Zondra
@ziggiefresh.bsky.social
🦋of Theta Nu Xi | Alumna of the University of Houston and Full Sail University #blackcreative
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Even if Elon Musk devotes more time to Tesla, it’s clear that his high-profile support of President Donald Trump and controversial role at DOGE has already cost the now troubled company.
Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is it too late to reverse the damage he’s done? | CNN Business
Elon Musk says he’s going back to Tesla. The question now is whether or not its too late to reverse the brand damage that’s been done.
cnn.it
April 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Even if Elon Musk devotes more time to Tesla, it’s clear that his high-profile support of President Donald Trump and controversial role at DOGE has already cost the now troubled company.
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‘WEDNESDAY’ Season 2 will be released in two parts.
Part 1: August 6th
Part 2: September 3rd
Part 1: August 6th
Part 2: September 3rd
April 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
‘WEDNESDAY’ Season 2 will be released in two parts.
Part 1: August 6th
Part 2: September 3rd
Part 1: August 6th
Part 2: September 3rd
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President Trump backed down from his threats to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting sighs of relief on Wall Street.
Trump was warned of financial turmoil if he fired Powell. Now, his U-turn has stocks roaring higher | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caused alarm among some of his top advisers, who warned him that any attempt to remove the head of the central bank could...
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April 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
President Trump backed down from his threats to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting sighs of relief on Wall Street.
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This is incredible. Wait about 20 seconds into this clip. 🙃
April 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This is incredible. Wait about 20 seconds into this clip. 🙃
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Latest podcast is out: Get in everyone, we are going to Resistance Summer School!
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
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Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
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Columbia Canceled My Course on Race and Media. I'm Going to Teach It Anyway.
This is not a time for media literacy or historical knowledge to be held hostage by institutions bending the knee to authoritarianism.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Latest podcast is out: Get in everyone, we are going to Resistance Summer School!
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you to everyone who indicated they would like to take my course on Race, Media and International Affairs 101.
Please fill out this quick interest form to begin to sign up!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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a reminder: women in pants used to be seen as cross we dressing
April 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
a reminder: women in pants used to be seen as cross we dressing
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Congratu-BLEEPING-lations!
It’s time we had a little talk about your use of expletive infixation.
‘Expletive infixation’ is the linguistic term for profanity inserted into a word for emphasis.
(For this thread, we’ll use 'BLEEPING,' but feel free to substitute another word.)
It’s time we had a little talk about your use of expletive infixation.
‘Expletive infixation’ is the linguistic term for profanity inserted into a word for emphasis.
(For this thread, we’ll use 'BLEEPING,' but feel free to substitute another word.)
April 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Congratu-BLEEPING-lations!
It’s time we had a little talk about your use of expletive infixation.
‘Expletive infixation’ is the linguistic term for profanity inserted into a word for emphasis.
(For this thread, we’ll use 'BLEEPING,' but feel free to substitute another word.)
It’s time we had a little talk about your use of expletive infixation.
‘Expletive infixation’ is the linguistic term for profanity inserted into a word for emphasis.
(For this thread, we’ll use 'BLEEPING,' but feel free to substitute another word.)
I have a newsletter on Substack about things to do in Houston. Subscribe please 🙏🏽 freshmedianews.substack.com/p/htx-weeken...
HTX Weekend Events: April 3–6, 2025
Vol. 1, No. 2 April 2, 2025
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April 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I have a newsletter on Substack about things to do in Houston. Subscribe please 🙏🏽 freshmedianews.substack.com/p/htx-weeken...
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FROM SHAMS:
First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
April 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
FROM SHAMS:
First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
First ballot: Carmelo Anthony has been notified that he's been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, sources tell ESPN. Anthony made 10 All-Star appearances and six All-NBA teams in 19 seasons to go along with three Olympic gold medals for Team USA.
I don’t even think I can do this…give me 24hrs lol!
March 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I don’t even think I can do this…give me 24hrs lol!
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Sequels that are officially in the works at Pixar:
• Coco 2
• The Incredibles 3
• Toy Story 5
• Coco 2
• The Incredibles 3
• Toy Story 5
March 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Sequels that are officially in the works at Pixar:
• Coco 2
• The Incredibles 3
• Toy Story 5
• Coco 2
• The Incredibles 3
• Toy Story 5
It's never been more clear: Our democracy is at risk.
It's up to us to demand progress and reject corruption. Join @NextGenAmerica in resisting MAGA's threat to our democracy. app.sosha.ai/s/SOUTU29k
It's up to us to demand progress and reject corruption. Join @NextGenAmerica in resisting MAGA's threat to our democracy. app.sosha.ai/s/SOUTU29k
Stand Up for Democracy
app.sosha.ai
March 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It's never been more clear: Our democracy is at risk.
