I got an early peek at the Purple Rain musical that is headed for Broadway and had a few thoughts about the production and the city that nourished Prince’s special brand of genius Read. Share. Discuss open.substack.com/pub/michelen...

I loved this interview with Baldwin biographer, Nicholas Boggs. Hope you will take time to watch or listen on a long Sunday walk open.substack.com/pub/michelen...

I had a few thoughts on that epic Actively Black runway roll call od cuktural excellence Hope you check out my Substack called, Say What open.substack.com/pub/michelen...

Be careful with your words people. The president is trying to remove Lisa Cook using a dubious maneuver. To say she has already been removed or has been “fired” is speaking an aspirational hatchet into existence before “cause” or legality has been established

Erasing the stories of marginalized people is not about comfort or even embarrassment — it is about maintaining a social order that legitimizes oppression by downplaying its existence.

That Senior Senator from California who was forcibly removed and handcuffed while being held face down on the ground represents almost 12 percent of the US population.

The fingerpointing about Biden’s heath is understandable, unfortunate and for Democrats interested in saving democracy, it is also counterproductive My latest column www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

I don’t wear hats often. But when I do…..

One of the big lessons from the film “Sinners”that we should not overlook — the ghouls had to be INVITED inside to do their harm That is a whole word On relationships On elections On protecting a people and their culture

The big pushback www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...

Senator Cory Booker”s filibuster was like the needle drop that a lot of folks needed to pull them onto the floor to do the work to fight for our democracy and our future.

Good morning Good people. Anyone out three have experience — good or bad— with a home Pilates reformer? In the quest to keep myself strong of mind, body and soul I have long had a goal to up my practice. Been searching and saving and now seeking advice as I order my steps Thanks in advance

Your monthly reminder that the erasure of history, the restructuring & control of information, the threats against dissent and the flood the zone release of disorienting developments are all weaponized tools to create vertigo, steal joy, diminish pride and protect the interests of supremacy.

For those of you who know me and followed me in that other place — pls share starter packs that would make sense. Me and this algorithm can’t figure each other out

With closure of the department of education to give responsibility back to states, have you heard states clamoring to get that responsibility back? Even red states? Nope.

Someone is going to write a book about this administration called “A Little Disturbance” and the irony will be lost on no one.

So feeding children nutritional food is no longer a priority. This is not about making America great …..or prosperous……or efficient. History is going to hit this era like a fist www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

I keep hearing the world “layoff” to describe the shedding of all these federal employees. Let’s call this what it is. Mass firings carried out without coordination or compassion targetting dedicated public servants who keep us safe, and secure. They deserve better. America deserves better.

Sam Jackson as Uncle Sam Oh the levels

Just spotted this review of my book, Our Hidden Conversations. Thanks to William Rice and the Washington Independent. Hope you might take the time to dig in

COMING UP on the #KatiePhangShow Maya Eaglin Aaron Gilchrist Bradley Bowman @michelenorris.bsky.social @paoramos.bsky.social @elienyc.bsky.social Ashley Reckdenwald w/ @katiephang.bsky.social at 12pmET on @MSNBC.com !

Happy Black History Month! As February begins, remember that the erasure of history, the restructuring & control of information and the flood the zone release of disorienting developments are all weaponized tools to create vertigo, steal joy, diminish pride and protect the interests of supremacy.

“By the end of 2025, close to 12,000 people a day will turn 65 for the next two years.” @michelenorris.bsky.social looks at the largest leap in retirement eligibility that America has ever seen; when the gaps in the system are impossible to ignore. READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Trump should stop lobbing insults toward California leaders and visit the state to fulfill one of the unwritten rules of being a president: showing compassion for families who have lost everything. My latest column. Read. Share. Discuss. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

The fact that Octavia Butler was raised in and is burrried in #Altadena in a cemetery surrounded by blocks of burnt out rubble has really got my head spinning. I know I am not alone in this

As the nation says its final goodbye to Jimmy Carter, I wrote this remembrance of his life and legacy for MSNBC. Read. Share. Discuss www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Grace and Dignity on display. It is not lost on me that Harris presided over the certification ceremony just two days after voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. My latest column. Read. Share. Discuss. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

What happens when loyalty replaces expertise and when bravado replaces core competence and deep experience in filling the most sensitive and most demanding leadership jobs in our country ???

Great news!!! Our Hidden Conversations is on the Best of 2024 list from @audiofilemagazine.bsky.social

If you are familiar with me from that other place you know that Mr Michigan is very happy right now

As we move into the peak holiday shopping season— a fun and festive TV ad featuring a black Mrs Claus has the anti-woke brigade seeing red. My latest column for @msnbc Read. Share. Discuss www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

A diverse military is a strong military no matter what Pete Hegseth says. Read. Share. Discuss www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

I’m in Austin for the Texas Book Festival for a few days. Tomorrow I’ll be on stage to talk about my book but today I will be interviewing Malcolm Gladwell about his latest bestseller, “Revenge of The Tipping Point.” Got questions you’d like to pose to Malcolm? Send ‘em over.

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