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Some of you may have already heard about the vandalism and desecration of one of the oldest Midwest Jewish cemeteries.

What I have not heard or seen yet is any links to where you can donate to repair the headstones, and thus, this post, link above.

For further context on why this is especially horrific, see this Twitter thread and you know what, fuckit, I don’t have the energy to find The One Right Site to explain Jewish funerary customs and rites. Y’all have fucking Google you can deal with it. Besides which I’m pretty sure I don’t need to explain to my mutuals why desecration of the beloved dead is UPSETTING.

And that said, please do reblog.

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National media surround 14-year-old Ryan White for his return to middle school, almost a year after he was first barred from attending classes for having AIDS. Russiaville, Indiana, 1986

via reddit

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Some times there are real life superheros and maybe this guy was one? Owner of Little Cesars Pizza dies and was worth billions. As a billionaire he donated to programs of his beloved city of Detroit and to a University to build a new business school and such things. This guy done to the citiy and people more that any politican.

Apparently he never spoke about it and it only comes to light after his death. I admit I got a little choked up when I heard this. Oh and side note, he was the son of immigrants.

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Exactly what the whole ‘terrorism’ security state is, a joke - hiding racism and xenophobia behind securitization.

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Let’s take a minute to talk about

Septima Poinsette Clark (May 3, 1898—December 15, 1987)

Septima Poinsette Clark was a civil rights and education activist. Originally barred from teaching in Charleston, SC schools because she was Black, Clark petitioned for that right in 1920. She won. And she did it while teaching children during the day and adults at night in a nearby town. MLK Jr. refers to her as “The Mother of the Movement”. 

Mae C. Jemison (October 17, 1956)

Mae C. Jemison was not only the first Black woman in space, she was the first Black female astronaut for NASA ever. She launched in the Endeavor in 1992, just 25 years ago. 

Maria Weems (1840—?)

Above is Anna Maria Weems, a woman who escaped slavery by posing as a male. With a $500 reward for her capture, Weems spent over two months on the road until she found freedom in Canada. This art comes courtesy of the Smithsonian Libraries’ (@smithsonianlibraries) yearly celebration of BHM, which includes stories, art, personal histories, and lots more from their massive collection.

Follow these too:

Black Women Art (@fyblackwomenart​) has been around since 2012 (!), giving anyone who follows them a regular dose of art featuring Black women.

Badass Black Women History Month (@bbwhm​) is a brand new Tumblr celebrating badass Black women every day for Black History Month. Hell yeah.

There are more in the search results, of course. More Black women in STEM, in music, in sports, standing up for their rights, and have you read up on the Motorcycle Queen of Miami? One thing to note: some of these posts aren’t just highlighting women from 10, 20, 30, 100 years ago. They’re also highlighting Black women today, because Black women are still making history. 

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Making me happy

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Jon Stewart had a few words for the people who cry about wanting their country back

I’ve missed Jon Stewart so dang much. The daily Show just isn’t the same without him.

I’m glad he once again called out Fox News for their BS and those “I’m from Real America” people who act like they are the only “real” Americans. #Love it!

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So cute

The tiniest animals by Suami

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Knocked out. #naptime #gottawaittillhewakesup #mexipinobaby

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Our New Years pics🍾🍾🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️

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With power comes responsibility. #Love it!

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THIS is what racism looks like: Sikh beaten, asked “WHY ARE YOU HERE”

 #MySikhAmericanLife #Hate it!

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This is sublime.

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In the kisser

100% no miss

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Good morning.

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So proud of this young man!!!!! Changed his diapers, walked him to school, took him to chuck e cheese. Now he's ready to take on this world. Love you my lil bald headed babe!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ (at Clairemont Senior High)

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Beach days. #memorialday #missionbeach #mybabes