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212 - Six Triple Eight: The battalion of black women erased from history - BBC News
They worked in cramped, unheated and dimly lit buildings with packages stacked to the ceilings. Many reported being surrounded by mice and rats which had sought out spoiled food in some of the parcels. Despite this, they defied all odds and earned themselves a reputation for their efficiency and dedication by working under their motto: No mail, low morale. When they returned home in 1946, the unit, which also included some Hispanic women, were not given ceremonies, parades or any public rec...
1775 - Karen Wyld: "I was invited to speak at a ra…" - disabled.social
I was invited to speak at a rally tomorrow, protesting Israel's genocide of Palestinian people. I felt honoured, but asked for a rain check. I know me taking the mic right now is not a good idea. I've needed this week to log out, tune out, reflect, and catch my breath. And then I'll resume speaking up. Which is a privilege not granted to Palestinian people. Witnessing this genocide from afar, and listening to people (including friends) as they survive and grieve, has changed me forever.
2172 - Trump’s 2025 authoritarian playbook and what it means for democracy | On Point
Donald Trump has openly admired authoritarians around the world. Now, he’s pledging to rule like one. Today, On Point: An examination of the promises, powers and plans of a second Trump presidency.
2672 - Accessibility Awareness: "Everyone who works on a websit…" - disabled.social
Everyone who works on a website has a role to ensure the site and its content are accessible. This resource from Vox Media breaks down some accessibility tasks by job role, including content creators, designers, developers, project managers, and testers. https://accessibility.voxmedia.com/
2935 - Ivey Janette McClelland: "@johnb48 Add in those of us wh…" - disabled.social
Add in those of us who witnessed the community rebellions against police violence and de facto racism in the 60's and 70's. I witnessed 1965 and 1992 firsthand when I lived in LA. 60 years later,the same shit is occurring. Only thing that's different is that we citizens can post uncensored video of the violence online. The government and the media hate that.
5456 - a_kanjere
(Sorry just realised accessibility on this tweet is bad) Images show an open door onto a hallway where a small plastic wrapped bag of what might be a curry or stew is lying directly on the tiles. Some liquid appears to be leaking from the bag.
6356 - AllanJClarke
I was fortunate enough to be given space by @BackgroundBrief to give my raw opinion on how our media is complicit in fuelling racist narratives. These are my personal experiences in the industry and it's not pretty, but it's essential truth-telling. https://t.co/wQPGwbX9ja
9499 - It's a great thread, but by no means comprehensive. It stops at Jan 2020. This one is more complete, but is still a little behind. When you have a party like the #LNP, these lists would require ...
11352 - ICE raids turn life into a daily terror for Minneapolis schoolkids: ‘This is a generational trauma’ | Minnesota | The Guardian
In south Minneapolis, a special education student logged on for their online class from the basement. They were hiding because immigration agents were banging at the door.
A second grader started having a panic attack in the middle of art class because agents had arrested his dad. His teacher had to ask a colleague to watch the other students, bring him outside, and hold him for half an hour to help calm him.