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A curatorial journalist who pontificates on Culture, Entertainment, Education, Books, Politics, Health, Sports, Media, & Food. A cool nerd.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · Nov 13

Omar's Posting Schedule: 8-10 Posts Daily, 6am-6pm EST, avg 1/hr

Sunday: Food
Monday: Education/Literature
Tuesday: Politics
Wednesday: Health/Fitness/Sports
Thursday: Media/Technology
Friday: Music/Culture
Saturday: Arts/Entertainment

The goal is to make this pod appointment drop ins

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d

Keeping it Real: A very good read. You forget that these folks are human.

#sme #theculture #music #DAngelo #TheNewYorker

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D’Angelo’s Genius Was Pure, and Rare

The musician, who died this week, made work so sensual it prompted women at his concerts to howl for him to disrobe. But his artistry was always deeper than that.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d

Keeping It Real: Some dude out there is itching to shoot his shot.

#sme #theculture #entertainmentnews #NiaLong #ImeUdoka #complexmagazine

Nia Long Says She and Ime Udoka Are 'Good' and Focused on...

Nia Long has revealed she and ex Ime Udoka have found pea...

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d

Keeping it Real: That's a red flag statement if ever there was one.

#sme #theculture #music #JenniferLopez #vibemagazine

Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Believe Any Of Her Exes “Truly Loved” Her

Jennifer Lopez reveals whether or not she's experienced true love during recent interview.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 1d

Keeping it Real: That's a red flag statement if ever there was one.

#sme #theculture #music #JenniferLopez #vibemagazine

Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Believe Any Of Her Exes “Truly Loved” Her

Jennifer Lopez reveals whether or not she's experienced true love during recent interview.

www.vibe.com

Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Keeping it Real: If you're fighting with EVERYONE, then maybe you're the problem.

#sme #theculture #music #NickiMinaj #JayZ #TheGrio

'Hope you're happy now': Nicki Minaj hints at no new album with cryptic message toward Jay-Z

Amid her crusade against Jay-Z and Roc Nation for a number of reasons, Nicki Minaj is apparently putting her new album on hold.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Keeping it Real: Dude has always been an ass. He's simply become very unlikeable over the last few years.

#sme #theculture #media #StephenASmith #JasmineCrockett #TheGrio

Stephen A. Smith is called out for remarks about Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

The sports anchor ridiculed the Texas representative for not working with President Donald Trump to deliver for her constituents.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Send It On" by D'Angelo: 10.17.25

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Dennis Thomas / Angela Stone / Michael D'angelo Archer / Luther Archer / Woodrow Sparrow / George Melvin Brown / Ronald N. Bell

#sme2025playlist #DAngelo #senditon

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D'Angelo - Send It On

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Baldwin Friday Quote for Today - "We Can Disagree": 10.17.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackManMajesty
#BaldwinFriday
#JamesBaldwin

Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Dear Lord-

Today, sing that song loudly, dance wildly, smile proudly, and love overtly. Make these your themes for the weekend. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble, some necessary trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Keeping it Real: It's amazing how these folks have outed themselves over the last year or so. This dude is a billionaire and complaining about funding for security for an event HE CHOOSES to hold, while he's flying on a private jet. Lordy Mercy.

#sme #media #business #MarkBenioff #nytimes

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Keeping it Real: This was suspected last year with the owner put his hand on the scale of the paper refusing to endorse.

#sme #media #patricksoonshiong #business #latimes

Los Angeles Times Media Group takes step to go public

The company will put the newspaper, a gaming company and production studio under one roof.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 2d

Keeping it Real: This is not surprising. Especially following the split with MSNBC. I suspect a good chunk of these folks will go there or start their own companies.

#sme #media #business #NBCNews #latimes

NBC News lays off 150 employees amid ratings declines and cable spinoffs

Termination notices went out to 150 NBC News Group employees Wednesday as the financial health of the traditional television business continues to erode.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 3d

Keeping it Real: I normally wouldn't support this, but I do here. And think they should do this for more of this Administration. Deny them access to an audience.

#sme #media #TheShitShow #DepartmentofDefense #Petehegseth #Washingtonpost

Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules

After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out of the Pentagon rather than comply with its restrictive policies.

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 3d

Keeping it Real: If not for RFK, Jr, Hegseth would be the worst cabinet member to ever hold a post. Dude is so far in over his head.

#sme #media #TheShitShow #DepartmentofDefense #PeteHegseth #nytimes

Inside Hegseth’s Effort to Limit Press Access at the Pentagon

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 3d

Black History Quote for Today - "Be A Doer": 10.16.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackManMajesty
#KevinHart

Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 3d

Dear Lord-

Today, remind me to stay in the present, to not get too caught up in the moment. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble, some necessary trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 3d

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 4d

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin & The BlueNotes: 10.14.25

#sme2025playlist #HaroldMelvinandthebluenotes #wakeupeverybody

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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Official Soul Train Video)

YouTube video by Philadelphia International Records

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d

Black History Quote for Today - "Definitions": 10.14.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackGirlMagic
#ToniMorrison

Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d

Dear Lord-

Today, take moments throughout the day to curate moments of joy for you and those in your circle. These little nuggets will prove valuable. These words I humbly submit to you. Amen.

Hello family. Let's make it a great day. Go find some good trouble!

#inspirationalvitamin

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 5d

SME 2025 Playlist SOTD - "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney Houston: 10.13.25

#sme2025playlist #WhitneyHouston #Imyourbabytonight

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Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight (Official Video)

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Social Media Ecosystem @omarlittle1.bsky.social · 6d

Black History Quote for Today - Generously: 10.13.25

#BlackHistoryQuote
#BlackGirlMagic
#ValorieBurton