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Ghouly Auntie 🎃 @1technodiva.bsky.social · 30m

This is absolutely on us, white people. It’s up to us to confront and denounce racism & antisemitism, and stand up for the kind of country we want to live in, where all are welcome and equal.

As for me, I cosign this entire thread ❤️👊🏻

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 16m

Seriously though—it’s so weird!

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Long Time Listener @isacromulentword.bsky.social · 1h

This whole 🧵 is a must read. I’d recommend these books as well - they’re a great way to get the conversation started with friends and family.

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Kacey325 @kacey325.bsky.social · 3h

No one should act surprised by this. They've been headed in this direction for awhile.

Stop supporting Peacock, NBC, AT&T, and Comcast in general.

I hope folks FINALLY catch a clue.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4h

NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams

NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams

The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...

www.thewrap.com

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Yeah Buddy @73snangel.bsky.social · 40m

Folks who look like me…..ALL of this! Black people keep telling us exactly what we have to do and we (don’t come with “not all”) keep ignoring the facts! This garbage is on us! It’s always been on us! We can “Amen” what Lauren says 24/7, but until we live this it’s futile.

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 3h

The "anti-woke" backlash was always about white collar labor competition from nonwhites, not hr bullshit. bsky.app/profile/phil...

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4h

NBC News has reportedly eliminated its NBC BLK, NBC Asian America, NBC Latino and NBC OUT teams

NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams

The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...

www.thewrap.com

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Jen bh @lil-whip.bsky.social · 2h

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

You all will ONLY listen to each other.

We can make art, we can give speeches, but unless white liberals today are as down for the cause as Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, your disgust at this administration means nothing.

Your marches mean NOTHING if you don’t address white “supremacy.”

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LANana-Nuestra Señora de la Muerte del Pan 😪 @lanana421.bsky.social · 2h

My fellow white people 📢

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Anita @anita1956.bsky.social · 2h

If as white people we’re tired of being “lectured“, tough titties! Read and reflect on this 👇🏼 🧵. Be willing to get uncomfortable. Stop running from confrontation. Use that unearned white privilege to the benefit of OTHERS. Stop whining, doom-talking, and “do something” shouting. Get in the fight!

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Wonder Woman Demands Justice 🐝🎗 @alsowonderwoman.bsky.social · 2h

This thread is 100%. Read and share and do the work.

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Renée in L.A. @reneepatrice.bsky.social · 2h

My fellow white folks, I beg you to read every wrote she wrote. If you aren't already on an anti-racist path, it's time you start. It is KEY to not only saving democracy but saving humanity.

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Opti @nucleardoorstop.myatproto.social · 1h

It you’re white, & you follow me - read this entire thread, watch Eyes on the Prize, host a movie night with all your white besties, watch it again, & then start fighting. Do anything except trying to guilt Black people into educating or absolving you online. Post about the small fraction 1/2

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Ella - or PJ if you like #VoteYesOnCAProp50 @ellaorpj.bsky.social · 1h

I was born just before the Voting Rights act made voting a reality for Black women. I'm just 60. MY LIFETIME. This is not ancient history.
sas.rutgers.edu/about/news/f...

The 1965 Voting Rights Act Made Voting a Reality for Black Women

Rutgers, School of Arts and Sciences: News

sas.rutgers.edu

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 1h

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Pádraig 🏳️‍🌈☘️ (he/sé) @patmch51.bsky.social · 1h

"They are all intractable, it's a turnout game" is the losing strategy that has gotten us to our current predicament. Either whites can be convinced to stop upholding whiteness or we'll perish. There is no pathway forward that avoids all of us actively and intentionally confronting white supremacy.

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 2h

I know you are. 💛

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Polycule of One, Hive of K #🟦 @polyculeofone.bsky.social · 2h

This this this MFing THIS! ✊

This is OUR work to do. When 6M Biden voters wouldn't show up for the supremely qualified Black lady, when our so called "progressive" wing is calling for the destruction of Israel ....

.... it is a WHITE problem. Shoulder, plow, nose, grindstone.

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Crystal Voted 4 Harris @crystal4mvpharris.bsky.social · 2h

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 2h

Had to be said, sis. Had to be said.

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Kacey325 @kacey325.bsky.social · 3h

They have been trying to undo the Voting Rights Act since 1965.

They've been trying to undo what they lost during the Civil War since 1865.😒

They don't forget and they don't give up....ever.

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 2h

😘❤️❤️

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Freddie Mercury's Cat Chauffeur @libbityboo.bsky.social · 2h

This was a lot of WORK. She took time away from her baby to try & educate white people AGAIN.
Don't come on here telling her what a good white person you are. Nobody gives a fuck, do the WORK.
You CAN thank her by contributing to her baby's college education
Generously!
bsky.app/profile/laur...

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 2h

You are too sweet!

Seriously though, I was up all night with the baby and I NEEDED the nap that I missed getting all that out. 😩

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Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 2h

Yes! And if you object to this sermon of a thread:

30-40 years ago, the entire nation was on Black communities' necks about "crime rates" and "teen motherhood." Yesterday's "welfare queen" is today's "DEI hire."

Having zero sense of collective responsibility is a luxury in these United States.

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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Horatio Flamethrower🪷🇺🇸🇳🇬🇮🇪 @blindmellojelly.bsky.social · 3h

Sister @laurenashley087.bsky.social is in front of the congregation preaching a word right now. I picture her periodically dabbing her head with a handkerchief.
A lot of y'all need to listen, because if the VRA goes away, we may see one party rule for years.

Lauren-Ashley Arts @laurenashley087.bsky.social · 3h

White people need to talk to other white people. It is entirely up to the whites to move the needle on their end.

Let me be clear: racism and antisemitism are rampant on *both* sides of the aisle.

Your twentysomething niece has fallen for the okie doke just as easily as your Boomer uncle.

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