Here’s why I think the blow up costumes work: The fascist rhetoric is that the protests are “I hate America” rallies filled with “terrorists” that will “cheer for chaos instead of country” and impossible to hide images of joy and togetherness and generally being silly decimates their propaganda.

Yes, and let's also remember #YourSlipIsShowing, the Black women activists who predicted all of this first and received no credit.

"Before Gamergate, before the 2016 election, they launched a campaign against Twitter trolls masquerading as women of color... If only more people had paid attention."

18 years Old D'angelo singing "Tomorrow" by The Winans in Church ⛪️🙏🏽❤️

D'Angelo. Too too young.

observer.com/2025/09/art-...

"Black Creative Resilience Challenges Historical Erasure in Derek Fordjour’s “Nightsong”
The exhibition explores how music embodies histories of race, power and autonomy in America."

Friends in LA: You MUST see this exhibit. I went last night. Most magical affirming art "exhibit" (its so much more than that) I've ever seen.

If you go, stay until 10pm.
"Derek Fordjour - Nightsong
@ David Kordansky Gallery. Closes 10/11.
6 – 10 PM

"Black Fashion Leaders Are Still Carrying the Diversity Push From 2020. What Happened?" by @teenvogue.com

Black Fashion Leaders Are Still Carrying the Diversity Push From 2020. What Happened?
“It’s 10 steps forward, but maybe two steps back and then five steps forward again.” @teenvogue.com

HAPPENING NOW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”

“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.

thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...

In a first coordinated African-led effort at the United Nations, leaders have declared the Transatlantic Slave Trade as “the greatest crime against humanity” and called for reparations.

Subway Street Photography is my first love.

I deleted my Instagram account for mental health reasons. Now I created a Blacksky account because the Bluesky's 24 hour coverage of fear and dread is a lot.