What is incubated in the South impacts the rest of America! - @staceyabrams.com #WinWithBlackWomen

⚡️Russian forces launched overnight attacks targeting critical and energy infrastructure across several Ukrainian regions early on May 2. Drone strikes were reported in Mykolaiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Odesa Oblasts, according to regional authorities and local reports.

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 2, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

⚡️Russian attacks kill 2, injure 30 in Ukraine. In Kharkiv, an overnight Russian drone attack hit an apartment block, injuring two men and a woman, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov reported on May 2.

⚡️News from occupied Ukraine: Evictions in Mariupol, more strikes on Crimea, stolen grain Russia has begun evictions from apartments deemed as "ownerless" in the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol, Petro Andriushchenko, former Mariupol mayoral advisor, reported on April 28.

⚡️Peru launches investigation into citizens allegedly trafficked to fight Russia's war in Ukraine. Relatives alleged that their loved ones received misleading job offers along with promises of financial rewards. Once in Russia, they were forced into combat.

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The world is awash in tens of thousands of chemicals. Some save lives. Others cost them. See how the Global Framework on Chemicals is working to #BeatChemicalPollution and protect people and planet: https://unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-global-agreement-aiming-tame-chemical-pollution

Ontario bill doesn’t rule out privatization of water, legal opinion finds. Critics say allowing private ownership in water system could lead to higher costs, less accountability. blue-community.net/b...

231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice for All Canadians 15.8 The full report and resources can be found here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca #MMIWG2S #MMIP #231CallsforJustice #Indigenous

Nearly two decades after the United Nations adopted a landmark declaration on Indigenous rights, advocates say countries still aren’t living up to their promises to uphold and respect those rights. grist.org/indigenous/n...

It’s the age of electricity and America isn‘t ready. Virtually every goal Americans care about requires making big changes to the grid. I’m in @nytimes.com today writing about why power bills are going up, whether AI is to blame, and what we need to do to fix it: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

What y'all been up to over here???

Lissen! I barely made it this morning but let the Birthday weekend shenanigans begin! It's Aries season baby! First birthday in Virginia in 20 years loading! 🤗🏴‍☠️💙⚓️💙🏴‍☠️🤗 #TeamAries #Hamptonian #RockTheBlueAndWhite

Don't taco Tuesday this shit. Millions of people spent the day wondering if they would get vaporized, and no one in our government stood up to him. Nothing cutesy about it.

Idaho cut wraparound services for people with schizophrenia. In the weeks after the service was discontinued, there was a preventable death among the program's former clients. And another. And another. And another. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/h...

Mary Beth Hurt, Tony-nominated Broadway and film actor, dies at 79:

Out here with my man, my mom, and the saints for a little Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, and Ricky Dillard! 🙌🏾 #GospelFest

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children's mental health and imposes $375 million penalty.

Hosted one of my former Morehouse students in Hampton last week to talk about his experience in NSF I-Corp and raising for a tech venture as a none tech founder. 🤗

The two Hampton University professors that shaped my life as a student, Professor Travell Travis, Esq. and Dr. Natalie Robertson. Professor Travis shaped WHAT I do as work. Dr. Robertson shaped HOW I approach my work!

Hung out with the Baby Pirates today at my alma mater, THEE Standard of Excellence, Hampton University at their 2nd Annual Pirate Tank Pitch Competition!

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Gunman at ODU — previously convicted of aiding terrorism — was an active student at the university:

🎶 Working on a master plan! 😏

Agreed!

This past Tuesday presented to our #Hampton Small Business community on how to shift from a paycheck-to-paycheck Operator, to a 6-Figure Owner, to a $10 Million dollar CEO! We got into the 5 Stages of Business and the leadership shift needed at each stage. Next Lunch and Learn March 18th! 🤗

Grateful for today’s first speaking engagement of the year! Getting to speak with our international community about starting a business in Hampton Roads reminded me why I do this work. #GlobalBusiness

Small victory but Last year was the lowest number of homicides in Oakland since 1967.

Are there any business lawyers in #HamptonRoads that specialize in Retail Business?

People raising that Epstein files show Trump met a 14 year old victim of Epstein’s. Actually this was known from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. But corporate media barely covered it. At least nbc news covered it years ago

#Entrepreneurs Unpopular Opinion: The world needs billions more entrepreneurs than we currently have! 🧵

6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.

It's happening in real time, now. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Reporter: “You have made so clear how you want to keep drugs out of the US …” Trump: “Right.” Reporter: “Can you explain why you would pardon a notorious drug trafficker?”

As we once again face an influx of bots, a reminder of how your notifications should be set if you don't want to have a terrible time here:

Even 2 years after infection, around 40% of young people are still experiencing significant fatigue — indicating a major long-term health issue affecting a substantial proportion of youth who have had COVID-19. Published: 20 November 2025 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Boycotts work. Keep going.

Data centers in Oregon might be helping to drive an increase in cancer and miscarriages

Other than Thanksgiving dinner with my family listening to this pod was the best 30 minutes I've spent all month. Great discussion by David Roberts @volts.wtf of where we are at with the electric grid, where we are going, and how to meet increased demand: transcripts.volts.wtf/what-s-going...

Column: As US steps away from climate science, the world must step up trib.al/p44FXH3

These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 30, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Thankful for my family and this food! 🙌🏾

On this #NationalDayofMourning I hold space for our Native brothers and sisters who are still severely oppressed. Thank you for your resilience and resistance. May your nations continue to grow stronger and may justice be your portion!

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We been outside doing the work of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business for the City of Hampton!

Serving in our military is a huge sacrifice mentally, emotionally, and physically! I'm proud to be a descendant of generations of veterans and I'm thankful for my family members that currently serve. Thank you for your courage, your bravery, and your sacrifice! #HappyVeteransDay #VeteransDay

I miss bartaco! 🌮

Haven't posted in a while! Been outside! Long day starting with the Hampton Roads SBDC's Home-Based Business Conference then closing out with EO SE Virginia dinner. Conversations with EO SE VA feel like a piece of home! So glad I found the chapter here! Here's to the weekend and some good rest!

Newport News library throws away hundreds of books trib.al/vK1hiai