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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 14h

What does it take to resource resistance when the ground keeps shifting? Enter #ResourcingResistance, Third Wave Fund's new podcast 🎙️ We're bringing together organizers, artists & movement leaders for honest talks on power, money & culture.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As Dagoberto shares, "Safety does not come from the police, it has to come from all of us." Migrant justice is inseparable from gender justice. Read our 2025 Year-In-Review: bit.ly/TWFYIR25

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"When trans women and survival-based sex workers have their needs met—that to me is gender justice." —Mariah Webber This #SWPrideDay, we celebrate sex workers' brilliance & recommit to resourcing SW-led organizing every day. The SWGC has granted $3M+ to 62 groups. Read our YIR: bit.ly/TWFYIR25🌹

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The next deadline for our rapid response fund is Oct. 6, 2026 ✨ Is your org doing mobilizations, healing justice, conflict transformation, mutual aid, direct actions, or emergency safety work? MPF might be for you:https://bit.ly/mpf26

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're so excited to introduce our Artist-in-Residence, Tracy Chahwan! Tracy (she/her) is a Philadelphia-based visual artist from Lebanon whose practice centers collaboration, community, and connection across the places she's lived. ✨

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"We are building the infrastructure to create a community where we don't need police, where we rely on each other, we protect each other, we love each other."—Des Smith, More Than A Hashtag This #BlackAugust, we honor organizers building safety beyond policing. Read our 25 YIR: bit.ly/TWFYIR25 👉🏾

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The next deadline for our rapid response fund is Sept. 8, 2026 ✨ Is your org doing mobilizations, healing justice, conflict transformation, mutual aid, direct actions, or emergency safety work? MPF might be for you:https://bit.ly/mpf26

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

"Our intention is to support folks to create safe communities outside institutions that don't care about our people."—Ruth Jeannoel, Fanm Saj This #BlackAugust, we honor Black organizers building the world we deserve. Read our YIR & see how we do it: bit.ly/TWFYIR25

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

At Third Wave Fund, grantmaking has never been just about moving money. It's about building relationships rooted in trust, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of gender justice movements.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

¡Nuestro Fondo de Primera Línea de Discapacidad está abierto! ✨ ¿Tu organización trabaja en justicia de discapacidades, cuidado colectivo, o ayuda mutua? Personas y grupos en EE.UU. y territorios pueden aplicar. Aprende más: thirdwavefund.pulse.ly/cv49ayvlme #DFF2026

Imagen con fondo verde y texto negro que dice: "DISABILITY FRONTLINES FUND THIRD WAVE FUND". Anuncia que están aceptando aplicaciones para el "Fondo de Primera Línea de Discapacidad". La fecha límite es el 7 de agosto de 2026. Para más información y postulación, se proporciona el enlace: bit.ly/dff2026espanol."

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our Disability Frontlines Fund is open! ✨ Is your org doing disability justice organizing at the frontlines of collective care, mutual aid, and access? Individuals & groups across the U.S. & territories can apply. Learn more & apply by Aug 7: thirdwavefund.pulse.ly/rwdlq9q28b #DFF2026

Green background with black text that reads, “Now Accepting Disability Frontlines Fund Grantee Applications! Deadline: August 7, 2026. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/dff2026."

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we spotlight Katrina Schaffer who helped seed the #DisabilityFrontlinesFund: "If we want collective liberation, we need to support disability justice." Read Year-In-Review 25:https://www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/our-2025-year-in-review 📢 2026 DFF grant app launching soon!

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

In 2025, Third Wave Fund moved $4M+ to 130 grassroots gender justice groups across the U.S. & Territories—144 grants to organizers often deemed "too risky" by philanthropy. Read our Year in Review: www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/our-202... 🎨 by Chi Nwosu

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As the season turns, we unfurl beyond the past toward the future. We call for #FreePalestine & a world where QTBIPOC folks live free from state violence. We usher in #PrideMonth & #Juneteenth holding fast to the truth that we’ve always been—& will continue to be—the ones we’ve been waiting for.

Colorful illustration of a human heart surrounded by vivid butterflies and starbursts. The heart features rainbow-like stripes. The background transitions from orange at the top to pink at the bottom. Text reads: "QUEERNESS IS INSIDE ME AND ALL AROUND ME." To the bottom right in white text reads, “@yamz.world”

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The next deadline for our rapid response fund is July 7, 2026! ✨ Is your org doing mobilizations, healing justice, conflict transformation, mutual aid, direct actions, or emergency safety work? MPF might be for you:https://bit.ly/mpf26

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Are you attending GEO's 2026 National Conference in Boston? ✨ TWF’s Bianca Alston & MARS. Beard will be there. On June 2, they’ll join the Giving Infrastructure Fund for a session on everyday donors & movement power. Waitlist open now! 🔥 geofunders.pulse.ly/dbja3yoroj

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

They didn't just forget us. They erased us — on purpose. On May 21st at 5:30 PM PST, NYT bestselling author Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, FEMINIST’s Aisha Becker-Burrowes, and journalist Danielle Robay are coming together for #ErasedReclaimed — join us: womensfoundca.org/event/erased...

A promotional graphic for "Erased & Reclaimed," presented by Women's Foundation California. The image features three people with different poses: one with a calm expression, one looking confidently forward, and the other smiling warmly. Text details say:" Women's Foundation California Presents Erased and Reclaimed, A national conversation with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, Aisha Becker-Burrowes, and Danielle Robay, May 21st, 2026, and time at 5:30 PM PDT." The background is a vibrant mix of red and purple abstract patterns.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Our Mobilize Power Fund is now open for 2026! The first deadline is June 2nd. ✨ Is your org doing mobilizations, healing justice, conflict transformation, mutual aid, direct actions, or emergency safety work? MPF might be for you! bit.ly/mpf26

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last week, the Senate voted to lift a 20-year mining ban near Minnesota's Boundary Waters—putting clean water, tribal treaty rights, and sacred land at risk. That same assault on Indigenous sovereignty is happening now in the Black Hills.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

On International Sex Worker Rights Day, we honor sex worker leadership everywhere. The Sex Worker Giving Circle at Third Wave Fund has opened our 2026 grant cycle! Apply by April 2 for 2-year grants of $35K/year. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/swgc2026 #InternationalSexWorkerRightsDay #SWGivingCircle

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

For Black History / Futures Month, we're honoring Black-led organizing that doesn't just imagine liberation—it builds it. 🛠️✨Across the U.S. and Territories, our grantee partners are trailblazing bold, material futures rooted in care, autonomy, and collective power. This month, we're uplifting:

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

While the timeline debates Bad Bunny, queer & trans organizers in Puerto Rico are building power amidst ongoing colonial violence. Meet our grantee partners centering Black & Indigenous queer/trans people through decolonial justice. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO LIBRE! 🇵🇷💥

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We begin 2026 enraged & in grief, but recommitted. We honor lives stolen by state violence & invest in QTBIPOC leaders building revolutionary alternatives grounded in care, joy, and justice. Join us in this necessary work. ❤️🔥https://www.thirdwavefund.org/ 🎨 by Dream Defenders

Image from @dreamdefenders listing out five major events of state violence that have occurred in the last two weeks.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We begin this year enraged, in grief, & recommitted. We envision a future where we don't drag state violence into the next year. We hold this belief to resist the despair this country manufactures.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

📣 DONATION MATCH ALERT 📣 Before 2025 ends, help fortify our movements. Deepen your solidarity with a matched gift to Third Wave Fund! Thanks to an activist donor, your donation today triggers an extra $250 for gender justice organizers.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

How do we sustain liberatory gender justice work? Our answer is always in our people. It will take all of us, boldly channeling resources to frontline QTBIPOC organizers. This is how we resist and build power together. 🌱

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

What does “deepen your solidarity” really mean? Beyond money, it’s about time, skills, and showing up publicly. Let resources flow with Third Wave Fund. Watch the full convo here: youtu.be/JOUrUPNzfQk

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

When you give to Third Wave Fund, you practice reciprocity. You nourish queer & trans BIPOC gender justice movements, moving us all closer to a free & joyous world. As our thanks, donate before 2026 to receive a nature-inspired sticker set! 🌱 bit.ly/donatetwf2025

A hand-lettered bubbly heading reads “deepen your solidarity, let resources flow.” The body text is framed by an orange poppy, a purple violet, and a yellow dandelion and reads, “The natural world reminds us that true abundance is rooted in sharing and reciprocity. This piece celebrates showing up for gender justice movements, inspired by the plants, animals, and waters where our staff and grantee partners are based. Read on to learn more about these powerful teachers. . .”

Between large waves of water at top and bottom, the text reads “It takes countless drops of water to sustain waves of liberation. Thank you for channeling your resources towards Third Wave Fund and the interdependent movement ecosystem that we support. bit.ly/jointhirdwave”

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We mourn Alice Wong, a disability justice pioneer. Her work uplifted QTBIPOC disabled folks & inspired our #DisabilityFrontlinesFund. We honor her legacy & commit to the future she envisioned. Read Alice’s full statement on our blog: www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/rest-in...

White background with black text that says, “You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all. — Alice Wong, Disability Justice Advocate & Writer.” Alice’s photo is in the bottom right.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

“Go Beyond Native ‘American’ Heritage Month. Acknowledge the Land that sustains you. Acknowledge the waters that nourish you.” – Sogorea Te’ Land Trust 💧🌊 As # NationalDayofMourning nears, we name the truth: funding freezes deliberately weaken Indigenous frontline power.

An illustration by @jackiefawn of an Indigenous woman the color of acorns with her hair up, traditional chin tattoos, abalone earrings, and a happy fat baby tied to her back, hands cupped around a mound of soil with a sprout growing in it. She is passing it to a child who is smiling up at her. They are both wearing ribbon skirts and sit on the ground surrounded with plant relatives, blooming California poppies and white sage with amaranth and tobacco on either side of them. The sky is a gentle periwinkle changing to purple with a fading city skyline. Across the top ochre colored text reads Rematriate the Land.

Image of person wearing a keffiyeh on their head picking olives. Yellow text at the bottom says, “Indigenous people remain the best caretakers of the land.” From @muchachafanzine.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Our liberation is collective. On #TDOR and every day, we recommit to a framework of freedom that is expansive and unapologetic. Gender justice is trans liberation. We fight for a future where all trans folks become thriving elders. 🦋

Image from Sylvia Rivera Law Project that says, “We have to show the world that we’re numerous!” – Sylvia Rivera

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This Trans Day of Remembrance, we fight for the living. We defend gender-affirming care, protect trans youth, and build communities where trans joy can flourish. We know that true safety comes from each other, not from policing or prisons. #TDOR

Graphic of people protesting with a sign that says, “Respect my trans homies or I’m gonna identify as a fucking problem.”

People protesting for trans rights with signs that say, “No apologies, no assimilation!” and “Justice for Marsha.”

People protesting for trans rights with signs that say, “Money for hormones not war!” and “We also have rights!” and “Trans rights now!”

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor our trans siblings—those living and those stolen from us by transphobic violence. We hold their memories close and recommit to the fight for a world where all trans people can live long, thriving lives. 🕊️ #TDOR

Art from @translash that says, “Our transcestors’ lit our path and their fire flows through us.”

Poem titled, “a note on the body” by Danez Smith.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Score these limited-edition stickers by Chi Nwosu, CozCon & @monicatrinidad.bsky.social🌟 Become a new monthly donor or double your gift to fuel QTBIPOC-led movements. Every bit helps! No funds to give? You can still help make waves: 🔁 Share this post to spread the word! bit.ly/donatetwf2025

An image of a hand holding the sticker, as well as two other TWF stickers. At the top it says, “All monthly donors can get this sticker set,” and at the bottom it says, “Join us or give twice this month.”

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🌊 Resistance is only natural! We’re channeling $3.7M+ to QTBIPOC-led movements in 2025. Become a new monthly donor & receive a set of gorgeous stickers by #ArtistinResidence Chi Nwosu! Let resources flow to sustain the fight for gender justice: bit.ly/donatetwf2025

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Thrilled to introduce Chi Nwosu, our inaugural #ArtistinResidence! Chi (them/they) is a Black, nonbinary, queer Nigerian artist whose work invites us to imagine collective liberation, shaped by kinship & histories of international resistance. Read the full Q&A: www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/meet-ou...

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Catch Third Wave Fund this fall at one of these gatherings! 📢 🎨 Grantmakers in the Arts in St. Paul, MN | Oct 19-22, 2025 Featured Session: Past, Present, Possibility: Investing in Trans and Queer Cultural Power on Monday, Oct 20 that will include our very own Co-Executive Director Morgan Willis

Flyer created by Borealis Philanthropy about the Grantmakers in the Arts panel, Past, Present, Possibility: Investing in Trans and Queer Cultural Power, happening on October 20, 2025.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“The state is the enemy of Indigenous peoples... Our freedom lies not in appealing to the state for recognition or rights, but in building our own power outside of it,” — Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. True solidarity demands resourcing Indigenous freedom daily.

Graphic from @sogoreatelandtrust that says, “No one is illegal on stolen land.”

Art from @justseeds that says, “Anti-colonial, anti-fascist resistance.” Depicted behind is a burning bottle and arrow.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Check out our very own Carlton V Bell II (“C.J”) in their interview with #BoldJourneyMagazine on discussing the critical work of the Sex Worker Giving Circle & building the ecosystems where Black queer Southern artists can thrive.

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Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Carlton Bell II of New York City, NY - Bold Journey Magazine

We recently had the chance to connect with Carlton Bell II and have shared our

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Read this letter from Third Wave Fund’s Co-Executive Director, MARS. Beard, and lock in with us for the long haul. Whether you are a funder, individual with wealth, or a working class organizer – there is a critical role for you in this movement. A thread 🧵 www.thirdwavefund.org/blog/locked-...

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UAINE @mahtowin1.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Rest In Power, Assata Shakur.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

✨🌈 Big news! Please help us welcome two incredible new staff members to Third Wave Fund! We're thrilled to introduce Bianca Alston (she/her) as our Director of Programs and Kelly Ortiz (she/they) as our Communications Officer of Digital Engagement.

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Artistsrevolt @artistrevolt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Artist is always looking for a new volunteers to help us out. Sex workers and strippers only please. Or people who used to work in industry please DM us if you’re interested.

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Happy Belated Sex Worker Pride Day! 🌹 Today we’re celebrating our brilliant SWGC 2025 Advisory Board! Our Advisors play a huge role in powering the Sex Worker Giving Circle! Here’s what SW pride means to them 🎥 We’re beyond proud to be guided by their brilliance & unapologetic power.

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Yellowhammer Fund @yellowfund.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

In the age of anti-intellectualism, we're committing to reading. We are committed to getting together with other Black feminists in our community and bonding over the love of knowledge and shared space. How very Waiting to Exhale of us.

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SWOP Los Angeles @swopla.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

We are excited to announce that we have 2 #SWer #supportgroups this month with new facilitators zara and Tania! Please email swopla.services@proton.me to register. swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for more info.

Image of support group facilitator zara in a black mask, kufia and black tee shirt with the text "Blowjobs are real jobs."

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swer support group with zara. Virtual. tues september 16. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me
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Image of support group facilitator Tania in a black red and white striped tank top and a long braid.

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swer support group with tania. Virtual. tues september 23. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm pst. email swopla.services@proton.me
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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The FINAL #MobilizePowerFund deadline of the year is 10.7.25! MPF provides rapid response funding for: • Urgent direct action • Community mobilizing • Healing justice work Open to youth-led/intergenerational groups across the U.S. (No 501c3 required!) www.thirdwavefund.org/mobilize-pow...

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Third Wave Fund @thirdwavefund.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Our team is taking a quiet week (8/25-8/28) to rest & recharge before the busy season. We'll pause communications and return 9/2 after our Friday + Labor Day break. Thanks for your patience as we reflect & realign during this time.

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