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“Rich in Love, rich in joy, rich in something beyond this earth. Rich in peace, rich in laughter, rich in something beyond this earth. Rich in Love.” -She by Fatai
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Sexual assault is a men’s issue and like other systems of oppression, it falls on those in power to dismantle it. Men and boys can be assaulted themselves but the vast majority of perpetrators are male. In schools, places of worship, athletics, clubs and fraternal organizations men must speak out and ACT to prevent SA. Protect women and children. #rapeculture
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You don’t want to miss this connection to black history narrative change and black futures! The stories told about Black communities influence whose experiences are believed, whose ideas are supported, and whose futures are imagined. This conversation explores narrative power: who gets to tell Louisiana's story, what has been left out, and how communities can claim the authority to speak for themselves. Join us at the 2026 Empowerment & Policy Conference! 📅 October 14, 2026 📍 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 🎟️ Free admission Come be part of the conversation. Register today at urbanleaguela.org/declaration2026 (LINK IN BIO)
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What does the future of American democracy look like?  Join us for our November Colloquium, “Black Futures: Power, Belonging and American Democracy,” featuring Dr.Melissa Harris-Perry (Trinity ’99) in conversation with our very own Dr.Hedy Lee. In the wake of the 2026 elections, Dr. Harris-Perry will join us for a wide-ranging conversation about Black political life, power, belonging, and democracy. Drawing on her work in race, gender, citizenship, and Black political thought, she’ll explore who is heard, who belongs, how communities exercise power, and what today’s moment can tell us about the future. 📅 Friday, November 6 ⏰ 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. 📍 Mary Lou Williams Center, Lower Level 🥗 Lunch provided Come listen, engage, and be part of the conversation. Register now → Link in bio. #DukeCookCenter #DukeUniversity #research #AmericanDemocracy #SocialEquity
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I first met Melissa Harris Perry, back in 2012, when she came to speak at Clark University to promote her book Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America. I sat in the front row, and during the Q&A session asked her a question about how she felt Dorothy Dandridge figured into the "Crooked Ceiling" narrative. She complimented the question after the talk when she signed my book. I remember finding it odd, at the time, that she inscribed it "The Struggle Continues." After all, wasn't she just about to start her own show on MSNBC? Didn't she just receive the Worcester's Key to the City? Didn't she have a book coming out with what I could only assume was a lucrative book tour? Of note is that, at the time, I was shifting out of a politically conservative mindset that had taken hold around 2009, and which would not be fully snapped out of until the late 2010's. And, in those circles, that kind of skepticism is applauded. Now, in my early 30's, I understand what she meant. Her show was a Sunday morning staple to which I give credit for helping to initiate my understanding of intersectionality, and - most importantly - dialogue. Its inventiveness and willingness to approach marginalized communities from multiple angles is something I feel is sorely missing on cable, and more disappointingly was too often overshadowed by out-of-context clips designed to farm conservative outrage ("What is riskier than being poor in America?" the nonexistent "Your kids belong to us" promo, the "Romney grandson" segment). MHP was one of the first "political" topics I did for AiA, and it was largely due to my familiarity with her show and some of its more controversial moments that I could fill in the blanks for both "Why" and "Why Not" relatively easily without having to think too hard about it. The site generally encourages "funny" or "embarrassing" photos for the profile picture, and the infamous "Tampon earring" segment doesn't get much better in that regard. Although, today, I likely would have chosen a more flattering photo, such as the one I have chosen to use today. https://aia.li/35890 Happy Birthday, MHP! #HBD #mhp #MelissaHarrisPerry #SisterCitizen
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Melissa Victoria Harris-Perry (October 2, 1973), also known as Melissa Victoria Harris-Lacewell, is a writer, professor, television host, and political commentator focused on African American politics. She hosted the Melissa Harris-Perry weekend news and opinion television show on MSNBC (2012-16). She was born in Seattle and grew up in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Her father was the first dean of African American Affairs at the University of Virginia. Her mother, Diana Gray, worked for non-profit organizations. She graduated from Wake Forest University with a BA in English and earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University. She received an honorary doctorate from Meadville Lombard Theological School and is pursuing an M.Div. in Theology at Union Theological Seminary of Columbia University. She joined the political science faculty of the University of Chicago (1999-2006) when she accepted a tenured appointment at Princeton University as an Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies. She left Princeton in 2011 for Tulane University, where she founded the Anna Julia Cooper Project, a center for the study of race, gender, and politics in the South. On July 1, 2014, she returned to Wake Forest as the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair Professor of Politics and International Affairs. She is a regular columnist for the magazine The Nation, the co-host of the magazine’s podcast System Check, and the author of two books (one published under the name Melissa Victoria Harris-Lacewell). On February 18, 2012, she began hosting an MSNBC weekend morning show titled Melissa Harris-Perry. On April 18, 2016, it was announced that she joined Elle.com as editor-at-large. On July 23, 2021, she was named as interim host of The Takeaway following the departure of the show’s previous host, Tanzina Vega. She was announced as the permanent host and managing editor on October 18, 2021. She married attorney James Perry (2010). He is the CEO of the Winston-Salem Urban League. She has two children. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #deltasigmatheta
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I'm not new to this; I'm true to this. I'm honored to be speaking at **Jazz, Jeans & Pearls,** hosted by North Jersey Alumnae Minerva Corporation Inc, on September 27th in Garwood, NJ. This year's focus is on advancing Black maternal and infant health outcomes, right down my alley! Advancing Black maternal health has been a throughline in my work for over a decade, from CASA volunteer work pre law school, to public defender and trial attorney, to reproductive rights and justice work nationally, including the Deep South where I'm from. I have since co-published on obstetric racism and appeared on the Emmy winning episode of CNN's United Shades of America, Body Politics, in 2019. Today, through my consulting practice, I work alongside organizations and leaders advocating in this space, helping them close the gap between their values and their operations. People doing this needed work deserve to feel supported and resourced. That is often not the case. Full bio in my link in bio. Details, tickets, or donate: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jazz-jeans-and-pearls--2026 #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthEquity #CivilRightsAttorney #JazzJeansAndPearls #BlackWomenLawyers DeltaSigmaTheta ReproductiveJustice
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Why love. We’ll be gathering to reclaim love as a force for justice at the memorial for the lives lost in the 25 years since 9/11. Join us this Tuesday night 7PM, livestream at link in bio.
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Hip Hop vs. America: Where did the love go? aired on @bet in summer of 2008. I remember it like yesterday because I was in Philly living in a dorm at Temple attending nerd camp. Somebody find me this clip!! #hiphopjournalism #genderwar #thoughtleadership
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What still gives me hope. ✨ #Sikhs #Solidarity #RevolutionaryLove
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Strolling through campus on a lunch run and literally bumped into thee one and only Dr. MHP @mharrisperry! Made my day that she had an opportunity to put her hands on my book! If you haven't ordered your copy what are you waiting for? Link in bio. #thepinkrobechronicles #pinkrobechronicles #womanistwisdom
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There were no cameras or trying to impress anybody. Just real conversation, food and drinks being passed around, Atlanta heat sticking to your skin, and people who’ve watched me grow through every version — the uncertain seasons, the rebuilding, all of it.
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