Several years before Dr. King is murdered, "4 Little Girls" (1997) did not survive a bombing of the 16th street Baptist church in Birmingham. A Spike Lee Joint streaming on @hbomax.bsky.social and others
"Whose Streets" (2017) documents the modern day civil rights struggles, showing us how far we've come. And, how much further we must go. Streaming for free on @kanopy.com and roku
"Alice" (2022) follows a Black woman escaping from a plantation in the 1970s while putting herself in a position to treat those who enslaved her like she was treated. Streaming free on @kanopy.com plus @netflix.com
"Rustin" (2023) tells us the story of a silenced man who quietly orchestrated civil rights demonstrations along side folks like Dr. King and Medger Evers. Streaming on @netflix.com
No matter how you celebrate the Dr. King holiday this week whether its with a day of service, resting as resistance or a lifelong commitment check out these films honoring his continued legacy and community of justice, equity and humanity of Black folks:
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Consider also that prosecutors use AI to summarize AI-written police reports. We’re trying to discern the truth through a machine- driven game of telephone.
It’s 2026 which means I have a book coming out this year!!!!!! It’s for everyone who is curious about the cosmos 🙏🏽
Please preorder (from indies!) because it helps authors a lot — some places are having a sale right now like @loyaltybooks.bsky.social (code CHILL10) as well as your physical B&N 🌈 💙📚
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US citizens don't want home healthcare jobs. Not because they don't care about the elderly. But because the jobs are underpaid, overworked, and exploitative.
Take Sylvia, a mom I interviewed who took a home healthcare job because it was her only option, then left it as soon as she could. 1/🧵
RIP 🕊️ The First King Of Reggae 🇯🇲
So sad to say goodbye to another music legend. Farewell, Jimmy Cliff.
If you’ve ever sung or danced to I Can See Clearly Now, Many Rivers to Cross, The Harder They Come, Wonderful World, Beautiful People’… raise a glass to the reggae pioneer.
#JimmyCliff 💚🖤💚
For Indigenous People's Day, I'd like to encourage fellow #Trekkies (and everyone else!) to read Black and Choctaw commentator @law-writes.bsky.social on one example of Native representation in #StarTrek.
www.startrek.com/news/star-tr...
New: ICE has bought a tool that tracks the locations of hundreds of millions of phones globally, updates every single day. Usually harvested from apps and advertising
www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...
Too often, tech creates logistical problems that disrupt learning.
My 6th grader's school, for ex, uses Chromebooks for everything. But the kids haven't learned typing, so work takes longer than by hand. And they often forget to charge the devices at home, so class gets wasted trying to plug in.
SCOTUS just legalized racial profiling, and ICE is already denying a person's right to due process — abducting, detaining and deporting whoever they want.
This is how white nationalism overthrows a country.
Other countries have safety nets. The US has women.
Their labor creates the illusion of a DIY society, making it seem like we don't need a net.
Writing HOLDING IT TOGETHER was a labor of love and fury and I'm so grateful to share it with you all #PubDay
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697130...
The Dept. of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the U.S.
Ducks walking on Hydrangea petals.
Someone forgot to take down this webpage:
www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/v...
This @asanews.bsky.social conference has been focused on building connections with folx & having meaningful conversations. Glad to make so many quality connections!!
Its.....interesting when ppl look at a nametag as a barometer for engagement 🤔
genuine connections >>>>>>>>>>>
#ASA2025 #ABSatASA
FREED POLITICAL PRISONER LEONARD PELTIER delivers a powerful message on immigration in the new Tom Morello directed video for Morello’s latest single “PRETEND YOU REMEMBER ME”, available everywhere now!
tommorello.lnk.to/PretendYouRe...
A government ban on Hungary’s Pride parade backfired Saturday as over 100,000 people marched through Budapest, far more than usual
PM Viktor Orban warned people to stay away, threatening “clear legal consequences.” But the warnings only turned a modest event into a mass rally against his government
What they aren’t showing on Fox News
Nick, so glad you found our work! Iowa has so many folks doing great work to support student learning and engagement. Looking forward to being connected!
@profcov.bsky.social hosts such a powerful conversation with @denishajones.bsky.social, @jessehagopian.bsky.social, and Lucket Kiche, an Iowa City educator. I can't believe I missed this in 2021!
Black Lives Matter at School: Iowa Edition @haymarketbooks.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIAL...
