Kate Black
@justkateblack.bsky.social
AFSCME Strong in Minnesota
I know Saint Paul is one of the greatest places on earth because everytime we do patrol at our neighborhood mosque we are fed and brought tea and we all hug each other and it’s too wholesome to bear. This is how we win
February 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
I know Saint Paul is one of the greatest places on earth because everytime we do patrol at our neighborhood mosque we are fed and brought tea and we all hug each other and it’s too wholesome to bear. This is how we win
Reposted by Kate Black
Hey remember the shooting in Minneapolis that happened between Renee Good and Alexi Pretti, the guy they claimed was shot by an agent after he had attacked that agent with a shovel? I know it's hard to believe but the agents' story fell apart and charges were dropped. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
February 14, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Hey remember the shooting in Minneapolis that happened between Renee Good and Alexi Pretti, the guy they claimed was shot by an agent after he had attacked that agent with a shovel? I know it's hard to believe but the agents' story fell apart and charges were dropped. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
I have somehow interacted with Mpls LIB contestants multiple times now during the occupation
February 15, 2026 at 2:03 AM
I have somehow interacted with Mpls LIB contestants multiple times now during the occupation
Help- my patrol shift yesterday turned into me pining after this beautiful stray neighbor cat in my neighborhood
February 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Help- my patrol shift yesterday turned into me pining after this beautiful stray neighbor cat in my neighborhood
Reposted by Kate Black
Susan Collins has apparently decided to give Republicans the votes needed to pass the SAVE Act. This is a three-alarm emergency. We must act swiftly.
Tell every Senator right now we absolutely cannot let this pass:
Tell every Senator right now we absolutely cannot let this pass:
Tell Your Senators: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
February 14, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Susan Collins has apparently decided to give Republicans the votes needed to pass the SAVE Act. This is a three-alarm emergency. We must act swiftly.
Tell every Senator right now we absolutely cannot let this pass:
Tell every Senator right now we absolutely cannot let this pass:
Reposted by Kate Black
For no particular reason, thinking about how the Minneapolis Aquatennial was concocted by business men in 1940 to water down the memory of a 1934 Union victory that happened in spite of violent and deadly opposition
February 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
For no particular reason, thinking about how the Minneapolis Aquatennial was concocted by business men in 1940 to water down the memory of a 1934 Union victory that happened in spite of violent and deadly opposition
Reposted by Kate Black
i’m verklempt and so happy for the kid from kazakhstan who won gold skating to a kazakh artist 😭 he did so good
February 14, 2026 at 3:18 AM
i’m verklempt and so happy for the kid from kazakhstan who won gold skating to a kazakh artist 😭 he did so good
I am very upset at the amount of entirely unnecessary Shaun White coverage we’re getting in these Olympics
February 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I am very upset at the amount of entirely unnecessary Shaun White coverage we’re getting in these Olympics
Anyone have trauma informed response trainings they’d recommend? I’ve explored CEU options through the U but am looking for more for our staff
February 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Anyone have trauma informed response trainings they’d recommend? I’ve explored CEU options through the U but am looking for more for our staff
Reposted by Kate Black
We need to talk MORE about the ICE death camps. Incessantly. Make it an unavoidable topic.
We need to stop them.
We need to stop them.
February 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
We need to talk MORE about the ICE death camps. Incessantly. Make it an unavoidable topic.
We need to stop them.
We need to stop them.
Reposted by Kate Black
Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
February 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.
Reposted by Kate Black
my 2021 meme still accurate
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
my 2021 meme still accurate
Reposted by Kate Black
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
Reposted by Kate Black
Getting reports and videos from friends on the scene. One person taken by ambulance.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Getting reports and videos from friends on the scene. One person taken by ambulance.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
Apparently caused by a high speed chase — in one of the oldest, densest corners of Saint Paul.
Perhaps we should have the dept stop wasting all of their time protecting ICE & CBP
If you thought MPD overspending their 2025 overtime budget by 50% was bad, get a load of 2026: "We have spent all of our overtime budgeted for police and fire this year in the first 3 weeks of January."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
Minneapolis City Council to debate $5M fund shift to support local businesses
A Minneapolis City Council member is proposing to allocate $5 million to support local businesses, but some argue the city lacks the funds. STORY:…
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Perhaps we should have the dept stop wasting all of their time protecting ICE & CBP
Reposted by Kate Black
"A girl living in central Minnesota alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with federal agents" www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
After arrest, teen refugee held overnight in hotel room by ICE agents
A girl who entered the United States as a refugee alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with fe...
www.mprnews.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:45 AM
"A girl living in central Minnesota alleges that immigration authorities separated her from her family and detained her overnight in a hotel, where she was forced to share a room with federal agents" www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Reposted by Kate Black
Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Rep. Delia Ramirez to DHS officials: "I have as much respect for you as I do for the last white men who put on masks to terrorize communities of color. I have no respect for the inheritors of the Klanhood and the slave patrol. Those activities were criminal and so are yours."
Picket signs a brewin’
February 9, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Picket signs a brewin’
Kaori Sakamoto is predictably the first Olympian to make me cry this year
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Kaori Sakamoto is predictably the first Olympian to make me cry this year
As a figure skating devotee it’s legitimately criminal that a federal occupation and my job have to remove me from optimal Olympics viewing
February 8, 2026 at 7:59 PM
As a figure skating devotee it’s legitimately criminal that a federal occupation and my job have to remove me from optimal Olympics viewing
Reposted by Kate Black
The event was titled “Wokiksuye” — a Dakota and Lakota word meaning “to remember” or “to call someone back into presence.”
An organizer estimates over 5,000 people attended the memorial at Powderhorn Park. Good’s family was also present.
An organizer estimates over 5,000 people attended the memorial at Powderhorn Park. Good’s family was also present.
Indigenous civic and spiritual leaders hold public memorial for Renee Macklin Good
Good’s family joined the memorial and ceremony at Powderhorn Park on Saturday, which marked one month since a federal agent shot and killed the 37-year-old mother.
www.mprnews.org
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The event was titled “Wokiksuye” — a Dakota and Lakota word meaning “to remember” or “to call someone back into presence.”
An organizer estimates over 5,000 people attended the memorial at Powderhorn Park. Good’s family was also present.
An organizer estimates over 5,000 people attended the memorial at Powderhorn Park. Good’s family was also present.
Ah yes, the party of the people. Because was the teen workforce decreases statistically, we should make sure to depress their wages. It’s just their means to live, no problem here
The Nebraska legislature has approved a bill that LOWERS the minimum wage from $15 an hour to $13.50 for young workers.
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
Legislature passes minimum wage decrease for teen workers
The Nebraska Legislature voted final approval Thursday of a bill lowering the minimum wage employers must pay some teen workers.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Ah yes, the party of the people. Because was the teen workforce decreases statistically, we should make sure to depress their wages. It’s just their means to live, no problem here
Reposted by Kate Black
Wanted to give everyone a ”good news” update: the teacher has been released and is back with their family. Thanks to everyone who helped with this fundraiser, you were really great. (Good news in quotes because I can only imagine the trauma this family is dealing with.)
Sadly, I have a personal ask: ICE kidnapped a staffer who works at my grandson’s daycare this weekend along with two other family members. Can you help the extended families with legal costs & famity support? It would mean a lot to me. I’m just sick about this. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Daycare Staff Member Detained by ICE, organized by S E
A staff member of our daycare has been detained by ICE (along with two other fami… S E needs your support for Support for Daycare Staff Member Detained by ICE
www.gofundme.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Wanted to give everyone a ”good news” update: the teacher has been released and is back with their family. Thanks to everyone who helped with this fundraiser, you were really great. (Good news in quotes because I can only imagine the trauma this family is dealing with.)
Reposted by Kate Black
photo of a hennepin county sheriff’s deputy (obscured partially by security here) letting ICE agents into the court side of the government center in downtown minneapolis and bypassing weapons screening
February 6, 2026 at 3:46 AM
photo of a hennepin county sheriff’s deputy (obscured partially by security here) letting ICE agents into the court side of the government center in downtown minneapolis and bypassing weapons screening
Reposted by Kate Black
How many are children
February 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM
How many are children