Bisi Adjapon
@bisiadjapon.bsky.social
Writer. The Teller of Secrets, Daughter in Exile (HarperCollins). The Guardian, Aljazeera, The Sun Magazine. McSweeneys Quarterly, Former International Affairs Specialist for USDA. Chocolate & tennis lover. Owned by a puppy
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"The White House Correspondents Association was formed in 1914 because of a rumor that a Congressional committee was going to select which journalists could attend Woodrow Wilson’s press conferences.
Now it’s a president picking journalists." -April Ryan
www.thedailybeast.com/a-free-white...
Now it’s a president picking journalists." -April Ryan
www.thedailybeast.com/a-free-white...
A Free White House Press is In Peril. I Demand to Meet Trump
April Ryan is one of the White House press corp’s longest-serving members. Here she reveals the extraordinary battle over freedom being fought in the West Wing—and her part in it.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"The White House Correspondents Association was formed in 1914 because of a rumor that a Congressional committee was going to select which journalists could attend Woodrow Wilson’s press conferences.
Now it’s a president picking journalists." -April Ryan
www.thedailybeast.com/a-free-white...
Now it’s a president picking journalists." -April Ryan
www.thedailybeast.com/a-free-white...
Shout out to South African Professor of Literature Isabella Villanova for this study based on my works:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Identity, sexuality, and the new African diaspora in the USA: A conversation with Bisi Adjapon
Bisi Adjapon is a Ghanaian Nigerian American writer and is part of a literary trend that addresses the new African diaspora in the USA in 21st-century fiction. Adjapon is the author of The Teller o...
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March 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Shout out to South African Professor of Literature Isabella Villanova for this study based on my works:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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You know what stories I would like to read and hear about?
People who have been pushed even more to the left/progressive/ Dem socialist side after the last several years-- and after everything happening with the Dem establishment now.
People who have been pushed even more to the left/progressive/ Dem socialist side after the last several years-- and after everything happening with the Dem establishment now.
March 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
You know what stories I would like to read and hear about?
People who have been pushed even more to the left/progressive/ Dem socialist side after the last several years-- and after everything happening with the Dem establishment now.
People who have been pushed even more to the left/progressive/ Dem socialist side after the last several years-- and after everything happening with the Dem establishment now.
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“What’s transpired over the last three or four days just takes it to a whole new level of cruelty and inhumanity and, frankly, a whole new level of stupidity in doing this is the most non-strategic way.” Tens of thousands of people will die as a result of this action.
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
"A whole new level of cruelty": Health experts decry "devastating" cuts to HIV treatment programs
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation said the latest cuts will deprive 350,000 people of HIV treatment.
www.salon.com
March 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
“What’s transpired over the last three or four days just takes it to a whole new level of cruelty and inhumanity and, frankly, a whole new level of stupidity in doing this is the most non-strategic way.” Tens of thousands of people will die as a result of this action.
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
www.salon.com/2025/02/28/a...
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So glad @philipobaji.bsky.social on here. He is doing essential work - please do support him if you can.
Hey Friends — I finally decided to raise money for my investigation into Russian atrocities across Africa, which I can no longer continue to do without support. Don’t want to discontinue this very important work. Please donate to keep this effort going: www.gofundme.com/f/philip-oba...
Donate to Help Philip Obaji uncover Russian atrocities across Africa, organized by Yarno Ritzen
A brave journalist and an unparalleled champion of the protect… Yarno Ritzen needs your support for Help Philip Obaji uncover Russian atrocities across Africa
www.gofundme.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
So glad @philipobaji.bsky.social on here. He is doing essential work - please do support him if you can.
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🚨 UPCOMING EVENT: Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Freedoms, April 10-11 at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & online. In collaboration with Senior AI Advisor @sethlazar.org & co-sponsored by the Knight Institute and @columbiaseas.bsky.social. RSVP: knightcolumbia.org/events/artif...
February 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🚨 UPCOMING EVENT: Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Freedoms, April 10-11 at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & online. In collaboration with Senior AI Advisor @sethlazar.org & co-sponsored by the Knight Institute and @columbiaseas.bsky.social. RSVP: knightcolumbia.org/events/artif...
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Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.”
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
February 28, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.”
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.
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Collective action everyone can do.
Pass it along.
Pass it along.
