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Ocoee massacre - Wikipedia

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Evanston mayor says he’s opening investigations after federal agents are filmed punching person | CNN

The mayor of Evanston, Illinois, says he is opening two investigations after federal agents were filmed pinning down and repeatedly striking a person in the head as they arrested him Friday.

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Food bank director: “for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

The Krumen — The Sailors Who Refused Chains ⚓

Not every African story began in chains.
Some began on the waves, steering the very ships others feared.

The Krumen (of the Kru people of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire) were Africa’s sea warriors, masters of navigation, ship repair, and coastal trade long before colonial maps drew borders.

European captains quickly learned: the Krumen could not be captured. They were too skilled, too united, too aware of their worth. When slave ships approached, they didn’t run inland; they went to sea, controlling the very element others used to enslave.

For centuries, the Kru language echoed across the Atlantic from Freetown’s ports to Monrovia’s docks. They carried not chains, but knowledge; not fear, but freedom.

In a world built on stories of capture, myths, theirs was one of command. And today, every time a West African ship leaves the coast, it sails with a whisper from the past: “We were never taken, we chose our own tide.”

#HiddenHistory #KruPeople #AfricanMariners #LiberianHeritage #SierraLeoneLegacy #UnbrokenRoots #history #fyp

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

RIP to Dr. Paul T. Kwami, the long-time music director since 1994, who passed away last month. He was 70. 🙏🏾💙💛 #FiskForever #FiskUniversity

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

The original Fisk Jubilee Singers introduced ‘enslaved songs’ to the world in 1871 and were instrumental in preserving this unique American musical tradition known today as Negro spirituals.

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Did you know the world renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers put Nashville on the musical map long before the city became famous for its honky-tonks and slide guitars?

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

Kansas City, MO
americanjazzmuseum.org

American Jazz Museum

The American Jazz Museum is a jazz museum in the historic 18th and Vine district of Kansas City, Missouri. The museum preserves the history of American jazz music, with exhibits on Charlie Parker, Duk...

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mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

Little Rock, AR
www.dreamlandballroom.org

Dreamland Ballroom

The Dreamland Ballroom is a historic performance venue used during the days of the Chitlin' Circuit. The ballroom is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

Nashville, TN
www.fisk.edu

Fisk University - The Cornerstone of Excellence and Education

An elite and affordable small liberal arts institution with a unique focus on the professional outcomes and financial success of its graduates.

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

St Louis, MO
www.thepageant.com

The Pageant - Delmar Hall - The Premier St. Louis Concert Venue

Since opening our doors in 2000, The Pageant has earned a reputation as one of the best concert venues in the country. Built as a concert venue from the ground up, The Pageant boasts optimal sight lin...

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mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

Memphis, TN
www.orpheum-memphis.com

Broadway Shows, Concerts, Events, Education & Community Programs

Explore Memphis' historic Orpheum Theatre. Find Broadway shows, concerts, and events. Plan your visit today!

www.orpheum-memphis.com

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

Louisville, KY
www.louisvillepalace.com

The Louisville Palace Tickets & Schedule | Louisville Concert Venue

The Louisville Palace information and upcoming 2025 events. Find details on the official The Louisville Palace website including tickets, seating chart, and show calendar.

www.louisvillepalace.com

mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · 14d

Can we get @claycane.bsky.social & @reeciecolbert.bsky.social to do a poll for suggested cities for next year's #BeyondTheMic?

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mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · Sep 28

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Don't miss a brand NEW episode with Joy Reid & Lewis Black tonight at 9 pm ET/PT on @CNN!

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mhatchett.bsky.social @mhatchett.bsky.social · Sep 21

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