Keep in mind that the @RoseParade takes place in Pasadena, which denies its place as one of the more historically black places in L.A.
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L.A. is pretty much my hometown. I know Pasadena for
@RoseParade & little else. Guess what it should be known for? Incredible black people.2 replies 1 retweet 8 likes -
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Pasadena is most famous for the
@RoseParade. Whatever. It should be most famous for being home to Octavia Butler.5 replies 37 retweets 43 likes -
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And it's not just Octavia Butler. Pasadena is home to Jackie Robinson of all people! Like, that man CHANGED THE COURSE OF AMERICA.
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As my friend
@LexStepp mentioned to me, Pasadena's two high schools should be renamed. One to "Jackie," the other to "Robinson."1 reply 4 retweets 2 likes -
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Then there's Pasadena City College, probably most infamous for housing misogynist racist Hugo Schwyzer.
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But you know what Pasadena City College should be famous for? Its black alum like Octavia Butler, Jackie Robinson and John Singleton.
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So if you're watching the
@RoseParade today, keep in mind you're watching a display of an entrenched anti-blackness.5 replies 4 retweets 4 likes -
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The
@RoseParade is allowing the black Miss Pasadena to finally parade FIFTY SEVEN YEARS after she was crowned. Welcome to 20 fucking 15.2 replies 20 retweets 13 likes -
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So if you watch the
@RoseParade, keep some of this in mind. And, if you wanna watch a better feed, just check for#BLMdena.1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
And, if #BLMdena disrupts the @RoseParade today and that makes you mad, just remember the degree to which this event parades anti-blackness.
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@aurabogado@RoseParade Wow. I never knew that. Keep serving the tea.#WakeUpNow0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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