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Paul Boakye
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Writer & content strategist. Published by Bloomsbury, Methuen Drama & others. Supporting brands and nonprofits with strategic storytelling. Health & rights advocate. London/Ghana.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🎥 Sócrates (2019) | Youth, Poverty, and Survival in São Paulo
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Sócrates (2019) | Youth, Poverty, and Survival in São Paulo
YouTube video by BGB
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February 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
‘Between January and August of last year Americans took 94% of the hit from Trump’s tariffs. During September and October, that ebbed to 92%, settling to 86% in November.’

www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
MSN
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February 13, 2026 at 7:51 AM
“The response the Portuguese people gave today, their commitment to freedom, democracy, and the future of our country, leaves me naturally moved and proud of our nation,” Seguro, 63, told reporters.

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Exit polls point to landslide win for centre-left candidate in Portugal’s presidential runoff
Moderate socialist defeats far-right populist André Ventura, with exit polls putting him comfortably above two-thirds of vote
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February 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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“THE MISFITS” (1961) dir. John Huston

Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, Thelma Ritter, Kevin McCarthy

🎬 United Artists
February 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Should you only write what you know? An ethnic literary hoax.

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The Secret Life of H.G. Carrillo
A celebrated writer and professor, H.G. Carrillo challenged his students to take hold of their own narrative. But his was a work of fiction.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
A private view at the 1957 Gallery on Thursday evening, where they turn basic painting techniques and rags stitched onto plastic bags and mats into money. They will be lucky if even one of these works of art sells at these prices, though they claim to clean up. Nice work if you can get it.
January 23, 2026 at 5:13 AM
I've said it before and I’ll repeat it, Mark Carney is the best of them. If only he were the British PM we’d maybe have some pride and greatness left. But Canada has the benefit of his insight and strategic vision while our lot are simply bowing before a con artist.
🇨🇦PM Carney just schooled our cowardly European leaders at #Davos. This speech was clearly aimed at them:

"We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be."

"What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Baltimore Mayor @mayorbmscott.bsky.social:

“The more united we are, the more powerful we are.”
#MLK2026
January 15, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Before Pose | Moonlight: The 1989 Black Queer Film TV Tried to Silence
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1989: When Black Queer Cinema Fought Back Against Censorship
YouTube video by BGB
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January 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Just watched Sorcerer. Holy shit. Really puts the Westfield car park experience into perspective
January 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 AM
I'll take Miss Ross over Beyoncé any day. Now, don't all you behivers come at me. 😆
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Diana Ross im coming out timesquare ball drop 2025
YouTube video by brownboiKb
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January 3, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Happy New Year everyone.
January 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Do you know the only thing that hasn’t changed in 800 years? You’ll be surprised at the answer.
December 31, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Delroy Lindo is on a long list of actors long overdue for an Oscar nomination. He might finally break that ceiling with his role in Sinners. We caught up to talk about Ryan Coogler's "brilliant" epic, and, as always, he has some keen observations to share
Delroy Lindo On The "Brilliant" And "Contemporary" Story In Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' [Interview]
Delroy Lindo already deserved an Oscar nomination. He might finally get one for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler's Sinners.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
These so-called moneymakers are not the same opportunities they once were. Has AI killed traditional side-hustles? That’s the article!

qz.com/side-hustles...
Side hustles to help you make more money in 2026
Side hustles offer flexibility, allowing people to work around their schedules and earn meaningful income. Here are a few you can easily try
qz.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM