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Lisa Stringfellow

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Author. KINGDOM OF DUST (8/20/24), A COMB OF WISHES, HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books. Educator integrating literacy, equity, & social justice. Rep @lindsaydauld

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I'm honored that KINGDOM OF DUST is nominated for the 2026-2027 Nile Book Awards in the White Nile category (Grades 4 & 5 or Years 5 & 6 in the British system). The Nile Book Awards is currently the only one on the African continent for young readers. #middlegrade #middlegradefiction
Read, Vote, White Nile Gr. 4-5 or Year 5-6, 2026-2027 
Five book covers including One Chance Dance, Kingdom of Dust, Afia and the Land of Wonders, Impossible Creatures, and May the Best Player Win
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Honored to be a part of this recent episode of the Chalk and Ink podcast on vulnerability and mental health in children's literature. www.buzzsprout.com/1335571/epis...
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Vulnerability Is Bravery with Brooke Eisenbach, John Schu, Josh Galarza, Lisa Stringfellow and Meredith Adamo - Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach
Brooke Eisenbach, John Schu, Josh Galarza, Lisa Stringfellow, and Meredith Adamo talk about how vulnerability is bravery, discuss the fact that it’s okay to not be okay and how we can help heal oursel...
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solsticemfa.bsky.social @solsticemfa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Applying to our MFA program to start this summer? Check out our Kurt Brown Fellowship for Diverse Voices. Apply by April 27 to be considered. The selected writer receives a $1,500 discount on first-semester tuition. See more details here: www.lasell.edu/graduate-stu...
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KURT BROWN FELLOWSHIP for Diverse Voices, Apply by April 27

"Receiving the Kurt Brown Fellowship for Diverse Voices gave me confidence that my work as a transgender poet is deserving of readers. This fellowship gifted me the strong, supportive writing community that is Solstice."

–Konner Jebb
Brown Fellow
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
6 authors, 8 minutes each - come find your next favorite #speculativefiction read by #womenauthors and #nonbinaryauthors with us! #books, #sciencefiction, #Fantasy, #Horror, #EnbyAuthors #AuthorReading **FREE* #SWSWQR tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
Strong Women Strange Worlds presents Third Thursday Quick Reads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by 6 authors! March 19, 8 pm edt, Free on Zoom. Preregister now at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
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Gabrielle Bleu @gabriellebleu.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
I'll be reading alongside 5 other amazing authors! @engagereaders.bsky.social, @angeliquejamail.bsky.social, @linseymiller.bsky.social, Kristen Illarmo & Ruby Martinez Register here: shorturl.at/qe1Rj Hosted by @swsworlds.bsky.social, @authorterribruce.bsky.social, @christianek.bsky.social
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Join me at the Easthampton Public Library for an afternoon of fairy tales and fun to celebrate KINGDOM OF DUST 👑 Friday, 3/27 4:00 - 5:00 PM 52 Main St, Easthampton, MA events.timely.fun/ubjpkulq/eve...
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“Kingdom of Dust”: An Afternoon with Lisa Stringfellow
More Info. Join the Easthampton Public Library for a family-friendly event with Lisa Stringfellow, author of the Massachusetts Book Awards–honored
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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 16/09/2025
I am a proud library kid. And I can't stress ENOUGH how books have changed my life. Because I read, I wrote, and because I wrote, I became AN AUTHOR. A literal childhood dream. Little Anna could have NEVER imagined this. What a wild ride. Order now: annagifty.com! #booksky #librarysky #blacksky
when you achieve your childhood dream of becoming an author

