In 1956 he was brought in front of the House of Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), which he defiantly turned into a referendum on home-grown racism. Robeson was unable to travel after his passport was confiscated, but performed for sold-out shows in London over the telephone.

The great wartime correspondent Martha Gellhorn reflects on knowing who to support in the Spanish Civil War after reading about Spain in the newspapers of Nazi Germany. She would later travel to Spain, writing seven dispatches from July 17, 1937 to November 1938.

We're heading into the weekend with Eluard Luchell "El Fantastico” McDaniels, born on April 16, 1912. Here is one of his letters from Spain, read by ALBA Board Member Nancy Wallach, daughter of Abraham Lincoln Brigade veteran Hy Wallach:

Today is the great Paul Robeson’s birthday, born #otd in Princeton, NJ in 1898. The son of a self-emancipated father and a Quaker mother, Robeson studied at Rutgers College as the only Black student. At Rutgers he was elected class valedictorian and later played professional football for the NFL.

The Siege of Madrid ended on March 28, 1939 and the Republic was defeated. AMB volunteer Celia Greenspan talks about the bittersweet memory of that day for her. #womenshistorymonth This clip is from Into the Fire: American Women in the Spanish Civil War alba-valb.org/into-the-fire/

May Day 1948, in New York City, recorded by ALB veteran and historian Manny Harriman. Note the Veterans of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade contingent, marching in uniform, the "No to Aid to Franco Spain" banner. No audio was captured (music added). How are you celebrating International Workers' Day?

Birthday Bandit @markhamillofficial.bsky.social TV Show: Teamo Supremo Episode: Who Invited the Birthday Bandit? Year: 2002 Mark Hamill guest starred in this episode of Teamo Supremo which originally aired on Disney Channel. #TeamoSupremo

After years of wondering and people asking, "When is light rail going to come to Bellevue?" We have our answer: about every 8 minutes! 🎉🚈 You can now ride the world's first train on a floating bridge, and that is pretty darn cool.

Irony is dead.

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Billions of dollars, no disclosure—and now they can tell who their congregants to vote for. @thelisagraves.bsky.social on the new IRS rules that allow churches to endorse political candidates: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqdZ...

From orbit to the field: how #Sentinel2 is supporting global agriculture. 🌍🛰️ Scaling sustainable farming through consistent Earth Observation. 🔗https://sentinels.copernicus.eu/web/success-stories/-/how-sentinel-2-data-powers-xarvio%C2%AE-to-transform-global-agriculture #SentinelOnline #ESA

How to convince the American ppl to change their views on communism? Ho Chi Minh won millions of Vietnamese who didn't even know what that term meant. He empathized with & empowered them. Link to full ep ft lunaoi.bsky.social in comment below 👇 #American #communism

PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY ON THE SEASON'S FINAL DAY. 🔥 Bruno Fernandes' 21st assist marks a new PL RECORD for single-season assists!

Sun Code photos and video from the Oregon Coast today. #lightcodes #orbs #pleiadians #lightworkers #starseeds

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The OP clip below re Iran war features the same French senator who took Trump to task in March 2025 with this excoriating little speech spurred by Trump's lack of support for Ukraine. Malhuret is quite the outspoken critic, and spot-on:

🔥 Reeves essentially says, “We can’t shield you from global shocks.” 👏BUT there is a lever which will reduce exposure 👉 Bin Brexit red lines NOW Brexit increased how hard global shocks hit the UK. We left the system that cushioned shocks and now households are paying the price. #BinBrexitRedLines

Sonny Rollins, the jazz saxophonist dubbed the “Saxophone Colossus,” has died at the age of 95, according to a statement. Across a career spanning nearly seven decades, Rollins pioneered thematic improvisation that helped reshape modern jazz for generations of musicians. https://cnn.it/3RvXXY8

Did you know the goat doesn't give you food in #Minecraft ?

Why does paying someone else mortgage feel normal, but paying your own feels scary? #mortgage #renting #owner #tenant #realestate

“Please understand there are shadow people behind these actions.” @karaswisher.bsky.social reveals how powerful Silicon Valley figures are pushing the government to go after Anthropic.

Being good at cutting hair isn’t enough anymore. If nobody sees your work… you stay invisible. Barbers growing fast online are: 📱 Posting consistently 🎥 Using short-form content 🔥 Building personal brands 💬 Creating engagement We help barbers grow their online presence without the stress.

Not The Brightest Man Alive... RFK Jr. wrangles 2 snakes with his bare hands on Dr. Oz's patio #AureFreePress #News #press #Politics #uspol

🚨 BREAKING: Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv.

this one didn't look good initially, i'm glad it somehow worked. cat ryo timelapse.

Workers and labor advocates gathered at SoFi Stadium ahead of labor negotiations to urge FIFA and the stadium owner not to allow ICE agents at the World Cup. Unite Here Local 11 members were joined by gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer, whom the union endorsed.

🎙️ USSC Briefing Room 🇺🇸 He's just released his latest book: 'What Trump’s Second Term Means for Australia.' So we sat down with the USSC’s Bruce Wolpe to break down how rising US protectionism, nativism and isolationism will shape the next 4 years. Listen: www.ussc.edu.au/podcasts/uss...

Farewell, sweet prince

Israeli drone strike hits motorcycle on Burj al-Shamali road.

Section 702 lets the government spy on Americans’ communications without a warrant. Now Congress is debating renewing it for several years. We must not let that happen without major reforms. Watch @trevortimm.bsky.social explain and learn how you can help: freedom.press/reform-section-702

An 'Israeli' strike targeted a residential building in Gaza on the eve of Eid al-Adha, with reports of dozens of civilians killed and wounded.

