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Yup. Even talked about him in-depth during #BlackHistoryMonth in February.

Dude's an amazing talent.

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nemalki.bsky.social Jeff Harris @nemalki.bsky.social · Feb 12
You ought to know Jim Simon, a prolific animator who founded Wantu Animation and created shorts for The Electric Company and Sesame Street (including the iconic "I Can Remember)" the 2nd, more familiar take of the eponymous Soul Train, and titles for Vegetable Soup (1975).

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Jim Simon (1950-) Jim Simon began his career working on backgrounds at Paramount Animation and later worked with Ralph Bakshi as an assistant animator on Spider-Man (1967). Simon became a freelance animator and approached Children's Television Workshop (now Sesame Workshop) to create shorts for Sesame Street. While his portfolio was impressive, they told him he needed to own his own studio. With a loan of $250 from friends, he founded Wantu Animation, which was pretty much just him. One of Wantu's first shorts was "I Can Remember" (Jim Simon, 1972), a memorable short made for Sesame Street about a little Black girl running an errand for her mother. Generations of fans can still recite the shopping list by heart: A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter. Often imitated, but never duplicated. And still memorable to this day. "Hey Diddie-Diddle" (1975), an award-winning short made by Jim Simon for The Electric Company about a quartet of cats (an orange heavy-set cat on the piano, a pair of purple lady cats with big bushy tails, and a thin blue cat playing a fiddle) singing about double Ds in words. Classy and catchy. The Soul Train from Soul Train. While Leo D. Sullivan originally animated the intro to "the hippest trip in the land," it was Jim Simon's memorable redesign and animation that made the Soul Train truly iconic to generations.
December 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
scopophilic1997.bsky.social
scopOphilic_micromessaging_1329 - scopOphilic1997 presents a new MicroMessaging series. (2025)

#scopOphilic #micromessaging #streetart #graffiti #brooklyn #nyc #photography #DenyDefendDepose #BlackHistoryMonth #ItsAllAboutPride #7LastOfTheMOhicans #SarahAndTheSundays #LIkeADamnDog
DENY DEFEND DEPOSE. BLACK HISTORY MONTH - it's all about pride - afrikan spirit. 7 LAST OF THE MOHICANS. SARAH AND THE SUNDAYS PRESENT THEIR THIRD LP: LIKE A DAMN DOG - IRVING PLAZA street art - text, posters, and flyers. Humans rights theme.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Taurin Clarke's Black History Month connecting-cover variants for Jar Jar #1 and Star Wars (Vol. 4) #10 (of 10)
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Taurin Clarke's connecting-cover Black History Month variants spotlight film icons Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Saw Gerrera, Finn, and Jannah; The Mandalorian’s Moff Gideon, Greef Karga, and Kelleran Beq; Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Cere Junda; The High Republic’s Keeve Trennis and Lula Talisola; and Marvel Comics’ own Sana Starros
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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🚨NEW FROM IDW

New One-Shot '#StarTrek Deviations - Threads of Destiny' will celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with an alternative take on classic ep “The City on the Edge of Forever" with Uhura transported back in time to the height of the Civil Rights movement.

Released: Feb 25, 2026
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
lilathegamer.bsky.social
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November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
marshadecordova.bsky.social
I was delighted to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by hosting the Black Heroes Foundation charity in Parliament.

They do fantastic work in raising awareness of Black heroes from many different spheres of life. It was wonderful to hear about inspiring leaders, with beautiful creative performances too.
November 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
livingstreets.bsky.social
“At first, people looked at me strangely, a Black man walking with white older women. It confused them…” Bolaji leads Dagenham’s Older Adults Living Streets group

Discover experiences of walking and wheeling as people of colour #BlackHistoryMonth https://bit.ly/4qArPQ1
Stand firm in pride: walking and wheeling as people of colour
In honour of Black History Month, we spoke to staff and volunteers about their experiences of walking and wheeling as a person of colour.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
royalsociety.org
Here's why diversity in science really matters: on our blog, ScienceWrite alum Dr Jasmeen Kanwal explores the career of Professor Thema Monroe-White and her work using big data to uncover systemic bias: #BlackHistoryMonth https://royalsociety.org/blog/2025/10/why-diversity-in-science-really-matters/
Why diversity in science really matters | Royal Society
The work of Professor Thema Monroe-White provides the strongest evidence yet that a scientist’s background influences the research they pursue and the technology they build.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
olekingcoley.bsky.social
October 2025 Black History Month.. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Standing Firm in Power and Pride.. Recognising the strength and resilience of black communities worldwide. #BlackHistoryMonth
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social
I was honoured to deliver this year’s @nujofficial.bsky.social's Claudia Jones Lecture at the Guardian.

