Dr. Pinkie George
@drpinkiegeorge.bsky.social
Social scientist. Equity enthusiast. Capacity builder. OG nerd. Not speaking for my employer. (she/her)
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Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
Mother Viola Fletcher passes away at 111 years old
TULSA, Okla. — Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the passing of one of the two last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Mother Viola Fletcher.
www.fox23.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
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Updated guidance on NIH grant application due dates (10/1/2025-12/5/2025), along with some other Info. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-012: Updated Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities Following the October 1, 2025 - Lapse in Appropriations
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Updated Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities Following the October 1, 2025 - Lapse in Appropriations NOT-...
grants.nih.gov
November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Updated guidance on NIH grant application due dates (10/1/2025-12/5/2025), along with some other Info. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Didn't know that I needed a go-go version of "The Right Kind of Lover" until today. Patti went from heels to barefoot to flats in the span of two songs. Incredible stuff here. An entire living legend.
Patti Labelle: Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch
YouTube video by Noochie
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Didn't know that I needed a go-go version of "The Right Kind of Lover" until today. Patti went from heels to barefoot to flats in the span of two songs. Incredible stuff here. An entire living legend.
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The National Academies statement says: “…based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.” 2/2
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The National Academies statement says: “…based on our body of work on this topic and the overwhelming scientific consensus, we support the statement that vaccines do not cause autism.” 2/2
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NEW: The National Academies release statement saying the revised language on @CDCgov web page on links between vaccines and autism, which cited some of the academies work, did not provide the full context. 1/2
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
National Academies - Statement on CDC’s Updated Vaccine Guidance
National Academies respond to CDC’s updated vaccine guidance, offering scientific context and clarity on vaccine safety.
www.nationalacademies.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
NEW: The National Academies release statement saying the revised language on @CDCgov web page on links between vaccines and autism, which cited some of the academies work, did not provide the full context. 1/2
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
www.nationalacademies.org/news/stateme...
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For those in the early stages of their careers—who have not yet served on an NIH study section or held an R01-equivalent PI role—register as an Early Career Reviewer.
More information is available on the CSR website: public.csr.nih.gov/ForReviewers...
More information is available on the CSR website: public.csr.nih.gov/ForReviewers...
Early Career Reviewer (ECR) Program | NIH Center for Scientific Review
public.csr.nih.gov
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 AM
For those in the early stages of their careers—who have not yet served on an NIH study section or held an R01-equivalent PI role—register as an Early Career Reviewer.
More information is available on the CSR website: public.csr.nih.gov/ForReviewers...
More information is available on the CSR website: public.csr.nih.gov/ForReviewers...
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From your friendly neighborhood SRO: thanks to everyone for their patience while we work to make these rescheduled meetings happen.
Correct guidance link: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-005: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities NOT-OD-26-005. NIH
grants.nih.gov
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
From your friendly neighborhood SRO: thanks to everyone for their patience while we work to make these rescheduled meetings happen.
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While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
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We argue that foreign aid is a vital national security tool, & that the U.S. must not step back from its leadership in global health. We call for America to act as a catalyst: spurring public-private partnerships, unlocking innovation, & strengthening global safety
theglobepost.com/2025/11/12/u...
theglobepost.com/2025/11/12/u...
America’s Global Health Retreat Is a Gift to Its Rivals
As US funding for global health collapses, rival powers are stepping in — and the world’s pandemic defenses are weakening.
theglobepost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We argue that foreign aid is a vital national security tool, & that the U.S. must not step back from its leadership in global health. We call for America to act as a catalyst: spurring public-private partnerships, unlocking innovation, & strengthening global safety
theglobepost.com/2025/11/12/u...
theglobepost.com/2025/11/12/u...
Balm for my soul
Remember that little boy who cried uncontrollably because he wanted A’ja Wilson to come to his house??? He got to MEET her and I cannot deal… 🥹😭❤️ #WNBA
November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Balm for my soul
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Congratulations on this important film being screened at #APHA2025. What a privilege it will be to be in conversation with my distinguished co panelists tomorrow.
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Congratulations on this important film being screened at #APHA2025. What a privilege it will be to be in conversation with my distinguished co panelists tomorrow.
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You are not a schmuck. You cared enough about your colleagues to do everything in your power to get them a fair and thorough review. Because when the SROs return, we can only move to reschedule as quickly as we have all scores to know what will be discussed. You value your community. Thank you.
Did the reviews, like a schmuck. Only about 1/4 of the reviews were submitted. lolsob
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
You are not a schmuck. You cared enough about your colleagues to do everything in your power to get them a fair and thorough review. Because when the SROs return, we can only move to reschedule as quickly as we have all scores to know what will be discussed. You value your community. Thank you.
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I thought I was starting to feel slightly more resolved to the idea of D’Angelo moving on. Then Wynonna Judd covered “One Mo Gin” and I’m back at square one.
October 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I thought I was starting to feel slightly more resolved to the idea of D’Angelo moving on. Then Wynonna Judd covered “One Mo Gin” and I’m back at square one.
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"In September, Riley pushed for the near-dissolution of the NIH’s CSR, a roughly 500-person division that reviews grant applications at the health research agency, POLITICO learned. [...]almost all the positions in the division were slated for elimination."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
DOGE holdover who pushed for deep cuts at HHS is headed to the Navy
Rachel Riley, a former McKinsey partner, helped execute sweeping layoffs at the health department this spring. Behind the scenes, her methods sparked turmoil.
www.politico.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"In September, Riley pushed for the near-dissolution of the NIH’s CSR, a roughly 500-person division that reviews grant applications at the health research agency, POLITICO learned. [...]almost all the positions in the division were slated for elimination."
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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If you’d like to support relief in Jamaica after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, here are two organizations my Jamaican NGO friends highly recommend:
Food for the Poor
foodforthepoor.donorsupport.co/page/2025mel...
And AFJ (American Friends of Jamaica)
theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-di...
Food for the Poor
foodforthepoor.donorsupport.co/page/2025mel...
And AFJ (American Friends of Jamaica)
theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-di...
Help Families Affected by Hurricane Melissa
As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa rips across the Caribbean, families are facing tremendous loss. Together, we can deliver relief, restore hope, and help communities rebuild. Your gift today will provid...
foodforthepoor.donorsupport.co
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If you’d like to support relief in Jamaica after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, here are two organizations my Jamaican NGO friends highly recommend:
Food for the Poor
foodforthepoor.donorsupport.co/page/2025mel...
And AFJ (American Friends of Jamaica)
theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-di...
Food for the Poor
foodforthepoor.donorsupport.co/page/2025mel...
And AFJ (American Friends of Jamaica)
theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-di...
I've been donating monthly. Please kick in a few bucks if you can.
This is a DC area food bank that has helped laid off and unpaid government workers. They need help. If you have a few bucks to spare consider this charity. www.capitalareafoodbank.org?utm_referrer...
Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food serves the entire Washington, DC, metropolitan region, providing meals to thousands of people a day while also addressing the root causes of hunger.
www.capitalareafoodbank.org
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I've been donating monthly. Please kick in a few bucks if you can.
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Allison Helms made this short documentary about my run for town council. I think it captures running for municipal office in a small town. It touched me, there is joy in this process. Anyway, it is under 5 minutes and Allison did amazing work. vimeo.com/1127421399?s...
A Cool and Interesting Candidate
Louie Rivers embarks on his journey, running for Chapel Hill Town Council.
vimeo.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Allison Helms made this short documentary about my run for town council. I think it captures running for municipal office in a small town. It touched me, there is joy in this process. Anyway, it is under 5 minutes and Allison did amazing work. vimeo.com/1127421399?s...
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My neighbor, an American citizen, was detained by ICE yesterday. Guns in his face as he listened to their threats to break his car windows to pull him out.
I watched the video.
I heard the person recording it hyperventilate.
I watched the video.
I heard the person recording it hyperventilate.
October 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My neighbor, an American citizen, was detained by ICE yesterday. Guns in his face as he listened to their threats to break his car windows to pull him out.
I watched the video.
I heard the person recording it hyperventilate.
I watched the video.
I heard the person recording it hyperventilate.
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If you are serving on NIH study sections that have been cancelled, PLEASE continue to work on your reviews. NIH will do everything their power to ensure the meetings happen eventually, and the more prepared you are when those meetings are rescheduled, the better.
Welp. Thanks to the Republican gov shutdown I have a bunch of hours back in my week due to a NIH study section not meeting.
These poor applicants. They will be waiting week by week for government to reopen and to find out what will happen to their grant application.
These poor applicants. They will be waiting week by week for government to reopen and to find out what will happen to their grant application.
October 20, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you are serving on NIH study sections that have been cancelled, PLEASE continue to work on your reviews. NIH will do everything their power to ensure the meetings happen eventually, and the more prepared you are when those meetings are rescheduled, the better.
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It feels not unlikely that a presence on Bluesky is in part so they can mine content to screenshot and repost on X as evidence of leftist terrorism or whatever
US Government accounts have arrived on Bluesky.
Block on sight.
Protect your digital space.
Be aware that the DHS account in particular is known to quote dunk on regular people to encourage their followers to harass them.
The detach quote function will come in very handy here…
Block on sight.
Protect your digital space.
Be aware that the DHS account in particular is known to quote dunk on regular people to encourage their followers to harass them.
The detach quote function will come in very handy here…
October 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It feels not unlikely that a presence on Bluesky is in part so they can mine content to screenshot and repost on X as evidence of leftist terrorism or whatever
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i don't usually do this, but if y'all have a minute, can you please share this link with people who you think may read it? stacialbrown.substack.com/p/a-sonic-be...
a sonic bequeathal.
in memory of michael eugene "d'angelo" archer, 1974-2025.
stacialbrown.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
i don't usually do this, but if y'all have a minute, can you please share this link with people who you think may read it? stacialbrown.substack.com/p/a-sonic-be...
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So . . . in addition to wrecking the funding environment for new scientists, the administration is wrecking an incredible (free) data source.
#medsky
#healthpolicy
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c... via @statnews.com
#medsky
#healthpolicy
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c... via @statnews.com
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off
NHANES has collected data on eating patterns, diabetes, and other common diseases for decades. The CDC team that runs it has been fired.
www.statnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
So . . . in addition to wrecking the funding environment for new scientists, the administration is wrecking an incredible (free) data source.
#medsky
#healthpolicy
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c... via @statnews.com
#medsky
#healthpolicy
CDC team running top survey on health and nutrition is laid off www.statnews.com/2025/10/14/c... via @statnews.com
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This is the D'Angelo performance that I've never forgotten. This song was already a huge hit but the way he took it from contemporary R&B to church revival illustrated how connected those idioms are. A revelation for those who didn't know, and an affirmation for those who did.
D'Angelo - Lady ft. Spanky, Saadiq, Ali Shaheed & ?uestlove
YouTube video by twinbreed
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This is the D'Angelo performance that I've never forgotten. This song was already a huge hit but the way he took it from contemporary R&B to church revival illustrated how connected those idioms are. A revelation for those who didn't know, and an affirmation for those who did.