#ohJazzmin

Black American Female Age: 28 Pansexual JD/MA in History Graduate From: Texas What appears on this blog: scatterings of fandoms, text posts and black feminist rantings Check out my Avengers playlists on Spotify and my other tumblr diversenerdom.tumblr.com

[inkpotsprite]

I don't think I will ever stop being bitter about how the fandom treats Duke Thomas.

Either he's a sentient prop, a sounding board for the "main four" batboys or he doesn't exist at all.

Duke is a stubborn, smart, snarky little menace (literally every comic he's a main character in). He's got a life outside the Bats, he was literally part of a city wide Robin movement (We Are Robin), he's got great bonds with Cass and Damian (Outsiders 2019 and Robin War), implied to have solid bonds with Steph and Tim (Detective Comics and Urban Legends), doesn't give a flying fuck about Dick (it's hilarious, see Urban Legends) and roasts Jason all the time for no reason (also hilarious, New Talent Showcase 2017)

Bruce utterly adores him and is constantly talking him up/trying to bond with him (All Star Batman/Cursed Wheel, Outsiders, Batman 2011, Urban Legends and Batman and the Signal)

He's respected by seasoned heroes like Black Lightning and Katana, even antiheroes such as Lady Shiva like him. The man handled a Green Lantern ring, chilled and comforted a semi possessed Gotham Girl, and took on the Riddler as a lil kid.

Duke is complex, funny, strong and overall brilliant, it's crazy to me that people just brush him off as "the normal one."

[texasbama]

She's pickin up good vibrations He's lookin for sweet sensations

[buggotbrain]

saw a theory that the SmokeStack twins were posing as one man in Chicago, which helped them get away with stealing from both sides. i'm poised to believe that because visually their clothing was very clearly of the two mobs. smoke was full irish— tweed, bowler hat. while stack had the full mafia look. yk italian leather shoes, fedora etc etc . like the details!!

[talkstothemoonandstars]

This Hits Hard

The FBI's core values, including integrity, compassion, fairness, and allegiance to the Constitution-and oh, yeah, diversity, are being painted over at the FBI Academy.

(From the NYT, via nagonthelake.blogspot.com)

[politicalprof]

Well, you know, some bathroom graffiti offers insight.

[madfishmonger]

Red marker handwriting on a bathroom wall. Text reads:

“Boss made a dollar Granddad made a dime But that was a poem From a simpler time.

Boss made a thousand Gave pa a cent But that penny paid the mortgage Or at least it paid the rent

Now Boss makes a million And gives us jack Smugly blames the workers For the labor that he lacks.”

[a-krogan-skald-and-bearsark]

And the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls.

[s3znl-gr3znl]

ICE raids are set to start as soon as tuesday (JAN 21, 2025) in Chigago so make sure you know your rights, your community, and your plan.

ICE MUST have a warrant to search/enter any property. they will lie and manipulate you to allow them on the premises but if they arent holding a valid document in their hands they cannot legally do anything

They may say something like "our warrant is in the truck," tough shit, have them bring it to you, DO NOT FOLLOW THEM ANYWHERE. Do not leave your property if confronted.

If you are taken, say nothing until a lawyer is present. The exception is if there are bystanders present/filming, then you should shout your name and whats happening

If you are witnessing a raid in your community, wait to warn others via phone as the cops may be monitoring nearby communications and may use that to select their next targets. Warn by code or word of mouth

escape if the opportunity presents itself, but dont be stupid.

[brandyllyn]

Important to add they likely WILL have a warrant. It will be through ICE and called something like an administrative warrant. They will tell you outright this allows them to enter your property or search your vehicle.

An administrative warrant is not a search warrant.

An office holding a search warrant will not ask you for permission. They will inform you of what they have and then enter your property.

An officer holding an administrative warrant will tell you everything under the sun but they still need your permission to enter or search.

Under no circumstance do you give it to them.

Do not answer their questions, do not engage in conversation, and use complete sentences. "I do not give you permission to enter my property. I do not give you permission to search my car. You do not have my permission to talk to anyone in my home/car."

Again, they will tell you that what they hold gives them permission. Be firm.

A cop with a valid warrant will not spend even one moment arguing with you.

[thischapelofritual]

Adding that a warrant MUST be issued by a court and signed by a judge in order to be valid.

Cops and ICE are likely counting on you not knowing what an actual legal, valid warrant looks like or requires.

THIS is what a valid judicial warrant looks like.

Note that it shows at the top that it is issued by a court, and it is signed by a judge at the bottom.

THIS is what an administrative warrant looks like.

Not issued by a court. Not signed by a judge. They can't do shit without your permission.

Both of these examples were provided by the National Immigration Law Center.

Stay safe out there.

[prole-log]

[murderessdominatrix]

via @quasi-normalcy

[enemymine2000]

Will you look at that...

[megafaunaknight]

[tvuniverse]

#me when I lie to get out of an assignment

[totallyjustabunchofhocuspocus]

Evan "three quarters of my height is in my legs" Buckley ladies and gentlemen

[were--ralph]

[anime-as-textposts]

[sparklejamesysparkle]

The phenomenally talented Lola Falana performs the song I Am Love on her limited TV series Lola! in 1976. Known as “The Queen of Las Vegas” during the 1970s, Lola’s talents as a riveting singer and dancer definitely warranted the praise she received during the height of her fame. Following her success performing at The Sands, The Riviera, and the MGM Grand hotels, The Aladdin Hotel ultimately signed her for $100,000 per week, making her the highest paid female artist in Las Vegas during the era.

[sapphirewlw]

lord take away all of megan thee stallion’s pain and please give it to biden

[octobersociety-deactivated20241]

[stalker-among-the-stars]

There is another way

[saintofpride201]

By the Nine, keep your whore mouth shut

[lierdumoa]

Pretty sure the other way involves keeping your whore mouth open

[space-blue]

[bluecinephile]

i, myself am guilty of seeing everything through queer lenses and do happen to headcanon every character ever as non-straight, HOWEVER, there is always a straight ship, no matter which fandom im in, that i will protect with my LIFE. there is nobody else for either them and they’re perfect.

[rylandsgrace]

#Mood

[guinevereslancelot]

was trying to figure out why the hr guy lied abt why i was being fired and i just realized its bc it's illegal to fire me for asking for a reasonable accommodation for a disability or medical condition lol

[fuckadilla]

I used to work in overtime and employment law. The EEOC complaint is not that big of a hassel. Also see if your state has additional penalties. Screw terrible employers.