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JacquieO is a NYC based free spirit and founder of J O Public Relations www.jo-pr.com

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My Honor-Roll/Student-Athlete/Entrepreneur walking the halls ... Delighted with my young king for being his authentic self and setting his own standards...May you only continue to rise @sxylerjaxob ♥️ #skylerslife #honorrollstudent #studentathlete #kidpreneur #hoopswagger #itsalifestyle #tweenlife #tweenmodel #middleschool #7thgrade #nyckids #proudmama

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Today: Friday October 13th - I stand with @rosemcgowan for myself and all other survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, & abuse. I will join those choosing to boycott Twitter, #WomenBoycottTwitter for freezing Roses’s account, albeit temporarily, it is an example of exactly what happens when women try to speak out on sexual assault - and it doesn’t happen only in Hollywood - women are shamed and sometimes forced into silence by the rape culture that casually inhabits our society. But today I encourage you to not be silent, let’s take action! I have often spoke and written about my “story” and although another layer has unraveled, today, I will only listen. I believe in the power of sharing our experiences with others, I have learned from my own, that speaking up will heal you & help heal others as well. When you tell your story you free yourself and help others gain courage to acknowledge the path to their freedom. You are not alone, I am here and I am listening. I understand. I hurt too but, every day, I rise. #rosearmy #wewillnotbesilent #endrapeculture #reclaimingmytime #womenempowerment #tellyourstory #truthtopower

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Anacaona, is the leader I most revere as a symbol of my heritage and today I choose to celebrate HER! (you know instead of the scoundrel miscreant who led the rape & demise of the Taino people). Anacoana was a Taino Chief in Quisqueya (Now Haiti/Dominican Republic) & was in her 20's during the time of Colombus' arrival. Known to be incredibly wise, beautiful & beloved by her people-she was a poet and a composer of beautiful music and areitos. Anacaonas husband Caonabo and her brother Bohecchio were two of the five highest Taino Caciques who ruled the island of Quisqueya. Initially Taino leaders were friendly with Columbus and his entourage when they first traveled to Xaragua in 1496 the relationship soured as Columbus used the Tainos peaceful nature and goodwill to begin enslaving and taking anything they wanted from the Taino. Once the revolt began, Caonabo was captured and sent on a ship to Spain as slaves - only to die on the way as the ship sank. In an attempt to broker a peaceful treaty, in accordance to her beliefs, Anacaona held an event for the Spanish Governor Nicolás de Ovando, instead, Anacaona was captured and Ovando ordered the meeting house with the 80 Taino Chiefs to be set on fire to burn them alive. Cacica Anacaona was accused of conspiracy for resisting occupation and sentenced to execution in Santo Domingo. Prior to her execution, Anacaona was offered clemency if she would give herself as concubine to one of the Spaniards. Standing with her fellow Taínos in solidarity, the Caribbean indigenous female leader chose execution over colluding with her Spanish enemy, her refusal cementing her legend. Anacaona remained rebellious and independent until her violent public death by hanging at 29. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “It is not honorable to kill; nor can honor propitiate tragedy. Let us open a bridge of love, so that across it even our enemies may walk and leave for posterity their footprints.'” -Anacaona #Anacaona #Taino #TainoHistory #FuckyourColumbusDay #Quisqueya #Caribbeangirl #Quisqueyana #nastywoman #Tainoheritage #indigeniouspeoplesday #knowkedgeispower

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Our lady liberty is leading the charge tonight for #daywithoutawoman 🗽 Take a stand in your own way today ✊🏼#ladyliberty #lightsout #neverthelessshepersisted #persist #wcw #girlpower

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Meetings & Things ... #upheightsnyc #chailatte #chocolatecroissant #changeofpace #goodvibes (at Upheightsnyc)

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Love is the thing, always ❤️ #love #loveisthething #happyvalentinesday #mygreatestlove #tbt #skylerslife #lovebutt #❤️

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How to call your reps when you have social anxiety

When you struggle with your mental health on a daily basis, it can be hard to take action on the things that matter most to you. The mental barriers anxiety creates often appear insurmountable. But sometimes, when you really need to, you can break those barriers down. This week, with encouragement from some great people on the internet, I pushed against my anxiety and made some calls to members of our government. Here’s a comic about how you can do that, too. (Resources and transcript below.)

Motivational resources: There are a lot! Here are a few I really like:

Emily Ellsworth explains why calling is the most effective way to reach your congressperson.

Sharon Wong posted a great series of tweets that helped me manage my phone anxiety and make some calls.

Kelsey is tweeting pretty much daily with advice and reminders about calling representatives. I found this tweet an especially great reminder that calls aren’t nearly as big a deal as anxiety makes them out to be.

Informational resources: There are a lot of these, as well! These three are good places to start:

Find your representative at house.gov

Find your senators at senate.gov

Use the “We’re His Problem Now” scripts when calling (or write your own!)

Keep reading

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#Dream #Believe #Dare #Do #Resist #WhyIMarch

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Where do you stand? ...I stand together in solidarity with my brothers and sisters with our children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families - recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country #whyImarch #womensmarch #globalmarch #humanrights #whatdemocracylookslike

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This is why I march ... I just can not participate in a world where this type of behavior goes unchecked! I refuse to just "get over it" as you ask. I refuse to let this "man" be my voice. #whyImarch #pussygrabsback #girlpower #womensmarch #12117 #notmypresident

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Thank You. #ObamaOut #MrPresident #44 #leader #masterinclass #whatarealmanlookslike #rolemodel

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We the people.... #whyImarch #whyImarchNYC #womensmarchonwashington #defenddignity #hearourvoice #wethepeople

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Speaker Paul Ryan & the House Republicans are working on a plan to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding as part of their bill to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act...I'm committed to continue being an arduous advocate for people to have access to care but we need your help, make your voice heard call @speakerryan 608-752-4050 #IstandwithPP #whyImarchNYC #standwithplannedparenthood #wewontgoback

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So Skyler wanted to make sure everyone knew he also wished them a Happy New Year! When asked what was his wish for you all in 2017 he said to me "I just want everyone to be happy, ad happy as we all are at least" 😊 So on behalf of Skyler and our family - go out and do what you need to do to make yourself Happy in 2017! ✌🏼❤️🎉💋 #Skylerslife #happynewyear #behappy #mommyandson

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Cheers to you 2017! 🍾🥂💋 May this year be super happy and wild and absolutely awesome! 🎉

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"Please never stop believing that fighting for what is right is worth it. It is, it is worth it" -HRC #hillaryclinton #stillwithher

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American Horror Story. #americanhorrorstory #nevertrump #notmypresident #inmourning #hearbroken #broken #theupsidedown #😢