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Rob Smith
@robksmith.bsky.social
Newsletter Editor for Capital B (@capitalb.bsky.social)
Reluctant social media participant. he/him
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We have a quick favor to ask: Would you participate in a 5-minute survey to help us understand how and why you engage with Capital B? Whether you're a casual reader or a regular: your input helps us do a better job. Thank you for your feedback! www.surveymonkey.com/r/TM5KLXL-SM
March 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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I realize that writing retreats are all the rage, but I honestly feel that the idea of a baking retreat holds a lot of potential.
December 23, 2024 at 9:11 PM
At @capitalb.bsky.social, we cover the full range of Black experiences, sharing news often overlooked by other outlets. This #GivingTuesday, help us tell these important stories (and support my attempts at writing humorous news quizzes.) capitalbnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...
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December 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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The "closer look" intro you wrote for the newsletter was on entire fire.
November 18, 2024 at 5:22 PM
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If you're ramping up indie media subscriptions post-election, IMO the most essential newsroom you can fund is Capital B, for actual on-the-ground reporting from and with Black communities.

You just won't read stuff like this post-election piece from @aallyahpatrice.bsky.social anywhere else.
Rural Black Americans Brace for Racism, Neglect Under Trump
They’ve already faced years of racism, erasure, and neglect. They need political and civic infrastructure to fight back.
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November 18, 2024 at 2:37 PM