"Rest in Power Assata Shakur" Mural in Zurich, Switzerland

Tofik Beshir styling over the barriers at this weekend's Charm City cyclocross. P1 in the u23 field both days. #BikeSky #Cyclocross

Last week's Brownswood Basement show hosted by @gillespeterson.bsky.social featuring Kokoroko, Momo, and Timeless Records worldwidefm.net/episode/gill...

Distractions for the start of the work week... Max Schaaf scootin' through SF on his panhead... #panhead #MaxSchaaf

Came out swinging on a Monday... #Blackcrossword

The Green Book Project website archives the Green Book locations, documenting the history of Black travel during Jim Crow. Do you have memories of Green Book locations? We’d love to hear your story! greenbookproject.org.ohio-state.edu #GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky

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Casablanca - 1942 Warner Brothers... Arthur Dooley Williams' character "Sam" steals every scene he's in. I'd love to know Sam's backstory - how did he and Rick meet? What happens to Sam after Rick kills Major Strasser? #Casablanca #DooleyWilliams #PlayitAgainSam

Rest easy sista... Assanta Shakur July 16, 1947 – September 25, 2025

Enjoy your retirement ma'am. You earned it. #USMC #SemperFi

We're so glad to hear that Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez is free thanks to the efforts by Innovation Law Lab, Oregon for All, and PCUN. innovationlawlab.org/press-releas...

@evankleiman.bsky.social had farmer Mike Cirone from See Canyon near San Luis Obispo on her show to talk apples. What's your favorite? Last year I had a Pink Pearl - it has pink flesh. It was one of the best apples I've ever had. www.kcrw.com/shows/good-f...

Last week's (Sept 18th) @gillespeterson.bsky.social Brownswood Basement show is finally up on Mixcloud. Babo Moreno and his dad Bosco de Oliveira were guests. Check it... worldwidefm.net/episode/gill...

Nice work comrade. See you at the next chapter meeting 🫡

Journalist. Boko Haram survivor. Award-winning restaurant manager. ICE detainee.

Man who served 38 years for gory murder he did not commit settles for $25 million

exactly what we see here. Impact doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes, it comes from those who quietly redirect resources, shift power, and strengthen the institutions that have long supported Black excellence. The work continues and so does the hope. www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/...

I’m not taking medical advice from a man who can’t pronounce an over-the-counter drug…

Signal Boost... #JohnColtrane #WKCR

Today is the birthday of John Coltrane. Had he lived, he would be 99 today. Linked below is the best documentary I've heard about the man - it's on sale today... www.artistowned.com/tell-me-how-... #JohnColtrane

Procrastination while waiting for the Rapture. I guess I should get back to work...

No rapture yet... Jesus running late (CPT)? #Jesus #Rapture #BlackSky

Hope the #Rapture goes well for everyone over the next couple of days. I'm a heathen so I'll still be around. Hit me up on Friday, traffic should be light. Props to @terminallance.com for the humor...

Godspeed Rich. I enjoyed your motorcycle columns... From his son: Richard Lee Ostrander, born Dec 6th, 1947 and passed away Sept 19th, 2025. He died from a battle with a stage 4 brain tumor. A great article he wrote back in 2011 occhiolungo.wordpress.com/2011/04/07/d... #fuckcancer

Sounds like the segregationists in Connecticut are having a grand ole time “While waiting for the police to arrive, the old Karen’s friend said, ‘You’re not the minority anymore.'” www.blackenterprise.com/alex-okeefe-...

During action in the hotly embattled area called the Iron Triangle, Pvt. Charles R. Johnson is credited with saving the lives of at least 10 soldiers

Trump had his accounts suspended on January 7, 8, and 9th 2020. WHEN HE WAS STILL PRESIDENT. It was not Joe Biden because Biden was not President.

If you're upset about Jimmy Kimmel being "canceled," I'm sure you were just as furious when you heard about Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross or Amber Ruffin or Karen Attiah or Jemele Hill Because Kimmel might still have a job if you were

Tom Homan's envelope is light this week, T.

💊 New antibiotic class Scientists have developed Novltex, a new antibiotic with strong activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria like MRSA. It’s cheaper to make and highly effective in lab tests. 🔗 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... #SciComm #Antibiotics #AMR 🧪

“This isn’t the America I know” Black People:

A federal judge has thrown out President Trump's lawsuit against The New York Times. The suit, he says, "stands unmistakably and inexcusably athwart the requirements" of federal court rules. It is "decidedly improper and impermissible." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Happy Friday y'all...

Sat @ 11am: The 30th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival centralavejazzfest.com "Central Avenue Jazz Festival, which celebrates the legacy of the historic Central Avenue corridor in #SouthCentral Los Angeles, is one of the last few genuine #jazz celebrations left in the Southern California region.”

"Maria" is laboring in Fowler, CA rolling up sheets of dried raisins. She must roll up 1,000 sheets of raisins to earn $50. She shares, "the rolling of the raisins has caused blisters form on her fingers." Her hours are 5pm-8pm. #WeFeedYou

A good listen if you're a desk jockey like me...

Protester found not guilty of assault against federal officer at L.A. immigration protest despite top Border Patrol official's testimony. Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

A cartoon by Barbara Smaller. #NewYorkerCartoons See more from this week’s issue: nyer.cm/K2Cog0j

The story behind the QR bardcode... happy humpday fam.

Listen to our sister on this....

Mr. Rawlins is back! Thank you Walter Mosley... #EasyRawlins #BookSky

70-year-old woman jailed for 72 hours for protesting a gun show, and not even given access to her meds. When she cried, a guard threatened to mace her in the face.

@gillespeterson.bsky.social latest Worldwide FM show features an excellent interview with Jazz Warrior founder Gary Crosby and a live performance by percussionist Sarathy Korwar. Check it here... worldwidefm.net/episode/gill... #JazzSky #JazzMusic

Props to Kyle Kelley over on IG for capturing our sister in her full glory. Ciclavia South LA/Watts event this past weekend... #BikeSky

Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.

#MotherNatureSong #MusicChallenge #JazzSky Day 15 Remembering Cannonball Adderley, born on this day, 1928 and Bill Evans died on this day, 1980 🎶 Autumn leaves Cannonball Adderley youtu.be/CpB7-8SGlJ0?... Bill Evans youtu.be/C1mMsz2I1c8?...

Science matters... Some of these students will go abroad to continue their studies. A big loss for the nation.

Good morning friends ☀️ 🚲 📰 Mexican Paperboy on bike, 1977 #vintage #photography #bikesky #bicycle #vélo #bike

Why we should ban assault vehicles ⬇️ Ford F150 driver assaults a teenager. #safestreets #bikesky