Happy weekend, fam. This has been a harrowing week, as many have been recently. Here are some things that have provoked, informed, and sustained us.
ON UKRAINE:
Don’t miss this speech by President Zelensky. He speaks directly to Russians as he powerfully pleads for the safety of his people, saying, “You have been told that this flame will bring liberation to Ukraine’s people. But the Ukrainian people are free. They remember their own past and will build their own future.”
A helpful explainer on the overall situation.
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President Biden has nominated the first Black woman for the US Supreme Court. Get into some of the politics here. And learn more about the illustrious Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in this profile.
Did the “Arthur” finale just confirm the lesbian is a lesbian???? Find out.
How to prevent burnout among Black movement leaders? Great piece in YES! Magazine takes on the question.
A powerful and vital essay about the role that Black feminists played in the movement for abortion rights. Don’t miss this one.
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Apple employees are unionizing. A great podcast on the power of labor organizing.
ROUND OUT THE WEEK WITH BLACK JOY
An interview with Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts, replete with stunning photos. Guaranteed to make your heart swing with joy.
Till next week, all. Stay warm, be well, and take good care of yourselves.