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NPR @npr.org · 1h

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film. n.pr/4n4s82s

How Charlie Chaplin used his uncanny resemblance to Hitler to fight fascism

It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film.

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 3h

Audience member asked me about the "burden of our race." Hear my response. youtu.be/v-akLMQgb9o?... #dei #motivationalspeaker #corporatespeaker #inspirationalspeaker #diversity #equity #inclusion

Audience member asked me about the "burden of our race." Hear my response

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 5h

#wednesdaywisdom #motivation #inspiration

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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 5h

ICE tactics intensify despite disturbing videos surfacing across the U.S. Many of the videos are difficult to watch, but it is also important to bear witness to what is happening to human beings on the streets of America. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Ali Velshi: Videos of violent ICE interactions flood social media

Many of the videos are difficult to watch, but it is also important to bear witness to what is happening to human beings on the streets of America.

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Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin.bsky.social · 20h

Elections aren’t every 4 years or every 2 years, they’re every year. In California we have a special election for prop 50 and it’s a YES. If Texas can gerrymander then we should be able to. I know my comments will be filled with bots, but I won’t be intimidated. Our democracy is vanishing❤️

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Eden Appiah-Kubi @edenawrites.bsky.social · 21h

This such sad news. 🤬 cancer. Rest in Peace, D'Angelo. And thank you for the music.

Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 1d

Rest in peace and power D’Angelo. Gone way too soon. Praying for your children and particularly your son who lost his mother Angie Stone in the same year. Thanks for the memories. You touched so many and your music will continue to as you are now cruisin’ your way to heaven #dangelo #angiestone

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 21h

This weekend, three men in Evanston hugged their families goodbye to look for work at Home Depot but were attacked by ICE before they could return home.

Two were abducted, one is petrified of leaving the home.

If you’re able, please help us support our neighbors: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand With the Families Left Behind After Evanston ICE Raid, organized by Michele Hays

If you are on social media and live near Evanston, IL, you ma… Michele Hays needs your support for Stand With the Families Left Behind After Evanston ICE Raid

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A Word @loquentia.bsky.social · 1d

May Peace reign where You Sing Among the Music of the Spheres, Brother.

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks.

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Talib Kweli @talibkweli.bsky.social · 22h

Today is D day. Rest in power my brother. You brought SO much beauty in to the world. RIP D'Angelo

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 1d

Rest in peace and power D’Angelo. Gone way too soon. Praying for your children and particularly your son who lost his mother Angie Stone in the same year. Thanks for the memories. You touched so many and your music will continue to as you are now cruisin’ your way to heaven #dangelo #angiestone

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 1d

“Be in touch with your own personal humanity. We can’t see it in each other if we don’t find it in ourselves.” Powerful words from Martin Sheen on the “Best People” podcast with @nicollewallace.bsky.social. Glad I experienced it live! Take a listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #martinsheen

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 1d

And we’re live! #rolandmartinunfiltered with @rolandsmartin.bsky.social on the #blackstarnetwork! Tune in! www.youtube.com/live/t2t432N...

Jailed Black Mailman Death Sparks Lawsuit, Day 14 Shutdown Pain, Crockett vs GOP, NOLA Makes History

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 1d

My take: Happy that hostages are released, but I don't trust Trump, Netanyahu, or Hamas in the days ahead youtu.be/PlQyskEjmX8?... #ceasefire #hamas #israel #palestine #freepalestine #trump #netanyahu

Happy that hostages are released, but I don't trust Trump, Netanyahu, or Hamas in the days ahead

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 2d

While speaking at a corporate event, I was asked a question about leadership in the form of a rhyme. I responded in kind! I LOVE speaking to audiences and my favorite part is Q&A! I'd love to come through to YOUR organization! Holla at me! #motivationalspeaker #youthspeaker #corporatespeaker

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for sharing!

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 2d

#motivation #inspiration #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday

Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 2d

This was such a great interview. I can’t wait for everyone to hear and watch it!

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 3d

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The future of the Democratic Party must be rooted in investing in the American people — not Wall St., corporations, and consultants.

Otherwise, Trumpism will continue to use cynicism, racism, and distrust to divide America.

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 2d

My take: It's cowardly to protest Kamala at her book events but not confront Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywf0... #trump #kamalaharris #107days #upstander #gaza #palestine #freepalestine #westbank

It's cowardly to protest Kamala at her book events but not confront Trump

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Dr. Omekongo Dibinga @omekongo.bsky.social · 2d

My take: Why isn't the media honest about 3 facts of the 2024 election? Are they sabotaging 2026 & 2028?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGCa... #media #independentmedia #election #election2024 #midterms #trump #upstander #congress @msnbc.com @cnn.com @velshimsnbc.bsky.social

Why isn't the media honest about 3 facts of the 2024 election? Are they sabotaging 2026 & 2028?

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Talib Kweli @talibkweli.bsky.social · 2d

For real.

If you were loud for Jimmy Kimmel, crank it up for Letitia James.
Authoritarian bullies count on silence to get away with it; make some noise and have her back!

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