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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2h

The Supreme Court's conservative justices appeared likely to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a decision that would have massive consequences for the future of Black political representation in the South

The Supreme Court Seems Ready To Hand Trump His Dream Of One-Party Rule

The conservative justices appear ready to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The only question is how.

www.huffpost.com

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Fat Kid Deals @fatkiddeals.com · 4h

BIG $250 Amazon Gift Card GIVEAWAY to celebrate our NEW WhatsApp Channel!

How to enter: gleam.io/GY9LD/250-am...

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10/20/2025 11:59pm PDT

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Father Vizy @vizylawrence.me · 4h

Whats the saying? Don’t let your spouse or their spouse or Human Resources or public opinion stop you from finding your soulmate

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes announce their engagement

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes Announce Their Engagement, 3 Years After 'GMA' Scandal

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are engaged. The former 'GMA' stars announced their engagement on the Oct. 14 episode of their podcast, 'Amy & T.J.'

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Mik | Graphic Designer + Strategist @oksoboom.blacksky.app · 4h

In this administration, he might win

Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · 4h

‘9-1-1’ star Rockmond Dunbar heads to trial against Disney+ in COVID-19 vaccine discrimination suit thegrio.com/2025/10/14/9...

'9-1-1' star Rockmond Dunbar heads to trial against Disney+ in COVID-19 vaccine discrimination suit

Rockmond Dunbar claims his complex religious beliefs prevented him from getting the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020.

thegrio.com

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 6h

We love good news.

Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 7h

Nicki was never making no new album anyway.

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nicki minaj says she's no longer dropping her recently teased 2026 album
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"ok i'm not going to put out the album anymore. no more music. hope you're happy now [jay-z]."
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Ok I'm not going to put out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you're happy now @sc
Bye, Barbz.
Love you for life
-Nicki Minaj, @NICKIMINAJ

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Raphael Phaasiq @rize4eva.bsky.social · Jul 17

This how giveon sound

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 22h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life … We are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home."

More on D'Angelo's life and legacy: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Dr. Frisky Whisky McThicky, Ball Knower @professorpash.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Eugene Archer aka D’Angelo 🖤🕊️

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

D'Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former manager says. He was 51

D'Angelo Dead at 51

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

Well our TMZ just confirmed it…

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

D'Angelo has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former manager says. He was 51

D'Angelo Dead at 51

Grammy-winning R&B soul singer D'Angelo is dead from pancreatic cancer ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

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Uhhhh,...Hi? @themseries1.bsky.social · 1d

Peace to D'Angelo and Angie Stone's son. Truly wishing the best for him.

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

I remember being at my grandma’s house the day that the “Untitled (How Does It Feel?)” video came out and… let’s just say I should have known then that my wrists were too loose to lock doors.

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ShordeeDoWhop @netta.bsky.social · 1d

balleralert.com/profiles/blo...

D’Angelo Dead At 51 After Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

Neo-soul legend D’Angelo has died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. Read Baller Alert’s exclusive report celebrating his life, music, and impact.

balleralert.com

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

MAN FUCK CANCER

16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

THEY DONE TOOK D’ANGELO

16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

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The Thumb Thespian @bishopcognac.bsky.social · 1d

Domino's said...

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

I am ready to drop out of school. I just spent a bunch of time typing something for an assignment and then somehow, I erased the whole document and couldn’t recover it for whatever reason. So I had to completely redo it.

a man in a red shirt is standing in front of a television in a room .

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 1d

Mark Twain is my “I Did Not Care For ‘The Godfather’”

Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Gef the Toking Mongoose @geftokingmongoose.bsky.social · 2d

Still from the movie Captain Phillips showing the pirate leader pointing at himself with two fingers with text that reads "Look at me, I'm the Hut now"

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 2d

That’s Colossus.

Columbus is a record company founded in 1889 that has signed artist such as Beyoncé, Addison Rae, Tyler, the Creator, Billy Joel, Leon Thomas, and more.

Mel @thegatesofmel.blacksky.app · 2d

That’s Columbia.

Columbus is the super hero who can transform his entire body into super strong steel.

Helluva Bottom Carter @nicju.blacksky.app · 2d

That’s Columbo.

Columbus is an Ivy League University in Upper Manhattan.

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16 Candles @bj26.bsky.social · 2d

One of my coworkers is musty this morning.

a man and a woman are posing for a picture with a little girl .

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