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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 16d

Happy 6th birthday to my precious granddaughter, Lyv‼️You light up my world with your infectious smile and fill my heart with joy. Watching you grow into a kind, smart & adventurous young girl has been an absolute delight. I am so grateful to be your Pop~Pop.
✨💛👑🎂🎁✨

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 16d

ALL Americans outside of the MAGA cult MUST peacefully unite to reject Trump’s authoritarianism and to protect the First Amendment. The fate of free speech and democracy in America depends on our collective action — and the time to act is now‼️

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 16d

Donald Trump is waging war on free speech, weaponizing the FCC to muzzle dissenting voices and silence media outlets that refuse to toe his line. This egregious attempt to suppress criticism and stifle free expression is a hallmark of authoritarianism; echoing the darkest chapters in history.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 19d

We have a convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, bigot, grifter, pathological liar, narcissist, and wannabe dictator tearing our country apart, daily.

Mango Mussolini’s relentless assault on the First Amendment speaks to his authoritarian ambitions. We cannot allow this to continue...

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 20d

Supporting Donald Trump is counterintuitive for marginalized groups, as his policies have dismantled equitable programs & initiatives, rolled back more than 60 years of civil rights’ advances and exacerbated systemic racism and misogyny. It’s time to wake the f*ck up, America‼️

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 20d

Donald Trump’s influence on media outlets and the FCC is stifling dissenting voices, creating an environment where only right-wing extremist views are tolerated.

In this current climate, it is essential to recognize the importance of protecting diverse perspectives and promoting critical thinking.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 23d

EVERYONE join me in wishing my eldest grandson, Kydyn, the happiest of birthdays‼️
✨🤴🏽🎉🎁✨

On your special day, I want you to know how much you are loved & cherished beyond measure. May this year bring endless laughter and new adventures. Continue to shine bright, my young prince.

💛 Pop~Pop

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 24d

Trump and his cult of MAGA Morons will ALWAYS seek out scapegoats and justification for their deplorable actions & words.

Racism/bigotry, misogyny, homophobia, mass shootings... there’s NOTHING too odious that they won’t attempt to justify.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 26d

So... when will Donald Trump start deploying the National Guard to ALL of these solid RED states across the nation that are [actually] the ones rife with murder & crime⁉️

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 27d

A Caucasian man assassinated another Caucasian man at a university where nearly 80% of the student body is Caucasian — in a predominantly White city. So why are HBCUs receiving threats and Black people being swept up in any of this? MAGA = ignorant, unhinged racists.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 27d

A huge swath of elected officials continue to do NOTHING to combat mass shootings... even those involving innocent children. And yet, they want us to express empathy for someone who did NOT believe in empathy — and who stated, “Gun deaths are a cost worth it for the Second Amendment.” Unbelievable.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 27d

RIP, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice & Philando Castile. 🕊️🙏🏽🕊️

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 28d

Based on the events of today and America’s overall crime/murder stats, Donald Trump should divert his attention away from Los Angeles, D.C., and Chicago.

It would be apropos to send the National Guard to Orem, Utah and other solid RED cities instead.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 28d

Remember how Donald Trump took umbrage with flags being at half-staff during his inauguration, in acknowledgment of President Jimmy Carter’s recent passing at the time? Yet, he has ordered them to be at half-staff in acknowledgment of Charlie Kirk’s death. Interesting.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · 28d

Salute to Kamala Harris for providing an empathetic, measured expression of condolence. I wish calls for UNITY were coming from BOTH ends of the political spectrum.

#CharlieKirk

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Sep 6

So he’s an alleged “FBI informant” for something he claims to be a “Democratic hoax.” How does that work exactly❓

And the fact that his followers continue to believe & parrot his 🐂💩 is mystifying on a level previously unknown.

#MAGAmorons

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Sep 6

Mango Mussolini was found civilly liable for sexual assault, over two dozen women have accused him of sexual impropriety, he claimed that it was perfectly okay for him to grab women by their genitalia, and he has documented ties to Epstein; yet, we are supposed to believe he was an “FBI informant.”🫩

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Sep 2

I was [just] driving through downtown Los Angeles on this extremely windy evening, when I glanced over and spotted my Elgin Charles’ Hair Camp billboard‼️Hair Camp is my exciting NEW competition TV series that has me in search of the next superstar hairstylist — coming to Blacktivity in 2026‼️

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Sep 1

During those quiet moments alone, do you think about us❓💗

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Aug 28

THROWBACK THURSDAY TRIVIA: In addition to being touted a star athlete in high school, I was also prom king.👑⛹🏽‍♂️

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Aug 22

It’s NOT your job to wake up anybody who’s sleeping on you. Keep ascending‼️🚀❤️‍🔥

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎬 ...en route to set...
Time to make magic‼️🖤

And S/O to my industry daughter, Nicki Minaj, who supplied the early morning vibes. 🎶

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Aug 15

Happy [belated] birthday to my broski, NBA legend & mogul, Magic Johnson‼️ Hopefully this revolution around the sun is the absolute BEST one yet. Continue being a shining example of greatness. ✨🥳🤘🏽🍻✨

#ElginCharles #BeverlyHills #HappyBirthday #MagicJohnson #fyp

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Aug 14

Just the mention of your name, turns a flicker to a flame.

Time to heat things up‼️
🔥❤️‍🔥🔥

STAY TUNED.

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Elgin Charles @elgincharles.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks, Lady V‼️🖤

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