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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 02/09/2026

NEW TERM ALERT: Flockaganda: using crime and fear to sell surveillance as safety. Flock gives it the name. It applies to the whole surveillance state.

Graphic defining “Flockaganda” as “Messaging that sells surveillance as safety by using crime and fear to manufacture public support.” Black background with bold yellow, pink, and white text, plus icons showing crime and fear leading to surveillance and manufactured public support.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 27/02/2026

Unclear expectations create avoidable tension. Scope, timeline, review process — name them early. Clarity prevents pressure from shaping the partnership later. Download the full Guide free: lesliemac.com/go

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 24/02/2026

Compensation signals respect. Pay people fairly. Pay them on time. Partnerships feel different when process reflects values. Full Digital Decoder: lesliemac.com/go

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 24/02/2026

URGENT ASK $600 needed for a tuition payment for an organizer. We are trying to keep them in school. #DirectGivingSavesLives Cashapp: $LeslieMacFRN Venmo: LeslieMacFRN

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/02/2026

EYES NOT LIES is not only about white victims. Da’Quain Johnson was murdered in plain sight & ON CAMERA by Grand Rapids PD in Michigan & we need a lot more people making a lot more noise about it.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 18/02/2026

Follower count is visible. Alignment is structural. In mission-driven work, alignment determines whether a partnership resonates or just circulates. Full guide: lesliemac.com/go

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 13/02/2026

Launching Digital Decoder — free digital guides for mission-driven orgs. First up: How to Work with Influencers Without Losing Your Values. Download: lesliemac.com/go

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 04/02/2026

ACCOUNTABILITY POST 2 - distributed the rest of the funds collected to a family needing support around emergency housing & food. #DirectGivingSavesLives

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 03/02/2026

ACCOUNTABILITY POST - goal has been met & funds distributed. Any additional funds collected will be held j distributed for other Direct Giving needs. thank you to everyone who gave. #DirectGivingSavesLives

Accountability post screenshot of $80 payout

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 03/02/2026

URGENT ASK - I have an urgent ask from a Black Women organizer in Texas who needs support to get their insulin and insulin supplies this month. They are $80 short: CashApp: $LeslieMacFRN Venmo: @LeslieMacFRN

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 29/01/2026

These are the demands. Get it together.

A PERSONNEL CHANGE IS NOT JUSTICE
REMOVING A LEADER
DOES NOT ADDRESS THE VIOLENCE
DEMANDS FROM MINNESOTA CALL FOR REAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY NOW.

Any officer who kills a civilian must be held legally accountable. That starts with legitimate investigations and charges by local officials.

Shut down Trump’s ICE. No additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming Congressional budget and ICE should be investigated for human and Constitutional violations of Americans and our neighbors.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 25/01/2026

#EyesNotLies “…we’re well-practiced in distinguishing what we see with our eyes from the lies in the narrative.” — Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair Watch the full interview: youtu.be/arUy32BcSPg

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 25/01/2026

Angered by the murder of Alex Pretti today? Looking for a way to take action? We need your help! Sharing this call from my beloveds in Minneapolis. #EyesNotLies asks us to watch the video, tell the truth about what we saw, and refuse the lies. Details here: 👉 bit.ly/EyesNotLiesA...

Black background with white lettering saying #EYESNOTLIES

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 24/01/2026

TRIGGER WARNING - Video of the murder of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti - please share. Alex was KILLED after he was disarmed. The government is lying. We must get the truth out. #iceout

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 19/01/2026

MLK was radical — not polite, not passive, not sanitized. This #MLKDay, we’re reclaiming his real words and real demands through reflection + action. 📖 Read Letter from a Birmingham Jail 🎧 Listen to The Three Evils speech ✍🏾 Reflect, respond, and share publicly #ReclaimMLK #RadicalMLK #MLKDay2026

Archival color photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Black man with medium-brown skin, wearing a straw hat, dark sunglasses, and a white short-sleeve button-down shirt. He is speaking seriously to reporters outdoors while holding his hand slightly raised. A white male reporter with glasses and a tie holds a microphone toward him. Several Black men stand behind Dr. King, listening. The background is bright yellow with bold text reading “#ReclaimMLK” and “MLK Day 2026 Exercises.”

