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Zyahna Bryant.

@zysaidso.bsky.social
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Black women get off-color photos from nearly a decade ago printed in local papers. So, I fixed it for them. Here’s a photo of 25 year old me (from a couple of weeks ago) instead of 17 year old me. Talk about manifestations of (even unintended) misogynoir. Have a great Wednesday everyone!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The reason that I talk about misogynoir so much is because each day I find that it manifests in a new way.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
“While I support infrastructure upgrades, I am fighting against egregious proposals like Valley Link, an “extreme high voltage” transmission line cutting through nine counties… have never taken money from corporate PACs or lobbyists,” -Tom Perriello www.cvilletomorrow.org/qa-with-thre...
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Q&A with three candidates seeking Democratic nomination for Virginia's 5th District
The candidates share similar concerns about housing costs and presidential power, but diverge on immigration enforcement, offering very different visions for the future of ICE.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
www.tomperriello.com
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Tom Perriello for Congress
A proud native Virginian, Tom Perriello has spent the last 25 years serving his community and country as a Congressman, diplomat, non-profit leader and teacher.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The way that Tom Perriello shows up when he is invited and doesn’t shy away from tough conversations or hard questions is why Virginia’s 5th District can’t wait. We need real leadership. The kind of leadership that pulls up a chair, listens, and engages with everyday people.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court REJECTS Department of Justice lawsuit to force Virginia to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. Another victory for Elias Law Group and its clients. DOJ is now 0-14 in these cases. www.democracydocket.com/cases/virgin...
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🚨United States of America v. Beals
Learn more.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Zoë agrees, Tom Perriello for VA05! www.tomperriello.com
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
excited to see the design come to life!
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Matthew Gillikin @mtgillikin.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
This is so so amazing. Much thanks to @zysaidso.bsky.social, @jalaneschmidt.bsky.social, and the many others who have given much to bring us to this moment. c-ville.com/swords-into-...
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Swords Into Plowshares announces design team, concept for transforming bronze from former Lee statue into public art - C-VILLE Weekly
On the fifth anniversary of the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue, Swords Into Plowshares announced the design concept for the next stage of the project: ROOTED, by Model of Architecture Serving Soc...
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I needed to get this out. “The first six months of 2026 have reminded me why we desperately need community in this moment. And when I say community, I mean it as a verb, the act of pouring out what you can and taking in what you need.“ Read the full post here: www.patreon.com/zybryant/pos...
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I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” | Zy Bryant
I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” by Zy Bryant on Patreon. Join Zy Bryant's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Some thoughts on why we need community in this moment. www.patreon.com/zybryant/pos...
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I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” | Zy Bryant
I Heard Them Say, “Come Join Us at the Table.” by Zy Bryant on Patreon. Join Zy Bryant's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Black Women have always been the pioneers of American democracy.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
!!!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Well-done! Thank you for this unbiased account.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
the clickbait economy is not limited to social media platforms.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
yeah…
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cvilledems.bsky.social @cvilledems.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Community engagement to build a better Charlottesville. We can all contribute to this effort!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We are in the final stretch of the Build the Future campaign! Together, we can help keep our neighbors safely housed. To learn more and contribute, visit: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...
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Build the Future - Piedmont Housing Alliance
Financial pressures on renters in the Charlottesville region are growing. Eviction filings have climbed steadily over the past two years and are now approaching pre-pandemic levels, with more than 139...
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
As someone who has been doing mutual aid work in our community for years, I can tell you that eviction prevention and housing stabilization is an essential need! click here to learn more about how you can help keep our neighbors housed: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
listening would require actual participation. coming to the table and engaging with said people directly, instead of just “subtweeting” online. but that’s hard.
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johnedwinmason @johnedwinmason.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Building housing heedlessly has absolutely caused displacement, especially in Black communities. Two things can be true at once: We need more housing. And new housing done wrong can intensify gentrification. We're seeing it in Charlottesville.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
it’s always good to track who the “amen corner” is on these posts.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
ironically, I guess Juneteenth is a great time to expose a lack of racial consciousness.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I love when I see these posts. @johnedwinmason.bsky.social it’s almost as if we *just* had this conversation. and sometimes the same takes coming from the same places. 😬 Hopefully we actually see some folks engaging directly with “anti-gentrification folks” rather than just talking abt them online.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today on Juneteenth, I felt it would be good to do some level-setting. www.facebook.com/share/p/1PYu...
