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Mo No Salad @monosalad.bsky.social · 17h

🫵🏾 Put that work in.

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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 1d

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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 1d

Prayers up for Dolly 💙🙏🏾

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 1d

"There's not a racist bone in my body" is typically only said by people who are racist TO THE VERY BONE.

Cynthia Rose @stillcham.blacksky.app · 1d

Maybe they think they have us all fooled. Maybe they think we BELIEVE them when they say there's not a racist bone in their bodies 💀

The Cocky One @cockymf.bsky.social · 1d

I remember the look on faces when I told coworkers that no Black persons is ever shocked that someone white is a secret racist.

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 1d

At this point, I just went so I could be able to say I had the experience. Had nothing to compare it to and was amazed that (with 40 minutes of opening act) it was a 3 hour show. It was a lot of fun. I definitely got my money's worth. The tix were criminally UNDERPRICED for a literal legend though.

Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 1d

I get that. When I've seen an artist multiple times and their set is pretty much the same each time, I check out pretty quickly. I know fans want to hear their faves, but you gotta switch it up somehow, someway.

As for seeing George himself though, I've only seen him once, Jan 2025. (cont'd)

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 1d

Samara Joy reflects on her jazz journey with "Three Little Words" single www.gratefulweb.com/articles/sam...

(I had to go investigate why she was releasing a new single that isn't from 2024's Portrait... so soon after Portrait!)

Samara Joy reflects on her jazz journey with "Three Little Words" single

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy has released a single, “Three Little Words,” today. First penned by Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar in 1930 and newly arranged by alto saxophonist Da...

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 1d

I'm a good person. I didn't deserve to have to watch this. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 1d

This is how propaganda works. They slapped an image on this from Los Angeles in 1992 during Rodney King riots.

Winchell's
Donut Hors
Open
Winchell's
Donut House
Two National guardsmen stand guard outside a burning donut shop in Los Angeles on April 30, 1992.
The National Guard was called in to aid police during the second day of rioting in the city. (Mark
Elias/AP)

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dustinfitzharris @dustinfitzharris.bsky.social · 1d

“How Many Ways” do we love her?
Happy birthday to 7x Grammy Award-winner Toni Braxton.

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cognitive dissonance is a helluva drug @hnysuklchocolat.blacksky.app · 1d

i screamed at banana cobbler 😂🤣

I'm Big Poe!! @tydyethefly.blacksky.app · 1d

I'm sorry, but this video took me out. Poor baby was so confused 🤣

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5am Mu5ic @5ammu5ic.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 7, 1997 — I found breath. Alone in Paris, broke but surviving, I bought #TheVelvetRope. Didn’t know Janet would be there. Didn’t know her smile would shift everything. That album wasn’t music. It was sanctuary. Still is. #JanetJackson

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 2d

Rite Aid closes all remaining stores after 63 years in business

"All Rite Aid stores have now closed. We thank our loyal customers for their many years of support." Rite Aid, once one of America's biggest pharmacy chains, shuttered its remaining 89 stores this wee...

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 2d

Like... what is the procedure when we both like the same song? IDK what to do about that. It feels like some precautionary process should be in place. 😂

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Mark Chappelle @markchappelle.bsky.social · 2d

Finally some love for "Love Is All We Need"! ❤️❤️❤️

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⚜️ 𓆤 Dime the Fit Nurse ⚜️ 𓆤 @trainlikedime.bsky.social · 3d

Another Black man was found hanging in the woods and they’re calling it a suicide.

At this point, we’re all gonna have to post that we’re mentally sound and would NEVER hang ourselves from trees.

His name is JAYVON GIVAN.