Collage-style graphic with a warm pink, orange, and yellow gradient background. At center is an archival photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Black man with medium-brown skin, leaning toward Coretta Scott King, a Black woman with medium-brown skin, who is smiling while holding a young Black child. Floral illustrations surround the photo. Text reads: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” written April 16, 1963, “#ReclaimMLK,” a shortened link to BirminghamLetterMLK, and instructions to read the letter, reflect on the whitewashed legacy of MLK, and share responses publicly. “MLK Day 2026 Exercise” appears at the bottom.

Graphic with a gold and orange gradient background featuring an archival image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a Black man with medium-brown skin, smiling slightly and holding up a peace sign with his right hand. Text reads: “Three Evils Speech,” delivered May 10, 1967 at the National Conference on New Politics in Chicago, Illinois. A link invites viewers to listen to the speech, followed by reflection questions about MLK’s call to action, how this speech differs from how he is commonly taught, and what action listeners are called to take. The hashtag “#ReclaimMLK” appears in the bottom corner along with “MLK Day 2026 Exercise.”

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 16/01/2026

“When history echoes, we answer.” A multifaith coalition of clergy is calling faith leaders to Minneapolis Jan 22–23, echoing Dr. King’s Selma telegram and responding to the crisis unfolding now. Jan 22: grounding & preparation Jan 23: Day of Action Details here: 👉 www.marchminnesota.org

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 09/01/2026

ACCOUNTABILITY POST. GOAL HAS BEEN MET! Funds have been distributed - screenshot is below. Any additional funds collected will be held for the next request. Thanks so much to all that donated.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 09/01/2026

Friends I'm working with some progressive clergy here in CLT who did an on-going direct action against 🧊 this week & they are short $300 to cover the final costs. Cash App: $LeslieMacFRN

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 08/01/2026

From my MPLS Mvmt Family - Orgs to support: MIRAC: www.miracmn.com UNIDOS: unidos-mn.org Immigrant Law Center of MN: www.ilcm.org COPAL: copalmn.org Advocates for Human Rights: www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org Int'l Institute of MN: iimn.org ACER: www.acerinc.org CAPI: www.capiusa.org 2/2

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 08/01/2026

I do not have anything to say. I've said it all before. Too many times. Jamar. Philando. George. Renee. State murder is state murder is state murder. From my comrades in MPLS. Family of Renee Good GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo... 1/2

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 09/11/2025

For one week only, all proceeds from my #BakeOnceAWeek Compound Butter sale will support Kindred On The Rock, Staceyann Chin’s community farm in Jamaica, devastated by the hurricane. Each small-batch baton = a seed toward rebuilding. 💛 Orders close Nov 15 Ships Nov 17 bit.ly/CompoundButterBatons

A promotional graphic for #BakeOnceAWeek Compound Butter featuring five hand-wrapped butters labeled Sandwich Sprinkle, Vanilla Maple-Honey, Miso Scallion, Smoked Black Garlic, and Strawberry Honey. Text reads: “Small-batch. Hand-whipped. Holiday-ready. Perfect for gatherings & host gifts!” Flavors listed: Miso-Scallion, Smoked Black Garlic, Sandwich Sprinkle, Strawberry Honey, and Vanilla Maple Honey. Icons indicate “Order by Nov 15,” “Orders ship Nov 17,” and “Shipped to your door.” A Jamaican flag icon notes: “Proceeds go to rebuilding Kindred On The Rock.” The bottom text reads: “Available in 3-Packs & 5-Packs. Order Here. bit.ly/CompoundButterBatons.” The background resembles parchment paper with warm brown and cream tones.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 31/10/2025

Stacyann Chin and the #KindredOnTheRock community are rebuilding after #HurricaneMelissa, the strongest storm to ever hit #Jamaica. Homes, crops, and livestock were lost—but the community endures. 💛 Donate: bit.ly/RebuildingKi... #JamaicaStrong #WeKeepUsSafe #CommunityCare

A person with light hair wearing a green shirt stands on a ladder, repairing the roof of a bright turquoise house with red trim in a lush, rural area of Jamaica. Below, two people sit near the base of the house, surrounded by greenery and trees. The graphic features the Jamaican flag colors—green, yellow, and black—framing the image. Large text reads: “After Hurricane Melissa: Rebuilding the Kindred Community.” Beneath that, smaller text says, “Rebuilding community, one roof and one heart at a time.” A green button labeled “DONATE NOW” appears above a yellow banner with black text: “bit.ly/RebuildingKindredCommunityJamaica.”