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"Library kids unite"
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Mark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The Legendary Children’s Librarian of Harlem Raised in a family of storytellers, Augusta Baker continued that tradition, imparting a love of books to readers of all ages. daily.jstor.org/legendary-ch...
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The Legendary Children's Librarian of Harlem - JSTOR Daily
Raised in a family of storytellers, Augusta Baker continued that tradition, imparting a love of books to readers of all ages.
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Well, I'm *officially* in my Rogue Radical era now! Sept 26th,is the last day to sign up for my Race, Media and International Affairs online classes. They don't want us to talk about race and history, but I'm going to teach it anyway. Enroll here! www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...
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Fall Registration for Race, Media & International Affairs with Karen Attiah — Resistance Study Series
A virtual, seven week beginner and intermediate course on the history of race, mass media, and the modern world order.
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
KINGDOM OF DUST is a Massachusetts Book Award Honor Book! 🎉 Thank you so much to the Mass Center for the Book for this amazing honor! Congratulations also to Robin Wasley and Desmond Hall for their awards. I'm thrilled to be in their company.
Massachusetts Book Award Middle Grade Honor Title
Kingdom of Dust by Lisa StringfellowMassachusetts Book Awards
Award to Dead Things are Closer Than They Appear by Robin Wasley
Honors to Better Must Come by Desmond Hall and Kingdom of Dust by Lisa Stringfellow
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Thrilled and honored to see KINGDOM OF DUST included on NYPL's Vibrant Voices Titles for Kids list for 2025-2026! Thank you to the librarians and staff of the library for sharing my book with your patrons! www.nypl.org/books-more/r... @harperkids.bsky.social
New York Public Library Vibrant Voices New Books from Authors of Color. Kingdom of Dust by Lisa Stringfellow
In this West African-inspired fantasy, a ruthless king conquesrs the kingdom of kun, turning the once-opulent city into ruins. When Amara learns of her destiny, she goes off to restore magic and justice--before Kun is lost forever.
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
So frustrating that there seems to be a million ways for creators to be taken advantage of. If your publisher didn't register your copyright or it falls outside of the dates when Anthropic officially began their shenanigans, you might be out of luck. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Authors, Publishers Await Answers as Anthropic Hearing Approaches
New information has emerged in the class action lawsuit against AI company Anthropic which could limit the number of books included in the case—days before the hearing in which the details of a settle...
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
-----DEADLINE EXTENDED SEPT 17------ Ready to take your Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror novel to the next level? Check out the fall Whole Novel Workshop @highlightsfound.bsky.social ✨ WHEN: October 8 - December 10, 2024
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Join me tomorrow at @hummingbirdbookstore for the Children’s Local Author Bookfair! Hummingbird Books Saturday, August 23 12-2pm 55 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 #hummingbirdbooks #middlegrade #youngadult #picturebook #bookfair
Hummingbird Books Children's Local Author FairMiddle grade authors
Lisa Stringfellow, Josh Roberts, Bonnie Shao, Esty Schachter, Alex Thayer, Alison McGrath, Jason Colpitts
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
It’s KINGDOM OF DUST’s first birthday! I’m proud of this little book and glad readers are still finding it. @harperkids.bsky.social #middlegrade www.lisastringfellow.com/kingdom-of-d...
Happy Book Birthday, Lisa Stringfellow
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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Wow that was 4 hours of testimony followed by meeting with our @massaabb.bsky.social legislative task force. A lot! But very good work happened today to support #MassFreedomToRead. More soon!
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
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Mass. Coalition Speaks Up for Right to Read
As Massachusetts considers four new Freedom to Read bills, authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, publishers and educators of the newly launched Mass Freedom to Read Coalition will testify at...
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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
We are super excited to have Estelle Laure, agent & developemental editor at Folio Literary for a MG Opening Pages workshop. A great way to get marketing and editorial feedback on your opening pages. Perfect for querying writers and those planning to query soon! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
This upcoming YA/Crossover workshop with @keslupo.bsky.social is now open for non-member registration! Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to get your opening pages critiqued, plus one-on-one live call time with Kesia. More info and registration: app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
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ProfKFH @profkfh.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Harriet Tubman #quilt by my Mom, Vera P. Hall, who makes quilts celebrating Black people who fought for their own freedom. This seems to be the crowd favorite of the “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” series. Happy #Juneteenth #quilting
Colorful quilt of a nighttime scene with  Harriet Tubman in an orange jacket and purple dress carrying a rifle. She is leading other figures who walk behind her.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
This is really really bad
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Parnassus Books @parnassusbooks.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Less than two weeks left to donate to our Book’Em summer book drive! We’re matching every single donation, so help us get DOUBLE the books into the hands of kids by donating today — visit parnassusbooks.net/bookem to learn more.
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I’ve often shared that THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA are among my favorite books, so am thrilled to share that KINGDOM OF DUST has been named a finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children’s Literature! So honored to be recognized along with others I admire ☺️ www.mythsoc.org/news/news-20...
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children

Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett, Island of Whispers (Harry N. Abrams)
Rajani LaRocca, Sona and the Golden Beasts (Quill Tree Books)
Kaela Rivera, The Cece Rios trilogy (HarperCollins)
David A. Robertson, The Misewa Saga (Tundra Books)
Lisa Stringfellow, Kingdom of Dust (Quill Tree Books)
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Juneteenth Joy in Hyde Park, MA is going on now! Grateful to be able to distribute more free BIPOC children’s books today. New Mission High School 655 Metropolitan Ave Boston, MA 02136 10 am - 3 pm
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Senator Alex Padilla @padilla.senate.gov · 12/06/2025
If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.
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GBH @wgbh.org · 12/06/2025
(1/2) The House has voted to claw back funding, and public media is now one step away from being defunded. The upcoming Senate vote is our last chance to stop this from happening. Please contact your Senators and tell them to protect public media. ProtectMyPublicMedia.org has easy steps to take.
Graphic reads "Public media is now only days away from being DEFUNDED. We need your help now. Contact your Senators and share this post using #ProtectMyPublicMedia."
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cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social @cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
review: The Girl, The Gate, and the Dragon by @authorgracelin.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/05/31/r...
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review: The Gate, The Girl, And the Dragon
In The Gate, The Girl, and the Dragon, Grace Lin balances an array of elements to create a quick moving story that is captivating and believable.
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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
I don't think anyone outside of universities, pharma and biotech, independent research institutions have any idea of what is happening right now. If you haven't sounded the alarm among your friends, family and colleagues, now is the time to do it.
 quote on a dark blue and purple background from Sudip S. Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), criticizing proposed cuts to science funding in the FY26 U.S. federal budget. The quote reads:

“If enacted, the FY26 budget request would end America’s global scientific leadership. The cuts to science would imperil our nation’s future health, security and prosperity. This budget proposal stands in stark contrast to the President’s call for a renewed commitment to American scientific leadership. Congress has demonstrated a bipartisan commitment to investment in research and must do so again to answer the President’s call.”
The quote is attributed to Sudip S. Parikh, CEO of AAAS and Executive Publisher of the Science family of journals. The AAAS logo appears at the bottom right.
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Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan.com · 29/05/2025
This is why no, I won't be watching the new HP series when it comes out, and why I don't visit the Universal theme parks, and I won't go to see that Cursed play. Even though I used to appear regularly in public in Hogwarts robes. And I know I'm not the only one in full boycott mode.
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Dana Alison Levy (she/her) @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Random Question™ Time If you're an author or illustrator of any sort (#kidlit, adult, nonfiction, self-pubbed, academic, comic, etc) are you a member of Authors Against Book Bans? If so, drop a 👍🏽 in the comments! If not...WHY NOT? @authorsabb.bsky.social @engagereaders.bsky.social
Two people - Dana Alison Levy and Lisa Stringfellow -standing holding copies of their middle grade novels and the folded zine about Authors Against Book Bans while standing at an event table with Authors Against Book Bans flyers and QR codes
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Owen Barcala @obarcala.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
It's also a misunderstanding of what the grants are for. It's not a billion dollar donation, Harvard won the grants to do specific research that it is in a relatively unique position to do. Trade schools aren't going to be able to take over, eg, Harvard's cancer immunotherapy research.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Trump and Speaker Johnson say they’re not cutting Medicaid. David Sacks is the latest to admit they are. Because they are. By almost $1 Trillion. #TrumpsTrillionsTransfer www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Join me tonight for a conversation with author Allie Millington, bestselling author of Olivetti! The Silver Unicorn Bookstore 12 Spruce Street Acton, MA 01720 7:00 - 8:00 PM silverunicornbooks.com/events
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Adrianna Cuevas @adriannacuevas.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Excited to announce I’m teaching a class for Highlights Foundation on writing mystery, horror, and adventure for middle grade readers! Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/thr... #kidlit #mglit #writingcommunity
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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
@pressley.house.gov @warren.senate.gov @edmarkey.bsky.social Medicaid and SNAP are lifelines for families in Massachusetts. People with disabilities rely on these programs to get food, health care, and services to live a healthy life. Please #ProtectMedicaid and SNAP and save lives!
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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
What is the Library of Congress? What does the Librarian of Congress do? Once again, Kelly Jensen from @bookriot.bsky.social has shared an important post that explains so much about what has been happening these last weeks and why it should matter to everyone. bookriot.com/what-is-the-...
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What Is The Library of Congress and What Does the Librarian of Congress Do?: Book Censorship News, May 16, 2025
A primer on what the Library of Congress is and what the Librarian of Congress does and oversees. Why is this such an appealing target for the current administration? That, plus this week's book censo...
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School Library Journal @slj.com · 17/05/2025
This month's SLJ cover story is my piece on school shootings in middle grade and YA books. (TLT)
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In SLJ: Solace Through Story: Books about school shootings encourage conversation
This month's SLJ cover story is my piece on school shootings in middle grade and YA books.
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School Library Journal @slj.com · 17/05/2025
I was about to enter middle school, and I desperately yearned for a new obsession that could distract me from reality. I found it in the form of a cassette tape of the latest Backstreet Boys single, “All I Have to Give.”
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Fandoms and Friendships: How a Boy Band Gave Me Community, a guest post by Crystal Maldonado
I was about to enter middle school, and I desperately yearned for a new obsession that could distract me from reality. I found it in the form of a cassette tape of the latest Backstreet Boys single, “...
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School Library Journal @slj.com · 17/05/2025
AANHPI Trailblazers: Inspire Young Readers with These 13 Stories
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AANHPI Trailblazers: Inspire Young Readers with These 13 Stories
These nonfiction titles feature Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander politicians, restaurateurs, Nobel Peace Prize recipients, and more.
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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Today Is The 71st Anniversary Of The Brown v. Board of Education Decision – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/05/17/t...
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Today Is The 71st Anniversary Of The Brown v. Board of Education Decision – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources
It’s the 71st anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. You might be interested in: The Best Commentaries On The 60th (and now 70th) Anniversary Of Brown vs. Board Of Education Linda…
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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
What a mess ai has created
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Deanna @deestemteach.blacksky.app · 17/05/2025
We are so close! Sending the equivalent of your morning coffee money could make a huge difference.
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KEW @kidadaewilliams.com · 17/05/2025
We Will Never Stop Teaching African American History www.nea.org/nea-today/al... "The fight for African-American history isn’t just for teachers. It’s for parents, students, and every person... Contact local school boards, demand inclusive curricula, and support those who refuse to erase the truth."
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We Will Never Stop Teaching African American History | NEA
In the face of political threats, all educators should recommit to teaching the truth.
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The new Neil Halloran documentary on Smallpox has completely changed how I see the RFK Jr. version of the world. Neil (softly) argues that realizing that disease isn't the fault of the sick /or/ the fault of the Gods ushered in a new future where we felt the authority to care for each other.
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KEW @kidadaewilliams.com · 17/05/2025
African American history is ‘alive and vibrant’ in indoor/outdoor exhibit in the Brister’s Hill section of Walden Woods concordbridge.org/index.php/20...
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African American history is ‘alive and vibrant’ in indoor/outdoor exhibit
“Weaving an Address” from The Umbrella Arts Center reflects on the little-known experiences of patriots of color in Concord.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16/05/2025
“If this was done by another country, we absolutely would call this corruption,” said Kristofer Harrison, a former high-level State Department official in the George W. Bush administration. “Because it is corruption.”
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Deanna @deestemteach.blacksky.app · 04/05/2025
Last year, I shared a gofundme for one of our students that made it to nationals for the National History Day competition. This year, his younger brother is going. Our first junior high student to make it to Nationals! There is no funding for travel and registration. Please help! gofund.me/5d6ef6f5
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Donate to Gabriel's journey to Nationals!, organized by Ranel Heard
Hello! My name is Ranel Heard and I am the proud mother of Gabriel Heard. Gabriel is in th… Ranel Heard needs your support for Gabriel's journey to Nationals!
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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Justice Jackson nails where we are right now: “Your argument turns our justice system into a catch me if you can kind of regime from the standpoint of the Executive where everybody has to have a lawyer and file a lawsuit in order for the government to stop violating people’s rights.” 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
This.
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