David Valade
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“Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts.”
-Mother Jones-and act too!
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“Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts.”
-Mother Jones-and act too!
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David Valade
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· Dec 12
If your profile is about your cleavage and not your politics? Please don't waste your time by following me. It also wastes my time when I mute you.
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On this day in 1830, North Carolina passed laws that criminalized teaching enslaved Black people to read and that made the repeated dissemination of anti-slavery pamphlets punishable by death.
Nov. 15, 1830 | NC Mandates Death Sentence for Dissemination of Anti-Slavery Pamphlet
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1830, North Carolina passed laws that criminalized teaching enslaved Black people to read and that made the repeated dissemination of anti-slavery pamphlets punishable by death.
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On this day in 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals. A white mob protested her arrival, screaming slurs.
Nov. 14, 1960 | Six-Year-Old Ruby Bridges Integrates Elementary School Amidst Riots
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals. A white mob protested her arrival, screaming slurs.
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Leonidas Polk is known to historians as "arguably the worst tactical or strategic military leader in the entire [Civil War.]" He was an enslaver who boasted about whipping Black people. His name was restored on a Louisiana army base earlier this year.
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Leonidas Polk was an enslaver who bragged about whipping Black people.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Leonidas Polk is known to historians as "arguably the worst tactical or strategic military leader in the entire [Civil War.]" He was an enslaver who boasted about whipping Black people. His name was restored on a Louisiana army base earlier this year.
Let's be clear about what this really means: a white boy at BU kept calling ICE because he saw people that don't look like what he thinks Americans should be.
#disgusting
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/m...
#disgusting
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/m...
BU student says he called ICE ‘for months’ prior to Allston Car Wash raid - The Boston Globe
“This week they finally responded to my request,” Zac Segal wrote on Nov. 8. “As someone who lives in the neighborhood, I’ve seen how American jobs are being given away to those with no right to be he...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Let's be clear about what this really means: a white boy at BU kept calling ICE because he saw people that don't look like what he thinks Americans should be.
#disgusting
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/m...
#disgusting
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/13/m...
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On this day in 1957, a Texas police chief threatened to jail local NAACP leaders for refusing to disclose confidential information about their members.
Nov. 13, 1957 | Texas Officials Threaten and Jail NAACP Officers for Not Disclosing Members
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November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
On this day in 1957, a Texas police chief threatened to jail local NAACP leaders for refusing to disclose confidential information about their members.
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On this day in 1935, a white mob lynched 15-year-old Ernest Collins and 16-year-old Benny Mitchell in Colorado County, Texas. Officials later called the lynching “justice,” and no one was punished.
Nov. 12, 1935 | Mob of 700 White People Lynches Two Black Teenagers in Colorado County, TX
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November 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On this day in 1935, a white mob lynched 15-year-old Ernest Collins and 16-year-old Benny Mitchell in Colorado County, Texas. Officials later called the lynching “justice,” and no one was punished.
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This #VeteransDay, EJI acknowledges the plight of many Black veterans who, instead of being treated as honored members of society upon their return from service, were often attacked, lynched, mistreated and abused.
Remembering Black Veterans Targeted for Racial Violence in the U.S.
Honoring those who fought abroad for our country, and at home for equality and justice.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This #VeteransDay, EJI acknowledges the plight of many Black veterans who, instead of being treated as honored members of society upon their return from service, were often attacked, lynched, mistreated and abused.
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On this day in 1831, an enslaved Black man named Nat Turner was hanged in Jerusalem, Virginia, after being convicted of leading a revolt against slavery.
Nov. 11, 1831 | Nat Turner Hanged and White Mobs Killed Hundreds of Black People
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1831, an enslaved Black man named Nat Turner was hanged in Jerusalem, Virginia, after being convicted of leading a revolt against slavery.
@moulton.house.gov doesn't get it. It's not the age, it's the ideas. @edmarkey.bsky.social has ideas. Seth? He has complaints.
And Seth? Listening to you now on #NPR. You're running against Ed, not @schumer.senate.gov
#greennewdeal
And Seth? Listening to you now on #NPR. You're running against Ed, not @schumer.senate.gov
#greennewdeal
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@moulton.house.gov doesn't get it. It's not the age, it's the ideas. @edmarkey.bsky.social has ideas. Seth? He has complaints.
And Seth? Listening to you now on #NPR. You're running against Ed, not @schumer.senate.gov
#greennewdeal
And Seth? Listening to you now on #NPR. You're running against Ed, not @schumer.senate.gov
#greennewdeal
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The 1898 Wilmington massacre drastically changed the landscape of the city. Dozens of Black people were killed, countless Black businesses moved or closed, and thousands of Black families fled the city in the wake of the insurrection.
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898
YouTube video by Equal Justice Initiative
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November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The 1898 Wilmington massacre drastically changed the landscape of the city. Dozens of Black people were killed, countless Black businesses moved or closed, and thousands of Black families fled the city in the wake of the insurrection.
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Veterans are overrepresented on death row across the United States. The Death Penalty Information Center's new report explores the cases of veterans sentenced to death and the injustices they face in the criminal legal system.
Forgotten Service, Lasting Wounds: Military Veterans and the Death Penalty | Death Penalty Information Center
**Executive Summary** - Though the Supreme Court has recognized the importance of military service in capital mitigation, the legal...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Veterans are overrepresented on death row across the United States. The Death Penalty Information Center's new report explores the cases of veterans sentenced to death and the injustices they face in the criminal legal system.
The Senate Democrats have a new rallying cry.
CAPITULATE!!!!
Chuck Schumer as got to go.
#ChuckSchumer
@schumer.senate.gov
#senatedemocrats
#democrats
@edmarkey.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
CAPITULATE!!!!
Chuck Schumer as got to go.
