April D Ryan
@aprildryan.bsky.social
Longest serving Black White House Correspndent in History, White House Correspondent, Author, Speaker, Wife, Mother
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‘Targeted’ Shooting of Two National Guardsmen Blocks From the White House
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front o ...
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#BlackSky
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front o ...
blackpressusa.com?p=1130714
#BlackSky
‘Targeted’ Shooting of Two National Guardsmen Blocks From the White House
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front of a Metro station in the Farragut Square area of the city.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
‘Targeted’ Shooting of Two National Guardsmen Blocks From the White House
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front o ...
blackpressusa.com?p=1130714
#BlackSky
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front o ...
blackpressusa.com?p=1130714
#BlackSky
I’m sick of this name-calling of journalists. Consider the source. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump faces criticism for referring to female Bloomberg reporter as ‘piggy’
Critics accuse the US president of trying to ‘shut women journalists up’ with ‘demeaning language’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I’m sick of this name-calling of journalists. Consider the source. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A Must read! substack.com/@aprildryan/...
America’s love for Jesse Jackson comes pouring out
As he rests in a Chicago hospital, political, religious and civil rights leaders celebrate his legacy.
substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A Must read! substack.com/@aprildryan/...
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On The Tea, @aprildryan.bsky.social spoke with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson—a towering civil rights icon whose work in Chicago and across the country helped advance the Black liberation movement. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
On The Tea, @aprildryan.bsky.social spoke with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson—a towering civil rights icon whose work in Chicago and across the country helped advance the Black liberation movement. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.
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He really does find a new low each day, somehow.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
He really does find a new low each day, somehow.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Sip your tea with April Ryan with a classy bistro mug that also supports journalism and litigation to defend our democracy. @aprildryan.bsky.social
Get yours now, pre-orders close Nov. 18: https://shop.contrariannews.org
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In @timdickinson.bsky.social first exclusive with The Contrarian, he sits down with Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) to discuss everything from her deliberately delayed swear-in to the Epstein files. An absolute must watch!
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-50-day-swear-in-rep-elect-grijalva
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-50-day-swear-in-rep-elect-grijalva
The 50 Day Swear-In: Rep. Elect Grijalva on her Election, the Shutdown, and Her Decisive Vote
"The larger picture for me is justice for the survivors and consequences for people who committed crimes against childre
contrarian.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In @timdickinson.bsky.social first exclusive with The Contrarian, he sits down with Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) to discuss everything from her deliberately delayed swear-in to the Epstein files. An absolute must watch!
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-50-day-swear-in-rep-elect-grijalva
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-50-day-swear-in-rep-elect-grijalva
ICYMI: the amazing Race in America Panel last night www.youtube.com/live/AsTlUTr...
April Ryan's Race In America Panel 2025 — with Nikole Hannah Jones and Don Lemon
YouTube video by Politics and Prose
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November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
ICYMI: the amazing Race in America Panel last night www.youtube.com/live/AsTlUTr...
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I will be going live with @katiephang.bsky.social and @aprildryan.bsky.social at 830ET at @contrariannews.org .. on our substack
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I will be going live with @katiephang.bsky.social and @aprildryan.bsky.social at 830ET at @contrariannews.org .. on our substack
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Today is Election Day! Have you voted yet?
Join us tonight for a special Election Day livestream with Jen Rubin, @aprildryan.bsky.social & @katiephang.bsky.social! We’ll discuss the stakes of key elections across the country— You won’t want to miss it.
Watch LIVE at 8:30pm ET on Substack
Join us tonight for a special Election Day livestream with Jen Rubin, @aprildryan.bsky.social & @katiephang.bsky.social! We’ll discuss the stakes of key elections across the country— You won’t want to miss it.
Watch LIVE at 8:30pm ET on Substack
November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today is Election Day! Have you voted yet?
Join us tonight for a special Election Day livestream with Jen Rubin, @aprildryan.bsky.social & @katiephang.bsky.social! We’ll discuss the stakes of key elections across the country— You won’t want to miss it.
Watch LIVE at 8:30pm ET on Substack
Join us tonight for a special Election Day livestream with Jen Rubin, @aprildryan.bsky.social & @katiephang.bsky.social! We’ll discuss the stakes of key elections across the country— You won’t want to miss it.
Watch LIVE at 8:30pm ET on Substack
lt is 10 years of this @politicsprose Race in America, Black authors conversations. I'm honored to be its host for a decade. Come out for this powerhouse conversation and Politics and Prose on Connecticut Ave., November 10th see you there! politics-prose.com/race-in-amer...
October 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
lt is 10 years of this @politicsprose Race in America, Black authors conversations. I'm honored to be its host for a decade. Come out for this powerhouse conversation and Politics and Prose on Connecticut Ave., November 10th see you there! politics-prose.com/race-in-amer...
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A mother killed for protecting her kids while Black.
"The Perfect Neighbor" is a devastating indictment of Stand Your Ground laws.
"The Perfect Neighbor" is a devastating indictment of Stand Your Ground laws.
A minimalist documentary with maximum impact
The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix uses body-cam footage to reconstruct a horrific 2023 Florida shooting
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October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A mother killed for protecting her kids while Black.
"The Perfect Neighbor" is a devastating indictment of Stand Your Ground laws.
"The Perfect Neighbor" is a devastating indictment of Stand Your Ground laws.