Richardson-Whitfield on Peggy’s S4 storyline: “Nothing is perfect, and nor do you want to watch a perfect show. Hopefully, we can give Peggy some love and laughter and then give the audience some drama, too.” #thegildedage

I can’t…again. 😬#thegildedage

#thegildedage I can’t

In July of 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the greatest speeches in US history. Today it’s often presented in abridged form, though, and skips what seems like a long-winded introduction. If you read the intro closely, however, there’s an ingenious structure. THREAD👇🏽

Happy #Juneteenth Freedom Day! Today, we celebrate the formal end of slavery in America, as well as the enduring perseverance of Black Americans to pursue and champion freedom, justice, and equality throughout U.S. history.

“Healthy younger adults and children” meaning those under 65 who do not have at least one health condition that puts them at higher risk for serious illness.

#thelastofus S2E6 😢💔🏆

History won’t be forgotten that easily. Keep reposting. www.wusa9.com/article/news...

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🔥🔥#Severance

History won’t be erased that easily. Keep reposting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

One of the great honors of my life was to introduce the late, great Dr. Hazel N. Dukes as she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from @cityandstateny.bsky.social during the CSR alumni awards this past December. She was an inspiring, trenchant and visionary to the end. Rest in Power Mama Dukes.

Actual notice from my co-op. 😳

Yes, faturing the incomparable Herbie Hancock! #grammys

🫶🏾 #grammys #IloveLA

Here are some of the policy proposals Hochul is proposing in her State of the State

Some of the most effective public policies for reducing #suicide deaths weren’t designed for that purpose, such as limiting alcohol use, according to a new study led by NYU Global Public Health’s Jonathan Purtle & co-authored by our Dean Dr. Michael A. Lindsey. Learn more via @usnewsbuzz.bsky.social

[#Waymo does 🍩 🍩 in a parking lot in an endless loop. Escape seems impossible.] Mike Johns: “Ok, why is this happening to me on a Monday?” youtu.be/I_q4-MQgn0w

That’s right. Keep giving me reasons to hang out here instead. apnews.com/article/meta... #Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes

So gratifying to see, at long last, the great voting rights activist & legend Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer recognized with a presidential Medal of Freedom. A true champion of democracy, and personal hero. (Hamer photo by Leroy Henderson)

This earworm plagues me right now. You must pity me. What song is stuck in your head right now in an endless loop? 😱#musicsky youtu.be/f3j1mpD674o

💀 Counting on it!

Brooklyn #running (and cycling) pro tip: Passing by Mr. Johnson is a great way to kick off a loop around Prospect Park in the warm months. 🇹🇹 🕺🏾 💃🏽🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️ 🚴🚴🏿‍♀️ www.nytimes.com/2024/12/14/n...

👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 working on #newyearsresolutions? Start here before making that list for 2025.

RIP to my Penn linguistics prof. As a transplanted NYer via Philly/NJ, this comes to mind whenever I say 💧. “William Labov, whose innovative research into regional variations in language — why New Yorkers drink wahtah but Philadelphians drink warter — won him acclaim” www.nytimes.com/2024/12/24/u...

From an interview I did with Nikki Giovanni back in 2017:

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A poison pickle for the sandwich generation.

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What are the best starter and least echo chamber-y starter packs?

Still trying to get my bearings here. If you know why this is better than #Threads please LMK.