#ChuckSchumer
@schumer.senate.gov
#senatedemocrats
#democrats
@edmarkey.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Senate Democrats have a new rallying cry.
CAPITULATE!!!!
Chuck Schumer as got to go.
#ChuckSchumer
@schumer.senate.gov
#senatedemocrats
#democrats
@edmarkey.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
CAPITULATE!!!!
Chuck Schumer as got to go.
#ChuckSchumer
@schumer.senate.gov
#senatedemocrats
#democrats
@edmarkey.bsky.social
@warren.senate.gov
I'm at a loss as this deal on the shutdown achieves. Victory is a promise to vote someday? @schumer.senate.gov needs to go. It's time for a vote of no-confidence. It's time for new leadership.
#prouddemocrat
#embarrassedtoday
#prouddemocrat
#embarrassedtoday
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I'm at a loss as this deal on the shutdown achieves. Victory is a promise to vote someday? @schumer.senate.gov needs to go. It's time for a vote of no-confidence. It's time for new leadership.
#prouddemocrat
#embarrassedtoday
#prouddemocrat
#embarrassedtoday
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On November 10, 1898, a shocking coup was executed in Wilmington, North Carolina, as white mobs led by former Confederate Col. Alfred Moore Waddell overthrew the city’s elected biracial government and massacred 60 or more Black people.
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898
A shocking coup was executed Wilmington, North Carolina.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On November 10, 1898, a shocking coup was executed in Wilmington, North Carolina, as white mobs led by former Confederate Col. Alfred Moore Waddell overthrew the city’s elected biracial government and massacred 60 or more Black people.
hey @schumer.senate.gov !!!
It's an embarrassing day to be a Democrat. 40+ days into a shutdown and I can only wonder what the point was? Could have caved before it started. A deal for a proposed date for a vote? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.
At least you get the victory of keeping the talking points!
It's an embarrassing day to be a Democrat. 40+ days into a shutdown and I can only wonder what the point was? Could have caved before it started. A deal for a proposed date for a vote? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.
At least you get the victory of keeping the talking points!
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
hey @schumer.senate.gov !!!
It's an embarrassing day to be a Democrat. 40+ days into a shutdown and I can only wonder what the point was? Could have caved before it started. A deal for a proposed date for a vote? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.
At least you get the victory of keeping the talking points!
It's an embarrassing day to be a Democrat. 40+ days into a shutdown and I can only wonder what the point was? Could have caved before it started. A deal for a proposed date for a vote? GIVE ME A FUCKING BREAK.
At least you get the victory of keeping the talking points!
Quiz question: How many times did Trump tell the truth this past week?
#FuckTrump
#FuckJD
#DefendDemocracy
#jeffreyepstein
#MAGA
#FuckMAGA
#FuckTrump
#FuckJD
#DefendDemocracy
#jeffreyepstein
#MAGA
#FuckMAGA
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Quiz question: How many times did Trump tell the truth this past week?
#FuckTrump
#FuckJD
#DefendDemocracy
#jeffreyepstein
#MAGA
#FuckMAGA
#FuckTrump
#FuckJD
#DefendDemocracy
#jeffreyepstein
#MAGA
#FuckMAGA
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On this day in 1898, a mob of as many as 1,000 white people waged a violent campaign to suppress African American voting in Phoenix, South Carolina, that left at least nine Black people dead. No one was ever held accountable.
Nov. 9, 1898 | At Least Nine Black People Killed by Mob Violence in Phoenix, South Carolina
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November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1898, a mob of as many as 1,000 white people waged a violent campaign to suppress African American voting in Phoenix, South Carolina, that left at least nine Black people dead. No one was ever held accountable.
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On this day in 1889, a white mob abducted 18-year-old Orion “Owen” Anderson from jail in Leesburg, Virginia, and lynched him for allegedly frightening a white girl.
Nov. 8, 1889 | Young Black Man Lynched for Allegedly Frightening White Girl in Virginia
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November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On this day in 1889, a white mob abducted 18-year-old Orion “Owen” Anderson from jail in Leesburg, Virginia, and lynched him for allegedly frightening a white girl.
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At least nine people have been killed in Alabama prisons in the last year; three of the deaths have been at Elmore Prison. The latest reported was Mikheal Gilliam who was stabbed on October 26.
Third Stabbing Death in 12 Months at Alabama's Elmore Prison
Mikheal Gilliam, 28, was stabbed on October 26, 2025.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
At least nine people have been killed in Alabama prisons in the last year; three of the deaths have been at Elmore Prison. The latest reported was Mikheal Gilliam who was stabbed on October 26.
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On this day in 1931, a segregated Georgia hospital refused to admit Juliette Derricotte, dean of Fisk University, and one of her students after a serious car accident. They both died as a result.
Nov. 7, 1931 | Two Black Women Die After Segregated Georgia Hospital Refuses Care
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1931, a segregated Georgia hospital refused to admit Juliette Derricotte, dean of Fisk University, and one of her students after a serious car accident. They both died as a result.
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On this day in 1947, police officers in Rochester, New York, shot and killed an unarmed Black military veteran named Roland T. Price. Though Mr. Price did not resist, the shooting was deemed "justified."
Nov. 6, 1947 | Police Shoot and Kill Unarmed Black Military Veteran
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November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
On this day in 1947, police officers in Rochester, New York, shot and killed an unarmed Black military veteran named Roland T. Price. Though Mr. Price did not resist, the shooting was deemed "justified."
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On this day in 1862, the U.S. government sentenced 303 members of the Dakota people to death for participating in the U.S.-Dakota War.
Nov. 5, 1862 | U.S. Government Sentences Over 300 Dakota Men to Death
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November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day in 1862, the U.S. government sentenced 303 members of the Dakota people to death for participating in the U.S.-Dakota War.