Leslie McGraw
@trustorysuccess.bsky.social
Poet: Mama Poet. Writer Poet. Activist Poet. Storyteller Poet. Marketing Poet. However you spin it, I'm still just a poet who collects and connects people, experiences, and our collective meaning while being in this life (& beyond) . www.lesliemcgraw.com
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Voter Turnout and Engagement are 2 separate, yet related things. Learn more about both tonight at 7 pm!
Our featured guests:
✨ GOTV – Torrey Green King, UAW
✨ NAACP -Youth Outreach – Ashley Lewis, Region 1 CAP Coordinator
✨ Clerk’s Office Info – Wynett Guy, Southfield, Michigan
bit.ly/WWBWMIOct27
Our featured guests:
✨ GOTV – Torrey Green King, UAW
✨ NAACP -Youth Outreach – Ashley Lewis, Region 1 CAP Coordinator
✨ Clerk’s Office Info – Wynett Guy, Southfield, Michigan
bit.ly/WWBWMIOct27
October 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Voter Turnout and Engagement are 2 separate, yet related things. Learn more about both tonight at 7 pm!
Our featured guests:
✨ GOTV – Torrey Green King, UAW
✨ NAACP -Youth Outreach – Ashley Lewis, Region 1 CAP Coordinator
✨ Clerk’s Office Info – Wynett Guy, Southfield, Michigan
bit.ly/WWBWMIOct27
Our featured guests:
✨ GOTV – Torrey Green King, UAW
✨ NAACP -Youth Outreach – Ashley Lewis, Region 1 CAP Coordinator
✨ Clerk’s Office Info – Wynett Guy, Southfield, Michigan
bit.ly/WWBWMIOct27
I'm attending Harriet’s Wildest Dreams's event, “Courtwatch DC Training” - sign up now to join me! #CollectivePAC www.mobilize.us/collectivepa...
Courtwatch DC Training · The Collective PAC
Courtwatch DC is a growing DC-based program that provides the space and training for the community to observe local court proceedings in the District of Columbia and document our city’s policies in ac...
www.mobilize.us
August 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm attending Harriet’s Wildest Dreams's event, “Courtwatch DC Training” - sign up now to join me! #CollectivePAC www.mobilize.us/collectivepa...
Join us tonight at 8:30pm ET for our WWBW Sunday Call, register here bit.ly/WWBWSundayCall.
Tonight we will get an update from Texas, from Rep. Nicole Collier and Rep. Jolanda Jones, and Stacy Davis Gates President of Chicago’s Teacher’s union and Celina Stewart of the League of Women Voters.
Tonight we will get an update from Texas, from Rep. Nicole Collier and Rep. Jolanda Jones, and Stacy Davis Gates President of Chicago’s Teacher’s union and Celina Stewart of the League of Women Voters.
August 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Join us tonight at 8:30pm ET for our WWBW Sunday Call, register here bit.ly/WWBWSundayCall.
Tonight we will get an update from Texas, from Rep. Nicole Collier and Rep. Jolanda Jones, and Stacy Davis Gates President of Chicago’s Teacher’s union and Celina Stewart of the League of Women Voters.
Tonight we will get an update from Texas, from Rep. Nicole Collier and Rep. Jolanda Jones, and Stacy Davis Gates President of Chicago’s Teacher’s union and Celina Stewart of the League of Women Voters.
Not a moment too soon!! In every room, Black Womxn are being bombarded with historic, current, and forecasted tales of despair, loss, and injustice.
We. Are. Tired.
On Monday, August 18, Join me and my sisters for some practical ways to take care of ourselves in this socio-political climate!
We. Are. Tired.
On Monday, August 18, Join me and my sisters for some practical ways to take care of ourselves in this socio-political climate!
Black women’s mental health.
We’ll share real talk on wellness, beauty, community, and taking action for Michigan’s future.
Join us → us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Because when we care for ourselves, we strengthen our communities. 💛
We’ll share real talk on wellness, beauty, community, and taking action for Michigan’s future.
