Carla Smith
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Carla Smith
@dahomeyblooded.bsky.social
I am her. She is me. Queen of my King and mother of two Princes.
January 25, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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In 2022, for the first time, the names of Black men and women military heroes replaced those of Confederates on army bases. In 2025, the current administration reversed these changes, restoring the names of the Confederates who fought to preserve slavery.
Dishonoring American Heroes
In 2025, the names of Confederates were restored on military bases.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
God is my....
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy Sabbath Beautiful Souls 🙏🏾💜. Prayer is the key that opens every door, and Jesus is the answer for every problem that you face. Enjoy your day❣️

#WebWorship
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Today in “Dudes Rock”:

A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
December 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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David Haughton of Trinity Farm lost 60% of his market revenue after the USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance program was terminated—an example of how federal policy shifts and funding cuts are disproportionately harming small, minority farmers nationwide.

Read more via @TheGrio
For Black farmers like David Haugton, USDA cuts threaten small farmers and local food programs amid policy shifts
A March decision to end the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program has created a ripple effect for farmers.
thegrio.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Take time.
Make time.
Happy New Year.
December 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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On this day in 1767, enslavers trafficked 90 kidnapped Africans through Savannah, Georgia, after subjecting them to a Transatlantic journey that killed at least 20 people.
Dec. 30, 1767 | Trafficking Ship Arrives in Georgia After Voyage That Killed 20 People
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 AM
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 AM
December 31, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Mike Johnson will be FURIOUS when we force a vote on extending ACA tax credits.

Good. Let’s get it done:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Indiana Republicans have rejected Trump’s demand to redraw the state’s congressional map to help him win the 2026 midterm elections.
Indiana Republicans block Trump’s redistricting push in a rare break with the president
In a resounding rejection of a pressure campaign from the White House itself, Indiana Republican Senators voted down a new congressional map created to give the GOP an advantage in the upcoming 2026 e...
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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On this day in 1917, the U.S. Army executed 13 Black soldiers who were sentenced to death and denied any right to appeal for defending themselves after a white mob attacked them.
Dec. 11, 1917 | U.S. Army Executes 13 Black Soldiers in Texas
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Trump says the US has taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

But I thought he was focused on drug trafficking. 🤔
Trump says US seized oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
The Trump administration is backing the annual defense policy bill, despite it including a provision that increases pressure on the Pentagon to turn over videos of strikes against alleged drug boats. ...
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Fred Gray is a civil rights icon. He began his storied career in 1955 by representing Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks, whose cases sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The newly dedicated Fred D. Gray Boardroom at Elevation celebrates his life and work.
EJI Honors Legendary Civil Rights Lawyer Fred Gray at Elevation
The Fred D. Gray Boardroom celebrates Mr. Gray's life and work.
eji.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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I am happy for @crockett.house.gov running for Senate. Let’s mix things up! She is smart and capable and charismatic. I wish her the very best.
December 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Good Morning Beautiful Souls. Remember this, if I can help somebody, as I pass along....then and only then, my living shall not be in vain. Enjoy your day. Each One Reach One 🙏🏾💜

#WebWorship

youtu.be/nFdOTzAweLk?...
Yollandi Nortjie - If can help Somebody
YouTube video by Alexcinia Yollandi Nortjie
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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The Trump administration is planning to change the US refugee system to favor white people. At the same time, they’re in the Supreme Court fighting to gut the Voting Rights Act.

It’s no wonder young Republicans are sending racist messages. Racism is the official policy of the Republican Party.
October 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM
October 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM