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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The great crooners from my childhood are leaving. 😢 I've always loved Freddie Jackson. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans. Blessings upon him. Blessings upon him. Blessings upon him.

ketv.com

'Soundtrack to our love stories': R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies at 69

Freddie Jackson, a singer best known for romantic R&B radio staples like "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)," has died at age 69, his family said.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So, I printed out my sample ballot for Harris County, TX (Houston). I live in one of the Northwest Houston suburbs. The sample ballot for the November 3rd General Election is 5 pages long. 5 pages. 5.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I love US. I love our cousins. I know that my victories are their victories. I know that their wins are ours. I cry for their pain. I hope they cry for mine. I'm a part of the Global Majority and I want us to overcome this Colonial chokehold So that we can be free and liberated.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I'm so disgusted by US. We should be fighting for African Liberation (and yes, that includes your African-American asses, too). Imagine what we could be if we could get past this Coloniolist Indoctrination. We do not have time for this. ::sucks teeth::

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

White Nationalism is encircling and poisoning the globe And here we are, arguing ignorantly about how disrespected we feel by our African cousins. We DO NOT have TIME for this.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We do not have TIME for this bullshit. Have we not learned anything? Father Marcus Garvey, Father Patrice Lumumba, Father El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Father Kwane Nkrumah - they are SPINNING IN THEIR GRAVES.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I can't believe it is 2026, we have the entire world at the tip of our fingertips and we're sitting here about to have a full blown Diaspora War before THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION in our lives. It is a FALSE FLAG. Your feelings about disrespect are not what is about to kill or enslave you.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My daughter and I are on a weekend trip together. She just leaned some things about me ... that she'd never considered before. 😝🫠😎

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The 'A Different World' reboot is giving me 'All American' vibes. Just me? #Blacksky #BlackSkyOver40

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Squash our pettiness. Remember what our ancestors knew. And fucking use the power we now have save our selves.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We can vote for judges, DA's, sheriff's, Mayors, Governors, Representatives, Senators and Presidents. What they had back then was community. We've allowed them to dismantle that, take it from us. So, what do we do?

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Black teen Nolan Wells in Mississippi The difference between what our grandparents, great-grandparents and ancestors endured and what we're living through is that we have more power - we have the vote.

reuters.com

Grand jury declines to indict anyone in death of Black teen Nolan Wells in Mississippi

A grand jury has unanimously declined to indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found on a Mississippi barrier island after a Fourth of July trip with frie...

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Squash our pettiness. Remember what our ancestors knew. And fucking use the power we now have save our selves.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So, am I understanding this right? Is the Kennedy Center closing? Like - completely?

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

OK. Ben has just proved he can outplay Zverev for a set. Let's get another 1. #USOpen #MensFinals

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

OK, Ben is gonna have to work these nerves out. But then he needs to focus like he did in his last two matches. #USOpen #MensFinals

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Man, did I call this wrong. Guess that's why she's world #1.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I think Ben can win. He's gotta stay locked in, but he can do it.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

No reason atall for Tiafoe to be holding his head down. He did us all proud.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Fair. I wanted it to go 5, though. Tiafoe's gotta pull something out.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I think Shelton is playing a tad more aggressive. 🤏🏿🤏🏿🤏🏿🎾 #USOpen #SheltonTiafoe

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Let me tell you, $5K is nothing compared to the rise in the cost of living since The Felon stole his second term.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Messaged my dad: Just wanted you to know that I stayed up. I stayed up and watched Shelton keep his composure and work his way into the Semifinals, guaranteeing that a Black American man will play for the US Open final. 😘😎

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How's that for American Men's tennis, baby!!!!

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Can't even sit still. Pacing around my family room watching this match. #sheltonalcaraz #USOpen

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Just pointing out that I'm up watching this 5th set with erbody else.😩 #USOpen #SheltonAlcaraz

Picture of the early morning US Open match between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton on my TV.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I see TayTay with the "Ben Crump Law" patch on her fit. 🖤✊🏿

Taylor Townsend after winning her 3rd round match.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Those (Whyte) farmers that got handouts and subsidies during The Felon's first term ... Not so much this time, huh? And new tarrifs, too?

static.klipy.com

Woman's Unamused Side Eye Look

ALT: Woman's Unamused Side Eye Look

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I am so very truly sorry to read this headline. I feel very blessed to have lived during her lifetime & to have witnessed her genius, talent & kindness. Her example will be missed. My condolences to her family, friends and all of her fans. Blessings upon her, blessings upon her, blessings ...

usatoday.com

Dolly Parton, music legend and philanthropist, dies at 80

The legendary singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at 80. She leaves behind a iconic musical legacy and a string of hits.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

.@theconsciouslee.bsky.social over on IG, said that this comment showed up on one of his posts yesterday and it kept him up all night. I have never seen a more apt description of what Black USians are living through, have lived through, will continue to live through. We move with this in mind.

A screenshot of a post from user shantalchealsian highlighted by user theconsciouslee, "Our boys can either be Karmelo or Nolan. Imprisoned for defending themselves or dead, when they don't."

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

RIP Michael Wright, most famously known for his portayal of Eddie King in The Five Heartbeats. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans. Blessings upon him. Blessings upon him. Blessings upon him. 🎼🎙Nights like this I wish ... 🎶 that raindrops would fall ...🎵 #BlackSkyOver40

JET Magazine cover (Apr. 1, 1991) depicting the members of The Five Heartbeats.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The answer to this is that the 9 are considering the question and that Roberts said that work can continue while they deliberate. 🙄

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

And how the fuck does one justice get to make this ruling? Why aren't all 9 mandatory?

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

There is now "for now." The news cycle is so fucking chaotic, that this decision/non-decision will blow by and that fucking monstrosity will be built - at least until Republicsns are put out of power in the midterms. We have to flip both chambers, y'all. At this point - we have to.

apnews.com

Live updates: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now

Trump warns Iran of an 'economic D-Day', Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff, investigators seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search.

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J. La'Shay Black @endurance97.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I don't want to know where Mitch McConnell is - I want to know where the Democrats are to hold his staff and Republicans accountable. I don't expect Republicans to be honest. I DO expect Democrats to expose their lies.

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