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 27/10/2025

If you are looking for someplace to donate & support #Jamaica ahead of #HurricaneMelissa - Donation info is below. I'll be updating with additional support options as things progress. Please keep our little island in the sun in your thoughts. 🇯🇲 Sharable link: drive.google.com/file/d/1Lfs9...

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 18/10/2025

Why is Michelle Obama on this poster? Truly. I want non-Black Women to interrogate the ways in which anti-Blackness forms your thoughts even around "resistance". Where even in your imagination Black Women are a source of labor in service of your liberation.

A protester holds a satirical poster styled like a K-pop movie poster titled “KPOP DEMON HUNTERS.” It features three Black women in pink outfits standing confidently, styled like a pop girl group. One is centered with blue braids, flanked by two others with long ponytails. The bottom of the poster reads: “I don’t think you’re ready for the takedown.” Below that are names of public figures targeted by the satire: JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump, Elon Musk, and Karoline Leavitt. The setting is outdoors with crowds gathered on stone steps. The people holding the sign are partially censored with black scribbles over their upper bodies.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 16/10/2025

Be in solidarity not surveillance. If you’re attending protests: • Don’t post your location • Know your bail/jail support # • Set up safety check-ins • Make a personal safety plan Download: bit.ly/PersonalSafe... #ProtestSafety #RJinAction

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 14/09/2025

Wrote about this a while back: lesliemacspeaks.substack.com/p/black-wome...

Black Women - Cast as Cassandra
What does it feel like to be a Black Women speaking truths no one wants to hear.
LESLIE MAC
OCT 09, 2024

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 02/08/2025

I’m thrilled to be moderating a panel @netrootsnation.bsky.social: Fri, Aug 8 at 3:15 PM in Room 291 Reproductive Justice is the Future: Organizing to Win and Build Power In convo with Deon Haywood, Chris Love, Bridgette Jackson & Kenda Denia — and sharing a brand new RJ Community Workbook!

Spotlight graphic for Leslie Mac, who is featured as the Moderator of the panel “Reproductive Justice is the Future: Organizing to Win and Build Power” at Netroots Nation. The session is on Friday, August 8 at 3:15 PM CT in Room 291, with a note that it is also available online to virtual participants.

Leslie Mac is identified as CEO of LM Consulting. Her name is prominently displayed in large gray and orange block letters.

On the right is a large photo of Leslie Mac, a light-skinned Black woman with half-shaved hair, long green and yellow braids, and wearing a tan trench-style jacket over a yellow top. She is smiling confidently against a soft abstract background with orange accents.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 28/07/2025

Choc-chip big batch for #BakeOnceAWeek - ICYMI I wrote about how baking each week for 7 years has changed & nurtured me: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 10/07/2025

#SankofaSummerSchool is back and I’m excited to be teaching a class this year. You should join me by visiting SankofaSummerSchool.com and checking out all of the amazing classes being taught this summer on a pay what you can model!

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 30/06/2025

Went to this cool spot in Brooklyn last week. That has tapes for sale along with vinyl.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 30/06/2025

Til next time NYC. You as always have my ❤️. #BrooklynGirl #FlatbushForever

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 28/06/2025

Oh & if you go find me! I have some cool free slaps (slaps) for the show! GOOOOOOSE!

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 25/06/2025

While she isn't new - I have to lift up Valerie June's latest album 'Owls, Omens & Oracles" It is SO GOOD!

Album cover for Owls, Omens, and Oracles by Valerie June. A Black woman with medium-brown skin and a high, voluminous dreadlocked hairstyle looks downward with a calm expression. She wears a light-colored t-shirt and large, oval-shaped earrings. The background glows in blue light, showing a wall of screens and large film reels, creating a mystical, retro-tech vibe. The artist’s name, “Valerie June,” is handwritten in white script, and the album title “OWLS, OMENS, AND ORACLES” appears in uppercase letters below it.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 24/06/2025

Mutual Aid URGENT ASK. A Black organizer needs $100 to fill their diabetes meds prescription Cash App: $LeslieMacFRN Venmo: LeslieMacFRN #DirectGivingSavesLives

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/06/2025

Spent the week in Baltimore for @uua.org General Assembly, connecting with many friends & colleagues and celebrating the 10th anniversary of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism - an org I co-founded. A decade is a long time to keep a faith & justice organization going. Super proud of this work!

