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@convoincolor.bsky.social
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We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices. beacons.ai/conversationsincolor

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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 14h
Since then, Scott has continued covering national politics and some of the country’s biggest political stories. #BlackWomen #BlackJournalists #BlackVoices #BlackHistory #RachelScott #BlackExcellence #BlackCommunity
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The trial began September 21 and is being heard in Alameda County Superior Court. Read more: calcivilrights.ca.go... #BlackFolks #BlackWorkers #BlackVoices #BlackCommunity #BlackEmployment
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Athletic ability alone isn't enough. Even the sport's national governing body recognizes these barriers. In 2026, USRowing awarded $100,000 to 15 organizations through its United We Row grants. #BlackFolks #BlackYouth #BlackAthletes #BlackStudents #BlackVoices #BlackCommunity
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We talk a lot about building generational wealth. We need to talk just as much about making sure it actually reaches the next generation. #BlackFolks #GenerationalWealth #BlackWealth #BlackFinancialLiteracy #BlackCommunity #BlackFamilies
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Acknowledging the profound contributions of Black voices from the past to the present. #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #HarryBelafonte
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Victor M. Vincent Jr. — Founder and President of The ReEntry Expert Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/htwvzCA8Wwc #Reentry #LifeAfterPrison #EmploymentAfterIncarceration #ReentryPrograms #BlackMaleVoices #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Social Justice Terms You Should Know: Cultural Dexterity #CulturalDexterity #SocialJustice #CulturalAwareness #CulturalCompetence
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Community doesn’t just happen. The seeds are planted with conversation and grow when people are willing to talk, listen, share ideas, and show up for one another. #BuildingCommunity #BlackPeople #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Some books are challenged because they ask young readers to examine some uneasy questions. #BannedBooks #LaylaFSaad #BlackAuthors #BlackLiterature #BlackVoices #BlackBooks
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Black educated minds matter, but education alone does not close the racial wealth gap. Source: www.epi.org/blog/the-rac... #RacialWealthGap #BlackWealth #BlackEconomics #BlackFamilies #BlackCommunity #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The connections may look different depending on where we find ourselves across the diaspora, but the roots continue to tell the story. #TheAfricanDiaspora #CasaDeAfrica #AfroCuban #AfricanDiaspora #BlackCulture #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our elders left us something. Some of it was born from necessity, survival, and community. Some of it still serves us well and at other times, it does not. The house has good bones. Let’s start having conversations about how we can renovate it together. #BlackCommunity #BlackIdentity #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Greg West — Author, Founder of Better Tomorrow Behavioral Health and Felons With A Future Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/ct_zQLG2BlM #BlackMenHealing #FormerlyIncarcerated #BlackCommunity #BlackAuthors #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
That number is worth thinking about because health disparities continue to disproportionately impact Black communities. #BlackHealth #BlackCommunity #BlackHealthcare #BlackPeople #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Voting power doesn’t stop at the top of the ballot. Who gets voted in to sit at the decision-making tables matters. #BlackHistory #BlackVoters #LocalElections #BlackVoices #BlackRepresentation #VotingMatters
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
In Seattle’s historically Black Central District, a five-generation Black-owned home has become a space for art, culture, storytelling, and community. Explore: www.wanawari.org #WaNaWari #BlackHistory #BlackCulture #BlackArt #BlackSpaces #BlackCulture #BlackHeritage
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
In a league where Black athletes have shaped the game for generations, it took until the 21st century for a Black executive to reach this particular leadership milestone. #BlackFirsts #BlackHistory #BlackHistory #JasonWright #NFLHistory #BlackLeadership #BlackExcellence #BlackAchievement
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Acknowledging the profound contributions of Black voices from the past to the present. #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #HalleBailey
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Safe spaces are not a modern invention. Throughout history, Black community work has depended on people having places where they could speak honestly, exchange information, build trust, strategize, and work toward a common purpose. #BlackHistory #BlackCommunity #BlackVoices #BlackSafeSpaces
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Born2BeAMan Mentoring Program Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/Ow6YQ2e4fWw #BlackMenMentoring #BlackBoys #BlackYouth #BlackCommunity #BlackMentors #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Knowing the difference is vital. A poll watcher is not the same thing as a poll worker. For official information: www.eac.gov/election-off... #2026VotingFacts #VotingInformation #Election2026 #MidtermElections #PollWatchers #PollWorkers #ElectionInformation #VoterEducation
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Have you ever noticed how quickly a discussion about inequality can shift away from the people actually experiencing it? “But not all men…” “What about white people who grew up poor?” “Why does everything have to be about race?” #SocialJustice #Equity #Privilege #PowerAndPrivilege #RaceAndEquity
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
As founder of The Silent Task Force, LaTanya Horace-DuBois has built an organization rooted in healing, education, advocacy, resources, and meeting Black families where they are in the Seattle area. Learn more: thesilenttaskforce.org #TheSilentTaskForce #BlackCommunity #BlackLeadership
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Honoring those who paved the path for us. Shirt available at: conversationsincolor.org #BlackExcellence #BlackUnity #BlackCulture #BlackPeople #BlackHistory #SupportBlack
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
In 1973, Kwame Ture, then known as Stokely Carmichael, critiqued capitalism and raised a question: When technology advances, who benefits most from that progress: the people or the profit? #KwameTure #StokelyCarmichael #BlackLeaders #BlackHistory #BlackVoices #BlackEconomics #BlackDollars
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Six years old. So much of the Civil Rights Movement required extraordinary courage from ordinary people, including children who were asked to carry burdens far beyond their years. #BlackHistory #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackIcons
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Wyatt O’Brian Evans — Author and Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) subject matter expert. Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/IxEH4uFBQIU #IntimatePartnerViolence #LGBTQLiterature #BlackAuthors #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
56 DAYS UNTIL THE MIDTERMS! Take a few minutes now to get election-ready. November 3, 2026. Make your voice count. #MidtermElections #Election2026 #ElectionDay #Vote2026 #GetVoteReady #VoterEducation #YourVoteMatters
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Read the research: www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1... #BlackHomeownership #BlackCommunities #BlackVoices #BlackPeople
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Public art beautifies a city and tells us who a city chooses to remember. #JacksonMississippi #BlackHistory #BlackArt #BlackCulture #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We don't all think alike, but there are some things we culturally understand. #BlackCulture #BlackCommunity #BlackExperience #BlackIdentity #BlackVoices #BlackPeople
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A case involving Black hair, workplace discrimination, and federal civil rights law is heading back to court. The case isn't over. The Court's Decision: law.justia.com/cases/federa... #BlackHair #TheCROWNAct #BlackWomen #BlackVoices #BlackNews
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The question isn't simply, “Does everyone take the same test?” We also have to ask, “What advantages and disadvantages did people encounter before they ever sat down to take it?” Read the data: www.americanbar.org/news/profile... #BarExam #BlackLawyers #BlackProfessionals #BlackPeople #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Darryl Russell Smith Jr. — Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Creator of the GRIT brand. Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/DjC8AxRwaLk #BlackVoices #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackLeadership #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Acknowledging the profound contributions of Black voices from the past to the present. #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #DesmondTutu
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Robin Thede - adding another milestone to the history of Black women in comedy and entertainment. #RobinThede #BlackWomen #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Check the research: Protecting the University, Policing Race: A Case Study of Campus Policing psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d... #BlackStudents #BlackVoices #BlackEducation #BlackIssues
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Set in the historic settlement of Buxton, Canada, the novel follows Elijah, the first child born free in a community established by formerly enslaved people. #BannedBooks #ElijahOfBuxton #BlackLiterature #BlackHistory #BlackStories #BlackLiteracy
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Community change does not always begin with large-scale events or initiatives. Have you started a conversation in your community? #BlackCommunity #BlackVoices #BlackPeople #BlackIssues #BlackConversations
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tereza de Benguela’s story reflects the legacy of Black women across the African Diaspora: building, leading and resisting. #AfricanDiaspora #BlackWomen #AfroBrazilianHistory #BlackWomenLead #BlackResistance #BlackVoices
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Roderick Pugh — the U.S. Army’s first Black sniper in Operation Iraqi Freedom Watch the full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/wDf03kMQpfM #BlackMilitaryHistory #BlackVeterans #BlackHistory #ArmySniper #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Riccardo Dale, founder of Free All Minds Academy, is building a support system for young men of color. Read more about Free All Minds Academy in SUCCESS Magazine: www.success.com/riccardo-dal... #BlackMaleMentorship #BlackCommunity #BlackYouth #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Understanding terms like Environmental Racism helps us better recognize how systemic inequities can shape where environmental hazards are concentrated and which communities bear the greatest burden. #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalRacism #EnvironmentalJustice #SystemicInequality
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
A felony conviction does not always mean you’ve lost your right to vote. Check the laws in your state and if your voting rights have been restored, make sure you are registered to vote. #VotingRights #FelonyVotingRights #VoterEducation #VoterRegistration #YourVoteMatters #ReturningCitizens
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Acknowledging the profound contributions of Black voices in our community, from the past to the present. #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #BootsRiley
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
It also serves as a powerful reminder of our intergenerational responsibility to mentor and guide younger generations in creating social change. #ClaraLuper #BlackHistory #BlackEducators #BlackVoices #BlackExcellence
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Safe spaces are not a modern invention. Throughout history, Black community work has depended on people having places where they could speak honestly, exchange information, build trust, strategize, and work toward a common purpose. #BlackHistory #BlackCommunity #BlackVoices #BlackSafeSpaces
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This week on #TheMalePerspective, Lana Reid sits down with Lawrence C. Harris — Author and Youth Empowerment Speaker Watch the full interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ij-zxHnjL7w #YouthMentalHealth #AutismAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocacy #OvercomingAdversity #BlackMenMatter
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
If someone genuinely wanted to be a better ally, what is one thing you would want them to understand about Black lived experiences? #BlackVoices #BlackExperiences #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #Allyship
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Conversations in Color @convoincolor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The Federal Reserve plays a central role in guiding the U.S. economy through monetary policy. #BlackHistory #BlackExcellence #BlackFirsts #BlackWomenLead #BlackProfessionals #BlackVoices
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