Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. shares details on his new book, “We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For”.

#MorningJoe

“I am now quite certain that an 8th grade dropout, and son of a Natchez, Mississippi bluesman, became my Language Arts teacher. I learned metaphor, symbolism, parallelism, and Marcus Garvey from Nas.” — Trivius Caldwell
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Thinking about the Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, TN today, where they begin voting on joining UAW.

It takes courage to demand better and these workers have so much courage.

We are all rooting for you. Solidarity ✊🏾

A'ja Wilson is featured on Time's 2024 annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Tom Brady wrote the tribute:

'Wilson is not just an incredible athlete, she is also an inspiration to all who witness her talent and drive.'

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via @NYTimes Good to see some Justice and Equity in this case. The blatant undervaluing of land goes beyond individuals, it is systemic. As massive development hits Nashville, this is an issue many landowners are facing; one that must be addressed. nytimes.com/2024/03/25/rea…

I am asking the Atlanta Braves to sign 67-year-old Gary Cooper of #Savannah to a 1 day contract to qualify for a MLB pension.

Mr. Cooper spent 42 days with the #Braves in 1980 and on his 43rd day, the game was canceled for rain. 43 days is required for a MLB pension.

#BeKind #gapol

JUST IN: We're thrilled to announce that Kelley Robinson — HRC's first Black, queer woman president — is included in TIME's 2024 list of 100 most influential people in the world. ➡️ hrc.im/2024time100 #TIME100

New Yorkers protest Mayor Eric Adams calling him a LANDLORD and saying he’s been raising our rent.

“In Finland, the # of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” scoop.me/housing-first-…

THE KINGDOM OF KUSH.

Delving into the majesty of ancient Kush:

*The Kush People: A Forgotten Civilization of Ancient Africa*

In the depths of African antiquity, the ancient civilization of Kush emerged as a formidable force in the ancient world. Centered on the Nile River…

Dr. King wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in response to white clergymen criticizing protestors and urging them to wait for justice through the courts.

His powerful words quickly spread across the country and ignited real change in Birmingham, AL.

Artist: Doron David

'A Portrait Of Resilience'

These NYC lawyers are fighting evictions. But first, they're striking for higher pay.

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Judge Threatens to Jail Trump If He Disrupts Hush Money Trial as Jury Selection Continues democracynow.org/2024/4/16/head…

Jackson State President Marcus Thompson and WBB Coach Tomekia Reed celebrate Angel Jackson taken No. 36 in the WNBA draft

BREAKING: Shomari Figures wins Democratic nomination in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District apnews.com/article/alabam…

A onetime Maryland leader of the neo-fascist group the Proud Boys is facing multiple years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. bit.ly/4aDgqGH

“Federal judges approved new district lines in October after ruling that Alabama’s previous map — which had only one majority-Black district out of seven — was racially gerrymandered to limit the influence of the state’s Black voters.” #VotingWorks

Thrilled these terrific scholars will join our community this fall! Allison's (AlliMitch) project explores Black electoral politics, voter suppression & realignment in FL & Hannah's looks at working-class Black & white women in postbellum SC courts: richardscenter.la.psu.edu/news/

An excerpt from a new alphabet of the colonized world, written by Jamaica Kincaid and illustrated by Kara Walker. nyer.cm/dfgsx7m