50 years ago
Kate Simon and Chrissie Hynde in Smoking Boy Sex Pistols T-shirts that their friend Malcolm McLaren brought to his studio in Fulham in March 1976

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The Women Who Carried Our Stories

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Built a family history site and… turns out resilience runs deep in our DNA.
From census to certificates — the data tells a story.
Your last name has lore. Go find it. 🔎✨
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#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Ancestry #KnowYourRoots #FamilyTree #HistoryNerd

The Month Ends. The Mission Continues.

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Beyond Ambedkar: The Other Minds Who Shaped the Indian Constitution B. R. Ambedkar is often called the Architect of the Indian Constitution. His contribution is immense. But here is a truth many citizens, students, and exam aspirants miss: The Constitution was a collective project shaped by many thinkers. Knowing about these voices shows democracy at work: debate, disagreement, and collaboration. This blog explores lesser-known minds behind India’s Constitution—and why knowing them matters.

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We remember Wayne Kramer, co-founder and guitarist of the influential Detroit hard rock band MC5, who passed away two years ago today.

MC5 - Ramblin' Rose - Live Tartar Field, Detroit 1970

#Protopunk #KnowYourRoots #WayneKramer #RipWayneKramer #MC5 #History #PunkRockHistory #otd

2 years ago today 😢

Wayne Kramer, co-founder and guitarist for the influential Detroit hard rock band MC5, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 75.

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#protopunk #knowyourroots #waynekramer #RipWayneKramer #MC5 #history #punkrockhistory #otd

Every wave of immigration into this country involved human trafficking. It was typically of the "indentured servant" type - payment for passage in exchange for future work at low or no pay. Often these were young girls and women who had few resources.
#ImmigrantNation #KnowYourRoots

Uganda's starting lineup vs. Tanzania including Oakland Roots SC's Bobosi Byaruhanga (6).

@oaklandroots.bsky.social's Bobosi Byaruhanga starts for Uganda in its second group stage game at #AFCON2025 against Tanzania at 12:30 p.m. ET on BeINSport. #USL-C #KnowYourRoots

53 years ago - When they were young

Arthur Kane and David Johansen of the New York Dolls on stage at Mercer Arts Center, NYC. December, 1972.

Photo by Bob Gruen

#punk #punks #punkrock #protopunk #newyorkdolls #history #knowyourroots #punkrockhistory

54 years ago
A band called 'Death' was punk before punk was punk

Formed in November 1971 by the 3 Hackney brothers, they were influential pioneers of the genre and, along with Pure Hell, the first all-black proto-punk/punk band.

#punkrock #death #protopunk #history #punkrockhistory #knowyourroots

Oakland Roots changes start: say hello to Ryan Martin, bye to Jordan Ferrell and many players - Soccer Bay Area Oakland Roots bid farewell to technical director Jordan Ferrell and welcomed Ryan Martin as head coach to start the roster rebuild for 2026.

The Oakland Roots technical changes have begun in earnest as they rebuild for the 2026 season. @oaklandroots.bsky.social #knowyourroots www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/11/24/o...

Walking in Their Footsteps: My Ironton Journey

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Start where you are.
#IndigenousWisdom #CulturalSpirituality #KnowYourRoots
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The Beginning of The Workbook

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Oakland Roots part ways with Benny Feilhaber - Soccer Bay Area Oakland Roots parted ways with Benny Feilhaber and began their search for the club’s seventh head coach for their seventh season in 2026.

Oakland roots begin their search for the club’s seventh head coach for their seventh season in 2026. @oaklandroots.bsky.social #knowyourroots #bayarefutbol www.soccerbayarea.com/2025/10/27/o...

Know the roots. Practice with purpose.
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Daily practices made simple.
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Oakland Roots vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds – Match Preview (September 7, 2025) Roots fans it is game day again! Roots host Pittsburgh Riverhounds at 1pm Pacific at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. Roots are looking to build on their cagey home win over Monterey Bay, and they&#821…

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Text over a picture from American coal miner's war era featuring govt troops holding rifles in front of a building with a painted sign saying paint creek junction Text reads "may your peaceful labor Day remind you that your government would rather shoot you than let you not produce money for them"

#LaborDay #KnowYourRoots

It had to be that man! Morey Doner cuts inside getting a step on Mobi Fehr just outside the box, and he finishes low right beyond the reach of Nicolas Campuzano! Oakland Roots lead the Battle of the Bays 1-0!

#KnowYourRoots #OaklandRoots #USLChampionship

I Am Who I Am: Native Black American|Paperback This writing represents thoughts assembled by Milton B. Hazzard Jr. It is a deeply personal exploration of identity, history, and the evolving terminology used to define Black individuals born in the ...

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I Am Who I Am: Native Black American|Paperback This writing represents thoughts assembled by Milton B. Hazzard Jr. It is a deeply personal exploration of identity, history, and the evolving terminology used to define Black individuals born in the ...

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Genealogy, Ancestry & Pedigree — Why We Research

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If you’re Black, Afro-Caribbean, or Afro-Latino, you could carry a hidden kidney risk: APOL1. It often shows no symptoms. Ask for eGFR + uACR tests. Consider genetic testing. DNA isn’t destiny—it’s power. #AMKD #BlackHealth #KnowYourRoots