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Amanda Payne

@blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social

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high kicks, higher notes 🥋🎶 opera + ukulele + improv x ADHD = ??? live on twitch mondays, wednesdays, fridays & sundays black & filipina chicago profile pic: Amy Lynn Straub banner photo: Rachel Steele

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 13d

They also cancelled government data collection about hunger to minimize evidence about their policies

José Sepúlveda @josesepulveda.bsky.social · 14d

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the 94 million pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the #Trump administration’s cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

My latest video for @propublica.org.

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JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 13

👁️👁️

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JER - The Way You Tune it Out (Official Video)

YouTube video by Bad Time Records

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Jun 13

FINALLYYYY

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Taylor Lorenz @taylorlorenz.bsky.social · May 11

Just a friendly reminder that our current Covid vaccines do not meaningfully prevent infection or transmission of Covid. Misleading the public about this fact led to massive distrust about vaccines and record vaccine hesitancy. It's SO crucial to make ppl aware of this fact to fight vax hesitancy

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · May 12

This is soooo cute

🌸Bibi🌸♿ (formerly bibicosplays) @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · May 11

🦋Fairy Convertible Bag🦋

They can be worn as a backpack, crossbody bag & waist bag. They can be attached to mobility aids. They have custom zipper pulls & lining! They have padded space for a tablet or a gaming system. The wings are removable. Please share!

Store details below

Image showcasing my Fairy Convertible Bag.

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · May 6

Join me and singer-songwriter Psyche Luvr for my first ever guest stream! This Thursday, May 8th at 8pm ct. 💖

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Apr 30

I've added a lot of things to my resume in the several months:
Music Director, Wedding Officiant, and now Set Design!

The Renaissance Woman allegations are correct 😮‍💨😜

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Apr 26

wild and makes me love/respect ms rachel even more

Ej Dickson @ejdickson.bsky.social · Apr 9

NEW from me: I wrote about the utter fucking insanity of a pro-Israel group accusing Ms Rachel, the singer of “Icky Sticky Bubble Gum” and “Hop Little Bunnies,” of being a pro-Hamas propagandist www.thecut.com/article/ms-r...

Ms. Rachel Accused of Spreading Pro-Hamas Propaganda

The beloved children’s YouTuber and “Icky Sticky Bubblegum” singer is being targeted by a pro-Israel organization.

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Apr 21

live now! lego & crochet twitch.tv/blkbeltsoprano

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Sunday Funday: Lego + Crochet

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Apr 15

filed my taxes on time for the first time in 6 years, someone pls clap

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Apr 1

I got a $40 crochet kit so I could get the My Melody crochet hook 😅 #sanrioxthewoobles (I did get it on sale at Joanne's so it was only $33)

A small crochet amigurumi doll of Sanrio's My Melody (a pink and white rabbit with a yellow bow) sits on a purple desk mat with white bunnies and a couple pieces of music note confetti, in front of a rbg keyboard and a card with a photo of the doll. there is a bit of white yarn to the left and in front of the doll is a Woobles My Melody crochet hook.

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Apr 1

I'm (still) crocheting My Melody on stream, if you even care 😮‍💨 twitch.tv/blkbeltsoprano

Twitch

Twitch is the world

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 31

Crocheting a My Melody Woobles kit! twitch.tv/blkbeltsoprano

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Alb3rt0 @albst3r.bsky.social · Mar 28

Zelda Williams (the daughter of the great Robin Williams) sure had a lot to say about the “Studio Ghibli style” AI images that have been trending recently.

I think those people should read these posts and really think about what they’re doing.

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 28

this is AMAZING

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 28

Lando will be 12 years old in a month! I don't understand how time works and I never will. My big baby boy! 🥹

an agouti husky laying on a chair with blankets draped over the top, in front of a tall white dresser

an agouti husky, licking his nose, laying on a chair with blankets draped over the top, in front of a tall white dresser

close up of an agouti husky, with his tongue sticking out a tiny bit, laying on a chair with blankets draped over the top, in front of a tall white dresser

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 28

finally some more pink! 💖

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 25

i see the lips for sure!

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 16

this is actually magic 🤩💖

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geneva @gdbee.bsky.social · Mar 12

you are not alone.

Illustration of an astronaut standing in a red and orange flower field, holding an old fashioned phone. The phone has a speech bubble that says, "you are not alone." Drawn by gdbeeart, 2025, paint tool sai

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 13

She has sewed for the clubs in her area for 20+ years but she just let me know that her biggest client's club was sold to a racist who won't let her sell to the dancers anymore. She is turning 70 this year and her income is dependent on her sales.

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Mar 13

I need y'all to check out my Aunt's Etsy store - hand made, custom dance wear, swimwear, lingerie, and accessories. www.etsy.com/shop/ExoticJ...

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Feb 21

image description: the entrance to an all gender bathroom at SFO terminal 1 in the B gate area. there is a white and gray marble slab in the vestibule with large white text that says "All" in english at the top and in several languages below

Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Feb 21

meanwhile, I just landed at SFO and was warmly greeted by the bathroom for All, which has a cute changing room with nice lighting and several private bathrooms (not stalls) inside 💕

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Amanda Payne @blkbeltsoprano.bsky.social · Feb 16

I am live! 😇 Come hang out? twitch.tv/blkbelrsoprano