Explosive diarrhea is a fitting metaphor. The bombs bursting in air, amirite?

Du Bois = Communist Rustin = socialist until he changed in his older years A Philip Randolph = socialist MLK = socialist Lorraine Hansberry = socialist Claudia Jones = Communist The Robesons = Communist/Socialist Ella Baker = socialist Etc, etc, etc...

It's ironic, as always, that almost every Black person uplifted by people in this country was or is a socialist or Communist. So how strange to assume that Black liberals don't admire socialists given the people they uplift as touchstones.

Twitter launched 20 years ago today and you should get off of Twitter.

Looked out the window and saw this guy. Somebody call Godzilla.

By the way, the UAE is currently engaged in genocide in Sudan. But sure, let's give them advanced computer chips in addition to a bunch of weapons. www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Falklands War back? #FIFAWorldCup

Today, we honor the late multi-talented Kiki Shepard on what would have been her 75th birthday. A gifted actress, dancer, and the unforgettable co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," Kiki's vibrant spirit and legendary style left a mark on television and entertainment. We miss you, Kiki.

July 15th, 1986. New Mutants Annual #2 goes on stands. The first appearance of Psylocke.

Forest Whitaker turns 65 today.

Hungary’s new government also passed this constitutional amendment to “remove Constitutional Court judges who are over the age of 70.”

Remember back in May, when Hungarian results were coming in, we were watching if the opposition to Prime Minister Viktor Orban would manage to win a supermajority? They did, & they just used it to pass a constitutional amendment to also remove the president from office. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Kiki Shepard (July 15th, 1951 – March 16th, 2026) 📷 Henry Dziekan

Norma Jean Wright turns 76 today.

Millie Jackson turns 82 today.

"I knew what [Fairlight CMI] was capable of, because I understood what it did. Most other people didn't understand at the time – sampling was like a mystical world." Trevor Horn turns 77 today.

Vivian Malone Jones (July 15th, 1942 – October 13th, 2005) In 1965, Jones became the first Black graduate of the University of Alabama.

Ernie Barnes (July 15th, 1938 – April 27th, 2009)

Benny Benjamin (July 25th, 1925 – April 20th, 1969)

Prince - The Beautiful Ones/AnotherLonelyChristmas Donna Summer - Heaven Knows Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight Patti LaBelle - If You Asked Me To Jimi - Bold As Love Syreeta - She's Leaving Home Howard Tate - Get It While You Can

Rosey Grier turns 94 today.

Never forget that Sen. Susan Collins of Maine cast the pivotal and deciding vote to approve Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court.

Disco icon Donna Summer achieved massive pop dominance when "Bad Girls" officially hit No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. On 14 Jul 1979, she held 2 spots in the top tier of the charts simultaneously: "Bad Girls" was at No.1, while her previous smash hit "Hot Stuff" sat comfortably at No.3. #DonnaSummer

you do understand ... that Black people are not the canary in the Coal mine anymore... you get that right? You're in the mine with us

a decade ago there was an entire movement dedicated to confronting the militarization of state power against its citizens Not only did you not listen... our political actors increased police budgets across the entire country Now military forces are killing White moms and nurses

Tune in tomorrow July 15 to catch De La Soul performing live at The Espy Awards, 8PM ET on @espn.com #LegendHasIt

July 10th, 2001. Production by Buckwild, Lord Finesse, and Ahmed.

July 14th, 2011. First launched in several European markets in 2008, Spotify launches in the United States.

July 14th, 1996. The Knicks trade Anthony Mason and Brad Lohaus to the Hornets for Larry Johnson. The Knicks sign free agent Allan Houston.

The photo exhibit is at the Arsenal Gallery until Aug. 21. Read More: http://specne.ws/UA8F6m 

July 14th, 1981. X-Men #150, Avengers #212, and Spider-Man #221 go on stands. Following a hiatus due to the perceived death of Jean Grey, Cyclops rejoins the team. The first X-Men issue I ever owned.

#OtD 14 Jul 1967 Black anarchist Martin Sostre was arrested at his bookstore in Buffalo, New York and charged with “sale of narcotics, riot, arson, and assault.” The charges were fabricated as part of the COINTELPRO. He was sentenced to 41 years stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8578...

July 14th, 1877. The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 begins.

🚨 BREAKING News: New York to impose the country’s first statewide moratorium on data centers. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Just learned from Oracle Park on Instagram that Garrett Morris threw the Ceremonial First Pitch at Friday's Black Heritage Night at the baseball stadium that's home to the #SanFrancisco Giants. Morris, a legend in acting and comedy, is 89 years old. www.mlb.com/giants/ticke... #BayArea #California

July 13th, 1971. All-Star Game at Tiger Stadium. Doc Ellis facing Reggie Jackson.

The jig been up and he’s always been emotional about people seeing him for who he truly is.

Refreshing

“Before that night, there were only a few DJ crews in the Bronx. After the blackout, you had a DJ on every block." © DJ Disco Wiz

Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’ Emotional Rescue Let It Loose Sympathy For The Devil You Can’t Always Get What You Want

July 13th, 1977.

July 13th, 1863. The New York Draft Riots begin. The Colored Orphan Asylum on Fifth Ave and 42nd is looted and then burned down.

Music Physical Media Report, July 1992:

#1962SongsTop20 #MusicChallenge Day 8: Prince Buster and the All Stars - Never Never

July 12th, 1994. At the All-Star Game in Three Rivers Stadium, Moisés Alou hits a walk-off double in the 10th, scoring Tony Gwynn.

Good grief.

Minnie Riperton (November 8th, 1947 – July 12th, 1979) youtu.be/g1kDd6yBQZ4?...