Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialOriginal Berf of Chicagoland @kdc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I think once people stop waiting for one person or one big galvanizing moment to "save us" and realize this is gonna take a lot of work from a lot of people for a long time we will maybe get somewhere. 422419517
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialMrsBundrige @mrsbundrige.bsky.social · 08/02/2025👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽media.tenor.coma woman is sitting at a table and saying let 's call a thing a thing peopleALT: a woman is sitting at a table and saying let 's call a thing a thing people 07831
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialSpencer @elle-spencer.bsky.social · 26/01/2025The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted 381 days. Most of us can't even come together for 381 hours. "I am not my ancestors." You sure the hell aren't! Weak, compromised by white supremacy, easily distracted tapdancers the ancestors WERE NOT! 2117
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Lo que le Paso a Hawaii just breaks my heart. If you come from an island nation that has been exploited it just guts you. 031
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialJoe Katz @joekatz45.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Teachers in Oklahoma are increasingly nervous about teaching this reality because they're afraid of losing their teaching certifications. (h/t @readfrontier.bsky.social)readfrontier.orgAfter a state law banning some lessons on race, Oklahoma teachers tread lightly on the Tulsa Race MassacreTwo years after Oklahoma passed House Bill 1775, educators say a chilling effect has fallen over teaching complex issues involving race. 21537236
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10/01/2025More than 100 years after its initial review that blamed Black men, the Dept. of Justice just released its report on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre The report says the attack “was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence”theguardian.comDoJ releases its Tulsa race massacre report over 100 years after initial reviewDoJ report acknowledges attack ‘was so systematic and coordinated that it transcended mere mob violence’ 465157726686
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 10/01/2025We are living in a very openly racist mean-spirited era. How will we navigate it? 010
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Believe it or not as much as kids like electronics they don’t enjoy robot dolls for long. They lose their attention quickly. 020
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 09/01/2025#GH They got Curtis spitting truths and speaking for the audience lol 040
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialthe babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 06/01/2025probably time to stop talking about jan 6 a "failed coup." one of the more successful operations of the century if we're keeping it a buck. 6535110
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialJess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 05/01/2025I lived in a town with a Butterball factory. I saw raids in the 90s with Feds coming in and leaving town with van loads of undocumented workers. You know what I never saw? The Feds arresting the folks who hired undocumented workers… 1493846791
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialTim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 04/01/2025I teach about the inspiring Eugene Bullard, the racism he overcame, his bravery in WWI -but never in such a meaningful and stunning way as this very human story! I need a class set! You know how many graphic novels I read and review - this is one of my all-time favorites! So powerful! 0276
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialAaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public. He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit. Make sure everyone sees this cartoon. 10326455130802
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Thank you! Even when they lose you don’t see headlines like “Where did Rs go wrong?” “How can they reach the people?” It’s weird. 000
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 03/01/2025I could Listen to Love Again with Daniel Cesar and Brandy endlessly. 000
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialChuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 03/01/2025As ever, the loss of something good and useful for Americans is framed as a loss for Democrats — in the mass media, everything becomes just a political football to be kicked back and forth instead of examined for its impact on everyday citizens regardless of political party. 13275362302
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 03/01/2025#GH Diappointed there was no New Yesr’s episode. It’s my favorite holiday on soaps. 010
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 02/01/2025#GH For a politician Drew has zero political instincts. For months he’s been parading Nina around as a possible girlfriend now he’s going to show up to his inauguration with his nephews wife and son? Lol 062
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialBritni Danielle @britnidanielle.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Of course Zach Fox is "old dude from 2019." This Doechii video is perfect. As a matter of fact. Doechii is perfect!youtube.comDoechii - DENIAL IS A RIVER (Official Video)YouTube video by IamdoechiiVEVO 02910
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 02/01/2025#GH So Michael spent zero time with his kids over the holidays? He and Willow never spoke? Did New Years already happen? 😂 030
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 01/01/2025I miss extended family togetherness. I know there are a lot of negatives but I still miss it deeply. There is a way I had to learn how to navigate outside my immediate household that my children don’t get to do as much. 010
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialNews Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Good to see BBC running a story on Musk’s profile change & links to the Far Right. “The tech mogul - and close confidant of Donald Trump - offered no immediate explanation for the name or his new profile image which depicts…Pepe the Frog - a meme that has been used by far-right groups.“bbc.comElon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on XThe world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog. 18669212
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Hmm can we workshop the name please? They’re going to be bullied by the skibidi kids 1302358712546
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Choose 20 children's books - picture books or novels - that have stayed with you or influenced you. 20 books, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers and titles. Day 12 📚 #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #ChildrensBooks #20Books 040
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 30/12/2024The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales 122
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialAnne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 30/12/2024I remember the pandemic quite differently. Those Americans you might have expected to think and act collectively did and plenty did not. It was mere weeks into the pandemic when many were parroting the RW narrative that the economy was more important than the people most at risk of dying. 4325
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 30/12/2024To add: it feels as though many schools and districts have removed the fun parts about real world prep like home ec, vocational, participation in government that requires real world civics and applied it only to late penalties and detentions. 031
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 30/12/2024A group of retired Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here "We believe in each other and have faith in ourselves, and we have faith others are going to support us”inquirer.comDozens of Black women in Philly gather weekly to sew reusable period pads for girls in Africa and beyondA group of retired Black women in Philly, many already skilled quilters and artists, gather weekly to sew period pads for girls in Africa. Along the way, they've also built a community here. 7359561429
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 29/12/2024media.tenor.coma couple of people standing in a field of flowers with the words `` me & u must neva part '' .ALT: a couple of people standing in a field of flowers with the words `` me & u must neva part '' . 000
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialKMJeezy @kmjeezy.bsky.social · 26/12/2024Elon thinks he is the de facto President. When he doesnt get his way he will throw a tantrum and start talking about how he got Trump elected. Book it. 24710
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialBlack Therapist & Coach @nicolelewislcsw.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Black women, please let your anger out so you’re not at risk for an autoimmune disorder. 422069
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Maybe I’m being paranoid but I’m worried all of these fights over immigration whether it’s agricultural or tech are going to lead to violence, not changed policies tbh. It feels dark. 000
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialStrictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Happy 70th Birthday, to the legendary, Denzel Washington 🎂🥳 515254
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 27/12/2024Willow Smith’s empathogen deserves more.media.tenor.coma young girl with braids is wearing a black shirt with the word san on itALT: a young girl with braids is wearing a black shirt with the word san on it 000
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialAnne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 27/12/2024"Consider running or seeking appointment to a school board. Republicans got the jump on Democrats in this arena. It’s time to catch up. Or, if that’s not in your lane, make the time to show up at school board meetings and demand civics education in our schools." Glad to see this focus on K-12 ed.joycevance.substack.comEducate or NotIt’s no wonder that Project 2025 calls for putting an end to the Department of Education. 16921
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialMark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Again, a decade from now "AI skills" will be a commodity, & the scarce resource in the labor market will (once again) be individuals who can think, write, analyze, & communicate, as it has been forever and always. And we'll still be fighting tired, age-old battles defending the liberal arts. 91667258
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialMark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 25/12/2024No, they're not caught between anything. Stop it. The fact that AI may be used or useful in future jobs does not create a single dilemma at all for college students in how to actually complete their coursework. This is all nonsense & excuses for not doing the reading & learning how to think & write.phillyvoice.comCollege students caught between professors' AI bans and employers' growing demand for AI skillsResearch shows 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence on the job, yet many universities still classify its use as cheating. 703340811
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialDaniel S. Goldberg @profgoldberg.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs. Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this? #PHEthxajmc.comInfant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs DecisionThe Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2... 35117085243
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialThe ghost of Corey Jay 👻 @coreyj.bsky.social · 15/12/2024I’ve been saying! 758582
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialGodspeed You! BOOsky Emperor @andrewpaul.bsky.social · 15/12/2024a friend made the point that 2024 rightwing media would have loathed Mr. Rogers and i can’t stop thinking about how true that is 923524
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 06/12/2024#GH what a weird rewrite for TJ-last I checked he confronted Ava and believed her version of events 🤔media.tenor.coma cartoon rabbit with its mouth open and the words huh on the bottomALT: a cartoon rabbit with its mouth open and the words huh on the bottom 020
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialShanna "Read Black Fantasy" Miles @srmilesauthor.bsky.social · 06/12/2024One of my fave podcast's is CRIMINAL This week focuses on an 18thc case where enslaved men sue Jesuit priests' for their freedom and win. Interestingly, the author states that half of all enslaved people who sued for freedom WON. #booksky #blackbooksky thisiscriminal.com/episode-295-... 182
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Michael Bloomberg and I agree on two things- this and the value of a public park. It pains me to admit it. 010
Reposted by @virgomoon79.bsky.socialThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/11/2024Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is in line to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in the next Trump administration, has worked overseas for years to undermine longstanding health policies on AIDS, measles and more. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/30/w... 89936290
virgomoon79.bsky.social @virgomoon79.bsky.social · 01/12/2024This is no surprise- and a lot of the slight differences in test scores can be explained by access to coaching imo 061
