Leigh Ann Jernigan
@lajern.bsky.social
Artful, overly enthusiastic at times, social justice matters a lot to me
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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Get your flu shots people. Last year was the worst flu season in 10 years and don't love even a small regional slice like this looking much worse already.
For reference national data for last season: bsky.app/profile/pear...
For reference national data for last season: bsky.app/profile/pear...
In Texas' public health region 6/5S, which includes Houston, the number of emergency department visits for influenza is already almost on par with the *peak* of last year.
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Get your flu shots people. Last year was the worst flu season in 10 years and don't love even a small regional slice like this looking much worse already.
For reference national data for last season: bsky.app/profile/pear...
For reference national data for last season: bsky.app/profile/pear...
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
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Been saying it for the last year & I'll say it again: It is never foolish to be hopeful.
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Been saying it for the last year & I'll say it again: It is never foolish to be hopeful.
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IG newberlinlibrary
IG newberlinlibrary
October 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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IG newberlinlibrary
IG newberlinlibrary
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Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
October 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
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“Severance" actor Tramell Tillman has won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. He is the first Black man ever to win the award #Emmys
September 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
“Severance" actor Tramell Tillman has won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. He is the first Black man ever to win the award #Emmys
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting received the Television Academy's Governors Award at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday.
September 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting received the Television Academy's Governors Award at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday.
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🗣️ LIBRARIES ARE COOLING CENTERS!
Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵
Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵
August 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
🗣️ LIBRARIES ARE COOLING CENTERS!
Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵
Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵
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remember that even heroes have their own heroes
August 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
remember that even heroes have their own heroes
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Have you ever noticed that people dressed better in the past? Even in the summer, when it was scorching hot?
Why is this? 🧵
Why is this? 🧵
August 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Have you ever noticed that people dressed better in the past? Even in the summer, when it was scorching hot?
Why is this? 🧵
Why is this? 🧵
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Owl Core. Good Morning Blue Sky
August 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Owl Core. Good Morning Blue Sky
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There is a crisis in Gaza. They are starving. They need you, need us! 💔
No child, no one should go hungry. Feeling helpless is a response of human kindness. Doing something is a response of human kindness. Using your voice is a response, it is human kindness.
This is not political, this is human ❤️🩹
No child, no one should go hungry. Feeling helpless is a response of human kindness. Doing something is a response of human kindness. Using your voice is a response, it is human kindness.
This is not political, this is human ❤️🩹
July 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
There is a crisis in Gaza. They are starving. They need you, need us! 💔
No child, no one should go hungry. Feeling helpless is a response of human kindness. Doing something is a response of human kindness. Using your voice is a response, it is human kindness.
This is not political, this is human ❤️🩹
No child, no one should go hungry. Feeling helpless is a response of human kindness. Doing something is a response of human kindness. Using your voice is a response, it is human kindness.
This is not political, this is human ❤️🩹
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PBS News is not going anywhere.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
July 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
PBS News is not going anywhere.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.
We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.
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My Librarian of Congress! What an absolute honor to meet Dr. Carla Hayden and tell her how much of a hero she is to myself and library loving people all over the world. What a relief to see her smiling and to witness her remarkable energy 💜
July 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My Librarian of Congress! What an absolute honor to meet Dr. Carla Hayden and tell her how much of a hero she is to myself and library loving people all over the world. What a relief to see her smiling and to witness her remarkable energy 💜
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Everyone who cares about public safety should read this op-ed. Thank you Chief Paul Noel for your leadership - this is the right message for this moment. www.knoxnews.com/story/opinio...
In the face of protest, police must embrace their role as guardians for all Americans
When police lose sight of their role as guardians, and when adversarial strategies creep into our response to protests, we lose legitimacy.
www.knoxnews.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Everyone who cares about public safety should read this op-ed. Thank you Chief Paul Noel for your leadership - this is the right message for this moment. www.knoxnews.com/story/opinio...
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Do you know about the Juneteenth flag?
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
June 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Do you know about the Juneteenth flag?
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
Its colors are red, white, and blue…on purpose.
Every element, from the star to the curve to the colors, shouts that Black people are an integral part of the U.S. story, not apart from it.
#Juneteenth #UnitedStates
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Today in 1215 King John reluctantly affixed his seal to Magna Carta, a document which placed restrictions on his royal power.
It has come to represent the centuries long battle to restrain capricious, insane, despotic leaders.
That's a work in progress
It has come to represent the centuries long battle to restrain capricious, insane, despotic leaders.
That's a work in progress
June 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Today in 1215 King John reluctantly affixed his seal to Magna Carta, a document which placed restrictions on his royal power.
It has come to represent the centuries long battle to restrain capricious, insane, despotic leaders.
That's a work in progress
It has come to represent the centuries long battle to restrain capricious, insane, despotic leaders.
That's a work in progress
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The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
June 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: chicagotribune.com/enewspaper
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Beautiful. Well done, girls.
June 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Beautiful. Well done, girls.
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I really love this essay my brother wrote about working as an EMT in Los Angeles. Take a CPR class and keep some Naloxone handy.
A Year in EMS
My experience working as an EMT in LA County.
www.jackpearkes.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I really love this essay my brother wrote about working as an EMT in Los Angeles. Take a CPR class and keep some Naloxone handy.
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Adding on: if you can, stream the Brian Wilson doc on PBS Passport! I'm going to rewatch it tonight in his honor. www.pbs.org/video/brian-...
June 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Adding on: if you can, stream the Brian Wilson doc on PBS Passport! I'm going to rewatch it tonight in his honor. www.pbs.org/video/brian-...
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Coco Gauff celebrating with the Roland Garros ball kids after winning the trophy
“You guys are awesome” 🥹
(via Roland Garros)
“You guys are awesome” 🥹
(via Roland Garros)
June 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Coco Gauff celebrating with the Roland Garros ball kids after winning the trophy
“You guys are awesome” 🥹
(via Roland Garros)
“You guys are awesome” 🥹
(via Roland Garros)