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A Navajo girl from Monument Valley has won a prestigious drawing contest with Google. The sixth-grade student used her Indigenous roots to inspire her award-winning drawing. navajotimes.com/edu/tsebiindzi…

Today, Phoenix PD released their mid-year crime stats. Since 2022, violent and property crimes have decreased. For more information on the mid-year crime stats. Visit phoenix.gov/newsroom/polic… #PhoenixPoliceCrimeReductionPlan #PhoenixPolice #PHXPD

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Jim Thorpe, a celebrated Native American athlete hailing from Oklahoma, achieved fame as an Olympic Gold medalist and is often regarded as one of the greatest athletes in history. In 1912, he represented the United States in the Olympics held in Sweden, where he was joined by future General George Patton as a teammate. Before conquering the three-day decathlon, encompassing ten track and field events, Thorpe had already secured a gold medal in the pentathlon with remarkable ease. However, during the second day of the decathlon, just before the 1500 meters race, Thorpe encountered a setback – his shoes had disappeared, likely stolen. In a desperate search for a solution, he turned to his teammates and managed to find an extra shoe, though it was too small. Nevertheless, he squeezed his foot into it. He then stumbled upon the other shoe in a trash bin, which, conversely, was too big for him. To make it fit, he ingeniously padded it with a couple of pairs of socks. Undeterred by this footwear predicament, Thorpe faced off against the world's finest decathletes and remarkably won the 1500 meters race. During the decathlon, he demonstrated his exceptional talent by securing first place in four events and finishing no lower than fourth in the remaining six events, all while wearing mismatched shoes. Consequently, he clinched yet another gold medal. Upon receiving the prestigious accolades, King Gustav V of Sweden bestowed two Olympic gold medals upon Thorpe and declared him the world's greatest athlete. Graciously, Thorpe replied with a simple "Thanks." After the Olympics, this versatile athlete pursued an illustrious career, excelling in various sports. He ventured into the National Football League as a two-time All-American college football player, briefly played professional basketball, and enjoyed a fruitful seven-season stint in Major League Baseball. Thorpe's legacy as an extraordinary athlete and his inspiring feat with the mismatched shoes have left an indelible mark on the world of sports.

Respect to Sinead….. She stood for something… Unlike most people…. Rest Easy..🙏🏽

Crook 🏴🏳️🏴 @CrookedIntriago

3 years ago

Damn Sinéad 🙏🏾

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Aldean was literally on stage during the largest mass shooting in United States history yet chose to show black 7/11 robberies on his shitty small town video.

Crook 🏴🏳️🏴 @CrookedIntriago

3 years ago

Damn Sinéad 🙏🏾

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“You have to wake up and smell the coffee.” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher delivers an impassioned speech as Hollywood actors go on strike for the first time since 1980.

We have officially hit our #2MillionFor2Million goal! Thank you for everyone for the support. Sound of Freedom is in theaters, get your showtimes at angel.com/freedom today!

People have been so generous in spreading the message of 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 that they've Paid It Forward so thousands of others can watch it for free in theaters. Get your tickets today!

Happy Birthday to Billy Mills today. He was born on June 30, 1938 in Pine Ridge, SD and was winner of the 1964 Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meter run. #Oglala #Lakota #Olympian #Gold #10K

Keep celebrations safe for everyone by avoiding illegal fireworks. Let's protect our community and enjoy a dazzling but lawful Fourth of July! #FireworksSafety #ChandlerPD #CommunityFirst #ChandlerAZ

The Supreme Court has ruled against the Navajo Nation, saying the federal government isn't required to supply sufficient water for the reservation. 12news.com/article/news/n…

SCOTUS rules 5-4 against Navajo Nation in water and treaty rights case.

$5000, is what I need to buy a saxophone instead of rent one for my son who has been renting and playing for 7 years. @marcuslemonis #MarcusGrants

Marcus Lemonis @marcuslemonis

3 years ago

$5,000 is what I need to ……? I’ll pick one recipient who retweets must use #MarcusGrants

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$5,000 is what I need to ……? I’ll pick one recipient who retweets must use #MarcusGrants

Start a music instrument "library" to help kids discover music who can't afford to rent or buy instruments. Check out your instrument and return it at the end of the school year. A #MarcusGrants would help purchase good quality used instrument to start and grow.

Marcus Lemonis @marcuslemonis

3 years ago

$5,000 is what I need to ……? I’ll pick one recipient who retweets must use #MarcusGrants

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A Florida police officer was pulled over for speeding on his way to work. After failing to stop and then refusing to cooperate with a sheriff’s deputy who was pulling him over, he has been relieved of his duties, officials say. cbsn.ws/468gJY4

Today's Supreme Court ruling on the Indian Child Welfare Act hit home for Native American Arizona mom Elisia Manuel, bringing back memories of her own fight to adopt daughter Precious ten years ago. FULL STORY #azfamily: azfamily.com/2023/06/16/ari…

True Crime Arizona: The Forgotten Tonight, 8 p.m. 3TV bit.ly/3NbPyTM @BrianaWhitney #AZFamily #AZNews #MMIW #MMIP #MMIWAwareness

Friends, I recommend this brilliant documentary bringing attention to cases of #MMIW. It's an example of great journalism helping create much needed change.

Briana Whitney @BrianaWhitney

3 years ago

🎥FULL DOCUMENTARY: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 For far too long, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women has been swept under the rug. No more. These cases and victims are important, and change is coming. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=-G4reL…

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