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10 rules for dealing with trump’s demands for capitulation open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Thanks @rbreich.bsky.social, this is spot on! One thing to add, always use a lowercase "t" when referring to the "so-called" president.
10 rules for dealing with Trump’s demands for capitulation
Whether it’s universities, law firms, or entire countries, here are 10 basic rules for hitting back
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April 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Electrifying! Audra McDonald makes Broadway history in "Gypsy"—a Tony-worthy performance as Rose you'll never forget. Read my rave review.

#Broadway #Gypsy #AudraMcDonald #TheaterReview #BroadwayMusical #GeorgeCWolfe #MajesticTheater #StevenSondheim #NYCTheater #ClassicMusical
Audra McDonald is Sensational in "Gypsy" on Broadway
Electrifying! Audra McDonald makes Broadway history in "Gypsy"—a Tony-worthy performance as Rose you'll never forget. Read my rave review.
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April 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Roberta Flack, the iconic singer and pianist whose soulful voice and gifted piano playing defined an era, crafted a legacy steeped in musical brilliance, cultural significance, and authenticity.

#robertaflack #deltasigmatheta #howarduniversity #blackexcellence
Roberta Flack: Howard Alum, Delta Soror - derrickhemphill.com
The life and legacy of Roberta Flack, a Howard University scholar, Delta Sigma Theta sorority member, and virtuoso whose soulful voice and activism redefined music and inspired generations.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
“The Tongue and The Lash”, is a fiery chamber opera that reimagines James Baldwin’s iconic 1965 debate with William F. Buckley Jr., which filled Town Hall with history, music, and moral urgency moving in harmony.

#Opera #JamesBaldwin #BaldwinDebate #RaceAndPolitics #PatrickLRiley #GwendolynQuinn
The Baldwin-Buckley Debate as an Opera - derrickhemphill.com
The Baldwin-Buckley debate comes to life as a chamber opera reimagining Baldwin’s 1965 debate with William F. Buckley Jr. at New York City's Town Hall.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I felt compelled to write about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance in "Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Medium Was the Message, and America Failed the Test." #KendrickLamar #SuperBowlLIX #BlackPower #WhiteTears
Kendrick Lamar’s Performance: A Cultural Critique
Kendrick Lamar’s Performance at the Super Bowl was a cultural critique. Derrick Hemphill breaks down its deeper meaning and impact.
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February 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM