Jamaican Americans Mobilize After the Island’s Worst Hurricane in a Century It is unknown how long it could take the island to recover from the storm, one of the strongest storms on record in the Atlantic. capitalbnews.org/hurricane-meli…

WOW—> Another host, Eugene Daniels, asked Mr. Cuomo what he meant by diversity being a “weakness.” “Diversity can be a weakness if you have antipathy among groups, Jonathan,” Mr. Cuomo said, mistaking Mr. Daniels for his co-host Jonathan Capehart, both of whom are Black.

#OTD1989, Sadie T.M. Alexander, the second black woman in the U.S., to receive a PhD., the first black woman in the nation to get a PhD. in economics, first to receive a doctorate from the University of PA and the first black woman to gain admission into the PA bar was born.

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I hope D’Angelo was sent back home to his Maker in the most jubilant of ways. We lost a soldier but gained an ancestor. He’s worthy of a beautiful, soulful send-off. Like only we can do it.

#OTD 1915 my shero, Margaret Burroughs, founder of the DuSable Museum in Chicago, was born. She is my inspiration to open a museum. Spring 2025!!!!

"D'Angelo has staying power. You'll be listening to him for a lifetime."

The amazing L. Louise Lucas firing up the crowd.

Today I learnt that Fanon’s TWTE in addition to being immediately banned upon publication in 1961 in France was seriously labelled a “Mein Kampf de la décolonisation” in French right-wing quarters. Gilbert Comte called it thus in La Nation française, 21 March 1962.

Stevie Wonder is our most sacred griot. It’s fitting for his words and voice to send our ppl back home. I just pray that God continues to strengthen him. We are so lucky to have him with us.

Found this on threads…. I really really really can’t believe he’s gone

Was truly an honor to be in attendance 🙏🏽🥲 Music is God’s medicine ❤️

42 million Americans lost food assistance today, but the Lobster Thermidor and champagne was flowing at Mar-a-Lago tonight.

When Donald Trump appears on 60 Minutes Sunday night he won't be appearing on the extraordinary Emmy winning series that has been the pinnacle of news journalism for decades. NOPE. Trump will be appearing on a fully compromised entertainment show owned by a Trump supporter.

Beautiful home going for D. Great to see everyone come to show love. Stevie Wonder singing "If It's Magic" choked me up. Honored that Mr. Archer's family allowed me to pen his obituary. Peaceful journey, D....

The issue isn’t just remodeling the Lincoln bathroom, it’s doing it in all marble, during a shutdown, and posting about it. It’s not about throwing a Halloween party, it’s deciding the theme is Great Gatsby while millions are scared they’re going to starve. Character is the issue

Willie Ross Jr. Knee Deep Deborah E. McDowell

Robin came to our talk on sonic monuments then we went to his and prison reform. It's the friends you meet along the way.

surely i am not the only one who did not realize that the academy is *this* fragile. 🫠