The Cypher

Weekly Roundup

The month of May came in with a vengeance. We are tired (physically and metaphorically) but pushing through. In this week’s roundup we are highlighting some of the things we are reading, watching and leaning into this week, for information, inspiration, and rest.

Stay hydrated and motivated, loves.

READ:

The Reconstruction Amendments Matter When Considering Abortion Rights

COVID death toll reaches 1 million

Representation matters! Karine Jean-Pierre is Named White House Press Secretary

WATCH:

This video of Christian Smalls, president of Amazon Labor Union, giving testimony to Congress is so on point.

#BlackLaborRising M4BL panel (co-coordinated by CF Eesha Pandit) was fire. Watch the video here:

Roxane Gay Brief But Spectacular Take on Effective Ways of Being Heard

Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel

LISTEN | REST:

Check out The Nap Ministry Tricia Hersey’s Soundtrack for Rest

THROWBACK:

From 2019, Amanda Gorman reminds us 8 reasons to stand up today against abortion bans in the U.S. Still relevant and unfortunately still necessary. Watch her here:

NowThis @nowthisnews

‘Pregnancy is a private and personal decision and should not require the permission of any politician.’  In 2019, poet Amanda Gorman took a stand against abortion bans in the U.S. and her words are just as relevant today.

May 4th 2022

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