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thank you for sharing this!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Lifesaving!! Thank you for sharing.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Thank you for sharing this!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
As someone who has been doing mutual aid work in our community for years, I can tell you that eviction prevention and housing stabilization is an essential need! click here to learn more about how you can help keep our neighbors housed: piedmonthousingalliance.org/build-the-fu...
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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.blacksky.app · 10/06/2026
She's straightforwardly saying schools’ federal funds are at risk unless they reduce their Black student population to something Trump is more comfortable with By design, the safest way for schools to avoid suspicion is to not admit Black students at all ballsandstrikes.org/law-politics...
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Trump DOJ: Yale’s Medical School Has Way Too Many Black Students
The administration’s view is that the mere presence of students of color at Yale Medical School proves discrimination against white people.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It’s only Tuesday, beloved. 😬😊
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Freedom really is a constant struggle. ❤️‍🔥 Keep going, everyone!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We often ask how to combat voter apathy. Well, on all levels, we must keep an eye on who keeps their word once they are elected.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
What I’ve learned is that bad policies aren’t “that bad” until they are… I look forward to leaning in, and continuing to prioritize all forms of safety for all students. Thank you for your ongoing engagement and feedback.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
This time last week I was in Montgomery, AL, volunteering at the National Day of Action for Voting Rights. Such a powerful event. We cannot remain silent in this moment. Racial gerrymandering and voter suppression in the South cannot and should not be ignored.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
We often hear teachers say they’re proud of their former students, but as a former student of these two outstanding educators, I’m proud to say that I was their student!!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Thank you @sgillikin.bsky.social !! ❤️
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I remember saying this once and one of the “faves” started arguing with me on here. lol. I must find the screenshot. 🙄
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johnedwinmason @johnedwinmason.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The Black population of Charlottesville has fallen — plummeted — over the last 20 years from 22% of the total to 15%. Why? Uncontrolled gentrification & displacement. The city prioritizes development over people. This article captures our anger. www.cvilletomorrow.org/we-dont-exis...
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'We don't exist': Fifeville and West Main student housing plans cast a shadow on community-led efforts
"Development should not come at the cost of pushing people out who helped shape and sustain this city for generations," said Terry Tyree.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
thank you! I was just going to say school IDs aren’t standardized in CCS. But, yes library cards are super accessible!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Keeping our neighbors housed and cared for is essential. We take care of us.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Grateful for all of the people who have taken the time to reach out and engage on the issues that are affecting our students. I will always do my best, and that includes doing the reading *and* asking the critical questions. www.cvilletomorrow.org/after-anothe...
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
oof. Thank you for taking the time to watch last night’s meeting!
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
adult bullies in professional/leadership spaces 👎🏾
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
all of this.
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Hannah Davis-Reid @hannahdavisreid.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
About a decade after Zyahna Bryant, then a 15-year-old, led the push to remove Confederate imagery from Charlottesville, the JSAAHC presented 3 proposals for Swords into Plowshares, a project created to repurpose the bronze from the melted-down statue of Robert E. Lee. www.vpm.org/news/2026-03...
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Jefferson School announces Swords into Plowshares finalists
Voting on the community art proposals is open through May 30.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
As I rose this morning, three words were on my mind: Unbought, unbossed, and unshaken. 💚🤞🏾
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
tonight’s plan: exhale and watch Dawn Staley’s team go to work! 🥰
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
3/27/2025, and for some reason this feels especially timely a year later.
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Zyahna Bryant. @zysaidso.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I share your sentiments. I appreciate all of the feedback I have received over the past week. I believe that a truly equitable future requires courage from those who are tasked with making decisions. As always, I hope you are well Professor Mason, and I appreciate your support and wisdom.
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