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#Real #Leaders
John S. Rock (1825–1866)
John S. Rock was a Black abolitionist, doctor, and lawyer. The first Black attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, he fought for civil rights, equal education, and an end to slavery, inspiring future generations and advancing racial justice. #Resist
John S. Rock (1825–1866)
John S. Rock was a Black abolitionist, doctor, and lawyer. The first Black attorney to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court, he fought for civil rights, equal education, and an end to slavery, inspiring future generations and advancing racial justice. #Resist
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February 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A sobering reminder of how far we’ve fallen. Instead of a leader who embodies compassion, kindness and empathy, we have one driven by selfishness, cruelty, and rage. Let’s remember we can choose a better path. Part 1 #History #MSNBC @joyannreid.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @georgetakei.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A sobering reminder of how far we’ve fallen. Instead of a leader who embodies compassion, kindness and empathy, we have one driven by selfishness, cruelty, and rage. Let’s remember we can choose a better path. Part 1 #History #MSNBC @joyannreid.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @georgetakei.bsky.social
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Septima Poinsette Clark (1898–1987)
Septima Clark was a teacher and civil rights activist who created schools to help Black Americans fight voter suppression. Her work in education and activism empowered the marginalized and shaped the civil rights movement. #History #Resist
Septima Poinsette Clark (1898–1987)
Septima Clark was a teacher and civil rights activist who created schools to help Black Americans fight voter suppression. Her work in education and activism empowered the marginalized and shaped the civil rights movement. #History #Resist
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January 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Yuri Kochiyama (1921–2014)
Yuri Kochiyama was a civil rights activist who fought for racial justice and reparations for interned Japanese Americans. She worked alongside Black, Latino, and Indigenous movements, advocating for marginalized communities worldwide. #History #Resist
Yuri Kochiyama (1921–2014)
Yuri Kochiyama was a civil rights activist who fought for racial justice and reparations for interned Japanese Americans. She worked alongside Black, Latino, and Indigenous movements, advocating for marginalized communities worldwide. #History #Resist
Yuri Kochiyama - Wikipedia
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January 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Exactly what we need right now-elected leaders willing to stop and fight every step of the way. Never give in. #Resist #Leaders
Let's be clear about what happened today: Donald Trump tried to cut a giant chunk of government funding — hurting preschoolers, seniors, and veterans.
Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.
Trump's illegal shutdown is blocked for now — but don't forget that he tried to cut programs supporting working families.
January 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Benjamin Lay (1682–1759)
Benjamin Lay was a Quaker abolitionist who fought against slavery and social injustice. A fierce advocate for the poor and enslaved, he used dramatic protests to expose the cruelty of slavery, inspiring early abolitionist movements. #History #Resist
Benjamin Lay (1682–1759)
Benjamin Lay was a Quaker abolitionist who fought against slavery and social injustice. A fierce advocate for the poor and enslaved, he used dramatic protests to expose the cruelty of slavery, inspiring early abolitionist movements. #History #Resist
Benjamin Lay - Wikipedia
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January 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#Real #Leaders
Victoria Woodhull (1838–1927)
Victoria Woodhull was a women’s rights advocate, labor reformer, and the first woman to run for U.S. president in 1872. She fought for workers’ rights, equality, the abolition of poverty, and empowering marginalized communities. #History #Resist
Victoria Woodhull (1838–1927)
Victoria Woodhull was a women’s rights advocate, labor reformer, and the first woman to run for U.S. president in 1872. She fought for workers’ rights, equality, the abolition of poverty, and empowering marginalized communities. #History #Resist
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January 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Clara Luper (1923–2011)
Clara Luper was a civil rights leader and educator who organized sit-ins in Oklahoma City to desegregate lunch counters. One of the first sit-in leaders, she empowered marginalized Black communities and inspired similar movements in the U.S. #History #Resist
Clara Luper (1923–2011)
Clara Luper was a civil rights leader and educator who organized sit-ins in Oklahoma City to desegregate lunch counters. One of the first sit-in leaders, she empowered marginalized Black communities and inspired similar movements in the U.S. #History #Resist
Clara Luper - Wikipedia
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January 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977)
Fannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights leader who fought for voting rights and racial equality. Born to sharecroppers, she co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to challenge segregation and uplift poor Black communities. #History #Resist
Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977)
Fannie Lou Hamer was a civil rights leader who fought for voting rights and racial equality. Born to sharecroppers, she co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to challenge segregation and uplift poor Black communities. #History #Resist
Fannie Lou Hamer - Wikipedia
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January 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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January 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Lovely library alert @ #PrismaticCoffeeCompany in #Salem, OR.
