@monosyllabik.bsky.social
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I interviewed ferociously brilliant filmmaker Mira Nair, a.k.a Zohran Mamdani’s mother, about how her voice and vision have shaped a man who sees a better way forward for all of us. SPOILER ALERT: Love matters.
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/feat...
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/feat...
How Mira Nair Built the World That Made Zohran Mamdani
The legendary director talks with Harper's Bazaar about becoming an artist and a parent
www.harpersbazaar.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I interviewed ferociously brilliant filmmaker Mira Nair, a.k.a Zohran Mamdani’s mother, about how her voice and vision have shaped a man who sees a better way forward for all of us. SPOILER ALERT: Love matters.
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/feat...
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/feat...
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Howard University 1983
R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron
R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Howard University 1983
R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron
R.I.P. Gil Scott-Heron
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At @rollingstone.com, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social lays out the stakes of our election.
"It turns out there are some billionaires and Wall Street CEOs who can’t stand the idea of a mayor who wants them to pay their fair share to create a city that everyone can afford."
"It turns out there are some billionaires and Wall Street CEOs who can’t stand the idea of a mayor who wants them to pay their fair share to create a city that everyone can afford."
Elizabeth Warren on Why Billionaires Are Doing All They Can to Stop Zohran Mamdani
Elizabeth Warren explains why billionaires are boosting Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo to keep Zohran Mamdani from becoming New York City's mayor.
www.rollingstone.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
At @rollingstone.com, @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social lays out the stakes of our election.
"It turns out there are some billionaires and Wall Street CEOs who can’t stand the idea of a mayor who wants them to pay their fair share to create a city that everyone can afford."
"It turns out there are some billionaires and Wall Street CEOs who can’t stand the idea of a mayor who wants them to pay their fair share to create a city that everyone can afford."
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"If you're providing an online system with very personal data about you, like your face or your job or your favourite colour, you ought to do so with the understanding that those data aren't just useful to get the immediate outcome — like a doll." I have to explain this to students almost daily!
April 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"If you're providing an online system with very personal data about you, like your face or your job or your favourite colour, you ought to do so with the understanding that those data aren't just useful to get the immediate outcome — like a doll." I have to explain this to students almost daily!
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friday tune
Minnie Riperton - Simple Things
YouTube video by maxitaxiphone
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March 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
friday tune
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oh this is a big mystery
Gifted | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put an end to Black History Month and other celebrations of identity. But St. Patrick's Day got a pass, and some are asking why. The questions come from the troops as well as administration critics. www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Hegseth's ban on cultural celebrations gave St. Patrick's Day a pass
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put an end to cultural awareness events throughout the military. But the Irish holiday got a green light, and some wonder why.
www.expressnews.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
oh this is a big mystery
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A model is emerging, which is simply pretending the First Amendment doesn't exist
Florida mayor seeks to evict cinema for showing Oscar-winning documentary
Miami Beach mayor also proposes withdrawing grant after O Cinema screened Palestinian-focused film No Other Land
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A model is emerging, which is simply pretending the First Amendment doesn't exist
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i can’t believe my first of two nights co-hosting TCM begins tomorrow at 8 (!) p.m.
on my blog, i write a bit about what the moment means to me and 5 companion films to watch alongside the televised program:
on my blog, i write a bit about what the moment means to me and 5 companion films to watch alongside the televised program:
5 Films by Black Women to Urgently Watch on Black Film Archive
+Tune in: I’m co-hosting TCM on Thursday March 6 and March 13
blackfilmarchive.substack.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:28 AM
i can’t believe my first of two nights co-hosting TCM begins tomorrow at 8 (!) p.m.
on my blog, i write a bit about what the moment means to me and 5 companion films to watch alongside the televised program:
on my blog, i write a bit about what the moment means to me and 5 companion films to watch alongside the televised program:
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my TCM co-hosting debut begins tonight (!!!!!!!). as a lifelong fan and student of the network, this is sincerely a dream come true.
here are the showtimes for tonight's @tcmtv.bsky.social program and next week's program:
here are the showtimes for tonight's @tcmtv.bsky.social program and next week's program:
March 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
my TCM co-hosting debut begins tonight (!!!!!!!). as a lifelong fan and student of the network, this is sincerely a dream come true.
here are the showtimes for tonight's @tcmtv.bsky.social program and next week's program:
here are the showtimes for tonight's @tcmtv.bsky.social program and next week's program:
What do I want to do for my birthday weekend? Hmm
March 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
What do I want to do for my birthday weekend? Hmm
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The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
Roy Ayers, whose 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' charmed generations, dies at 84
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
www.npr.org
March 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The vibraphonist, composer and jazz-funk pioneer helped inspire the neo-soul movement, and his best-known song was sampled over 100 times.
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Thrilled that we have a Spanish language version of this guide to protecting yourself and your community from ICE, in the hopes it can reach as many people who need it as possible.
51st.news/es/los-opera...
51st.news/es/los-opera...
February 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Thrilled that we have a Spanish language version of this guide to protecting yourself and your community from ICE, in the hopes it can reach as many people who need it as possible.
51st.news/es/los-opera...
51st.news/es/los-opera...
The boyfriend reveals are rolling in this year!
February 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The boyfriend reveals are rolling in this year!
Idk how to explain why, but all that purple and yellow at Planet Fitness makes me want to throw up.
January 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Idk how to explain why, but all that purple and yellow at Planet Fitness makes me want to throw up.
They killed so many people and chose NOW to agree to a ceasefire….
January 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
They killed so many people and chose NOW to agree to a ceasefire….
Bag lady
She’s a prune
Get her husband out the room
She’s a prune
Get her husband out the room
January 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Bag lady
She’s a prune
Get her husband out the room
She’s a prune
Get her husband out the room
I went to sleep at 9PM last night and woke up feeling like a brand new person omg.
January 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to sleep at 9PM last night and woke up feeling like a brand new person omg.
Being gay is like being a lesbian, but not as fab.
December 30, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Being gay is like being a lesbian, but not as fab.
I love a fitting room selfie
December 29, 2024 at 4:14 PM
I love a fitting room selfie
Cancelling my flight and then offering me a spot on one that gets to me to NYC earlier feels unbelievable, but I guess I’ll take it?
December 28, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Cancelling my flight and then offering me a spot on one that gets to me to NYC earlier feels unbelievable, but I guess I’ll take it?
I can’t believe she left Bodyguard for dead like that
December 26, 2024 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe she left Bodyguard for dead like that
Mary did you know chile
December 25, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Mary did you know chile
Diamond boy, why you so shiny? Chile
December 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Diamond boy, why you so shiny? Chile