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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

A time was HAD! 🥰 It was so great meeting with you my love! ✨✨

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Black Film Alerts 🎥 @blackfilmalerts.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

First look at Tessa Thompson in Nia DaCosta’s ‘Hedda.’ The film is set to premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. (variety.com/2025/film/ne...) 📸: Variety

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

My Bluesky deserves love too! 🥰✨ Greetings I am DirectHER Shayla Racquel ✨

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🗽✨NANI✨♓️ @sinmachine.blacksky.app · 05/05/2025

I would say like an “aching nostalgia” Not for a like place or person, but for a version of yourself that only existed in fleeting moments. A self you met once, maybe during a sunset or a song, and have been missing ever since. Like “what happened to her?”

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Gay & Tonic @deerene.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Yes yes yes. Sinners is a reminder we NEED art. For so many reasons.

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

There is a woman on Instagram who was a stay at home mom and is currently divorcing her abusive husband, and baby with every single post there is absolutely no way any man can convince me to give up my financial freedom.

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 03/04/2025

Yeah, the smaller, more targeted protests seem to be making the biggest difference, ironically. (Tesla, Target, etc.) In the US, it’s not really effective to hit them in the symbolism. You have to hit them in the capitalism.

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

In the first episode of our limited series, "A Few Creatives," you'll hear how Shayla's home state of SC led her on this Hollywood pursuit and how she became an Actor's Director— not only gaining their respect, but also their friendship. Episode releases March 22nd. #BlackWomenInFilm #WomenInFilm

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Rian Johnson @rianjohnson.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

PEOPLE OF BLUESKY! Ahhhhhh, it smells good here. Behold a trailer for season 2 of Poker Face! It’s gonna be a good one. May 8th on the almighty Peacock!

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Did something new happen today? I can’t keep up 🥹

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Zora Neale Hurtin’ 📚🔮✨ @alexaesperanzaa.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

He said Black ppl shouldn’t be eating garlic because it originated in china and *our* ancestors didn’t have no garlic when they were “living in the jungle” he was just saying anything. No critical thinking. Just twig berries and vibes

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Which is why I don’t understand why brands use Dr. Sebi as a marketing tool to Black folks because ????

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MonsterKing @cerromerussell.blacksky.app · 09/03/2025

I did. Grandaddy built his, helped uncles build theirs. Grew up surrounded by cousins

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Just had my soul. I’m doing everything right, just waiting on my one “yes.”

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…

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Black & Loving It @peacefulstorm.blacksky.app · 03/03/2025

During the 1960s Woolworth lunch counter boycotts civil rights organizers would snatch shopping bags from blk shoppers who violated the boycott and throw their purchases in the street.

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jeremy bearimy✨ @simplysope.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

“Was there an easier way for me to get this information?” - “No 🫶🏿”

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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

We have Nazi salutes now because nobody said anything about Confederate flags.

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Becca 🎧 @beccarbroyalty.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The year was 1999 🔥

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I added this song to my playlist 😭

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 20/02/2025

When FAA employees are telling us it’s not safe to fly, we should probably listen.

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Sam Nordquist didn't deserve this. Sam was reported missing on Feb. 9, 2025. Over that period of time, Sam was tortured and sexually abused repeatedly. Five people were charged with murder. Sam was transgender. This is what hate does. RIP Sam.🙏🏽🕊😪 www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...

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New York police find body of missing man they say was tortured for more than a month by 5 people

New York State Police charged five people Friday with murder in the killing of a missing man who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple...

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Can we fast forward to the part where every thing is alright and we are talking about all this in history books?

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

The Trump administration has just announced that all college financial aid programs, scholarships, prizes, housing, and graduation ceremonies that help Black or Latino students are now considered to be illegal. The Education Department accuses colleges of discriminating against white students.

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Trump admin threatens to rescind federal funds over DEI

In a sweeping and unprecedented letter issued over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal.

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Scoop: The databases powering DOGE.gov are insecure, and people outside the government have already pushed their own updates to the site to prove it: www.404media.co/anyone-can-p...

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Anyone Can Push Updates to the DOGE.gov Website

"THESE 'EXPERTS' LEFT THEIR DATABASE OPEN."

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orithyia blue. @javeauriel.blacksky.app · 13/02/2025

Well this is deflating smh. But we will keep fighting for our original birth certificates. Adoptees deserve better. 🥚

HB 2093 UPDATE from Virginia Adoptee Rights Alliance

Despite our hard work and advocacy, we wanted to inform you that HB2093 has come to an end in the Virginia Senate. While the Senate Education and Health Committee has been provided with all the facts and information - through meetings, emails, documents, and testimonies over the past 3 sessions — they have expressed that they still need more time to fully understand the bill and its implications.
Although this marks a pause, our commitment to education and advocacy does not end here. We will continue to provide the necessary information and encourage the Senators to take the time to review and discuss the facts so that they are well-informed and prepared for future discussions. We remain hopeful that, with continued effort and collaboration, this important bill will gain the support needed for passage in 2026.
Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue this journey.
#virginiasenate #virginiapolitics #equalityforall #vitalrecordsarevital #adopteerights #vapol #birthcertificates #truthwillwin

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Gay & Tonic @deerene.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

All of this reminds me to pursue what might sound impossible to at least see if it can happen. Instead of pursuing what I *think* is sensible and achievable.

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epitomeofreal81.bsky.social @epitomeofreal81.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Root for others. Your time is coming.

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Caroline Renard @carolinerenard.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The thing is that none of these private companies have to stop their DEI efforts, they’re all just choosing to bend the knee and fall in line with the fascist.

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Real Shea_Butter @sheabuttersoul.blacksky.app · 07/02/2025

Get that pussy shit out my face. My people marched through fire hoses and damn German shepherds while guns were pointed at them. Fuck everyone standing outside the Department Of Education and Treasury right now negotiating.

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Luke Knox @lukeknox.me · 06/02/2025

this haptic display absolutely rocks. basketball is for everyone.

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A Winking Woman @nettawitdahoops.blacksky.app · 07/02/2025

I am not fighting a wealthy corporation to give a wealthy artist, who has seen more money in a year that I might ever see in a lifetime, to give them my money. No.

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I need to figure out how to cut 14 pages from my 114-page script.

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Consistently reminding myself that the magic is in the rewrites.

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

If I do decide to go to the concert, it will be the day of… I learned my lesson with Renaissance. Sacrificed my first born for floor seats and ended up behind two 6’5 men who also stood on the seats 😭

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I’m just so emotional because why is it so hard for Black girls? It’s not even “twice as good” it’s more like ten times.

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Bee Quammie @beequammie.blacksky.app · 02/02/2025

If you need the reminder today: move like you are the altar, not the sacrifice.

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I pray they experienced no pain. 🥺

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

As a formal federal employee, we are in for a ride:

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OKSOTHICK. @sayitaintsoph.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

While you’re here, a few things to note: 1. If you order through the app delivery is free 2. Getting car insurance or phone service through them slices your bill in half 3. The butcher does take special requests 4. You can book fire travel packages through them

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Shayla Racquel @shaylaracquel.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

My grandparents and most South Carolina Black folks STILL refuse to eat at Maurice’s BBQ. They’ve been boycotting that chain restaurant since I was in elementary school. It can be done.

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