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Parent. Wife. Professor. Writer. Speaker. Backyard Farmer. Co-host and Co-creator of

NC. NOLA. Real World.
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    Oct 26

    Thrilled to introduce . and I have teamed up with Subscribe today and get new episodes every Friday.

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    5 hours ago

    We define “Mamas” as ppl who are supporting, raising, nurturing communities.

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    4 hours ago

    Incredible discussion moderated by . As always, & are calling everything out and bringing their wisdom, insight, and recommendations. Don't miss the replay on the :

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    5 hours ago

    . says voters realize that we have to fix inequitable systems for all people to solve the disparities that exist for . This movement is about Black women, trans folks, poor rural folks, and EVERYONE facing inequity

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  6. 2 hours ago

    Thank you for joining us!

    Watching Justice for Black Mamas with , and . The intelligence, thoughtfulness and support are inspiring. I have a long list of reading to do.
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    5 hours ago

    Implicit bias training is NOT enough to solve the disparities in our healthcare system, but it is a step toward re-learning the racist ideas taught in our education system

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    4 hours ago

    "The same as we're talking about defunding the police to fund education, we need to talk about defunding military and investing in public health."

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    5 hours ago

    "Nobody legislates what we can do with our kidneys and lungs. Why is there so much anger about our uteruses?" & explain how this view of ppl w/ the capacity to give birth as "reproductive engines" is rooted in patriarchy, white supremacy

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  10. 2 hours ago

    Thanks for joining us.

    An amazing talk connecting enslaved Black female bodies to current systems of medical racism last night by hosted by and an invigorating panel on tonight with hosted by
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  11. 3 hours ago

    Before losing power today I had the pleasure of watching Virtual Premiere of new series . Having lived in Chicago 7 years I ❤️ this engrossing portrait of the city. The full series began TONIGHT on National Geographic (available on Hulu tomorrow)

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    Oct 28

    Lights are blinking. Alarms are blaring. The dashboard of our democracy is warning us that it is time to check our systems. That’s exactly what and are setting out to do with their new Nation podcast, System Check.

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  13. 8 hours ago

    Getting ready for launch tomorrow.

    The politics of white men—and Black women--from Obama to Trump: and preview their new podcast, , on this week's episode of Start Making Sense.
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  14. 8 hours ago

    It was a pleasure to chat with about my new podcast with cohost ! premiers tomorrow!

    The politics of Black women, from Obama to Trump: duo, Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren , comment on podcast 'Start Making Sense'
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  15. 16 hours ago

    Dont miss and me tonight @ 7:30 PM ET. "Justice for Black Mamas: Public Health, Black Women, and Lessons of 2020" hosted by the Click here to register today:

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  16. Oct 26

    Hey — notice the effect of ranked choice voting in a close race.

    Susan Collins is the only Republican to break party lines and vote against Amy Coney Barrett
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    Oct 26

    The Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day. Democrats had sought an extension, citing a flood of absentee ballots and other challenges posed by the pandemic.

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    Oct 26

    Kavanaugh is announcing to the world that if it will help Trump win he will join a decision to not count votes

    Good footnote here from Kagan's dissent in tonight's WI ruling at SCOTUS, calling out Kavanaugh's Trumpian framework on late-arriving votes:
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  19. Oct 26

    Listen. This damn thread right here.

    If you're angry today, you should direct some anger at Obama, Schumer, Feinstein. Obama put up Garland (no leftists wanted him) &, when denied a hearing, kept gov running for 9 months. Unlike LBJ, Schumer is a failure at wielding Senate power. Ds don't play to win. Rs do.
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    Oct 26

    Trump has already degraded the White House. Now, no matter what happens, Congress and the Supreme Court will never be the same, either.

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  21. Oct 26

    This.

    These performative orgs asking us for help with “race” & “equity” right now can miss me ... we’re not here to save you. Please figure out how to save yourselves — racism has been happening for 400+ years & we’re not your token. (cc: )
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