not alone.
I am prepared for the lies.
I will not obey in advance.
I will bravely speak the truth.
I will do what I can, wherever I can.
I am not alone.
It seems in this current dystopian world we find ourselves in it has become disturbingly common for people to say the most outrageous things publicly that would never be tolerated in private settings.
‘DEI hire’ is a weaponized term to prevent equitable opportunity and access for all.
‘DEI hire’ is a weaponized term to prevent equitable opportunity and access for all.
“DEI hire” is an offensive term. And if anyone at my company (or I think most companies) used it they’d be out.
January 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It seems in this current dystopian world we find ourselves in it has become disturbingly common for people to say the most outrageous things publicly that would never be tolerated in private settings.
‘DEI hire’ is a weaponized term to prevent equitable opportunity and access for all.
‘DEI hire’ is a weaponized term to prevent equitable opportunity and access for all.
Be safe! Such a beautiful area of LA, now devastated 💔
We are having tornado like winds here in LA and it’s making the nearby forest fire even worse. Good times! But I still love living here.
January 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Be safe! Such a beautiful area of LA, now devastated 💔
It was a tough year for so many. Willing to fight for brighter days ahead
R.I.P. 2024 (2024 - 2024)
January 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
It was a tough year for so many. Willing to fight for brighter days ahead
Not all wrapping paper is recyclable, we switched to cloth bags this year to show love to Mother 🌍. Bonus: more time for parents to enjoy other jingle jangle 🎶 festivities 🥂🍪🎄🍰😴💤
Merry Merry ❤️
Merry Merry ❤️
December 24, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Not all wrapping paper is recyclable, we switched to cloth bags this year to show love to Mother 🌍. Bonus: more time for parents to enjoy other jingle jangle 🎶 festivities 🥂🍪🎄🍰😴💤
Merry Merry ❤️
Merry Merry ❤️
Do whatever you can, wherever you are and join up with others — it matters and absolutely makes a difference.
December 24, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Do whatever you can, wherever you are and join up with others — it matters and absolutely makes a difference.
For those who need to rest, we got you. There are others who can carry the work forward until you feel ready to continue. We are stronger together.
I do not have any coping mechanisms for the next four years. I am all tapped out.
December 19, 2024 at 3:07 AM
For those who need to rest, we got you. There are others who can carry the work forward until you feel ready to continue. We are stronger together.
I would say I’m surprised but I’m not.
No women will lead a House committee for the first time in two decades after House Republicans revealed their list of committee leaders for the 119th Congress. No people of color were selected, either.
No women will lead House committees for first time in 2 decades
The 17 standing committees will be dominated by white men when the new Congress is seated on Jan. 3. No people of color were selected, either.
abcnews.go.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:22 AM
I would say I’m surprised but I’m not.
We’re closing our offices for the last two weeks of the year. Sadly rest has become a radical act.
My European friends: vacation responder on until January! See ya!
My American friends: I think I’m going to take just a half day on Christmas this year so I can meet these deadlines.
We are not a nation that knows how to rest, y’all
My American friends: I think I’m going to take just a half day on Christmas this year so I can meet these deadlines.
We are not a nation that knows how to rest, y’all
December 13, 2024 at 12:46 PM
We’re closing our offices for the last two weeks of the year. Sadly rest has become a radical act.
Reposted by Michael Leslie
“Access to quality health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Let’s work together to build a system that prioritizes wellness, equity, and compassion. #HealthCareForAll #WellnessMatters”
December 12, 2024 at 1:59 AM
“Access to quality health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Let’s work together to build a system that prioritizes wellness, equity, and compassion. #HealthCareForAll #WellnessMatters”
They have asked the psychiatrists
psychologists
politicians &
social workers
What this decade will be
known for
There is no doubt it is
loneliness
If loneliness were a grape
the wine would be vintage…
But since it is life it is
Cotton Candy
on a rainy day
💔🪽~ Nikki Giovanni
psychologists
politicians &
social workers
What this decade will be
known for
There is no doubt it is
loneliness
If loneliness were a grape
the wine would be vintage…
But since it is life it is
Cotton Candy
on a rainy day
💔🪽~ Nikki Giovanni
December 10, 2024 at 3:02 AM
They have asked the psychiatrists
psychologists
politicians &
social workers
What this decade will be
known for
There is no doubt it is
loneliness
If loneliness were a grape
the wine would be vintage…
But since it is life it is
Cotton Candy
on a rainy day
💔🪽~ Nikki Giovanni
psychologists
politicians &
social workers
What this decade will be
known for
There is no doubt it is
loneliness
If loneliness were a grape
the wine would be vintage…
But since it is life it is
Cotton Candy
on a rainy day
💔🪽~ Nikki Giovanni
I’ve added mine to my closing slide when presenting 🦋
When will there be a little butterfly in the row of social media buttons at the end of every article?
December 8, 2024 at 9:48 PM
I’ve added mine to my closing slide when presenting 🦋
Reposted by Michael Leslie
72-Year-Old Freedom Fighter Makes History as Namibia’s First Female President: In a groundbreaking moment for Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the nation’s first female president, earning over… #Namibia #FemalePresident #NetumboNandiNdaitwah #WomenInLeadership #HistoricalMoment
72-Year-Old Freedom Fighter Makes History as Namibia’s First Female President
In a groundbreaking moment for Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the nation’s first female president, earning over 57% of the…
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December 5, 2024 at 1:07 PM
72-Year-Old Freedom Fighter Makes History as Namibia’s First Female President: In a groundbreaking moment for Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the nation’s first female president, earning over… #Namibia #FemalePresident #NetumboNandiNdaitwah #WomenInLeadership #HistoricalMoment
“[T]he academy argued that prioritizing diversity in the military makes it stronger, more effective and more widely respected.”
Why is this then not good enough for our society?
Make it make sense. It’s exhausting.
Why is this then not good enough for our society?
Make it make sense. It’s exhausting.
A judge who served in the military for over 20 years upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, citing national security
Judge Richard Bennett wrote that the school had “established a compelling national security interest in a diverse officer corps.”
fortune.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:28 AM
“[T]he academy argued that prioritizing diversity in the military makes it stronger, more effective and more widely respected.”
Why is this then not good enough for our society?
Make it make sense. It’s exhausting.
Why is this then not good enough for our society?
Make it make sense. It’s exhausting.
“[There is] a massive collapse of public trust in our healthcare system, a system so broken that it bankrupts families, denies life-saving care, and treats death as an acceptable cost of doing business.” #MedSky
A Healthcare System's Moral Bankruptcy Goes Viral - MedCity News
Brian Thompson's murder was chilling, but the social media response of this tragedy was equally shocking, if eye-opening. It shows a massive collapse of public trust in our healthcare system, a system...
medcitynews.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:53 PM
“[There is] a massive collapse of public trust in our healthcare system, a system so broken that it bankrupts families, denies life-saving care, and treats death as an acceptable cost of doing business.” #MedSky
Choose where you spend your money and time, support local and independent retailers to disrupt monopoly status quo. Day 6 Coffee Co. #BlackSkyHouston
December 5, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Choose where you spend your money and time, support local and independent retailers to disrupt monopoly status quo. Day 6 Coffee Co. #BlackSkyHouston
A lesson for us.
The people of South Korea didn't wait, they showed up. Immediately.
December 4, 2024 at 7:37 AM
A lesson for us.
Perhaps you were listening to Kendrick's album and weren't aware that the term Eskimo is considered offensive by the Inuit people. I couldn't agree more, let's honor the way people choose to refer to themselves.
I cannot speak for the Inuit, but it is offensive to many Inuit as it is a colonial term imposed by settlers. The bottom line is, Inuit do not want people to use it to refer to them, and that alone should be respected.
December 2, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Perhaps you were listening to Kendrick's album and weren't aware that the term Eskimo is considered offensive by the Inuit people. I couldn't agree more, let's honor the way people choose to refer to themselves.
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libro.fm
December 2, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Love this option for audiobooks, much appreciated 🎧
Spending Thanksgiving in Houston, and awaiting my mom’s arrival from Chicago. We plan to enjoy delicious food, explore the city’s festive events, and create some wonderful memories together. A small-ish family affair this year matched perfectly with my emotional capacity for the season 👐🏽 ❤️
November 27, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Spending Thanksgiving in Houston, and awaiting my mom’s arrival from Chicago. We plan to enjoy delicious food, explore the city’s festive events, and create some wonderful memories together. A small-ish family affair this year matched perfectly with my emotional capacity for the season 👐🏽 ❤️
Protect your peace this Thanksgiving with some friendly advice..
There’s no need to be baited into an argument if someone says something you disagree with.
Let them carry on. You can choose to ignore or remove yourself from the conversation.
Or, if you feel the need to speak up… 🧵 1/3
There’s no need to be baited into an argument if someone says something you disagree with.
Let them carry on. You can choose to ignore or remove yourself from the conversation.
Or, if you feel the need to speak up… 🧵 1/3
November 27, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Protect your peace this Thanksgiving with some friendly advice..
There’s no need to be baited into an argument if someone says something you disagree with.
Let them carry on. You can choose to ignore or remove yourself from the conversation.
Or, if you feel the need to speak up… 🧵 1/3
There’s no need to be baited into an argument if someone says something you disagree with.
Let them carry on. You can choose to ignore or remove yourself from the conversation.
Or, if you feel the need to speak up… 🧵 1/3