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SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · 12d

Some days I still don’t know what to do with all this grief without you here
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creakyjoints.org/living-with-...

#ForTinu

A Tribute #ForTinu: Honoring Her Legacy

Honoring Tinu Abayomi-Paul: a tribute to her fierce advocacy, unwavering compassion, and impact on the chronic illness community.

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💖💄 Aoife ♿💖 @aoiferocksitout.bsky.social · 12d

One entire year since our beloved @tinu.bsky.social has passed.
I hoped I would never write those words.
If you are having a hard time, please do what you need to in order to take care.
Do the thing she loved.
Random acts of love, mutual aid, community care.
Rest, real self-care.
Always love. ❤️

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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 16d

We’re still looking for some more recommendations! Drop yours in the comments on the quoted post!

Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 19d

📣 Call for the DisCo: we're making a Bluesky starter pack of disability justice orgs to follow! Have some recommendations? Tag their accounts in the comments and send this post to your friends! #disability #accessibility

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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 19d

📣 Call for the DisCo: we're making a Bluesky starter pack of disability justice orgs to follow! Have some recommendations? Tag their accounts in the comments and send this post to your friends! #disability #accessibility

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social · 24d

The Washington Post now has no Black Opinion columnists - none - at a time when white nationalism is ascendant in our nation. I am grateful to Karen for the truth and fearlessness her work has always shown. Keep shining that light, my friend.

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 24d

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.

I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 23d

The diminishment of prominent Black journalists is the latest indication that a period of progress in America has ended and a period of retrenchment is in full bloom.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 24d

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.

I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.

substack.com

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💖💄 Aoife ♿💖 @aoiferocksitout.bsky.social · Aug 25

We did it! You did it!
This has been met for our beloved @tinu.bsky.social 's wonderful family!
All of you made this happen and I'm so grateful to all of you!
We are not sure if Tinu's family wants to make a new one for their continuing needs yet so please share❤️

www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-t...

Donate to Honoring Tinu's Legacy with Compassionate Support, organized by Brooke Crume

In loving memory of Atinuke Abayomi Paul (Tinu), beloved daughter, gran… Brooke Crume needs your support for Honoring Tinu's Legacy with Compassionate Support

www.gofundme.com

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Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · Aug 26

Dear journalists:

The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.

Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Aug 26

This article just reminded me of this old tweet

Sarah Lazarus
@sarahclazarus
every day we have to wake up, confront the most upsetting shit we've ever seen, and then walk around obeying laws and saying "it's tomato season"
11:10 PM • 8/10/19 • Twitter for iPhone
730 Retweets 3,538 Likes

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🌸Bibi🌸♿ (formerly bibicosplays) @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · Jun 26

Happy Pride! It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale.

I sell pins, knee braces, compression gloves, artist gloves, binders, wrist braces, compression socks, cute bags, compression leggings & more!

Store details below!

5 Oval shaped pins with gold outlines with an oval cutout in the middle with a yellow slideable star:

Spoons: Lavender background
Hunger Scale: Red background
Migraine Scale: Blue background
Speaking vs Non Speaking: Green background

The first one has SHE, THEY, HE on top. At the bottom there's HER, THEM, HIM. White background.

Galaxy and Moon Bunny Compression Gloves

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Jen Christiansen @jenchristiansen.com · Jun 25

Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪

Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science

These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults

www.scientificamerican.com

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · Jun 25

People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid

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botanical barbie @hemingwaymuse.bsky.social · May 10

✨ new pinned post ✨

Hello and welcome to a slightly more inclusive I am open to your creative work post!

My art commissions are OPEN for May and into summer - I can bring to life some of your favorite moments like one of my favorite pieces I did of the pineapple fountain in Charleston

A large square canvas depicting the three tiered golden pineapple fountain on the waterfront in Charleston as the sun sets in vivid hues of pink and streaking orange and lavender. The water cascading down the fountain glows and reflects the setting sun. The fountain surrounded by hedges.

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Mae_DayJ @maedayj.bsky.social · Jun 20

Family I've just been informed that our beloved friend and community member Molly Gordon (@mollyboom.bsky.social) passed away last night.

She was a beautiful light in this world. The type of empathetic and generous soul we should all aspire to be.

I will truly miss her forever.

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Bilbo Yaga @bilboyaga.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you want to oppose fascism but you stopped wearing an n95 in public, bad news: you’ve been facilitating fascism via ableism, one of its favorite tools.

Good news: you can learn from this error! By resuming masking, you protect marginalized folks & resistance movements.

Give/get mask mutual aid:

Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc

MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.

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SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · Jun 6

I'm looking for a #mentor this summer for someone who has a #learningdisability and would appreciate ya'll recommendations!!

Would love to find a #Black woman who also has a learning disability. Self employed or non profit work/experience. Skills: Helping build professional network and goals.

SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · May 10

Are there any Black, Indigenous and People of Color that make mask chains on here? Would love to support them. I know I’ve seen them on here but lost track of where they are. #maskchains #stillmasking

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SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · Oct 27

How do I find all my friends and followers from Twitter or even the same communities.

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SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · Oct 27

Hello to those new to my page 👋🏽 I’m Sarah Reneé (she/her). I’m a Black, Queer, transracial adoptee who lives w/ chronic migraine, endometriosis, anxiety and fibromyalgia. I work in public health patient advocacy with a focus on health equity.

This is a picture of Sarah, a black woman wearing a green head wrap, white 3M aura mask, a black long sleeve shirt with the word melanin in white and light blue ripped jeans. She is in a doctors office.

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💖💄 Aoife ♿💖 @aoiferocksitout.bsky.social · Oct 19

It's really good to see so many of you come here from The Twitter in the last few days. 💖
Please share widely!
Please help our beloved @tinu.bsky.social 's family during this impossible time.
If you can't help, please share!
#ForTinu 💖
gofund.me/95f4584f

Donate to Honoring Tinu's Legacy with Compassionate Support, organized by Brooke Crume

In loving memory of Atinuke Abayomi Paul (Tinu), beloved daughter, gran… Brooke Crume needs your support for Honoring Tinu's Legacy with Compassionate Support

gofund.me

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Sparrow / Liz @untonuggan.bsky.social · Oct 21

Also: If you knew Tinu and want to leave a message on her memorial page, this is the link

#ForTinu

tiny.cc/8moqzz

In Honor of Tinu’ Abayomi-Paul

Welcome. This a space to share memories of our beloved.

tiny.cc

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · Oct 24

We are heartbroken. Tinu did so much for all of us in the disability community.

You were probably helped by her advocacy even if you didn’t know it. Even if you aren’t disabled yet.

Please help her family survive without her. A contribution or a boost means so much. 💜

#ForTinu

Donate to Honoring Tinu's Legacy with Compassionate Support, organized by Brooke Crume

In loving memory of Atinuke Abayomi Paul (Tinu), beloved daughter, gran… Brooke Crume needs your support for Honoring Tinu's Legacy with Compassionate Support

www.gofundme.com

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SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · Oct 27

Why can't I figure this app out😅😅

SR🐔 @migrainesallday.bsky.social · Feb 23

I know it's been a min since I've been on here. Been going through a rough pain & mental health patch, but coming up for air. 👋🏽 If you're looking for a place to be in a FUBU #chronicillness community our #ChronicHue meetings are back. Sign up here to get the invite: research.net/r/XTZSS2V #BIPOC