Gavin Lossett
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Thanks to a new book, people will discover scores of Black artists and record labels of Illinois — obscure and popular alike. The Numero Group’s “Soul Music of Illinois” is a comprehensive overview of the state’s soul music from 1960 to 1990.
‘Soul Music of Illinois’ sheds light on little-known achievements of Black labels, artists
Edited by Dante Carfagna, the two-volume coffee table book is a comprehensive overview of the state’s soul music from 1960 to 1990. The Numero Group will host a signing event Friday at its factory…
buff.ly
April 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Thanks to a new book, people will discover scores of Black artists and record labels of Illinois — obscure and popular alike. The Numero Group’s “Soul Music of Illinois” is a comprehensive overview of the state’s soul music from 1960 to 1990.
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What's it gonna take for everyone to realize the occupant of the white house is fundamentally anti-American?
Trump thinks anyone protesting must be from another country when the right and will to protest our own government is a foundational American value.
March 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
What's it gonna take for everyone to realize the occupant of the white house is fundamentally anti-American?
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Yall wanna get into some good trouble?😏
Since this admin's executive order for all gov agencies to remove any social media posts considered DEI, did you know they have to document those changes AND tell us, the American people about the changes & it is our right to see every single post they remove?
Since this admin's executive order for all gov agencies to remove any social media posts considered DEI, did you know they have to document those changes AND tell us, the American people about the changes & it is our right to see every single post they remove?
a man in a suit says have fun out there
ALT: a man in a suit says have fun out there
media.tenor.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Yall wanna get into some good trouble?😏
Since this admin's executive order for all gov agencies to remove any social media posts considered DEI, did you know they have to document those changes AND tell us, the American people about the changes & it is our right to see every single post they remove?
Since this admin's executive order for all gov agencies to remove any social media posts considered DEI, did you know they have to document those changes AND tell us, the American people about the changes & it is our right to see every single post they remove?
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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A series of European leaders voiced their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with some stating that the free world needs a new leader. This follows Zelensky's dramatic clash with President Trump in the Oval Office on Friday.
March 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
A series of European leaders voiced their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with some stating that the free world needs a new leader. This follows Zelensky's dramatic clash with President Trump in the Oval Office on Friday.
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D.C., we keep on trucking. 🚚
If you are or were a federal worker, our Signal tipline is always open and actively monitored: 917-512-0201.
If you are or were a federal worker, our Signal tipline is always open and actively monitored: 917-512-0201.
February 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
D.C., we keep on trucking. 🚚
If you are or were a federal worker, our Signal tipline is always open and actively monitored: 917-512-0201.
If you are or were a federal worker, our Signal tipline is always open and actively monitored: 917-512-0201.
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The State Department this week terminated a U.S. AID initiative that has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore Ukraine's energy grid from attacks by the Russian military, sources say.
State Department terminates U.S. support of Ukraine energy grid restoration
The USAID initiative had invested hundreds of millions of dollars in helping Ukraine's energy grid recover from attacks from Russia.
www.nbcnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The State Department this week terminated a U.S. AID initiative that has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to help restore Ukraine's energy grid from attacks by the Russian military, sources say.
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A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office for President Trump’s sit-down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting.
A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down | CNN Business
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office on Friday to cover President Trump’s sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters wer...
www.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A member of Russia’s state-owned news agency gained access to the Oval Office for President Trump’s sit-down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky – even as the AP and Reuters were barred from the high-level meeting.
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I was trying not to doom scroll today but HOLY SHIT.
February 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I was trying not to doom scroll today but HOLY SHIT.
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AG Pam Bondi gave a binder on the Jeffrey Epstein case to a MAGA influencer in a ‘Free Ghislane’ shirt who advocates for the release of Maxwell from prison. meidasnews.com/news/confirm...
Confirmed: White House Gave Epstein Binder to Supporter Who Wore "Free Ghislaine" Shirt
Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of grooming underage victims for Jeffrey Epstein
meidasnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
AG Pam Bondi gave a binder on the Jeffrey Epstein case to a MAGA influencer in a ‘Free Ghislane’ shirt who advocates for the release of Maxwell from prison. meidasnews.com/news/confirm...
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This is NOT acceptable!
February 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This is NOT acceptable!
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Political theater, Trump never wanted a deal signed which was why he brought his stray dog Vance to bark at Zelenskyy.
This whole presser was like putting lipstick on a Trump.
This whole presser was like putting lipstick on a Trump.
February 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Political theater, Trump never wanted a deal signed which was why he brought his stray dog Vance to bark at Zelenskyy.
This whole presser was like putting lipstick on a Trump.
This whole presser was like putting lipstick on a Trump.
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DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
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Disney told employees in a memo it was shifting DEI efforts to prioritize business goals and company values.
Disney is the latest company to shake up its DEI initiatives. Read the memo to staff.
Disney told employees in a memo it was shifting DEI efforts to prioritize business goals and company values.
www.businessinsider.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Disney told employees in a memo it was shifting DEI efforts to prioritize business goals and company values.
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Walking into the week with this energy for the bigots
February 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Walking into the week with this energy for the bigots
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Hi everyone there is an app in the AppStore called O SCANada. It allows you to scan an items barcode and lets you know if it Canadian and can suggest Canadian alternatives! Sorry I couldn’t link the app.
February 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hi everyone there is an app in the AppStore called O SCANada. It allows you to scan an items barcode and lets you know if it Canadian and can suggest Canadian alternatives! Sorry I couldn’t link the app.
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Why is the right so determined to undermine and dismiss D.E.I.? “It is because these widely varied efforts represent a commitment to integration, to opposing bigotry and racism, to offering an invitation to belong,” Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes.
The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
D.E.I. programs faced legitimate criticisms, but the Trump Administration’s actions make clear that we can’t achieve color-blindness on command.
www.newyorker.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Why is the right so determined to undermine and dismiss D.E.I.? “It is because these widely varied efforts represent a commitment to integration, to opposing bigotry and racism, to offering an invitation to belong,” Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes.
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Elon Musk should be nowhere near the federal government or its classified information. Repost if you agree.
February 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Elon Musk should be nowhere near the federal government or its classified information. Repost if you agree.
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NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately. The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately. The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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