@TheConversationUS@blackmastodon There are sooo many white Dahl fans who are about to leap to Wonka's defense it's not even funny. (I say this from my perch as a Gene Wilder fan.)
P.S. to The Conversation: I tagged the actual #BlackMastodon group, and I hope that was your intent.
U.S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves was the most feared lawman of the old West. Standing a muscular 6‘2“ tall, he was was relentless and absolutely formidable. Alive or on a stretcher, Reeves always got his man, no matter how long it took, or how arduous the task. No sensible outlaw messed with him. But some fools had to find out the hard way.
@Deglassco@blackmastodon@BlackMastodon They've not made an emoji to express what an incredible human being he was. Just started the TV show (after thinking this dude is a true, real life hero & someone needs to make a TV show about him). Sorry just really excited. Bass Reeves, pure legend.
@Deglassco@blackmastodon@BlackMastodon Keep thinking, while watching, no he was more incredible than that. Beautiful acting. Is there any good biographies about Bass Reeves?
@TheConversationUS@histodons Very informative review. The Haitian revolutionaries successful fight for freedom and independence came with centuries long debt repayment to France for loss of property (slaves).
Just in case most of you missed Interrupting Criminalization's virtual program last week on 1MillionExperiments I'll provide some highlights. Marieme Kaba and Eva (sorry I forgot her last name were talking about how the project started so long story short:
if you want something different from the status quo which keeps people locked under the oppression of the police, then you have to build something else.
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#Abolition#BlackMastodon#BlackTwitter@blackmastodon
2) If you are going to build something new, be prepared to fail. Not everything will work and many things won't. You have to keep thinking and creating and trying until you can get something to stick. It will be a process, not an event.
safety and security are not the same thing. Safe communities are what people are trying to build. Security is what you have to rely on when safety is missing. The police are security, not safety. 2/3
#Abolition#BlackMastodon#BlackTwitter@blackmastodon
4) Get used to the fact not everyone will agree. Even abolitionists don't all agree on tactics. AND you may not get big grant $$ because what you are trying to do actually attacks the systems grant funders are trying to tinker with but essentially uphold.
Be bold...be visionary...be community connected and orientated...stay in for the long haul. 3/3
According to the Government Accountability Office, in the school year 2018–19, one in four students experienced bullying related to their race, national origin, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation.
—Charles Estacious White
I really haven't seen any solid policy which causes the system itself to become better at keeping kids safe, rather it seems to always rely on the school's staff caring.
🎄Say what you want about this classic, but it’s perfect. SIMPLY perfect. Timeless. Infectiously joyous. And the runs … Oh. My. Goodness. And this latest video—well, how can you resist?
For Bass Reeves, one of the first Black lawmen operating in this environment was fraught with dangers. Not only did he have to contend with the usual risks, but he also had to navigate a society rife with racism and discrimination.
@oscarjiminy@blackmastodon I've been in all the alphas. The play will be interesting when they get it all together. It will be a niche game no matter what. The combat is turned based and the PvP is not like anything people will be familiar with. I think they are basically a group of table top players/developers who wanted to make an MMO. It remains to be seen whether the two communities can blended into a good game. There's good bones there. There's also aTTRPG rulebook.
It’s infuriating. I’ve not been on the payout receiving end of one of those deals. I have to wonder do people get enough money to start over? Enough to pay for new home and accoutrements and increased taxes, etc.?
Say what you want about this classic, but it’s perfect. SIMPLY perfect. Timeless. Infectiously joyous. And the runs … Oh. My. Goodness. And this latest video, well, how can you resist?
@BigAngBlack@blackmastodon@BlackMastodon Yep connections are one thing, but being available is something else yeah? Like what stuff did he do for community? I just don't know and if he did do things maybe he wanted to keep it low key. There's many reasons why Black media may not have highlighted him.
Born 99 years ago today, Shirley Chisholm knew she wasn’t going to win when she ran for president 48 years later in 1972. America wasn’t ready for her. But she was going to get it ready! The fiery former teacher wanted to redefine the realm of the possible and give a voice to those who were traditionally marginalized in the political process.
Always a champion, what an outstanding trail blazer she was.
She was affiliated with and retired to the Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach area of Central Florida and has many honors bestowed on her here where she is buried. There are many plaques to commemorate her life and hard work.
@Deglassco@blackmastodon@BlackMastodon Ground breakers need to show up 3 or 4 times (not necessarily the same person) before the public gets used to the idea. And by the 7th time, it will seem inevitable. These are marketing numbers. Ground breakers make the future possible.