I’ll never forget the moment the power came back on at #MDCBrooklyn. Before, we could only hear the inmates’ desperate pounding & signal them w/flashlights & phones. Then all of a sudden they were backlit & illuminated, taking visible shape as the full individuals they are. 1/2

Keep making calls!!! The heat is out, and the facility is surrounded by new fencing and guards..... So they had contractors available to put up fencing, but not fix the heat?!?! Rep. Nadler Tish James Nydia M Velázquez Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo MAKE THOSE CALLS #UNTILTHEREISHEAT

Incredibly powerful, must-watch moment. Thank you, Eddie S. Glaude Jr..

1. THREAD: Today, August 12, marks the single most violent day in more than two months of the Hong Kong protests as we see the police all across town acting completely out of their control. Below is a list of what happened — again, all within a SINGLE DAY.

Police, and most protesters have left #HongKongAirport - but in a shuttered kitchen, one activist is making meals for stranded passengers. #HKprotests #antiELAB #China

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#NYC Day 2 of the subway shutdown is tonight!!! But we know this city never sleeps so neither do we!!! On call 24/7!!! #lockdownextension #Covid_19

“I’m a young Black man...I just want to live.” ~Keedron Bryant 🖤

If you plan on taking action for the murder of #GeorgeFloyd in #NYC , make sure you memorize this number 1-833-346-6322 to speak to a lawyer right away if you are arrested or witness an arrest!!! We got your back !!! 24/7!!!

Louisville Police killed Breonna Taylor a few weeks ago and just killed David McAtee yesterday and this is what happens when you go to breonnataylor.com. The Louisville Metro Police Foundation bought the domain name.

Our team has been working around the clock, rotating naps to support the fight for justice. We know we have a long way to go but your support is literally what keeps us going. We are going to be here for you during this moment and after! WE got your back! #NYC #BlackLivesMatter

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As we near the final budget vote, it has become clear that this budget ignores some of the most critical elements of reducing NYPD funding and redefining public safety. Unless it meets those needs, I will use my Charter authority to prevent the budget from being executed. More:

🧵: Today, the narrative has been that Black folks aren’t out here leading in the work—and specifically on #NYCBudgetJustice. Here are 10 Black folks whose organizing & leadership have paved the way for all the “new folks” to follow (in no particular order)...

I sat down with Joe Biden to talk about the most pressing issues of our time. He's exactly the leader we need right now––with the vision, the plans, and character to move America forward. Let's get to work: JoeBiden.com/together x.com/i/broadcasts/1…