#bhm2018

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Montpelier High School in Vermont is the first high school in the country to raise the Black Lives Matter Flag. It will Fly for the entire month of February to honor Black History Month.

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“58 years ago this month, 4 North Carolina A&T students held first major sit-in of civil rights movement at Greensboro Woolworth. They were 18 & 19 at time. A reminder of the power young activists have”

-  Ari Berman‏

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Badass Black Women History Month: Celebrating 28 Black Women Who Said, “Fuck it, I’ll Do It!” Day 8: Amber Ruffin The First Black Woman to Write for Late Night 

Late-Night TV talk shows are cultural touchstones. They tell us what the world thinks is important, funny or just relevant. From Johnny Carson to Seth Meyers, the late-night talk show has remained a staple of network television. However, throughout the history of these shows, there have been no black female writers behind the scenes. That is until Amber Ruffin joined the staff of Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2014. 

A Nebraska native, Ruffin made a name for herself in comedy when she moved to Chicago. She quickly became an improv favorite and started working for the Second City and Boom Chicago. After failing to make the cut for SNL, she thought her career was over––until Seth Meyers asked if she could move to New York in 6 days to write for him. Ruffin brings a much needed voice to the late night scene. 

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From where I stand, I see so many people who should be in writing rooms or on television shows that aren’t and it’s maddening. I realize that it might be part of my future to close this gap and I would be thrilled to do that.

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28 Days of Blackness | BHM 2018

Don’t Touch My Fucking Hair

The Black Queen. Her crown is her tresses. And if you’re the dumb motherfucka to touch her hair, I hope you enjoy the last thing you ate; it’ll be the last thing you ate :).

“Don’t Touch My Hair” is a monumental statement to black woman who are subjected to the enquiring, predominantly white eye.

“Omg, I love you hair. Can I touch it?” “It’s so springy, what does it feel like.” “I wish my hair look like this.” “Is that a weave? Can I touch it?” “It’s like a cloud!” “How did your hair get so long?!” 

Don’t touch my hair. 

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BHM // Jenny and Kiki Pizza from ‘Steven Universe’

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a fancy cat commission of Baron

[heartmindalignedspirit]

Black History Month is coming. More than ever, I’ll be paying respects to my ancestors, following the path they set for me and walking in their truth. ❤️🖤💚 Poem by Nikita Gill, Collage by me #BHM2018 #BlackHistory #ancestors #egungun #BlackWitch #AfroWitch

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