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
January 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
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Real Leaders:
Jane Addams (1860–1935)
Jane Addams co-founded Hull House, providing education, childcare, and aid to poor immigrants. A social work pioneer and peace activist, she was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for uplifting marginalized communities. #Leadership #Resist
Jane Addams (1860–1935)
Jane Addams co-founded Hull House, providing education, childcare, and aid to poor immigrants. A social work pioneer and peace activist, she was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for uplifting marginalized communities. #Leadership #Resist
Jane Addams - Wikipedia
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January 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Real Leaders:
Jane Addams (1860–1935)
Jane Addams co-founded Hull House, providing education, childcare, and aid to poor immigrants. A social work pioneer and peace activist, she was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for uplifting marginalized communities. #Leadership #Resist
Jane Addams (1860–1935)
Jane Addams co-founded Hull House, providing education, childcare, and aid to poor immigrants. A social work pioneer and peace activist, she was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for uplifting marginalized communities. #Leadership #Resist
Real Leaders:
Harriet Tubman (c. 1820–1913)
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. A Civil War nurse and spy, she later fought for women’s suffrage and marginalized communities, becoming a lasting symbol of courage and justice. #Real #Leadership #Resist
Harriet Tubman (c. 1820–1913)
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. A Civil War nurse and spy, she later fought for women’s suffrage and marginalized communities, becoming a lasting symbol of courage and justice. #Real #Leadership #Resist
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January 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Real Leaders:
Harriet Tubman (c. 1820–1913)
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. A Civil War nurse and spy, she later fought for women’s suffrage and marginalized communities, becoming a lasting symbol of courage and justice. #Real #Leadership #Resist
Harriet Tubman (c. 1820–1913)
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and led many to freedom via the Underground Railroad. A Civil War nurse and spy, she later fought for women’s suffrage and marginalized communities, becoming a lasting symbol of courage and justice. #Real #Leadership #Resist
Real Leaders:
Bishop Mariann Budde (b. 1959)
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is an advocate for social justice and marginalized communities. The first female bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, she champions affordable housing, immigration reform, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. #Leadership #Resist
Bishop Mariann Budde (b. 1959)
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is an advocate for social justice and marginalized communities. The first female bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, she champions affordable housing, immigration reform, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. #Leadership #Resist
Mariann Budde - Wikipedia
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January 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Real Leaders:
Bishop Mariann Budde (b. 1959)
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is an advocate for social justice and marginalized communities. The first female bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, she champions affordable housing, immigration reform, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. #Leadership #Resist
Bishop Mariann Budde (b. 1959)
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is an advocate for social justice and marginalized communities. The first female bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, she champions affordable housing, immigration reform, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. #Leadership #Resist
Real Leaders:
Dorothy Day (1897–1980)
Dorothy Day co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, which focused on social justice, aiding the poor. She established hospitality houses providing food, shelter, and care for those in need and championed workers’ rights and dignity. #real #leadership #resist
Dorothy Day (1897–1980)
Dorothy Day co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, which focused on social justice, aiding the poor. She established hospitality houses providing food, shelter, and care for those in need and championed workers’ rights and dignity. #real #leadership #resist
Dorothy Day - Wikipedia
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January 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Real Leaders:
Dorothy Day (1897–1980)
Dorothy Day co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, which focused on social justice, aiding the poor. She established hospitality houses providing food, shelter, and care for those in need and championed workers’ rights and dignity. #real #leadership #resist
Dorothy Day (1897–1980)
Dorothy Day co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, which focused on social justice, aiding the poor. She established hospitality houses providing food, shelter, and care for those in need and championed workers’ rights and dignity. #real #leadership #resist
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January 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
My @scishow.bsky.social buddies will appreciate this one.
