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VOL. 82 - THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Yup, this tweet sums it up for us #NoteddTribe! Earlier this week, we all saw the news break that Elon Musk and Twitter reached a $44 billion deal for Musk to take over the social media platform. The deal won’t go into effect for months, and there are now reports that Musk has already broken the rules of the agreement. The question that most want to know is: what does this mean for Black Twitter?
This opinion piece in The Grio and Fortune RaceAhead’s editor Ellen McGirt answers this question by speaking with experts on how they see this deal impacting our beloved community. Many suggest that this “free speech” that Musk is offering will be the opposite. There is also a concern that the toxic behavior and racial discrimination that many former Tesla employees of color are suing Tesla for, as we speak, will be infused into Twitter as a result of this takeover.
The answer to the question remains unknown, but as it was notedd in The Grio article, there’s one tradition that lives on in our community. That is our ability “to find new places to congregate,” which is why we’re excited to launch our community platform later this year. We’ll be launching a premium online community outlet to discuss, share and relate on news related to the Black community, culture, and current events — all in a safe, dedicated communal space. Join the waiting list by visiting our website below, and you can become one of our founding members!
As always, #stayNotedd!
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Our Week of Well-Being is a hit with three talented experts sharing their best practices for us to add to our well-being and self-care routines, but it doesn’t stop there. We still have three more exciting events this week!
To recap, the following speakers joined us early this week to discuss the following:
Rosalyn Davis, a certified Revelation Breathwork practitioner and trained Sound Healing therapist, guided us through a beautiful meditation and breathwork session with an awesome playlist in the background. You can join Rosalyn’s newsletter here!
Shelby Tinsley, Founder & CEO of iShallBe, shared a 7-step process to help add affirmations into your day-to-day routine and provided a list of daily affirmations that are intended to build self-confidence. Download Shelby’s iShallBe app here!
Miyoshi Days, founder of Hate the Dot, walked through her coined method (a personal favorite of our founder Lauren) called the R.O.S.A. method, sharing self-care practices to add to each phase of our cycles. Join Miyoshi’s Hate the Dot community here!
For the back half of the week, starting TONIGHT, we’ll be hosting the following events with these incredible speakers and hosts:
TONIGHT (Thursday 4/28) The Six Dimensions of Wellness Workshop with Asia Rodriquez, MS, LCPC, LPC, NCC at 7pm EST
Saturday 4/30 Power Workout with Zadia Murphy at 10am EST (that’s right we secured the time, yall!)
Sunday 5/1 How to Infuse Positive Energy into Your Space with Rashia Bell at 12pm EST
This week marked the 20th anniversary of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’s passing. Her sister, Raina, reflects on and remembers the spirit of Lisa in this recent Essence article while also sharing the news of a forthcoming, untitled documentary about the musician that Raina shares will tell Lisa’s real story.
In honor of National Principals Day (5/1), we want to celebrate our Black women principals who have shown in recent studies to lead higher student achievement for their students and foster higher “collective responsibility” among teachers. The 19th celebrates the incredible achievements of Black women principals and how nonprofits like New Leaders are working on expanding the number of principals of color.
It’s disappointing that it took 38 years for Tracey Meares to be finally recognized and honored as her high school’s first Black valedictorian in Springfield, Ill. It wasn’t until the debut screen of Meares’s documentary No Title for Tracey, detailing her story and experience, that the Springfield school district superintendent awarded Meares the title of valedictorian. While you can’t watch the full documentary, you can see the trailer here as the film explores Meares’s story in addition to the “tensions between African Americans and public education in the United States from a gender perspective.”
A recent study shows that Black Americans are exposed to more pollution from every source, while people of color are more broadly exposed to more pollution from nearly every source. Many fossil fuel companies are reportedly donating money to organizations that advocate for people of color as a deceptive tactic to buy the support of these groups to defeat clean-energy initiatives that would in fact protect the communities of color impacted by the fossil fuel pollution. Let’s continue to learn and support organizations that expose the false promises and speak out against outdoor and indoor quality concerns for communities of color.
The next round of state primary elections is starting next week. Here’s a list of when each state will be voting this year. As notedd, keep in mind that some of these dates will change due to redistricting processes.
Congratulations to Alicia Keys, whose debut studio album Songs in A Minor will be inducted into this year’s National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress, along with 24 selected recordings that "give listeners a lens into different eras through music.” You can check out the complete list of inductees here.
Did you know that Hazel Scott was the first Black American (man or woman) to host her own nationally syndicated television show, The Hazel Scott Show? This hidden figure “studied at Juilliard at eight years old when the entrance age was 16, had her own radio show at 14, and was on Broadway by 18.” While she was creating a legacy, she was fighting for racial and gender equality along the way. Read more about her incredible story here.
Deutsche Bank is warning that a major recession is coming, but what does that really mean? CNN answers this question and more in this recent article.
We’re closing out National Poetry Month by celebrating our Black women poets who have kept poetry alive and continue to help it thrive. Let us know in the comments: who is one of your favorite Black women poets?
Megan Thee Stallion shared her story on her terms and at the time when she could explain what happened in August 2020, the moment when she was [allegedly] shot in the feet by Tory Lanez.
If you haven’t had a moment to watch Megan’s interview with Gayle King, you can watch it above.
Please be aware that the featured photos and footage in the clip may be triggering or uncomfortable to see or watch.
The ongoing unfortunate crisis in Ukraine has brought racism to the forefront. We are now witnessing many African, Black, and other marginalized immigrants who call Ukraine home facing discrimination while attempting to leave the country.
We recently shared an article on our website, highlighting two groups who have mobilized secure safe transportation, housing, funds, and more for Black Ukrainians.
Learn more about each group and how you can continue to support in ways that speak to you and rescue Black lives in Ukraine.
This Sunday at 8pm, tune into the Smithsonian Channel to watch a new documentary film, The Color of Care. The film is set to highlight how the pandemic laid bare the disparities and discrepancies in healthcare treatment based on race in America. The Color of Care was produced in conjunction with Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and directed by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Yance Ford. It’s also reported that the film will be a part of a yearlong campaign of conversations and partnerships meant to tackle the issue head-on. Check out the trailer above and learn more below!
Who needs to create a Spring Self-Care Plan? 🙋🏾♀️ After conducting research and speaking with mental health experts, Dr. Maia Niguel Hoskin identified eight tips and tricks for creating the perfect self-care plan that will help you take a much-needed woo-sah like she shares.
Danyel Smith’s new memoir, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop, is available now! Smith details the intimate history of Black women pop icons like Gladys Knight, Mahalia Jackson, and Whitney Houston and their foundational role in innovating the American pop genre. We’re excited to pick up a copy and read how Smith highlights the historic careers of these women, but of her own, too, as the former editor-in-chief at Billboard and Vibe magazines. Grab your copy too for your local bookstore or independent bookseller!
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