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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 8h

Engineer Vanessa Wyche is the 3rd woman & 1st Black woman to hold the post of Director of the Johnson Space Center (2021-). She oversees >11,000 people & is responsible for the hub of America's human spaceflight activities from astronaut training to managing ISS ops. #WorldSpaceWeek 🚀 #WomenInSTEM

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize (with Dmitry Muratov) for "their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for #democracy and lasting peace." She is the first Nobel laureate from the Philippines. Happy birthday @mariaressa.bsky.social 🥳

A color photograph of Maria Ressa, born October 2, 1963, the pioneering Filipino journalist, co-founder of Rappler, and co-recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. She is standing at a dark wooden podium, captured from the chest up. Smiling broadly with an expression of joy and animation, she looks slightly to the right of the frame. She wears thin, rimless eyeglasses, a black turtleneck, and a textured, patterned blazer in shades of cream and light pink or soft orange. Her right hand is raised forward with her palm open and fingers extended in a welcoming, expressive gesture, while her left hand grips the flexible neck of a black microphone attached to the podium. The warm, soft-focus background suggests a grand indoor lecture hall or auditorium with architectural details. The bright, direct lighting emphasizes her optimistic and commanding presence, reflecting her historical significance as a fearless champion of freedom of expression and democratic resilience.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Democracy Now's Amy Goodman talks with @jeremyscahill.com about this report from Drop Site News. Just devastating. bsky.app/profile/demo...

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Constance Baker Motley's strategic legal mind fundamentally reshaped the legal landscape of desegregation. As the principal female attorney for the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, she was a leading legal architect of the #CivilRights movement. She died #OTD in 2005. 🧵

A black-and-white close-up portrait of Constance Baker Motley (September 14, 1921 – September 28, 2005), the trailblazing civil rights attorney and first Black woman appointed as a federal judge. Photographed against a plain, neutral background, she poses facing forward with her torso angled slightly to the right, looking just past the camera. She wears her dark hair styled in a voluminous, soft-curled bob with a side part. Her expression is warm and confident, marked by a slight, serene smile and direct, engaged eyes. She is dressed in her black judicial robes, featuring structured pleats down the front, accessorized with simple white button earrings and a delicate bead necklace peeking through the V-neckline. The composition uses soft, flattering lighting that highlights her features, creating a dignified, commanding, and historically significant mood that reflects her trailblazing legal legacy.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 25/09/2026

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a half-empty chamber at the United Nations on Thursday after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his speech. Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, says Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation “needs to be translated into action."

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“Grotesque”: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech & Israel’s Impunity

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a half-empty chamber at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his speec...

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dr. Wangari Maathai (d. #OTD 2011): 1st African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, 2004. She broke the traditional definitions of peacebuilding & demonstrated that environmental sustainability, democratic governance & local resource equity are the bedrock of a conflict-free society. #WomenInSTEM

A full-length photograph of Dr. Wangari Maathai (1940–2011), the renowned Kenyan environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. She stands outdoors, smiling warmly at the camera with her hands gently supporting the stem of a young green sapling growing from the soil, symbolizing her foundational work with the Green Belt Movement. Dr. Maathai is dressed in vibrant traditional African attire, featuring a matching brown and black patterned top and a dynamic patterned skirt block-printed with white, black, and brown geometric motifs. A matching fabric headwrap is beautifully gathered atop her head. She wears a watch on her left wrist. The composition places her centrally within a lush, natural environment filled with green foliage, leafy bushes, and ferns against a soft-focus backdrop of a stone wall. The overarching mood is joyful, inspiring, and hopeful, visually encapsulating her lifetime commitment to community-led conservation, grassroots democracy, and women's rights.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's #WorldPeaceDay. Bertha von Suttner, the "Generalissimo of the Peace Movement," was the first woman awarded the #Nobel Peace Prize, 1905. She established the Austrian Peace Society (1891) & wrote one of the 19th century's most influential books, the anti-war novel "Lay Down Your Arms." #BookSky

Black-and-white portrait photograph of Bertha von Suttner, an Austrian pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, taken in her later years. She faces the camera directly with a calm, dignified expression, her dark eyes gazing to the right right. She has voluminous, curly dark hair styled high and full around her face. She wears an elegant Victorian-era dark dress with a high neck, adorned by an elaborate wide lace collar featuring intricate floral patterns and scalloped edges that drape over her shoulders, giving a formal and regal appearance.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#OTD in 1937, "Their Eyes Were Watching God" was first published. Written by Zora Neale Hurston, considered one of the pre-eminent writers of twentieth-century African-American literature. #LitSky #BookSky

This is a side-by-side split image honoring Zora Neale Hurston & her seminal novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. Left panel: A classic black-and-white photographic portrait of Zora Neale Hurston, the renowned Black author, anthropologist, and Harlem Renaissance figure. She is shown in a head-and-shoulders close-up, facing slightly toward the viewer with a warm, confident, and radiant smile that reveals her charisma and vitality. Hurston wears a dark, wide-brimmed hat tilted stylishly, which casts a subtle shadow and frames her face. Her dark hair is visible beneath the hat, and she has expressive eyes, full cheeks, and a composed yet lively expression. The image has the soft, grainy quality of mid-20th-century gelatin silver photography, set against a plain or lightly textured backdrop, emphasizing her dignified and engaging presence. Right panel: A vibrant, colorful book cover illustration for Their Eyes Were Watching God. The design features a bold, folk-art-inspired graphic style with a dominant green and black color palette. At the top, lush green leaves and branches spread across the sky, with small birds or insects amid the foliage. Below, a stylized, silhouetted or semi-abstract depiction of a figure gazing upward surrounded by tall grasses or organic forms in shades of green, gray, and black. The title "THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD" is prominently displayed in large, white or light blue block lettering near the bottom, with "ZORA NEALE HURSTON" credited as the author. A quote from Alice Walker appears at the very bottom: "There is no book more important to me than this one—Alice Walker." The overall aesthetic is earthy, poetic, and evocative of the novel's Florida settings, rural life, and spiritual undertones.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What a remarkable legacy. bsky.app/profile/admi... #WomenInSTEM

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Greatly looking forward to seeing NAZA at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain. If you are in/near NYC, it opens at the New York Film Festival on September 26.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Professor Al-Adeimi does a great job of explaining who the "internationally recognized" Yemeni government really is--from it being appointed (not elected) and by who and who is backing it. It's important context for understanding what has happened and is happening in Yemen.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

She was murdered. An Israeli sniper shot her in the head because he could. Impunity granted to murder anyone--including Americans. Chris Hedges wrote one of the most poignant and powerful essays I have ever read directed at the sniper who murdered Aysenur two years ago today: x.com/ChrisLynnHed...

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#Indian journalist Gauri Lankesh was murdered outside her home #OTD in 2017. Known for her criticism of right-wing Hindu extremism & for mapping out/exposing the growth of radical right-wing groups. She campaigned for women's rights & against caste-based discrimination. #PressFreedom #journalism

A beautiful portrait of Indian journalist, editor, and political activist Gauri Lankesh (1962–2017), an international symbol for press freedom who was assassinated outside her home. Lankesh is sitting at a polished wooden table. She is posed thoughtfully with her left elbow resting on the table, her hand gently supporting her chin, while her right hand rests flat on the surface, showcasing a simple ring on her finger. She wears a vibrant, olive-green cotton tunic featuring a decorative center panel patterned with intricate orange and brown traditional motifs. She wears a delicate gold chain necklace with a small pendant. Her expressive dark eyes look directly at the camera with a calm, resolute, and unwavering gaze, framed by her short, cropped silver-grey hair. The setting is softly lit with a warm, natural ambiance, against a blurred background of a multi-paned window. The overall mood of the composition is solemn yet dignified.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Yorgen Fenech was acquitted today of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of Daphne Caruana Galizia. Devastating verdict for her family and all who believe in the rule of law and freedom of the press (and of expression). #Journalism #PressFreedom www.yahoo.com/news/world/a...

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Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom a...

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Jean-Paul Akayesu was convicted of #genocide & crimes against humanity for his role in the Rwandan Genocide #OTD in 1998. His conviction by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) marked the first time an international court convicted an individual for the crime of genocide.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎈Happy Birthday Lily Tomlin! 🥳 Actress, comedian, writer & producer, Tomlin has been awarded/won: * 2 Tonys * 6 Emmys + 1 Daytime Emmy * Women in Film Crystal & Lucy awards * Mark Twain Prize for American Humor * Lifetime Achievement Award (SAG) Born #OTD in 1939. #LilyTomlin ❤️ #Comedy (1/2)

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Chef Jose Andres' message to the Israeli military officer who ordered the airstrikes on World Central Kitchen and to the people who bomb and smear humanitarians — and to the leaders who have the responsibility to stop it. #Gaza #Israel x.com/chefjoseandr...

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Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 (@chefjoseandres) on X

My message to the IDF officer who ordered the airstrikes on World Central Kitchen and to the people who bomb and smear humanitarians — and to the leaders who have the responsability to stop it..

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

T-minus 12 hours until the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman telescope! 🥳 Roman, the "Mother of Hubble" & #NASA's first Chief of Astronomy was the foundational architect who transitioned the concept of a large space telescope from "hopeful speculation" to a funded reality. #WomenInSTEM #astronomy 🔭

A black-and-white portrait of Nancy Grace Roman (1925–2018), NASA's first Chief of Astronomy and the "Mother of Hubble." The photo shows her from the shoulders up, angled slightly to the right while she smiles warmly toward someone off-camera. She has short, styled white hair and wears distinctive dark-rimmed, oval glasses. Her attire features a light-colored, floral-patterned blouse with a large, elegant bow tied at the neck, and a simple stud earring is visible. In the background, a framed astronomical photograph of a dense star field or galaxy hangs on the wall, subtly nodding to her life's work. The composition is a classic medium close-up, capturing an expression of bright, intellectual engagement. The lighting is soft and professional, evoking a sense of mid-20th-century academic and scientific leadership. This image captures Roman at the height of her career, symbolizing her pivotal role in transitioning space-based astronomy from a theoretical dream to the reality of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. An artist's concept illustration of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in space. The spacecraft features a large, cylindrical telescope tube with a prominent multi-layered silver sunshield extending from the front, a gold-colored instrument section on one side, extended solar panels, and a high-gain antenna dish. It is set against a vibrant cosmic background of swirling red and purple nebulae, scattered stars, and a bright distant light source.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A kid has to spend his summer vacation with his elderly uncles.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thank you for founding the Imagination Library and touching & enriching the lives of millions of children around the world. And thank you for your wonderful songs...we will always love you. Goodnight and godspeed, Dolly Parton. 🕯️

Dolly Parton performing outdoors on stage, wearing a brown cowboy hat and a fringed brown suede jacket with fringe detailing. Her signature long, voluminous platinum-blonde hair cascades over her shoulders as she looks downward with a gentle, closed-eye smile, exuding warmth and emotion. There's autumn foliage and a rustic building visible in the softly lit background during golden hour.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Eglantyne Jebb--horrified by the suffering of children after #WWI --founded Save the Children in 1919. She authored the 1924 Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which later became the basis for the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. She was born #OTD in 1876. #HistSky 🗃️ #Humanity

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Historian Alison Des Forges was the primary author of Leave None to Tell the Story (1999). It is the definitive account of the Rwandan Genocide. She was born #OTD in 1942. #Nonfiction #BookSky #History

Portrait of Alison Des Forges, in her later years with long silver-gray hair, wearing a black top and strand of pearls. She smiles gently at the camera, seated against a softly lit curtain backdrop. To the right is the cover of her seminal book Leave None to Tell the Story: Genocide in Rwanda – a sepia-toned image of scattered machetes and human remains with the title in bold white text.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

World Central Kitchen coordinated with the Israeli military re: their convoy, timing, coordinates--and Israel sent a drone that fired 3 individual precision missiles in a span of 4-5 minutes murdering every single member of the team. #Gaza

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#FemalePhotogs @femalephotogs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Tsuneko Sasamoto: Japan's first female photojournalist. Over >7 decades, she documented Japan’s transition from a pre-war totalitarian state to a post-war economic superpower. She remained an active, working photographer past her 100th birthday & died at age 107. #WorldPhotographyDay #FemalePhotogs

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's #WorldHumanitarianDay -- a celebration of people helping people. Designated in memory of the Canal Hotel bombing in Iraq #OTD in 2003 that killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including one of my personal heroes, Sergio Vieira de Mello, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. #ActForHumanity

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Potter & ceramicist Ladi Kwali is one of Africa's most culturally significant modern artists. Celebrated for elevating traditional Nigerian #pottery into an internationally acclaimed #art form, blending #indigenous hand-building methods w/Western studio techniques. She died #OTD in 1984. #Nigeria

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Mary Golda Ross (b. #OTD 1908): first-known #NativeAmerican female engineer & a key pioneer of the American Space Race. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, she spent >3 decades performing aerospace design & engineering work laying the groundwork for modern interplanetary exploration. #WomenInSTEM 🧵

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Right from the horse's mouth (again): AIPAC isn't interested in funding candidates that will work in the interest of the US and the American people--just those who will work in the interest of Israel.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Thank you for your work as a shipyard welder during #WWII --for being one of the “Rosie the Riveters” -- and for spending your final years telling your story each Friday at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Homefront National Historical Park. Goodnight & godspeed, Jeanne Gibson.🕯️

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Beloved ‘Rosie’ Jeanne Gibson dies at 100

“One less welding torch shines today,” said National Parks volunteer Tammy Brumley, affectionately known as the Rosie Wrangler.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Helen Sawyer Hogg: one of the most prominent & celebrated astronomers of the 20th century. She revolutionized our understanding of the universe through her foundational research on globular clusters--massive, spherical groupings of closely packed stars orbiting the core of our galaxy. #WomenInSTEM🧵

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. 70% of human trafficking victims are women and girls. Learn more: endht.org #EndHumanTrafficking💙

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

British chemist Dr. Dorothy Hodgkin won the 1964 #Nobel Prize in #Chemistry for using X-ray crystallography to "see" the 3D structures of complex molecules. After 35 years of work, she solved the incredibly complex structure of insulin, 1969. She died #OTD in 1994. #WomenInSTEM

This grainy, high-contrast black-and-white portrait captures British chemist Dorothy Hodgkin (1910–1994). The composition is a medium close-up, focusing on her head and shoulders against a dark, underexposed background that suggests a quiet interior or office setting. She is positioned slightly off-center, turned toward the left of the frame.

Hodgkin wears a dark, heavy coat with a prominent collar and a subtly patterned blouse or scarf underneath. Her gray hair is pulled back, softening her features and highlighting her thoughtful, serene expression. She gazes off-camera with a faint, knowing smile and clear, intelligent eyes, projecting a mood of gentle wisdom and quiet persistence.

The lighting is soft, illuminating one side of her face while the other recedes into shadow, emphasizing the texture of her skin and the gravity of her experience. This image carries deep historical weight, representing the only British woman scientist to receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1964). It celebrates the pioneer who used X-ray crystallography to map the 3D structures of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin, revolutionizing modern medicine.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Kelly seemed "presidential." Well-spoken, poised, seemingly more intelligent than the dim bulbs normally elected. But POTUS is supposed to represent the American people (I know, crazy talk) & the majority don't want another Israel-first lackey in the White House. I hope this destroys his chances.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Dr. Bartov is the Dean's Professor of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Brown. Described by the US Holocaust Museum as one of the world's leading specialists on the subject of genocide. His conclusion--Israel has been/is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. Others of his caliber concur.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Day 2 of the Democracy Docket subreddit and it already has more than 2,000 members! It is free to join and is one of the best ways to interact with me and the entire Democracy Docket team. www.reddit.com/r/DemocracyD...

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

As a child, her mother explicitly told her, "Women's brains can't do science." Imagine if she hadn't persevered...

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Arunima Sinha lost her leg in 2011. 2013: First female amputee to summit Mt. Everest. 2019: Summited Mt. Vinson in Antarctica & became the first female amputee to complete the Seven Summits--climbing the highest peak on each of the 7 continents.😮 #wow She was born #OTD 1988. #inspiration

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The British consulate in Jerusalem had their X account suspended today for this tweet which spoke to the 1000s of Palestinians being held without charge by Israel. Full text in alt text (easier to read). #UK #Israel #Palestine

"1/4 Joint local statement of diplomatic missions 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇪🇺 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇱🇺 🇳🇱 🇪🇸 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 on the extensive use of administrative detention by Israeli authorities without formal charge. Over 9,000 Palestinians are detained in Israeli prisons, including thousands held without charge or trial."

