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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 5h

Folks, THIS ARTICLE gets right to the heart of it. If any of what we’ve been posting resonated or intrigued you, please take a moment to read this (and if you hit the paywall, open it in a new browser and hit the “reader” view button if your phone supports it 😀)
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Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her critics | Opinion

The version of Mattie Parker we’ve seen recently doesn’t match what we’ve seen from her in the past. | Opinion

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 11h

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches.

Alex Montalvo brought gratitude, solutions, and a push for change. The things Alex is focused on are all possible if we do this together. We need your voices to add to our chorus. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 11h

72 registered to speak at Ft Worth City Council on 10/14. Here is a sampling.

When the people show up, their voices are so powerful. You hear the diversity that makes the city strong. You hear the values that ground us. We need more of this, ASAP 🚨🚨🚨🚨
This is Part 2 of Voices of Fort Worth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 12h

72 registered to speak at Ft Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14
I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

I brought a solution with my comments. You want more time in community and not overburden staff? We want to speak to our Council and be heard. Here is how to do all of it 🤔📊🧠💡

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 12h

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Pastor Jeremy Pope reminded Mayor Parker that if she doesn’t want to listen to community, perhaps it’s time to step aside. “Not very Mayoral” 🙉🙉🙉🙉
#wakeup #fortworth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 1d

72 registered to speak at Ft Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14
I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers (+Karen)

So many voices spoke up at City Council. I’ve compiled nifty little edited clips of the comments to share on social media, in case you missed it live 😏😏😏😏
Part 1 of 2

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 1d

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

You know it’s getting bad when City Employees are afraid to raise their own voices. Wesley Kirk read a letter from a City employee. It’s heartbreaking. 💔 💔💔💔

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 1d

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Nydia Cardenas always brings a perspective that comes from the data, the psychology, and from the heart. Every freaking time. Would love to see her in office one day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 1d

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Patrice Jones came to council to remember Atatiana Jefferson and those killed by Police. Fort Worth needs a Citizens Oversight Committee with subpoena power. 📢📢📢📢

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 2d

72 registered to speak at Ft Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Bishop Kirkland told council that if they don’t want to hear from citizens, they should resign, take their ball and go home, and then let ‘er rip from there 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 2d

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Mindia Whittier called out the Mayor for having the audacity to play victim when the community seeks accountability, following the same old white woman playbook 📖 📕 📚📓

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 2d

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14
I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Sabrina Ball shined the light on those Mayor Mattie Parker is choosing to align with and what that tells us about her leadership
Sabrina is always on 🎯🎯🎯🎯
#wakeup #fortworth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 2d

72 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

EJ Carrion was in full riff mode, taking swings, landing punches, and calling it ALL out. Our voices matter. And when we raise them together we are 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
#wakeup #fortworth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 2d

71 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers

Former City Council member Ann Zadeh focused on a need for boldness, for leaders to listen, learn, and act, even when it’s hard. 👏👏👏👏
#wakeup #fortworth #seeitnameitfightit

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 2d

71 registered to speak at Fort Worth City Council Public Comments on 10/14. I’m highlighting incredible speeches and speakers.

Mendi Tackett went right at the Mayor, using her words, her history, to challenge her to see the moment and where she is failing. It was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 from jump.
#wakeup #fortworth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 4d

If you can, PLEASE sign up to speak at public comments at Fort Worth City Council on 10/14 at 6pm. This is not ok.

You can sign up to give public comments (or submit written comments) at:
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http://y.gy/fwpublic

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 4d

Anyone trying to tell you Mattie Parker was a “moderate”, they were wrong. Mattie Parker telling you she wasn’t like the extreme in her party, well…

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is working with Mercy Culture Church, aligning with White Christian Nationalism.

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 5d

Atatiana Jefferson was shot and killed in her own home by a Fort Worth police officer on October 12, 2019.

On October 11, 2025, the annual Pull Up For Tay parade was held, walking through Atatiana’s neighborhood. As Patrice Jones tells us “Let’s get us some real change”
#wakeup #fortworth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 6d

If you just happen to be in NYC TONIGHT (10/11), get tickets to see @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social at Film Forum at 6:45pm. There will be a film intro from awesome person and producer Janique Robillard and yes, the one, the only, Kennedy Tackett!

Great film. Incredible people. Not to be missed!

Film Forum · THE LIBRARIANS Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett

THE LIBRARIANS Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett Saturday, October 11, 6:45 show

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Reposted by Chris Tackett

Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 6d

In NYC tonight? See 2 amazing people from @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social At Film Forum: Our Oscar-nominated producer Janique Robillard and Kennedy Tackett, student anti-censorship” activist, “Radical Gaslighter,” and daughter of “pie chart guy” @cjtackett.bsky.social

Film Forum · THE LIBRARIANS Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett

THE LIBRARIANS Introduction by Producer Janique L. Robillard & Subject Kennedy Tackett Saturday, October 11, 6:45 show

filmforum.org

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 8d

On 9/30, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said “Patrice, I still have your casket”. On the 10/6 episode of the 817 Podcast, Patrice Jones laid out what it was about and why it was so 😱

🔥 “White women tears have ended civilizations” 🔥

When will the Fort Worth Mayor apologize?
#wakeup #fortworth

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 10d

John Huffman’s chart

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 10d

Leigh Wambsganss’ chart

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 10d

Full disclosure: Mendi and I gave Taylor $200 (above his average) and have been block walking for him the past week and a half.

If we want people powered to win, it has to have people powering it. People like you and me.

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Chris Tackett @cjtackett.bsky.social · 10d

Two candidates in the Texas Senate District 9 race are backed by billionaires. (Huffman and Wambsganss)
One is backed by real people like you and me. (Rehmet)

Billionaires spend to buy the things they want, that benefit them, which includes politicians. They don’t care about us.

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