Reading the news this week.

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This deserves a praise dance ✨

Stop CEOs

Santa Fe is linking wages to rental prices — a first in the U.S. — as officials try to slow displacement with soaring housing costs

ANYWAY Buy from small businesses Buy from independent creators Buy passion projects Buy commissions Buy art In a society that's decided that money is final word, be aware of where yours goes and to support what Yes it sucks, I don't like it either, but pretending it's not a thing does not help!

Went to the mall today. Do not recommend.

When Black women are loved PROPERLY the love we give back is top tier.

Bah humbug, said her luteal phase.

GOOD NEWS! Researchers have made a HUGE breakthrough towards a UNIVERSAL antiviral. By targeting sugar molecules found on the surface of many viruses that SHARE structural similarities, they identified FOUR compounds that successfully BLOCKED infections from SEVEN different viruses.

How many naps are too many naps?

eXistenZ

I don’t know what the other side of this looks like, but when we get there, know that we won’t be getting back to what you once perceived as normal. Things will have to be dismantled and reimagined.

Investigating your puppy’s breed via Google (yikes) on a Friday night because you realize what you were told was bs is an unsung joy of not getting your dog from a breeder.

I, for one, am enjoying watching esteemed institutions debase themselves and expose how undeserving of prestige they are. Condolences to those caught up in such a farce.

Watching Swingers in 2025 and I need to know what was behind the hype in the early 90s.

First impromptu, non-food related nap of the day: done and dusted.

I don't recall where I found this, but I'd say this looks about right.

today instead of buying barely discounted crap, get a paid subscription to an independent media outlet! a little $ goes a long way towards supporting a free press. 🗞️ drop links to your own or your faves in the replies so ppl can easily sign up (bonus if you add a couple words about why it’s good!):

What even is the big deal, I’m Black every Friday?

Happy Friday of African descent to you and yours

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On National Day of Mourning, we reject the genocidal “thanksgiving” holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Good Genocide Remembrance Day to all.

My family has opted for roasted pernil over turkey because Caribbean and genocide(s).

2025 is so so far off from most 90s and early aughts cinematic depictions of the future. We were sold full body virtual experiences and hover crafts. We have meta glasses and cyber trucks. No wonder this dystopia sucks.

Anyone ever find out why Michael Bay is obsessed with light flares and high contrast color grading? It’s egregious in The Island.

Officially in don’t-ask-me-for-shit mode until Monday.

I usually create a thread of options for people who would like to donate to a Native cause or struggle, but it has gotten HARDER to fundraise on socials over the past couple of years, so I am zeroing in on one ask this year. Pls support Native organizing infrastructure: nativeorganizing.org/donate/

Message!

Hear me out… what if Hinge but only divorced men allowed?

An action adventure Toussaint Louverture biopic centered on him leading the defeat of Napoleon during the Haitian Revolution.

It pump and dump?

A turkey pardon assumes that the turkey has committed a crime. End the carceral state.

Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of The Tulsa Race Massacre passed away. Let’s honor her memory by remembering her story

I aspire to be brave enough to add “ass so fat, you can see it from the front” to my LinkedIn profile. Alas.

What are we even doing? (evergreen)

We’re at the time of day when my “productivity” levels bottom out and my subconscious claws its way to the surface to remind me we’re not supposed to be living this way ❤️

Antz | A Bug’s Life

“Is this AI?” she asked. After a literal minute of investigation, I confirmed it. I’m sharing the video because too many in the comments are thanking fake Joe Biden. Because it needs to be reported and downvoted to hell. Because this shit has to be disclosed or taken down. youtu.be/hIAD7fwkQWw?...

I’ve noticed multiples of people saying “resignate” when they mean “resonate” and I’d to be compensated for my pain and suffering.

I’m holding everyone who said I should watch Weapons accountable. …gonna need a two hour palate cleanser at least before bed.

Come onnnnn how can we prove that capitalism works if you don’t go broke from consuming mindlessly??

The Caribbean delegation wishes you woulda let them try and see…

Grateful for Adult Swim and Smiling Friends on this Sunday.

For the last few years, the day has been exclusively for my mom, sibling and I. We don’t do the trad meal song and dance. Some years, we went out for really nice dinners. Once we just made a giant pan of paella. It’s been nice to just hang out without the pressure of the ritual or shady family.

341,000 Black women are still missing from the labor force since the pandemic began. This is the most educated female cohort in the country, and more than half are breadwinners for households with children. Erasing their economic participation undercuts today’s stability and tomorrow’s workforce.