Growing list of those born or died on June 2 in any year Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known professionally as Bo Diddley, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter who played a key role in the transition from the #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Hunting the Online Sex Predators released in 2025 Senate hearing into harm on [Meta]: "We found that 1 in 8 kids aged 13 to 15 years old experienced unwanted sexual advances in the last seven days." (1/2) #tv #facebook #socialmedia #pedophiles #paedophiles

Women Behind the Wheel released in 2020 set in Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan and Uzbekistan british women share how badly asian women are treated. It would have been good if they had shared similar stats for how women are treated in the uk #movie #centralasia

Meadowlarks released in 2025 set in Canada "Four siblings, torn apart by the Sixties Scoop, reunite for one week." Heartbreaking but important to watch. www.imdb.com/title/tt3553... (1/6) #canadianhistory #firstnation #movie #greatmovie #cree #Wetsuweten

I was sitting in an adjoining space outside the badminton courts in the gym getting myself together after pilates in the nearby studio. These elderly Chinese came in. I listened to them to hear if they were speaking Cantonese which most speak in (1/2) #blacktravel #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Eye on the Ball released in 2020 In a competitive sporting world, a group of visually-impaired amateur Malaysian footballers set their sights on becoming professional players - against all odds. www.imdb.com/title/tt8824... #movie #visuallyimpaired #southeastasia #soccer #sports

The Wonderfools released in 2026 set in South Korea starts with the protagonist judging herself Being exposed to judgments would program me to judge others taking me away from the Now so I stopped watching it. #tv #eckharttolle

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Via WAM JH Iran has 24 hours to surrender or else they will have 2 weeks to surrender. #jokes

When a Black biracial person is accepted as Black... #blackbiracial bsky.app/profile/did:...

Via AS TTHOBA Naomi Osaka is getting a wave of support online after defending her “Black AF” dinner for Black tennis players. And honestly, her response cut straight to the point. (1/5) #blacksports #blackwomen #92percent #blackbiracial #haiti #japan #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Via HG The Marching 100 is celebrating its first-ever head female drum major at FAMU, and the Tuba line goes completely off. #blackwomen #92percent #blackmusic #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on June 1 in any year Zazie Olivia Beetz (born June 1, 1991) is a German-American actress. She is known for her role as Van in the FX comedy-drama series Atlanta (2016–2022), for which she received a nomination #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Young people can be more affected by social media. Sometimes seeing only positivity in their feeds can give them unrealistic expectations where if they don't meet those expectations, it can affect them terribly. The worst example: (1/2)

Growing list of those born or died on May 31 in any year Normani Kordei Hamilton (born May 31, 1996), known mononymously as Normani, is an American singer, dancer, and former member of the girl group Fifth Harmony #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Half Man S01E01 released in 2026 Ruben recounts dealing with one of the boys who has been bullying his step brother: 'Had him up against the wall with [the stanley knife], guppying like mad. Whispered, "It'll be over soon." (1/2) www.imdb.com/title/tt3276... #tv

"the UK should pay $24tn (£18.8tn) for its slavery involvement in 14 countries." Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-poli... bsky.app/profile/audu... "At 5% annual interest, the debt grows by $1,000 billion every year." #blackpeople #ReparationsForSlavery #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 30 in any year Le Sony'r Ra (born Herman Poole Blount, May 22, 1914 – May 30, 1993), better known as Sun Ra, was an American jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesizer player, and poet known for #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

"Name days are celebrated in many countries, particularly in Europe and the Americas, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, and Spain, as well as in some Latin American countries. (1/2) #religion

The Boroughs S01E05 released in 2026 I was worried that they were going to kill off #ClarkePeters www.imdb.com/title/tt2755... #tv #greattv #blackactors #blackwomen #92percent #AlfreWoodard #blacksky #addtoblacksky

"Drama therapy, also called acting therapy or actor therapy, is the use of acting techniques used for actors and non-actors to facilitate personal growth and promote mental health." #mentalhealth

"Breaking the fourth wall is when a character in a story directly acknowledges the audience or the artificiality of the narrative, such as by speaking directly to the viewer or referencing the fact that they are in a story" #movie #tv #theater #theatre

@linseigh, Black Royalty, wrote: [white] people love asking me, a Black [Person anywhere on the planet], "what I've done for myself." Because they literally think that we just sit around, do nothing, and cry racism. It is actually so (1/3) #blackwomen #92percent #blacksky #addtoblacksky