Join us → us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Because when we care for ourselves, we strengthen our communities. 💛
August 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Not a moment too soon!! In every room, Black Womxn are being bombarded with historic, current, and forecasted tales of despair, loss, and injustice.
We. Are. Tired.
On Monday, August 18, Join me and my sisters for some practical ways to take care of ourselves in this socio-political climate!
We. Are. Tired.
On Monday, August 18, Join me and my sisters for some practical ways to take care of ourselves in this socio-political climate!
apnews.com/article/minn... Gov. Tim Walz: former House speaker and husband killed in politically motivated shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz: former House speaker and husband killed in politically motivated shooting
Officials said the suspect was posing as a law enforcement officer.
apnews.com
June 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
apnews.com/article/minn... Gov. Tim Walz: former House speaker and husband killed in politically motivated shooting
Had several conversations last year with good YT people that were afraid to vote too "progressively" in local or national elections in fear it would somehow affect their investments and 401k's.
That argument did not/does not hold up and we're seeing why in real time.
That argument did not/does not hold up and we're seeing why in real time.
Americans with 401ks are disproportionately White.
Trump voters are disproportionately White.
Elections have consequences.
Trump voters are disproportionately White.
Elections have consequences.
March 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Had several conversations last year with good YT people that were afraid to vote too "progressively" in local or national elections in fear it would somehow affect their investments and 401k's.
That argument did not/does not hold up and we're seeing why in real time.
That argument did not/does not hold up and we're seeing why in real time.
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"When we are creating a shared history, what we remember is just as revelatory as what we forget." -Ibram X. Kendi
March 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"When we are creating a shared history, what we remember is just as revelatory as what we forget." -Ibram X. Kendi
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Please read and share. But especially share with folks that might not realize how critical Section 504 is to so many people. I tried to write a simple clear explanation at the break. I hope it reaches some people who aren't already on our side. Gift link: www.startribune.com/why-are-repu...
February 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Please read and share. But especially share with folks that might not realize how critical Section 504 is to so many people. I tried to write a simple clear explanation at the break. I hope it reaches some people who aren't already on our side. Gift link: www.startribune.com/why-are-repu...
🔍💰 DEEP DIVE INTO THE SHERIFF’S BUDGET! 💰🔍
Join us for A Civic Education & Strategy Session on February 24, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST at 16 S Washington 🏛️.
🍽️ RSVP for Dinner here: www.icpj.org/blog/2024/a-...
Join us for A Civic Education & Strategy Session on February 24, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST at 16 S Washington 🏛️.
🍽️ RSVP for Dinner here: www.icpj.org/blog/2024/a-...
February 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
🔍💰 DEEP DIVE INTO THE SHERIFF’S BUDGET! 💰🔍
Join us for A Civic Education & Strategy Session on February 24, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST at 16 S Washington 🏛️.
🍽️ RSVP for Dinner here: www.icpj.org/blog/2024/a-...
Join us for A Civic Education & Strategy Session on February 24, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM EST at 16 S Washington 🏛️.
🍽️ RSVP for Dinner here: www.icpj.org/blog/2024/a-...
Join me today at NOON for a multi-generational discussion on Black History and Black Futures!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join me today at NOON for a multi-generational discussion on Black History and Black Futures!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Let’s make sure we have it all:
1. Wore a Canadian Suit at the Grammys
2. Won 5 Grammys for Not Like Us + had all their peers/audience singing along
3. Wore lowercase “a” chain for “a minor”
4. Performed Euphoria + Not Like us AT THE SUPERBOWL
5. Had entire stadium saying “A MINORRRRRR”
1. Wore a Canadian Suit at the Grammys
2. Won 5 Grammys for Not Like Us + had all their peers/audience singing along
3. Wore lowercase “a” chain for “a minor”
4. Performed Euphoria + Not Like us AT THE SUPERBOWL
5. Had entire stadium saying “A MINORRRRRR”
February 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
My my my
February 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
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Welp. I've been laid off.
I'm so proud of my work at HuffPost. But I want to give a special shout out to my Culture crew @tarynitup.bsky.social, @marinafang.bsky.social, Njera Jenkins and Erin Evans for holding us down. It's rare to be on a team with all women of color. We were amazing together.