February 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Collective action everyone can do.
Pass it along.
Pass it along.
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bisi!! thank you so much ❤️ you’re a light and a joy!!
February 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
bisi!! thank you so much ❤️ you’re a light and a joy!!
Yay!!! The brilliant Ryan worked with my fabulous editor Rakesh Satyal to bring Daughter in Exile into the world. He is an exceptional talent plus dependable and caring. It was a privilege. Do connect with him!
life update!! I’ve been promoted to associate editor at the harperone group! 🫶🏻📚💙
get ready for all the cool books coming your way soon 👀 & connect with me if you haven’t: linktr.ee/ryanamato
get ready for all the cool books coming your way soon 👀 & connect with me if you haven’t: linktr.ee/ryanamato
February 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Yay!!! The brilliant Ryan worked with my fabulous editor Rakesh Satyal to bring Daughter in Exile into the world. He is an exceptional talent plus dependable and caring. It was a privilege. Do connect with him!
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This is a hard but necessary read: ending USAID means children starve to death.
What Gutting USAID Means for My Young Patients in Burundi
“To my patients and their mothers, I offered apologies from the American people,” writes Dr. Jennifer Furin.
time.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is a hard but necessary read: ending USAID means children starve to death.
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BREAKING NEWS - According to Israeli media, the Israeli army begins a large-scale ground and air attack in Syria.
February 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
BREAKING NEWS - According to Israeli media, the Israeli army begins a large-scale ground and air attack in Syria.
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My friend Brahim is raising funds to encourage scholarship of indigenous North African languages and cultures. Please join me in donating, if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/bringing-t...
Donate to Bringing Tamazight to the World, organized by Brahim El Guabli
Imazighen are the Indigenous people of North Africa, and their language is called Tam… Brahim El Guabli needs your support for Bringing Tamazight to the World
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February 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
My friend Brahim is raising funds to encourage scholarship of indigenous North African languages and cultures. Please join me in donating, if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/bringing-t...
Congratulations, Mona! I am eager to dive into it as I have your previous books
My new book!
Bloody Hell! Adventures in Menopause from Around the World is just weeks away from U.K. publication.
A short video and links to preorder www.feministgiant.com/p/book-blood...
Bloody Hell! Adventures in Menopause from Around the World is just weeks away from U.K. publication.
A short video and links to preorder www.feministgiant.com/p/book-blood...
Book: Bloody Hell!
Adventures in Menopause from Around the World
www.feministgiant.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Congratulations, Mona! I am eager to dive into it as I have your previous books
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Share FAR and WIDE: The American Medical Association is our source for information on health. BELOW is their YouTube page. Bird flu is spreading throughout our country & most people have NO clue. Please stay UPDATED and BOOKMARK this page for your health & well-being.
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
February 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Share FAR and WIDE: The American Medical Association is our source for information on health. BELOW is their YouTube page. Bird flu is spreading throughout our country & most people have NO clue. Please stay UPDATED and BOOKMARK this page for your health & well-being.
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
www.youtube.com/@americanmed...
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Reading this now and it’s chilling and you should by all means preorder it!
February 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Reading this now and it’s chilling and you should by all means preorder it!
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Great news. Next it would be nice to see the Congo cut off America from Coltan.
February 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Great news. Next it would be nice to see the Congo cut off America from Coltan.
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They're trying to enforce actual race and gender quotas in the workplace, the thing they pretended to be against www.cbsnews.com/news/starbuc...
Missouri prosecutors sue Starbucks over DEI practices, claiming they raise prices and slow service
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."
www.cbsnews.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
They're trying to enforce actual race and gender quotas in the workplace, the thing they pretended to be against www.cbsnews.com/news/starbuc...
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The Reverend Dr. William Barber II was in action & had a big march & rally of civil servants protesting Elon's coup. They had thousands in the streets. Don't say nobody's doing anything just because democratic politicians aren't, just join the fight where you are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k6X...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k6X...
“Save the Civil Service” rally 2/11/25 - Rev. Dr. William Barber II
YouTube video by Ecstatic Agendas
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Reverend Dr. William Barber II was in action & had a big march & rally of civil servants protesting Elon's coup. They had thousands in the streets. Don't say nobody's doing anything just because democratic politicians aren't, just join the fight where you are.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k6X...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k6X...