@acacialeigh3, Black Royalty, wrote: Being a [Black Woman] in corporate means people being able to make smart mouth comments to you, but as soon as you respond you are looked at as the aggressor and having an attitude. (1/2) #blackwomen #92percent #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 29 in any year Laverne Cox (born May 29, 1972) is an American actress and LGBTQ advocate. In June 2014, Cox became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of Time magazine. #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Mother's Milk, a Black Father replies in The Boys S03E08 Frenchie, my whole point has always been to keep my fucked-up shit away from Janine. I lost control for one second, and for the rest of her life, she's gonna have an image of her (1/3) #tv #blackactors #blackfathers #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 28 in any year Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American memoirist, essayist, poet, and civil rights activist. Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944) is #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 27 in any year Lisa Nicole Lopes (May 27, 1971 – April 25, 2002), also known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter. She was a member of the R&B girl group TLC, #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 26 in any year Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American musician and actress. Pamela Suzette Grier (born May 26, 1949) is an American actress, singer, and martial artist. #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

The Boys S01E06 released on July 26, 2019 features the angry Black Woman stereotype. Shows include such early on to resonate with racists when the show's success is in doubt. (1/2) #tv #blackactors #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 25 in any year Octavia Lenora Spencer (born May 25, 1970) is an American actress and author. Spencer made her film debut in the 1996 drama A Time to Kill. Leslie Marian Uggams (born May 25, 1943) is an #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

In the US 21% of Black Women have had abortions 11% of white women have done so Source: www.statista.com/statistics/1... These stats give the impression that most abortions are from Black Women but the truth is: (1/3) #blackwomen #92percent #whitewomen #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 24 in any year Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock; November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, songwriter, actress and author. Dubbed the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she broke both racial and gender #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

I'm 59. I periodically watch Red 2010 and Red 2 2013. Still funny :) #movie #blackactors #greatmovie

I forgive those family and friends who have had no interest in understanding the effects of the AuDHD and sexual abuse. Not forgiving others is like drinking poison and expecting the others to die. I know from experience that I will be troubled by their not getting me (1/2)

Growing list of those born or died on May 23 in any year Ryan Kyle Coogler (born May 23, 1986) is an American filmmaker. Marvelous Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954 – March 13, 2021) was an American professional boxer #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Hellraiser released in 2022 "I'm sorry for what I have done." "Save your breath for screaming." www.imdb.com/title/tt0887... #horror

Wanda Sykes: Legacy released in 2026 "I miss 2016 Trump." www.imdb.com/title/tt4126... #tv #blacktv #blackwomen #92percent #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Cairo 678 released in 2010 Unfolds the poignant story of three women and their search for justice from the daily plight of #sexualharassment in Egypt. [There are cases of Arab women walking freely one moment and then being (1/2) #movie #arab #mena #africa #swana

Via BCIA FAMU distance runner #KirkDawkins absolutely HAWKS DOWN a Grambling State sprinter in the 4x800 relay 😳🏃🏾‍♂️💨 But the real conversation started after the race. Once he crossed the line, Dawkins tipped his hat to his (1/2) #blacksports #blacksprinters #blacksky #addtoblacksky

***TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault*** . . . . . . . . . . . The sexual abuse (SA) made me not trust people for decades so I have hardly asked people for help and made many mistakes and still have (1/5) #blackadhd #blackautism #blackneurodivergent #abusesurvivor #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 22 in any year Naomi Elaine Campbell (born 22 May 1970) is a [british] model and former singer. James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1901 – May 22, 1967) was an American poet, social activist, #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Growing list of those born or died on May 21 in any year Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), known professionally as the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper and songwriter. #blackwomen #blackhistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

60% of people are honest www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ques...

How Dogs Got Their Shapes released in 2016 Chihuahuas have the best hearing of any #dog. Bloodhounds have the largest drop ears of any dog. They block hearing which helps them smell better. The ears stir up scents from the ground. (1/3) #movie #animals #animalcruelty

Matt Rife: Only Fans released in 2021 "Nobody goes through more shit and still enjoys life to the fullest more than Black People." #tv

Wuthering Heights released in 2026 starts with a hanging and the glee of the onlookers The closest we will get to the racists glee at seeing #BlackPeople lynched etc which still goes on now. www.imdb.com/title/tt3289... #movie #blackhistory #whitehistory #blacksky #addtoblacksky

Award winning Fantasy Life released in 2025 Protagonists are watching the tv. "When is this from?" "Oh, um, like 2004." "Jesus. It looks vintage." www.imdb.com/title/tt3551... #movie #blackactors

The Mummy 1999 was racist. Source: www.looper.com/640124/quest... The Mummy released in 2026 seems better. www.imdb.com/title/tt3261... #movie #horror #greathorror