Rochelle Riley
@rochelleriley.bsky.social
writer by trade, warrior by necessity
director of arts and culture | city of detroit
author, four unpublished books, three published books, two coming
(the unpublished ones are because I haven't shown them to anyone)
director of arts and culture | city of detroit
author, four unpublished books, three published books, two coming
(the unpublished ones are because I haven't shown them to anyone)
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"Michigan is one of eight states with no cooling-off period for politicians once they leave office.
In Florida, a state with the most stringent requirements, lawmakers must wait six years after leaving office to register as lobbyists."
In Florida, a state with the most stringent requirements, lawmakers must wait six years after leaving office to register as lobbyists."
Top lawmaker wants to close Michigan ‘revolving door’ to lobbyist jobs | Bridge Michigan
Every two years, a new crop of term-limited Michigan lawmakers quickly become lobbyists. A new plan would create a two-year cooling-off period.
www.bridgemi.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"Michigan is one of eight states with no cooling-off period for politicians once they leave office.
In Florida, a state with the most stringent requirements, lawmakers must wait six years after leaving office to register as lobbyists."
In Florida, a state with the most stringent requirements, lawmakers must wait six years after leaving office to register as lobbyists."
Reposted by Rochelle Riley
The Carolina Way is dead www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
UNC hired a law firm to explore leaving the ACC. Now it’s being sued for keeping it quiet
Attorney David McKenzie, who sued the UNC Board of Trustees last summer and won a settlement over public records violations, is suing again over UNC’s efforts to hide legal billing records.
www.newsobserver.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Carolina Way is dead www.newsobserver.com/sports/colle...
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February 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
DETROIT _ It's time for officials, communities and advocates across the nation to recognize the importance of the creative economy. My view, thanks to CBS Local.
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
This Black History Month, we spoke with Rochelle Riley, the director of Arts and Culture in the city of Detroit, about her push to support local artists.
www.cbsnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
DETROIT _ It's time for officials, communities and advocates across the nation to recognize the importance of the creative economy. My view, thanks to CBS Local.
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/vide...
DETROIT _ Thanks to CBS Detroit for inviting me to talk about our creative workforce and our unique Detroit culture!
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via
@YouTube
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via
@YouTube
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
YouTube video by CBS Detroit
youtu.be
February 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
DETROIT _ Thanks to CBS Detroit for inviting me to talk about our creative workforce and our unique Detroit culture!
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via
@YouTube
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via
@YouTube
DETROIT _ Thanks @CBSDetroit for inviting me to talk about our creative workforce and our unique Detroit culture!
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via @YouTube
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via @YouTube
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists
YouTube video by CBS Detroit
youtu.be
February 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
DETROIT _ Thanks @CBSDetroit for inviting me to talk about our creative workforce and our unique Detroit culture!
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via @YouTube
Detroit's arts and culture director works to support local artists youtu.be/Zn71zSYdmgE?... via @YouTube
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I'm on TV! Check this out on @shudder.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm on TV! Check this out on @shudder.com
Chaos.
January 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Chaos.
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Keep yelling at people.
🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs.
Full text, per government source:
Full text, per government source:
January 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Keep yelling at people.
The administration's effort to wipe American history, jobs and life of Black people hit a snag when the U.S. Air Force almost removed the story of the #TuskegeeAirmen from its basic training curriculum, but then changed course. #WeBetterPayAttention
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Donald Trump DEI order sees female and black WWII pilots cut from air force training
It comes after the US president imposed a ban on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) programmes.
www.bbc.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The administration's effort to wipe American history, jobs and life of Black people hit a snag when the U.S. Air Force almost removed the story of the #TuskegeeAirmen from its basic training curriculum, but then changed course. #WeBetterPayAttention
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Reposted by Rochelle Riley
It’s amazing to me that politicians don’t commit to post first on @bsky.app and to engage with constituents here
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
January 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s amazing to me that politicians don’t commit to post first on @bsky.app and to engage with constituents here
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
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Food for thought.
January 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Food for thought.
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Perfect time to post my Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen commentary from this week’s episode of SPOLITICS youtu.be/MN79sglIvb8?...
Why Josh Allen & Lamar Jackson are Dividing NFL Fans | Spolitics
YouTube video by Jemele Hill
youtu.be
January 12, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Perfect time to post my Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen commentary from this week’s episode of SPOLITICS youtu.be/MN79sglIvb8?...
