Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

@melbbrooks.bsky.social

2.7K followers 2.6K following 160 posts

Mother. Wife. Respiratory Therapist. Licensed Health Insurance Agent. Writer. HBCU-FAMU. NSU. McFatter Tech. Opinions are my own. Do not obey in advance~Twenty Lessons for Fighting Tyranny, Timothy Snyder. #Democrat #Woke #IVotedForHer #The92Percent

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 12h

Protect U.S. History, not the extreme narrative or 'his story.'

youtu.be/BG5zkN3PRs0?...

Martin Luther King's Famous Primetime Interview In Full I Susskind Meets MLK | The American Story

YouTube video by The American Story - US History Documentaries

youtu.be

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 1d

New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued her first statement in the aftermath of being indicted by President Trump’s DOJ.

98 520 1.7K

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 1d

400 4.2K 14K

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 12h

Protect U.S. History, not the extreme narrative or 'his story.'

youtu.be/BG5zkN3PRs0?...

Martin Luther King's Famous Primetime Interview In Full I Susskind Meets MLK | The American Story

YouTube video by The American Story - US History Documentaries

youtu.be

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 13h

www.youtube.com/live/69Dkp5i...

MAGA Fascism 101: Tish Indicted | The Joy Reid Show LIVE!

YouTube video by The Joy Reid Show

www.youtube.com

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6d

Which judges have ruled against the Trump admin?

Reagan appointed judges .
Clinton appointed judges.
Bush appointed judges.
Obama appointed judges.
Biden appointed judges.
Trump appointed judges.

180 1.5K 5.6K

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

The Real Zanetta @therealzanetta.bsky.social · 1d

Today in History: October 9, Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize.

a man wearing a black jacket and a mask is holding a cup of coffee .

ALT: a man wearing a black jacket and a mask is holding a cup of coffee .

media.tenor.com

2 15 37

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 1d

On this say in 2009, President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize

9 51 150

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

NPR @npr.org · 9d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

690 9.7K 31K

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

NPR @npr.org · 15d

A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.

A judge ruled their firings were illegal. The government got to do it anyway

A judge ruled the firing of thousands of federal employees was illegal. But he stopped short of ordering the government to reinstate them, predicting the Supreme Court would overturn it.

n.pr

40 140 470

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 15d

youtu.be/CNpttxxH01k?...

Kamala 2028 Could Be Happening... Hear Us Out.

YouTube video by Reid This Reid That

youtu.be

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 16d

Artificial intelligence is joining the list of big and complex global challenges that world leaders and diplomats will tackle at this week’s annual high-level United Nations meetup. https://to.pbs.org/46lRlQT

WATCH LIVE: Day 3 of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly

On Thursday, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will hold a meeting to launch a forum called the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

www.pbs.org

3 24 84

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 16d

#Longevity

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/h...

Scientists Study Genes of Woman Who Was the World’s Oldest Person

www.nytimes.com

1 3

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 17d

The TJRS Interview: Inside #KamalaHarris' 107 Day Presidential Run | #TheJoyReidShow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEmy...

The TJRS Interview: Inside Kamala Harris' 107 Day Presidential Run | The Joy Reid Show

YouTube video by The Joy Reid Show

www.youtube.com

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Go4Know @go4know.com · 19d

🔥 New Article! Discover Argentinian Cuisine | Secrets of Food:
patreon.com/collection/1...

🔥 450+ must-read articles you can't miss:
patreon.com/go4know

#knowledge #education #edusky #writing #ai #aiart #blog #chatgpt #photo #photography #food #cuisine #argentina #beef #cooking #history #gourmet

5 12 400

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 19d

"If it can happen to someone as wealthy and powerful and visible as Jimmy Kimmel, think about what they're willing and able to do to any average American."

Billy Eichner: Jimmy Kimmel's Suspension Is an Attack on Our Fundamental Rights

Billy Eichner writes that Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is an 'attack on each individual American'

www.rollingstone.com

41 390 1.2K

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Gary Whitta @garywhitta.com · 19d

When you’ve lost the Disney adults…

dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 20d

“With a single post or video, we can influence thousands of guests to try a food, drink, or experience in the parks,” she says. “I couldn’t, in good conscience, keep giving them free publicity knowing they don’t support free speech and are willing to bow to fascism."

The Disney Adults Dumping the Mouse Over Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel and Disney’s battle has not only taken over the news cycle, but it has sent the Disney internet into shambles.

www.glamour.com

14 79 470

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

News Wire - World 🌎 Independent News Network Pro-Democracy @democracyblue.bsky.social · 19d

'We vote with our dollars': People are boycotting Disney and canceling their streaming subscriptions www.businessinsider.com/cancel-disne...

'We vote with our dollars': People are boycotting Disney and canceling their streaming subscriptions

"If Disney's going to cave to Trump, then Disney doesn't get my money," one former Disney+ subscriber who canceled told Business Insider.

www.businessinsider.com

22 130 500

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 19d

Holding Trump Accountable: Letitia James Speaks Out | The Joy Reid Show
open.substack.com/pub/joyannre...

Holding Trump Accountable: Letitia James Speaks Out | The Joy Reid Show

The New York Attorney General is not holding back on Donald Trump

open.substack.com

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Live 5 News @live5news.com · 23d

Historical sign now marks spot of Louie Tenement in Liberty Hill Community #chsnews

Historical sign now marks spot of Louie Tenement in Liberty Hill Community

A historic sign now stands in the Liberty Hill community, signifying a place where generations of African American families got their start to a better life.

www.live5news.com

3 2

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 24d

youtu.be/11hGcmuccwk?...

Brothers Johnson - Strawberry Letter 23 • TopPop

YouTube video by TopPop

youtu.be

1 2

Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT @melbbrooks.bsky.social · 24d

youtu.be/jQY_QL_wvQU?...

Michael Jackson - Will You Be There (Official Video)

YouTube video by michaeljacksonVEVO

youtu.be

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 24d

Robert Redford dreamed of a festival in the mountains. Ultimately, he reshaped Hollywood

With his founding of the Sundance Institute and development of America's signature indie showcase, Robert Redford redefined independent filmmaking as we know it.

www.latimes.com

2 9 43

Reposted by Melissa Bynes-Brooks, MBA, CRT

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25d

🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook