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“Until the Lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” ~African Proverb #amwriting
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Shalanda R. Sims retweeted
If German kids are strong enough to learn about the Holocaust, then children in the U.S. and Canada should be strong enough to learn about abusive Indian residential schools. Agree? #OrangeShirtDay – at Los Angeles, CA
We knew this already but for those who can’t help but to believe everything this person says…
The National Archives maintains millions of unclassified documents from former President Obama’s administration at a facility in Chicago. Obama did not take the records himself, nor are they classified, contrary to false claims by former President Trump. apne.ws/Pvn4PmN
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Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor best known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died. He was 59.
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Thank you. It was an honor to be a part of this.
This was a beautiful creation/collaboration facilitated by @story_midwife with Chisao Hata and @ShalandaSims - mural by Alex Chiu + interpretative design elements by Bryan Potter Design 2/4
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..Of losing? Oh it's pretty obvious at this point.
Especially when the International Swimming Federation makes ridiculous statements like
"Caps of such size and configuration" (designed for natural Black hair) are now banned from Olympic use. #SoulCap deserves better.
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We are pleased to announce that legendary actress and alumna Phylicia Rashad will serve as Dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts. Read more here: bit.ly/3w01IET
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“I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me... all I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” ~Jackie Robinson #jackierobinson #JackieRobinsonDay #Jackie42
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Her books gave me permission to write about Portland, to name the streets, the stores, the parks & libraries that raised me, to tell stories about joyful, thoughtful, rambunctious girls.
Thank you, #BeverlyCleary.
Beloved author and Oregon native Beverly Cleary has died. She was 104. opb.org/article/2021/03/26/b…
“Until the killing of black men, black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son, we who believe in freedom cannot rest until this happens.” ~Ella Baker #RIPTrayvonMartin #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesStillMatter
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Just posted a photo @ Black History Festival NW instagram.com/p/CLLHet6hMa3/…