Octavia
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investing in your own growth & self development isn’t selfish, it’s self care
October 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
investing in your own growth & self development isn’t selfish, it’s self care
President Obama getting elected in 2008 really did a number on these people and this is why we are here now. This is a hill I will die on!
September 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
President Obama getting elected in 2008 really did a number on these people and this is why we are here now. This is a hill I will die on!
As a Black woman living AmeriKKKa, I am mentally exhausted! 😩
September 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
As a Black woman living AmeriKKKa, I am mentally exhausted! 😩
As a Criminal Justice major with a love/hate relationship for the law and politics, I need my people in DC to hear me. Know your rights!
4th Amendment – No illegal searches.
5th Amendment – You have the right to remain silent (plead the Fifth).
6th Amendment – You have the right to an attorney.
4th Amendment – No illegal searches.
5th Amendment – You have the right to remain silent (plead the Fifth).
6th Amendment – You have the right to an attorney.
August 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As a Criminal Justice major with a love/hate relationship for the law and politics, I need my people in DC to hear me. Know your rights!
4th Amendment – No illegal searches.
5th Amendment – You have the right to remain silent (plead the Fifth).
6th Amendment – You have the right to an attorney.
4th Amendment – No illegal searches.
5th Amendment – You have the right to remain silent (plead the Fifth).
6th Amendment – You have the right to an attorney.
I’ve always been interested in politics, and for a while I tried to stay clear of it to protect my peace. But with the current state of this country, I can’t stay silent. I will not sit by quietly and act like what’s happening is okay.
August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I’ve always been interested in politics, and for a while I tried to stay clear of it to protect my peace. But with the current state of this country, I can’t stay silent. I will not sit by quietly and act like what’s happening is okay.
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August 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It’s been a while since I’ve been over here.
August 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It’s been a while since I’ve been over here.
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The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.
Tulsa announces reparations for the 1921 ‘Black Wall Street’ massacre
It took decades of research by historians and journalists — and reports by state and federal commissions — to uncover the violence that claimed more than 300 Black lives.
wapo.st
June 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.
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Beyoncé is so iconic that she had to give birth to her successor because the gurls dont be equipped!
April 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Beyoncé is so iconic that she had to give birth to her successor because the gurls dont be equipped!
I’m really going to miss my writing professor! Her style of teaching is something unique and interesting.
April 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I’m really going to miss my writing professor! Her style of teaching is something unique and interesting.
I still haven’t decided on an outfit yet. 😩
April 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I still haven’t decided on an outfit yet. 😩
The Cowboy Carter Tour kicked off tonight in Los Angeles. I can’t wait to see my girl in July! 🐝 🤠
April 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The Cowboy Carter Tour kicked off tonight in Los Angeles. I can’t wait to see my girl in July! 🐝 🤠
Donald Trump is a rapist and a felon. Can we put his mugshot on the White House lawn??
April 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Donald Trump is a rapist and a felon. Can we put his mugshot on the White House lawn??
This semester, while taking my Discovery Writing class, I discovered something unexpected , I love writing, and I’m actually really good at it.
But more importantly, my professor had us listen to two powerful podcast series over the past few weeks, Seeing White and The 1619 Project.
But more importantly, my professor had us listen to two powerful podcast series over the past few weeks, Seeing White and The 1619 Project.
April 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This semester, while taking my Discovery Writing class, I discovered something unexpected , I love writing, and I’m actually really good at it.
But more importantly, my professor had us listen to two powerful podcast series over the past few weeks, Seeing White and The 1619 Project.
But more importantly, my professor had us listen to two powerful podcast series over the past few weeks, Seeing White and The 1619 Project.
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It’s #EarthDay — but some folks still treat our planet like it’s disposable.
Let’s be real: Black and Brown communities feel the impact of environmental neglect first and worst.
I’m fighting for clean air, safe water, and a livable future for all of us.
Let’s be real: Black and Brown communities feel the impact of environmental neglect first and worst.
I’m fighting for clean air, safe water, and a livable future for all of us.
April 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It’s #EarthDay — but some folks still treat our planet like it’s disposable.
Let’s be real: Black and Brown communities feel the impact of environmental neglect first and worst.
I’m fighting for clean air, safe water, and a livable future for all of us.
Let’s be real: Black and Brown communities feel the impact of environmental neglect first and worst.
I’m fighting for clean air, safe water, and a livable future for all of us.
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“And where there is oppression, there will be resistance.” -Assatta Shakur
April 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“And where there is oppression, there will be resistance.” -Assatta Shakur
Both of my papers are complete. Now I can focus on my Easter dinner and get ready for Church in the morning. Let me put my roast in the slow cooker. 😋
April 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Both of my papers are complete. Now I can focus on my Easter dinner and get ready for Church in the morning. Let me put my roast in the slow cooker. 😋
I have several friends and family members who worked for the FEDS and they’re being affected by this. I feel so helpless and wish it was something I could do. 😪
April 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I have several friends and family members who worked for the FEDS and they’re being affected by this. I feel so helpless and wish it was something I could do. 😪
White superiority, hate, racism, bigotry, homophobia, sexism and ignorance are the reasons we are here!
April 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
White superiority, hate, racism, bigotry, homophobia, sexism and ignorance are the reasons we are here!
Donald Trump is destroying lives!
April 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Donald Trump is destroying lives!
DC is preparing for furloughs and cuts in social services in an effort to reduce their budget by $410 million thanks to Orange this man. He is just out here ruining lives carte blanche. 🤦🏾♀️😫
April 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
DC is preparing for furloughs and cuts in social services in an effort to reduce their budget by $410 million thanks to Orange this man. He is just out here ruining lives carte blanche. 🤦🏾♀️😫
www.nytimes.com/2019/09/13/p...
If you have time, take a listen to this. I’m writing a reader’s response to this and I’m a bit emotional. 🥹
The way Black people are treated makes me so angry angry! 😡
If you have time, take a listen to this. I’m writing a reader’s response to this and I’m a bit emotional. 🥹
The way Black people are treated makes me so angry angry! 😡
Episode 4: How the Bad Blood Started (Published 2019)
In the United States, racial health disparities have been as foundational as democracy itself.
www.nytimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
www.nytimes.com/2019/09/13/p...
If you have time, take a listen to this. I’m writing a reader’s response to this and I’m a bit emotional. 🥹
The way Black people are treated makes me so angry angry! 😡
If you have time, take a listen to this. I’m writing a reader’s response to this and I’m a bit emotional. 🥹
The way Black people are treated makes me so angry angry! 😡
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
April 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...