"2/4 Human rights organisations describe prison conditions for Palestinians as severe and life-threatening, citing inadequate food, denial of medical care and systematic abuse. We are deeply concerned by recent reports regarding the deterioration of Dr. Abu Safiyah's health."

"3/4 Detainees have the right to be informed about the charges underlying any detention, must be granted access to legal assistance, and be subject to a fair trial."

"4/4 We call on Israel to uphold its human rights obligations towards detainees under international law, including by granting the ICRC immediate access to all detention facilities. We welcome the recent Israeli Supreme Court ruling on ICRC access and urge its full implementation."

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Rachel Robinson was born #OTD in 1922 & turns 104 today! In 1973, a year after her husband Jackie died, she founded The Jackie Robinson Foundation which administers one of America's premier scholarship & leadership development programs for talented college students. @jackierobinsonfdtn.bsky.social

A black-and-white historical photograph of Rachel Robinson (born 1922) alongside her husband, baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, and legendary entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Centered in the frame, Rachel stands elegantly in a structured, light-colored dress with prominent front pockets, a dark fur wrap draped over her shoulder, and white gloves, smiling warmly at the camera. To the right, Bill Robinson smiles broadly from the driver’s seat of a classic vintage Cadillac, while a young Jackie Robinson stands on the right in his full Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, hand on the car door, looking directly forward. The scene unfolds outdoors at a baseball stadium, radiating a proud, celebratory mood that underscores their historic legacy. An inset photo in the top-left corner shows a modern, color portrait of an older Rachel Robinson looking thoughtfully to the right, wearing a vibrant pink blouse, a classic pearl necklace, and sporting sophisticated silver hair.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Billie Holiday died #OTD in 1959. Lady Day was one of the most influential #jazz singers of the 20th century. Her unmistakable voice--smoky, intimate, emotionally raw + her unique ability to manipulate phrasing & tempo forever changed the way jazz & pop vocals are performed. #JazzSky #MusicSky

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Bosnian director/producer Jasmila Žbanić's 2020 film "Quo Vadis, Aida?" dramatizes the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica & was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language #Film & won 2 BAFTAs. It's International Day of Reflection & Commemoration of the 1995 #Genocide in Srebrenica. #Bosnia

Split image. On the left, Bosnian filmmaker Jasmila Žbanić wearing large black cat-eye glasses and a deep green top, looking just past the camera with a serious look and against a blurred background. On the right, the official poster for her Oscar-nominated film “Quo Vadis, Aida?” showing a close-up of a distressed woman (actress Jasna Đuričić) behind a metal fence, with festival laurels and the title in bold white letters on a blue background.

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Photojournalist Catherine Leroy is regarded as one of the most fearless & influential war photographers of the 20th C. She broke thru intense gender barriers & redefined the visual narrative of combat by focusing on raw, intimate human vulnerability. She died #OTD in 2006. #photography 1/3 🧵

A black-and-white photograph of legendary French photojournalist Catherine Leroy (1944–2006) during the Vietnam War, a conflict she redefined as the first woman to win the George Polk Award for news photography. Positioned centrally in a medium shot, her slight frame is heavily weighed down by bulky military equipment. She wears a dark combat uniform, a white cloth headband holding back her light-colored pigtails, and a canvas pack strapped to her torso with a prominent carabiner clip. Suspended from her neck rests her essential tool: a mechanical camera. Looking directly at the lens, her youthful face bears a shell-shocked, wide-eyed expression of intense vulnerability and hyper-awareness. The cluttered, dark background reveals the gritty interior of a military aircraft or camp with indistinct gear, amplifying the chaotic, immersive atmosphere. The stark contrast and raw composition evoke a somber, haunting mood, immortalizing her profound courage and the heavy human cost of frontline journalism.

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Kate @katesays.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Looks like the Macy's NYC Fireworks are quite the show for those who live in New Jersey. For New Yorkers? Yeah, not so much. Bronx, Queens, most of Manhattan...nothing. Should have done a split river program.

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