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Djimon Hounsou says he is still struggling to make a living in Hollywood despite multiple Oscar nominations and roles in blockbusters
“I’ve been in this business making films now for over two decades ... and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid"
(via BBC)
“I’ve been in this business making films now for over two decades ... and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid"
(via BBC)
January 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Djimon Hounsou says he is still struggling to make a living in Hollywood despite multiple Oscar nominations and roles in blockbusters
“I’ve been in this business making films now for over two decades ... and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid"
(via BBC)
“I’ve been in this business making films now for over two decades ... and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid"
(via BBC)
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The details of the Tulsa race massacre gives me a foreboding sense of our future under MAGA. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/u...
Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says
The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black residents were killed.
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The details of the Tulsa race massacre gives me a foreboding sense of our future under MAGA. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/u...
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Wow. Just wow.
Wrongfully convicted people are excluded from a Mich. law meant to help them rebuild their lives, as I wrote last year.
Two Supreme Court justices, a state commission, the attorney general’s office + advocates have implored legislators to address gaps in the law.
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
Two Supreme Court justices, a state commission, the attorney general’s office + advocates have implored legislators to address gaps in the law.
www.propublica.org/article/why-...
They Were Wrongfully Convicted. Now They’re Denied Compensation Despite Michigan Law.
The state can provide the wrongfully convicted compensation of $50,000 for each year of incarceration, but the law’s narrow criteria and confusion over eligibility leave former prisoners facing anothe...
www.propublica.org
January 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wow. Just wow.
DETROIT _ I'm watching the early seasons of @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social to celebrate its 50th year, and boy, do I miss #GESmith, whose band was great! Here, he tells how he left #SaturdayNightLive
youtu.be/HIrkmSOnkrc?... via @YouTube
youtu.be/HIrkmSOnkrc?... via @YouTube
G.E. Smith on leaving "Saturday Night Live" - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG
YouTube video by FoundationINTERVIEWS
youtu.be
January 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
DETROIT _ I'm watching the early seasons of @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social to celebrate its 50th year, and boy, do I miss #GESmith, whose band was great! Here, he tells how he left #SaturdayNightLive
youtu.be/HIrkmSOnkrc?... via @YouTube
youtu.be/HIrkmSOnkrc?... via @YouTube
Wow.
Scoop: Warner Bros. Discovery has quietly pulled "The West Wing" from its Max streamer as part of a cost-cutting move following a ROI evaluation. Details in @status.news: link.status.news/3C72V5Z
January 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Wow.
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In short, fear and arrogance are catastrophic qualities for a news media company owner to have.
January 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
In short, fear and arrogance are catastrophic qualities for a news media company owner to have.
It won’t.
I hope #TheDailyTarHeel and The @nytimes.com do profiles of the “professors” and dive into the syllabuses. Journalism should not go down without a fight.
I hope #TheDailyTarHeel and The @nytimes.com do profiles of the “professors” and dive into the syllabuses. Journalism should not go down without a fight.
How does UNC’s School of Civic Life & Leadership foster “a free-speech culture and providing an education grounded in encouraging the human search for meaning and developing the capacities for civil discourse and wise decision-making,” without a single journalism course? civiclife.unc.edu/courses/
Courses - School of Civic Life and Leadership
Spring 2025
civiclife.unc.edu
January 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It won’t.
I hope #TheDailyTarHeel and The @nytimes.com do profiles of the “professors” and dive into the syllabuses. Journalism should not go down without a fight.
I hope #TheDailyTarHeel and The @nytimes.com do profiles of the “professors” and dive into the syllabuses. Journalism should not go down without a fight.
DEADLINE ALERT: You have more time to submit proposals for the August Wilson Society's Biennial Colloquium!
@waynestate.bsky.social
@waynestate.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
DEADLINE ALERT: You have more time to submit proposals for the August Wilson Society's Biennial Colloquium!
@waynestate.bsky.social
@waynestate.bsky.social
Loss of a legend. Thanks to CBS Sports for recognizing greatness early and for a long time. #RIPGregGumbel.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/b...
Greg Gumbel, Who Called N.F.L. and N.C.A.A. Games, Dies at 78 (Gift Article)
The sportscaster combined play-by-play excitement with a knack for precision in his decades as a sports broadcaster calling N.F.L. and N.C.A.A. games for CBS.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Loss of a legend. Thanks to CBS Sports for recognizing greatness early and for a long time. #RIPGregGumbel.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/27/b...