As we face the rising threat of the far right, we must remember her insights into the nature of racism and emulate her inspiring efforts to organise against it.

#BlackHistoryMonth
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
dr-peter-olusoga.bsky.social
She withdrew from most of the competition at the 2020(1) Olympic Games in Tokyo after experiencing "the Twisties", but then came back to compete (and win) in Paris, changing the way that people talk about and prioritise their mental health.

Simone Biles. GOAT.

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October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
top10nathan.bsky.social
Here's my Topster for October!

It's been an incredible month, so much Tom Waits, jazz, fusion, 31 brilliant albums to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, it's been incredible.

Onto November...🎶

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October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
lseimpactblog.bsky.social
💥New: Can the Edinburgh Race Review be a model to decolonise UK higher education?

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#HigherEd #AcademicSky #BlackHistoryMonth
Can the Edinburgh Race Review be a model to decolonise UK higher education? - Impact of Social Sciences
Professor Tommy J. Curry advocates for how this evidence-based approach to the university’s colonial legacies can be a model for institutional renewal.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM
olekingcoley.bsky.social
Linton Kwesi Johnson Jamaica-born (1952) British-based dub poet and activist. In 2002, he became the only black poet to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics series. His performance poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican patois over dub-reggae. #BlackHistoryMonth ✊🏿
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
nubianqueenbee.bsky.social
#BlackHistoryMonth 365/366 all year round. ✊🏾✊🏾
October 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
A powerful way to close #BlackHistoryMonth - standing firm in power and pride alongside the inspirational Tessa Sanderson 🇬🇧🥇

Huge thanks to @gibsondunn.bsky.social for hosting such a thoughtful and uplifting event.
Dawn with Tessa and Gibson Dunn Partners Dawn with Tessa Dawn outside Gibson Dunn
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
heritagealliance.bsky.social
As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, we’re celebrating the work of our members in highlighting and preserving Black histories.

English Heritage unveiled a blue plaque at Una Marson’s London home, honouring the pioneering broadcaster and poet.

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October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
africanrainbowfam.bsky.social
Celebrating Aderonke Apata—is a Nigerian-born LGBTIQ+ activist and founder of African Rainbow Family. A fierce advocate for asylum and human rights, she empowers marginalized voices and champions equality and justice.🌈✊🏿

#BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQ #AfricanRainbowFamily
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social
As the UK reconfigures global partnerships post-Brexit, Africa’s importance is only increasing.

It was great to join distinguished speakers at Africa Week UK earlier this month to explore how we can strengthen our trade, investment and cultural ties across the continent.

#BlackHistoryMonth
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP speaks at a podium during Africa Week UK, with a colorful presentation displayed on a screen behind her. Traditional African statues are visible on the left. Two women stand smiling in front of an "Africa Week UK" banner. One wears a patterned dress and holds a red handbag, the other wears a dark floral dress. The setting is a bright event hall. Two women smiling in front of an "Africa Week" banner. One wears a black patterned dress, the other a pink blouse and maroon skirt.
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
codaqueen.bsky.social
Song of the day - Part 2

October is #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK.

On the last day of Black History Month in the UK I am celebrating two of our biggest current talents.

First is the phenomenal Little Simz

Following the critically acclaimed 1/5
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October 31, 2025 at 7:23 AM
bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social
I recently joined The Black Men's Consortium for their performance of ‘Umbilical: Born Black, Borne Silent’.

A powerful exploration of stark inequalities in maternity care and the under-explored impact this can have on their partners.

Great work from all involved #BlackHistoryMonth
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
survivorsuk.bsky.social
Inspired by this year's theme of "Standing Firm in Power and Pride" for #BlackHistoryMonth, Victoria who works on our prison intervention team shares her reflections on discovering her own pride: https://www.survivorsuk.org/standing-firm-in-power-and-pride-black-history-month-2025/
A collage of featuring Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Dr. Eric Williams and Malcolm X. The caption reads: “Black History Month reminds us why it is essential to teach our boys and young men about the leaders, activists, and pioneers who shaped our history. Their stories instil pride, belonging, and resilience. Qualities that are vital when so many young Black men today are made to feel diminished.” Black History Month at SurvivorsUK, Standing firm in power and pride.
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
royalsociety.org
Here's why diversity in science really matters: on our blog, ScienceWrite alum Dr Jasmeen Kanwal explores the career of Professor Thema Monroe-White and her work using big data to uncover systemic bias: #BlackHistoryMonth https://royalsociety.org/blog/2025/10/why-diversity-in-science-really-matters/
October 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
top10nathan.bsky.social
Celebrating the thirtieth day of #BlackHistoryMonth by listening to Stevie Wonder's 'Songs In The Key Of Life' 🎶🖤
October 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM