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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So much of what we are confronting today is best understood by the actions undertaken by white communities in response to integration orders. White supremacy is a form of democratic nihilism. Every institution, norm, and value of democracy will be sacrificed for it. calendar.eji.org/racial-injus...

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Sep. 27, 1958 | White Little Rock Voters Choose to Close Public Schools Rather Than Integrate

Learn more about our history of racial injustice

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Jay Babcock @jaywbabcock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On this week of John Coltrane's centenary, here's an excerpt from a fantastic book by Ashley Kahn that we were able to run as an article in Arthur No. 3 (2003): "Avant Garde, a Force for Good: At the peak of his popularity, John Coltrane went for something deeper" arthurmag.com/2021/10/11/a...

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Avant Garde, a Force for Good: at the peak of his popularity, JOHN COLTRANE went for something deeper (Ashley Kahn, Arthur, 2003)

Originally published in Arthur No. 3 (March, 2003) Avant Garde, a Force for Good At the peak of his popularity, JOHN COLTRANE went for something deeper. by Ashley Kahn Excerpted from A Love Supreme…

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just tell me this: Was Dean Davenport's name/character vindicated after the first episode? That seriously turned me off from Episodes Three through 10. I'll watch the rest IF, and only if, those accusations against her come undone somehow. (I'm trying hard not to spoil anything for anyone!)

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I hope this comes through: cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023...

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There's actually no use of caramel in them. But there's unsalted butter, sugar and other stuff neither of us should be consuming with regularity. That's why I only make 'em once in a while. They are addictive, that's for damn sure. XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Maybe it's the brand you're buying. I think bottled gochujang may be smoothest, but maybe not. Also, if you like sweets, search up the NY Times' recipe for gochujang caramel cookies, and treat yourself. Let me know what you think - after you've devoured 'em all in one sitting! XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One, I have no idea why you are consistently atop my Bluesky feed when I crack it open daily, but I sure do appreciate it. Keep riding to the top, hon. And two, is that the freakin' Trump arch behind the rider in that graphic?! LOLXOX

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Stella @capestells.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

No kink shaming here. Fuck women. Fuck men. Have the best of both. Be sexually satisfied. Thats what we all want. But my gawd. Dont use my federal tax dollars to facilitate your sexual relationships while at the same time whining about how the country isnt "Christian" enough. #GOP #hypocrisy

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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So true...thank you

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

N'Dea Davenport turns 60 in a week. Crossing my fingers that some relevant music media outlet seriously celebrates her - is asking for an interview too much? - and gives the legendary former Brand New Heavies' singer the long-overdue flowers she deserves. If nothin' else, jam BNH all day & night! XO

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Dr. RawheaD @rawhead.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Somebody yelled "die already" and he thought they meant "dye"

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The beautiful chaos of a used bookstore is unmatched.

Looking into bookstore from
The street at night

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Reminds me of when the Rap Pages fam found out someone in Harlem was selling t-shirts emblazoned with our Ol' Dirty Bastard cover shortly after it hit newsstands. We smiled hard for weeks! XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

That's a real from-the-streets honor. Means somebody's out there hustlin' correctly, legal or not! I wonder what size it is. My birthday's coming up! XO

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Michael A. Gonzales @magonzales.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

35 years ago me and writer Havelock Nelson wrote a book about rap music and hip-hop culture. Last week I discovered that someone on Etsy made a T-shirt from the cover. 😂 Welcome to America.

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

What, no Meta shades? ((gasps)) XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Stephen Colbert should run against her - as a Republican, his character from "The Colbert Report." Just sayin: He's an S.C. native, maintains a residence there, and dude has about as much experience in politics as Lindsay's sister! XO

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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 17/07/2026

📣 In response to the VRA being killed, I’ve launched new pages specifically to help dozens of Black Democrats get elected. This one is devoted to FEDERAL, JUDICIAL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE races. Donate today. #BlackJobs26 #BlackSky #Blue26 secure.actblue.com/donate/black...

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Gotdammit, Michael: You made me damn near choke on this morning coffee! LOLXOX

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Soraya Nadia McDonald @soraya.press · 10/07/2026

I am writing something about this and will share it in this thread but in the meantime my life is still on fire and I am still in need of assistance And to those who have reached out or chipped in, thank you so much. 💗

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Michael A. Gonzales @magonzales.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Today would have been the 60th birthday of my long gone girlfriend Lesley Pitts, who died in 1999. This essay is one I wrote about our time together living in Chelsea, a neighborhood I'd loved since my nights hanging at Danceteria a decade before. open.substack.com/pub/opensecr...

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Ethan Hawke Was Here: On Hotel Chelsea & Romance in the ’90s

Michael A. Gonzales reminisces about creativity, charm and a cinema star in 1990s Chelsea.

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Jason 🐸 @baz13.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🥲❤️ This is love, this is goodness, this is being a kind neighbor. Not to mention a heck of an impression!!!

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Kevin Powell @poetkevinpowell.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I WAS BLESSED to be the graduation speaker for these Brooklyn, New York 5th graders this week. It was right at their age I started dreaming of being a writer. I was inspired by them, just being there.

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I love how hard you meant that, J. The bitchassness of these fools really is mind-blowing. And it's just as astounding how our once-free press won't do their freakin' duty and call them out on it. #longlivetpm XO

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burn it all down @russbengtson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

pete nice was the prime minister of 3rd bass for longer than all of them combined smh

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

@michaelsteele.bsky.social covering the Obama Presidential Center's opening on MS Now deserves a hard, shady side-eye. How's it feel to have been the anti-Obama token back then, bruh? Share THAT insight, mmkay? We haven't forgotten you tap dancin' for those racists when you lead the RNC, sir. XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I saw her! Wasn't that awesome?! LOLXOX

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Electric sliding in the aisles? That was the best thing ever. OMG, the joy was undeniably contagious! XO

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Lee Rowan 🐕 🐈‍⬛ 🌳 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 🐉 🇺🇦🦇🪶🖋️ 🇺🇸 @leerowan.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I'll just add a line from the movie Car Wash, from Antonio Fargas' gender-queer character, Lindy. Taunted by a bigot, he fires back, "I'm more man than you'll ever be and more woman than you'll ever get." These jerks afraid of a strong, intelligent BLACK woman have no idea how weak they are.

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Eric Holder @ericholder.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

June 11, 1963. My late sister in law - Vivian Malone - with the help of the Department of Justice and President Kennedy integrated the University of Alabama. The Governor of the state, George Wallace, stood in the school house door to prevent her from enrolling.

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Jalen Brunson: “You’re allowed to think about the worst possible scenario. But you gotta go out there and do something about it.” A good mantra for fighting fascism too.

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Michael A. Gonzales @magonzales.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Read "The Healing Power of a Really Good Grudge" on CrimeReads.com It's a knockout.

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Chaka Khan's spiced up version of Fleetwood Mac's "Everywhere." XO youtu.be/MnpaCxYkkpA?...

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Everywhere

YouTube video by Chaka Khan - Topic

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burn it all down @russbengtson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

is this his way of saying he wants a "60 minutes" gig

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

That young man sitting behind him looks bored AF, poor thing. XO

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Jacob Redman @jacob-redman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, with a New York jury finding him guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with hush-money payments he made during the 2016 presidential campaign.

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

What's the best breakfast meal you make? Salmon croquettes & cheese grits? Creamed beef on wheat toast? Chicken & waffles? Homemade pancakes under over-easy eggs? Name it, brother. Get our appetites whetted! XO

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Mekka Okereke @mekka.mekka-tech.com · 25/05/2026

Don't forget to take a little extra time out to be racist to Black people today! It's a Memorial Day tradition! Remember, US history isn't US history until weirdos like Hegseth have instructed everyone to remove all traces of Black people's contributions from it! 🤡

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Atticus Finch (of Georgia) @atticus59914029.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Now how are we gonna make a thing go right? How will we ever make it outta sight? RIP Rob Base

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I wonder if Mike Pence qualifies for a payout. Where TF is he anyway? Maybe he signed a non-disclosure agreement after almost getting murdered by the king's (other) minions. XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 bands / musicians you've seen live Arrested Development A Tribe Called Quest Freestyle Fellowship Keznamdi Living Colour Nas Prince/The Time/Vanity 6 Run DMC/EPMD/Das EFX Stevie Wonder The Brand New Heavies

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Let's see if that applies to the parents of the homeschooled white supremacist teens who shot three men at the Islamic center in San Diego this week. Something tells me we shouldn't bet on it. XO

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

[insert "Mission Accomplished" banner here]

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Sheena Lester @yesitssheena.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Want to de-stress your life a little bit? Make the hook of "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" your ringtone. XO #happybirthdaysteviewonder

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