It's up to us to demand progress and reject corruption. Join @NextGenAmerica in resisting MAGA's threat to our democracy. app.sosha.ai/s/SOUTU29k
It's up to us to demand progress and reject corruption. Join @NextGenAmerica in resisting MAGA's threat to our democracy. app.sosha.ai/s/SOUTU29k
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Apple on Monday said it plans to open a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in the Houston area, part of what it said will be a $500 billion investment in several business lines over the next four years.
Read more about it here: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
Read more about it here: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
February 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Apple on Monday said it plans to open a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility in the Houston area, part of what it said will be a $500 billion investment in several business lines over the next four years.
Read more about it here: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
Read more about it here: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/art...
😂😂😂
1 year ago today, the infamous 'Willy Wonka Chocolate Experience' took place.
February 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
😂😂😂
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The FDA's new standards for foods before they can be labeled as "healthy" on their packaging will go into effect about two months later than planned.
FDA delays when a final rule on what foods can be labeled as ‘healthy’ goes into effect | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration’s new standards for foods to meet before they can be labeled as “healthy” on their packaging will go into effect about two months later than planned, according to a...
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February 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The FDA's new standards for foods before they can be labeled as "healthy" on their packaging will go into effect about two months later than planned.
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Roberta Flack, GRAMMY-winning singer most known for her rendition of ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’, has passed away at the age of 88.
February 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Roberta Flack, GRAMMY-winning singer most known for her rendition of ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’, has passed away at the age of 88.
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Texas State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons put it best: “She is the most awarded and most nominated artist in Grammy history.”
And now, she’s officially recognized by the #txlege.
And now, she’s officially recognized by the #txlege.
The Texas House just passed a resolution celebrating Beyoncé’s historic Grammy wins.
Houston’s own Beyoncé is now the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, becoming the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, and finally taking home her first Album of the Year. #txlege
Houston’s own Beyoncé is now the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, becoming the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, and finally taking home her first Album of the Year. #txlege
February 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Texas State Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons put it best: “She is the most awarded and most nominated artist in Grammy history.”
And now, she’s officially recognized by the #txlege.
And now, she’s officially recognized by the #txlege.
That’s my rep!!!
My congressman Al Green has officially introduced Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump, citing his alarming rhetoric and threats regarding Gaza.
This isn’t Green’s first time—he first introduced impeachment articles against Trump in 2017.
This isn’t Green’s first time—he first introduced impeachment articles against Trump in 2017.
February 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
That’s my rep!!!
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One homeless woman was willing to be handcuffed to get a ride to a warming center. Houston needs a policy as compassionate as those in Dallas and Austin, writes the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board. www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit...
She was willing to be handcuffed to go somewhere warm. It shouldn’t be so hard
One homeless woman was willing to be handcuffed to get a ride to a warming center. Houston needs a policy as compassionate as Dallas.
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
One homeless woman was willing to be handcuffed to get a ride to a warming center. Houston needs a policy as compassionate as those in Dallas and Austin, writes the Houston Chronicle Editorial Board. www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/edit...
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The high school used for ‘Carrie’ ‘Teen Wolf’ ‘Freaky Friday’ and more has burned down as a result of the Palisades fires.
January 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The high school used for ‘Carrie’ ‘Teen Wolf’ ‘Freaky Friday’ and more has burned down as a result of the Palisades fires.
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While it’s not cold enough for the mayor to open warning centers, organizations like Star of Hope are out working, collecting and distributing coats & blankets to folks on Houston streets.
Here’s how you can help: www.sohmission.org/ways-to-give...
Here’s how you can help: www.sohmission.org/ways-to-give...
January 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
While it’s not cold enough for the mayor to open warning centers, organizations like Star of Hope are out working, collecting and distributing coats & blankets to folks on Houston streets.
Here’s how you can help: www.sohmission.org/ways-to-give...
Here’s how you can help: www.sohmission.org/ways-to-give...
Yes, she's a force and I'm glad she won't be hanging up her political shoes anytime soon!
As we get closer to January 20, 2025, we need to truly celebrate Kamala Harris as the first Black and first female Vice President of the United States.
Because those 100 days in 2024 gave us a glimpse of what could have been, and it was powerful.
Because those 100 days in 2024 gave us a glimpse of what could have been, and it was powerful.
January 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Yes, she's a force and I'm glad she won't be hanging up her political shoes anytime soon!
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🧵Houston’s Midtown development zone spent nearly 15 years quietly amassing hundreds of lots in and around Third Ward, a large-scale effort to slow gentrification and build affordable housing in the historic Black neighborhood.
January 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🧵Houston’s Midtown development zone spent nearly 15 years quietly amassing hundreds of lots in and around Third Ward, a large-scale effort to slow gentrification and build affordable housing in the historic Black neighborhood.