How To Be Black

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Jessica Williams sits down with Colorado Representative Gordon Klingenschmitt to discuss transphobic bathroom laws.

I first met Ryan Coogler at @TED in Vancouver 2014. I had suffered a concussion the week before, so my brain wasn’t really working, but it could still distinguish black people, which is why (in the TED setting) Coogler stood out along with @BlackGirlsCode founder Kimberly Bryant. I gave both of them massive hugs, yelling, "Black people at TED!” I then thanked Ryan for making @FruitvaleStation, the story of Oscar Grant and his murder by the Bay Area Rapid Transit Police. Last week, Ryan was a guest on @thedailyshow and, non-concussed, I could thank him for @creedmovie AND Fruitvale Station and snag this selfie. I loved Fruitvale so much, I spent my own money buying ads for it on social media. I changed my profile and cover images to those of the film. I still maintain it’s one of the few films ever made that people should be forced to watch. Like hijack-your-phone-while-you’re-on-Tinder forced. I’m so glad filmmakers like Ryan Coogler and Ava Duvernay (@directher) exist. Support their art because embedded in it is important activism. And see Creed. It will make you want to take up boxing (just no head shots please). #creed #fruitvalestation #ryancoogler #dailyshow #baratunde #selfietunde

#fruitvalestation #dailyshow #creed #baratunde #ryancoogler #selfietunde

LOOK magazine cover January 7, 1969. Found in my mother's files. There is so much more here but I wanted to share a peep into family and national history. #race #blacklivesmatter #history #magazine

#magazine #race #blacklivesmatter #history

#howtobeblack #coffee #scarf

#coffee #howtobeblack #scarf

This video was created based on the Ted Cruz campaign’s raw footage dump and aired on the December 3, 2015 episode of The Daily Show.

We encourage you to make your own remixed Ted Cruz video based on the raw footage and your own creativity. Then post it to Tumblr with “Cruz Your Own Adventure” as the tag or submit it directly to us here. We’ll reblog the ones we like and put the best on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Have fun, internet.

Trumpire: a thrilling drama about an egomaniacal tycoon who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. #TDSmockups #trumpire #dailyshow

All this week, we are looking back at our favorite Special Reports. Today, it’s Jordan Klepper and Roy Wood Jr. on police bias.

#music #spotify

My podcast has launched. Subscribe! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myracshow/id970262104?mt=2 – View on Path.

About to talk with @issarae for her book launch! #abg at Powerhouse Arena – View on Path.

Larry takes an unflinching look at the sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby with panelists Jamilah Lemieux, Kathleen Madigan, Baratunde Thurston and Keith Robinson.

So this is happening. See yall tonightly on @thenightlyshow !! #keepit100

Nice. Spotify built a playlist of MLK speeches and inspired songs.

#music #spotify

We cannot turn back. Forward is the only option. Happy birthday #MLK and thank you to ALL who sacrificed for our present.

Another backstage moment at the Apollo. @mharrisperry was in the house! #mhpshow #nerdland (at Apollo Theater)

#mhpshow #nerdland

I mean could @majoracarter look any better??! Honored to share stage with her at this @wnyccommunity event focused on voting rights and civic engagement. (at Apollo Theater)

#showtime! I'm joining a @wnyc panel on voting rights and civic engagement at Apollo Theater – View on Path.

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