Housed people have the privilege of having their worst moments in private; unhoused people don't. This gives some people the profoundly mistaken impression that the person they see acting belligerent on the street is and will be that person every single moment of their life.
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Fighting when y’all could’ve just had a dance battle is INSANE.
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Abbott is a whole demon for referring to 5 innocent slain people like this cuz what in the mother fcuking difference does their paperwork make at this point?
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I’ve announced a $50K reward for info on the criminal who killed 5 illegal immigrants Friday. Also directed #OperationLoneStar to be on the lookout.
I continue working with state & local officials to ensure all available resources are deployed to respond.
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At least one of the dead was a legal resident of the US
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The victims were:
Sonia Argentina Guzman, 25; Diana Velazquez Alvarado, 21; Julisa Molina Rivera, 31; Jonathan Casarez, 18; and Daniel Enrique Laso, 9
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Thousands of people fleeing violence in Sudan have paid extortionate fees or even walked to reach the borders. On the Egyptian border in particular, people who have crossed describe a "deadly" journey with thousands trying to cross.
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This 🧵 is about one of my oldest friends, who I've admired for literal decades, and who is Sudanese.
I met her in Cairo, a million years ago when I was desperate to *not* live in Brooklyn and the Arab world felt like a revelation...
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American Black Film Festival: ‘The Blackening,’ ‘Donyale Luna: Supermodel,’ ‘Time of Essence, ‘I’m A Virgo’ Join Lineup (Exclusive)
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[Dorinda voice] Important. IMPORTANT.
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Writer-director Nida Manzoor reveals how Jackie Chan and a 'Kill Bill' fight influenced her debut action movie 'Polite Society.'
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Can’t believe this needs to be said but using generative AI to create Black models, characters, and voices IS NOT DEI; it is Blackface. It is using “diversity” for clout and $$, while exploiting Black culture and contributing to the racial wealth gap.
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a guy will tell you he’s nvr met someone who “gets him” like you and you haven’t said anything abt yourself the entire conversation 😭
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You bet your ass Ronald Gladden from Jury Duty is coming to a Ben Schwartz & Friends show. It's the least I can do after Marsden Truman Showed him for weeks.
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whoever wrote this specific piece of dialogue deserves some kind of award
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Folks, we never printed these on white…. But we are now! Preorders available now at superyaki.com, thank you comrade Ryan 🫡
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Ryan Gosling is sporting a “From director Greta Gerwig” shirt at today’s #CinemaCon panel.
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EXCLUSIVE: Just ahead of the premiere of Shea Serrano’s upcoming comedy Primo on Amazon Freevee, Serrano is expanding his relationship as he signed an overall television deal with Amazon Studios, and a first-look podcast pact with Amazon’s Wondery
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We are delighted to announce that Stella Kanu will be the next Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s Globe!
With over 30 years of experience working in the theatre, festival, and cultural sectors, Stella will join us in Autumn 2023: bit.ly/GlobeBlogNewCE
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I scrolled for 10 minutes in the QRTs and I only saw ONE person say this, which is terrible, awful, depressing, and RUDE 🤣
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What voice actor crushed a role so hard that nobody else will be able to live up to it?
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Jafar Panahi's acclaimed, censorship-defying NO BEARS (2022) is now streaming exclusively on The Criterion Channel!
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ronald on jury duty showing todd “a bug’s life” of his own volition bc he thinks he’ll like it and it’ll make him feel good about himself……..
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How the hell did they pull this stunt off?
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Gun violence is always going to be a reproductive justice issue BECAUSE men who are violent with guns have extensive histories of patriarchal violence within the home. Their wives and children are often their first victims.
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The ex-wife of the homeowner accused of opening fire on Ralph Yarl who rang his doorbell by mistake is speaking out. Inside Edition's @jimmoret sat down with Mary Clayton who was married to Andrew Lester for 14 years.
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“Abbott Elementary” is careful to avoid the label of “problem students,” and on a show with an all-Black cast of children, that gesture is one of its most moving, Nicole Acheampong writes:
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A student said the issue extends beyond student interactions. He said teachers discourage discussions about racism and have made negative, unprompted comments to him about Native American movements like Landback.
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for example, here's a paid-bluecheck man who appears to be threatening to put Elmo from Sesame Street up against the wall when the revolution comes (via )
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Just a little timeline cleanse: #blackboyjoy at Disneyland. My son saw Captain America and was super excited. Captain America came down and found my son just to show him some love. It was such a dope gesture and meant the world to us. Representation matters 🖤💙
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Hi everyone! Thank you for welcoming me back!! I also had an interview with vulture ! Interviews scare me but I’m trying to be braver
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Nervous, but big things coming up for me and my book:
‘Not Everyone is Going to Like You’
out Tuesday, April 25 via /
LA 🌴
• Saturday 4/22 3:15-3:45pm
Book signing at Festival of Books
• Tuesday 4/25 7pm
Book release at
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4/20 has always been a powerful day for me . It’s my parent’s wedding anniversary and it’s also the anniversary of the release of STREET FAERIE an album I made w in 1999 🏴☠️ one of the happiest times in my life 🏴☠️ still available on iTunes
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🚨COVER REVEAL 🚨
It's here! Finally able to unveil the cover of #TheList, out July 20th 🫢🫢🫢
Available for pre-order now
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The Horror of Dolores Roach Photos Set Release Date for Dark Comedy
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A round of applause for one of the GREATEST to ever do it. Congratulations on receiving your well-earned star, !!
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Lord protect the diaspora 🙏🏿
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BREAKING: Global rice shortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years. And rice prices are at the highest in ten years.
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I spoke to Judy Blume and JUDY BLUME FOREVER directors Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok. I asked Judy Blume about the statement/response she issued on Sunday and she explained why it was imperative she use the word “bullshit”
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ICYMI: Nerd Nite is happening TONITE! We can't wait to hear these talks on the Nobuhiko Obayashi film House, designing magic tricks, and Antarctic life! Join us at @BrewyardBeerCo. Doors at 7pm—Show at 8pm. Ticket available at the link below, OR at the door w/ cash or Venmo!
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