A photobooth collage of two smiling Black women celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU). The background is dark with gold confetti and balloons, and the words “Happy 10th Anniversary BLUU!” appear in white text. The three photos show the women in various playful poses — peace signs, laughter, and a surprised expression. One woman wears a colorful patterned dress with a BLUU nametag, and the other wears a black and red sleeveless top with long green and blonde braids.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/06/2025

Real quick - in what year were these photos taken?

A white-presenting protester with short gray hair, glasses, and a knit hat is being forcefully grabbed by two police officers in riot gear at night. The protester’s arms are outstretched and mouth open, appearing to shout or resist. The officers, wearing dark uniforms marked “POLICE,” hold batons and plastic handcuffs. Flashing lights from police vehicles illuminate the tense scene.

A line of police officers in riot gear and body armor stands across a street at night, some holding transparent shields labeled “POLICE,” others holding rifles. One officer in the foreground grips a shotgun and wears a black face covering and helmet. The background is lit by flashing lights and features a row of officers and military-style vehicles.

A close-up of a police officer in riot gear aiming a shotgun down a street at night. The officer wears a helmet with visor, a balaclava, and a patch reading “Police - County.” Behind them, other officers with shields and tactical gear stand amidst flashing lights and emergency vehicles. The atmosphere is tense and heavily militarized.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/06/2025

I made a video about this last week. Realized I did not share it here: Responsible Information Sharing Amid Times of Crisis Don't be first, be RIGHT!

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/06/2025

Look who I spotted @uua.org General Assembly Bookstore! Thee one & only @doctorjonpaul.blue

A stylized illustration of a Black person with a large afro, facial hair, and a soft smile wearing a white shirt with black polka dots and a black ribbon tie. The person is drawn on an orange background, with adjacent pages of text and colorful books partially visible around the open book.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/06/2025

Reminder: There is no one right way to show up today. We all process differently & need different things on days, weeks, months like these. Extend a little grace - to others & to yourselves.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 22/06/2025

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 Serial sexual harassers always stick together.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 21/06/2025

PSA: WHOEVER THE NYT ENDORSES IS THE WORST CHOICE FOR NYC. And if they tell you not to rank someone... that is a signal to RANK THAT PERSON FIRST!

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 20/06/2025

Their every action make it more & more obvious who Cuomo will center if given the chance & its not those who deserve a shot at a decent life in NYC. 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 19/06/2025

Imma just say this & dip. Its a bit embarrassing for a superstar to put our a "Juneteenth" shirt & not use the colors or design of the Juneteenth flag. Below is that flag. It even has 2 different star designs in it. K bye.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 10/06/2025

Hey NYC in case you needed another reason NOT TO RANK CUOMO... the greedy landlords are on his side...

Landlords Commit $2.5
Million to Help Cuomo's Mayoral Campaign
The money, the largest example of outside spending by a single donor in the New York City mayor's race, will go toward campaign ads on Andrew M. Cuomo's behalf.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 02/06/2025

No charges. No evidence. Elsy Noemi Berrios was ripped from her car and her children — accused of being a gang member without proof. This is not justice. This is persecution. #DisappearedInAmerica #AbductedByTrump

A graphic featuring a photo of a Latina woman, Elsy Noemi Berrios, standing beside her daughter in front of a car. Elsy wears a green top with a red flower pinned to her chest. The bold headline reads “Elsy Noemi Berrios – Mother in Maryland.” Below the photo, large red text states: “DISAPPEARED BY TRUMP.” The bottom includes a URL “DisappearedInAmerica.com” and the hashtag #DisappearedinAmerica. The background is solid black, making the text and image stand out starkly.

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Leslie Mac @lesliemac.com · 27/05/2025

Affirmation: My Worth Is Not Tied to My To-Do List

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