I'm so proud of my work at HuffPost. But I want to give a special shout out to my Culture crew @tarynitup.bsky.social, @marinafang.bsky.social, Njera Jenkins and Erin Evans for holding us down. It's rare to be on a team with all women of color. We were amazing together.
February 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Welp. I've been laid off.
I'm so proud of my work at HuffPost. But I want to give a special shout out to my Culture crew @tarynitup.bsky.social, @marinafang.bsky.social, Njera Jenkins and Erin Evans for holding us down. It's rare to be on a team with all women of color. We were amazing together.
I'm so proud of my work at HuffPost. But I want to give a special shout out to my Culture crew @tarynitup.bsky.social, @marinafang.bsky.social, Njera Jenkins and Erin Evans for holding us down. It's rare to be on a team with all women of color. We were amazing together.
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Y’all, if you have student loans whether in repayment or not now is a good time to capture your loan info just in case they try to do something nefarious with your info.
#92Percent #BlueSky
Y’all, if you have student loans whether in repayment or not now is a good time to capture your loan info just in case they try to do something nefarious with your info.
#92Percent #BlueSky
Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
February 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Y’all, if you have student loans whether in repayment or not now is a good time to capture your loan info just in case they try to do something nefarious with your info.
#92Percent #BlueSky
Y’all, if you have student loans whether in repayment or not now is a good time to capture your loan info just in case they try to do something nefarious with your info.
#92Percent #BlueSky
Just look at this list. My, my, my...
February 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Just look at this list. My, my, my...
🗳️✊🏾 Honoring the 15th Amendment & the Fight for Voting Rights ✊🏾🗳️
This victory was a step toward racial equality, declaring that voting rights could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Despite this progress, the Black vote was suppressed for generations.
#voting
This victory was a step toward racial equality, declaring that voting rights could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Despite this progress, the Black vote was suppressed for generations.
#voting
February 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
🗳️✊🏾 Honoring the 15th Amendment & the Fight for Voting Rights ✊🏾🗳️
This victory was a step toward racial equality, declaring that voting rights could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Despite this progress, the Black vote was suppressed for generations.
#voting
This victory was a step toward racial equality, declaring that voting rights could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. Despite this progress, the Black vote was suppressed for generations.
#voting
I don't think prayer is a substitute for action, but it is powerful. We will gather on zoom at 11 am for just a few minutes in solidarity to pray for Michigan inmate Krystal Clark, who is undergoing major surgery as early as later this morning. Open to all people and beliefs.
#freekrystalclark
#freekrystalclark
January 28, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I don't think prayer is a substitute for action, but it is powerful. We will gather on zoom at 11 am for just a few minutes in solidarity to pray for Michigan inmate Krystal Clark, who is undergoing major surgery as early as later this morning. Open to all people and beliefs.
#freekrystalclark
#freekrystalclark
Yes! Let's see more of this. Quit focusing on who is NOT doing XYZ and focus who IS!
ICYMI — Sharpton led a buy-in to support Costco after they didn’t back down on DEI
January 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Yes! Let's see more of this. Quit focusing on who is NOT doing XYZ and focus who IS!
You can not erase history. You can not erase us.
January 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
You can not erase history. You can not erase us.
Music is one of my languages, but I don't speak Spotify or Pandora fluently. Tidal is my native music language. In other words... who's on Tidal?
(And, yes I get weird/er when I'm sleepy)
(And, yes I get weird/er when I'm sleepy)
November 15, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Music is one of my languages, but I don't speak Spotify or Pandora fluently. Tidal is my native music language. In other words... who's on Tidal?
(And, yes I get weird/er when I'm sleepy)
(And, yes I get weird/er when I'm sleepy)
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buying twitter for 44 billion is a bad deal, but buying the US government for 44 billion is actually an amazing deal
November 15, 2024 at 2:16 AM
buying twitter for 44 billion is a bad deal, but buying the US government for 44 billion is actually an amazing deal
November 15, 2024 at 2:49 AM