Niki
@nikibisor.bsky.social
Sister, daughter, friend, Aggie (Gig 'em!), wine 🍷 lover, bibliophile & traveler.
Rest in Power
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who was the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died
Known as “Lefty,” Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.
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January 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Rest in Power
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And another one bows to MAGA. These tech bros must have made one heck of a deal with the orange one. 🤦🏾♀️
Read: Meta's memo to employees rolling back DEI programs www.axios.com/2025/01/10/m...
Read: Meta's memo to employees rolling back DEI programs
Read the memo from Meta to its employees about ending major DEI programs across the company, effective immediately.
www.axios.com
January 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
And another one bows to MAGA. These tech bros must have made one heck of a deal with the orange one. 🤦🏾♀️
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The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The combined net worth of America's twelve wealthiest people passed $2 trillion last year.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
12 people. $2 trillion.
Meanwhile, U.S. homelessness increased 18% in 2024.
Our problem isn’t an issue of resources.
Our problem is ever-expanding wealth inequality.
The GOAT!
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Simone Biles Named SI's Sportsperson of 2024; Travis Hunter Named Breakout Star
After a historic 2024 that saw her become the most-decorated United States gymnast in Olympic history, Simone Biles has added another accolade to her…
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January 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The GOAT!
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bleacherreport.com/articles/101...
Ay yi yi 🤦🏾♀️
A real photo and perfect metaphor heading into 2025.
January 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Ay yi yi 🤦🏾♀️
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The man suspected of crashing his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a resident of Texas, according to the FBI.
FBI says New Orleans terrorist attack suspect is Texas man Shamsud-Din Jabbar
The FBI has identified the suspect in a deadly terrorist attack on New Orleans as Texas resident Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
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January 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The man suspected of crashing his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a resident of Texas, according to the FBI.
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Full report on Sugar Bowl being postponed by 24 hours from @npr.org’s @chandelis.bsky.social
From Jeff Hundley, CEO of the Sugar Bowl Committee: "There'll be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now that's the plan. We're gonna move forward and play the game.”
From Jeff Hundley, CEO of the Sugar Bowl Committee: "There'll be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now that's the plan. We're gonna move forward and play the game.”
The Sugar Bowl is postponed to Thursday after the deadly attack in New Orleans
The CEO of the Sugar Bowl, said that after speaking with officials and the teams it was decided that "it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours."
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January 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Full report on Sugar Bowl being postponed by 24 hours from @npr.org’s @chandelis.bsky.social
From Jeff Hundley, CEO of the Sugar Bowl Committee: "There'll be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now that's the plan. We're gonna move forward and play the game.”
From Jeff Hundley, CEO of the Sugar Bowl Committee: "There'll be more details on that in the coming hours, but for now that's the plan. We're gonna move forward and play the game.”
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Rest well President Carter.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
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Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
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Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
The tenacious Southerner was turned out of office after one term. But he had a brilliant post-presidential career as a champion of health, peace and democracy.
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December 29, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Rest well President Carter.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
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Jimmy Carter, 39th president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100, his son says
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Rest easy Mr. Henderson
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Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's all-time base stealer, dies at 65
Nicknamed the “Man of Steal” and known for often referring to himself in the third person, Henderson ranks first all time in stolen bases (1,406) and runs scored (2,295).
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December 22, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Rest easy Mr. Henderson
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