Maryland professional gamer, Ludovic Mbock of Oxon Hill, has been detained by ICE in Baltimore

Grateful to @thebaltimorebanner.com for covering Ludovic's story! Keeping up pressure this week is extremely critical! Please call your representatives and spread the story! #FREELUD now and always www.thebanner.com/community/cr...

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I didn't realize everyone who won for the ensemble cast got one and briefly thought they gave him two for winning Best Actor as a bit

You know no one could tell him a damn thing for the rest of the day. Crushed it.

When they tell you Black History Month ended Feb. 28 and it’s March 1st

Weight of the Crown

A reminder: if you want to support my work, buying my book is a great way to do that. If you want to read a book about how to get into fighting games, buying my book is also a great way to do that, but if you don't have the $ you can just DL it for free.

Let's raise some money for Lud's freedom. Sunday, March 8th at 2PM EST/8PM CET in the RRC Discord, I am hosting an Xrd charity bracket. Send me proof a donation of any amount and you can be entered. Winner gets art by @congealeddairy.bsky.social

Jayme Lawson from Sinners hit the nail on the head and said how I felt with the whole BAFTAs situation.

Best take, right here.

This is why I'm #FuckIce all day, everyday. People can do everything correctly and still be betrayed by the systems put into place. Register to vote, pay attention to local elections, get these "game makers" out of here, and put in people who actually care about us. #FreeLud.

They took one of our own. He was there to renew his work VISA. He was doing things “the right way,” and they took him anyway. We will not rest until we get him home. #FREELUD Full article linked below.

Glad this is seeing more traction and the news is getting out. #FreeLud. Can't rest until he's home and safe.

Learning a second language can be hard. Signing up for Pre-K and 3-K is easy. Go to myschools.nyc to apply today. Deadline is tomorrow at midnight!

I've reported 2-3 stories in my career that have sucked the spirit out of my body and this was one of them. But! Seeing the response of the fgc to help their brother genuinely put it right back. Im humbled to have been trusted with this. Help your neighbors friends those in need are all around you.

Important updates: - Actual media coverage is in progress. - Please focus on #FREELUD and do not become distracted by agitators. - Outside people are fishing for info on *an active legal case*—do not provide it, block, and move on.

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shame is back on the menu boys

Donald Trump killed two of my constituents. He is a liar and should be ashamed of himself.

BARAD DÛR

Had the privilege last night of watching Sinners in 70MM at Ryan Coogler's favorite theater, Grand Lake in Oakland. They did a Q&A with the film crew after. What a magical film

This is why you do stunts. This is why you do stunts. This is why you do stunts.

Sir Deadass I am your man, sir.

lud's gfm is around 7k away, worth considering a contribution if you have the means www.gofundme.com/f/support-lu...

"Letting go of Evo" I wrote about why I'm breaking my Evo attendance streak (every year since 2011; first Evo was 2003). It's sad, but I think this a good opportunity to celebrate the Evo moments that got me here before moving on. pattheflip.medium.com/letting-go-o...

Last week: Spike Lee made to apologize for the phantom antisemitism of wearing the 🇵🇸 flag at a basketball game an Israeli was playing in like solidarity with the oppressed is a slur. This week: Asking for an apology from a white man who actually slurred Black people is ableism.

Done with being a convenience instead of a priority.

There’s a reason why the best & most cathartic part of Sinners was after the vampires were dead & gone man

#FREELUD UPDATES: - He spoke to some loved ones. - Discord created! Message David Hazlewood for a join link: gofund.me/d4f06783d - If you have media connections, also message David. - Lawyers presenting in court early next week to formally reopen his old case and secure bond.

My ethnicity is Black. I capitalize the B because the culture created by my ancestors in the US is monumental in its own right and distinct from other members of a shared diaspora. Hard pass on twisting those facts into ahistorical talking points indistinguishable from white ethnonationalism.

have some feelings about thanking the audience for their “understanding and helping create a respectful space for everyone” when it is very clearly not a respectful space for everyone

IF YOU LIVE IN MARYLAND, YOU CAN CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS TO #FREELUD. HERE’S HOW: bsky.app/profile/fems...

During the 1919 Chicago race riots, vets used military-style defense of their neighborhoods from white rioters. In the 1920s, Alain Locke conceived the term “New Negro” to express an understanding of self and agency in the face of racism. #Blackskynews #Sinners chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...

Fuck ICE Save Lud www.gofundme.com/f/support-lu...

UPDATE from one of Lud’s closer friends: - someone spoke to him last night at 2 AM - he is aware of all the fundraising and advocacy the FGC is doing - he laughed at how much money we’ve raised - the guards are rude (shocker), but he is physically okay ✨ KEEP POSTING #FREELUD

If you live in the MARYLAND FGC, 🦀 3 PHONE CALLS in 5 MINUTES can help demand that ICE #FREELUD. 📱 READ HOW BELOW ⬇️ #FGC... REPOST!!! 🔀

Strongly reminiscent of this infamous diagram of a slaver ship. We are repeating our evils.

Update on Ludovic. Unfortunately but unsurprisingly he was moved to Louisiana without notice. If anyone can put the campaign in contact with elected officials, please do. Also keep an eye on the GoFundMe page for further updates. www.gofundme.com/f/support-lu...

Once again, I am promising Democrats there are literally thousands of former department of justice people who will crawl over broken glass to prosecute this administration given the chance

That white man fired UNC and took the tendernism catchphrase from him and trademarked it?! During Black History month?! Boycott that mans restaurant and support the original and only Mr Tendernism!!!

As a Mexican American trans woman, why are you releasing a game about deporting aliens when discrimination of marginalized groups is a serious safety threat in 2026? We just had a fighting game player detained by ICE this week. This is very offensive & insulting. Read the room @arcsystemworks.com

FUCK ICE

DMV FGC cornerstone and friend of mine Ludovic Mbock has unfortunately been detained by ICE. Folks are trying to raise money for his legal fees, please donate if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/support-lu...

2026 basically

This is the kind of thing white supremacists have been doing to Emmett Till’s memorial for decades. It’s wild to see them do this to a white woman who the entire world saw extrajudicially murdered.

Klay has won. The love of a good woman and found a good stick. You can't beat that as a man.

"Checking in after the longest week of my life" Thanks everyone for your kind words and continued support over the last week. I've been taking some time to think, and figured I'd check in with y'all about where I'm at and what's next. www.patreon.com/posts/150935...