Maitefa Angaza @Maitefa
Ⓥ Made in Brooklyn, Journalist, Writer, Editor. I look forward. Fave Rumi quote: “If you are irritated by every rub, how will you be polished? Brooklyn, NY Joined December 2008-
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As we say goodbye to Sen. Sinema, let's not forget that to save the archaic filibuster rule, she allowed critical voting rights protections to be blocked. She also torpedoed raising the federal minimum wage to $15/hour. I say good riddance.
I’m starting to believe there is a connection between the disdain for smart people and low literacy rates in America
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my long-time friend and true brother from another mother, #GarrettMorris, for being honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. #realbillduke
Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod is introducing a bill in the state legislature to examine systemic racism, the enduring effects of slavery, and how they have affected Black Coloradans. The study will be conducted by History Colorado. 👇🏾
@PicturesFoIder a toddler helps carry water bottles 😻
If there was ever a video I would ask people to watch before voting starts, it's this one. Just watch the entire thing. The conservative media wants you to believe Trump is a fighter for the people. They want you to feel sympathy for him because of his legal problems. Don't.
I’m just gonna leave this here because Sunny spoke FACTS! #blacksfortrump #hispanicsfortrump #dictatorship #republicanshatedemocracy
Results of the essay writing competition in Germany. 32 countries of 6 continents across the world contested...and Monica Yuol of Darling Wisdom Academy in South Sudan became the 9th best writer and she is the best African writer. Let's celebrate as Darling Wisdom Academy, South…
Black Texas teen Darryl George continues to fight his school suspension months after he received an initial week-long suspension over his loc hairstyle. He asks a very important question that needs to be answered: "Why should I cut my hair for my education?"
I don’t celebrate Christmas (and wrote a Kwanzaa book) but find this really funny! Happy Holidays!
I don’t celebrate Christmas (and wrote a Kwanzaa book) but find this really funny! Happy Holidays!
Grind, #Hardwork, being Industrious gets a lot of positive press. Grind is important but that’s not all that should be celebrated and glorified in the organisations. What else needs to be glorified ? Some brilliant ideas by @heyblake here Catch summary in my Sketchnote
- happy Michael K. Williams day! 🕊️
Gourmet-looking lunches are coming to New York City public schools — here’s a preview of what kids can expect 🍽️
as a black person, you've really got to be on the lookout for folks who call other people "human animals" because, as we know from our history here, that's almost always an indicator that that person is willing to justify any sort of dehumanizing treatment that follows.
GOP implosion; Filmmaker Roxe KARVELL speaks; Beyonce Renaissance hits the big screen | #TheCulture x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Darryl George — the teen who received a week-plus suspension over his loc hairstyle days after Texas’ CROWN Act went into effect — sat down with @NBCNews to discuss the effects of his punishment. It’s distressing that this young man has to suffer academically over his hairstyle!
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4K Followers 5K Following Panther Cub | Trauma Slayer | Neuro Hacker | King & Queen Maker | Panther Mom | Curator of All Things Black Mastery | Not Just The Medicine: The Cure@VegNews I was at a convention and the vegan option was: linguine noodles (no sauce) and a full tomato (not sliced or seasoned or prepared in any way) with Parmesan sprinkled on top
@VegNews Went to a 60th birthday party and Italian restaurant. They had a buffet. I ask for something vegan. I got a bowl of bow tie pasta soaked in oil. No veggies mixed in.
@VegNews tired of doordash listing restaurants as vegan that center around and serve almost exclusively meat (bbq/wing) because of one salad that is vegetarian.
@alexaa_speed @cbconglom @VegNews I think tacos are supposed to be cooked with a soft filling
@VegNews Veggie tacos. Corn tortilla, raw carrot chunks and raw broccoli. That’s it.
@VegNews If a chef can’t come up with vegan options (it’s not that hard), they should turn in their chef hat.
@anyonewantchips The whole Republican party is corrupt
@anyonewantchips The Supreme Court has lost all ethics and morals and can no longer be trusted by the United States taxpaying citizens n this country
@anyonewantchips Not terribly sure if we need a Supreme Court anymore.
@anyonewantchips @buf2srq2 I as an American (born & raised) am truly ashamed of the lack of Ethics and lack of Integrity that the Conservative Supreme Court Justices display. How can any one of us have any respect for a court that shows no honor in themselves?
When Clarence Thomas refuses to recuse from the case determining if Trump gets immunity for attempting a coup that Ginni Thomas helped plan, promote, participate in & fund - the Supreme Court ethics code is a fucking joke.
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@marclamonthill No you are not Marc. I am sure that was sarcasm. No one is shocked by this guy who walked around with a white lives matter T-shirt & all his shenanigans.
To all the peeps who have been mostly silent on Palestine yet speak now bc they recognize state violence via heavy-handed policing on college campuses - no shade - Welcome. This kite was always headed home.
@atrupar Barr was read trumps post mocking him. Barr said: "SO. ITS NOT ABOUT ME." This is why republicans win. They care about the seat, not whose in it. Bill barr has the audacity to say 'progressive democratic policies' are more dangerous than trump. My democrat leaning ppl GO VOTE
@atrupar I find it difficult to put into words how loathsome Bill Barr is. He ties Alito and Thomas for Most Evil Conservative. I watched the interview, my mouth agape. Absolutely surreal.
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1. "African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan" by Thomas Lockley and Geoffrey Girard: This book gives in-depth detail about Yasuke's unique life, how he was a servant who got the chance to become a samurai. 2. "Kuro-sake (くろ助)" by…
@KeneAkers Domo Arigato Geziemasu, Brother Scholar! I lived in Japan on Okinawa for three years and only vaguely recollect Yasuke’s story. Your post has peaked my interest in learning more about his life and times, a project I will undertake with my teen grand twins.
Yasuke (弥助 or 弥介) — is an iconic figure in Japanese history, known for being the first foreign-born man to become a Samurai in Japan — a remarkable achievement as he was also of African descent. The story of Yasuke dates back to 1579, during the Sengoku period, a time when…