Thursday night and I want you to ask yourself - Who were you one year ago? Look how far you’ve come. Look how much you’ve grown. Now imagine who you’ll be ONE year from today. That version of you is possible. That version of you is waiting. But they need YOU to invest in the system today. At The

Explosion in Manhattan yesterday. A car was on fire. Did y’all hear about this? Any news about if anyone was hurt? #nyc

I hate this time line!

You’re allowed to outgrow old versions of yourself. Breaking barriers can be soft too. ✨ #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthJourney #MindsetShift #Calm #Chaos

Chicago’s credit rating just went down again and it matters. The answer isn’t more spending or higher taxes. That only makes it harder to live here, drives people out, and buries the city deeper in debt. We need to fix the budget responsibly, not ask Chicagoans to pay for mistakes that set us back

⭐ HIGHLIGHT ⭐ 🌤️ Morning Stream: May 16th 🌤️ 🔗 STREAMS & SOCIALS 🌐 linktr.ee/lamecast #smallstreamer #gamergirl #spiritcity #lofiandchill #lofistream #cozystream #lofimusic #lofi #cozygaming #lofistreaming #lofistreamer #lofivibes #spiritcitylofisessions

I finally tried Cécred products I had to wait for the annual sale bc ya know bills and food but this is a wonderful line of products. My scalp feels clean 🧽 My hair is soft yet strong -such an odd conundrum. My fave is that it’s so luxe you only need a little bit so it’s a value. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Post an actor or actress whose name starts with the letter F (First or Last) Famke Janssen

#MAGA #BuyersRemorse #DV1 #ProudBlue You're watching the 'Leopards Ate My Face' party realize that the policies they voted for... actually apply to them too The "I didn't think it would happen to ME" energy is at an all-time high. But our welcome is not free, litmus test time

Each step is a century. The near end 🎨 Like our content? Check out our art here → https://f.mtr.cool/gizeesvjqo 🔗 Check out our other accounts → https://f.mtr.cool/ndfowbvduj #exploreproject #satisfying #fyp #artis new. The far end is a thousand years old. The same bridge.

#streetphotography #press coverage #lateshowwithstephencolbert #reel outside #edsullivantheater environment atmosphere scenery while show films finale tonight & tomorrow tune in support @colbertlateshow.bsky.social

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫! #UCK26 👉 krakow.updateconf.net #UpdateConference #Krakow @davidortinau.com & @konradkokosa.bsky.social & @codrina.bsky.social & @jfversluis.dev & @louella.dev & @niels.fennec.dev

"Official" is a strong word... 👀 From awkward interviews to finding faith in the chaos of romance, see how it all unfolds in Gospel of Dating. 🍿 Now streaming on your favorite platforms! 🎥 Watch here: disruptentertainment.com/our-films/gospel-of-dating #GospelOfDating #StreamingNow #RomCom

Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social talked about the Pacers betting big on Ivica Zubac - How he can enhance Tyrese - What the change in spacing means for Siakam - Will the Pacers still play fast? - Interior friction - Lots of options at center No longer a "big" problem: youtu.be/yq0tPWQyt7Q

Canada recorded a major 64% decline in study permit approvals in 2026, reflecting the federal government’s aggressive effort to reduce temporary resident volumes and reform the international student system. zurl.co/D7upS

Mad AF - prices are so GAHDAMN high on EVERYTHING. And keep rising for every day - THX TO TRUMP. Well Done MAGA- you pissed off the rest of the Free WORLD, now you pissed yourselves - how about those eggs? 🔥🤬🔥

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It's one of our favorite times of the year: #TurnBasedThursday Fest is happening! This event celebrates turn-based games of all kinds, and we're honored to have so many of our games featured this year! Check out the full event: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/turnbasedthursday2026

🧡 🐕 #dog💜 Sweet 😇 💜 #LoveMyLife #LivingMyLife #Blessed #KayKayLe 💜🙏🏻

The thing to remember is that #AI is not #intelligent, but merely a mirror of 30 years of #human knowledge and internet access. We put that #information there, and like us, it can be flawed. "AI is not Intelligent" is out now on #YouTube, #Substack, and #Spotify.

Today I will teach the May workshop for the 2026 Soda City Poetry Festival Workshop Series. Join us TODAY, May 9, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at Richland Library Main, Meeting Room N. This month’s workshop is for young people ages 8-18. #RIANNJENKINS #POETRY #FYP #STUDENT #FYP

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IndyStarTV: Fever: Can the Indiana Fever find competitive spirit after losing West Coast trip? Link: www.youtube.com/shorts/rXDge... #CC22 #CaitlinClark #AliyahBoston #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

Stacy and Tracy May #twins #girls #video #shorts #clip #bikini #beach

“A single injection for life!” James Bethell explains the brand new ‘Verve-102’ injection, that in theory, could replace regular or even daily cholesterol injections with a single shot for life.

NEW RELEASE- a 25-disc box set celebrating Sheena Easton’s complete singles from her EMI era is coming, featuring two legendary Prince-penned tracks Get the full details here www.glamslamescape.com/post/sheena-... #Prince #Prince4Ever #PrinceLegacy #SheenaEaston

#Ghanabii #Nigeriabii ni yɔɔ maŋsɛɛ lɛ amli saji amlipɛimɔ theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2026/06/anal... 8472’s Biogenic Tawuu Nibii: Tawuu ni Akɛtsuɔ Nii lɛ Mli Kwɛmɔ Fioo 😘Mɛni hewɔ Biogenic Tawuu Nibii 💙 theorionblogown.blogspot.com/2025/04/behi... #nuŋtsɔ #NAGA #SCIFI #TA #War #battle #love

I heard a company lost $500 million from using AI. If I find a vid about it, I’ll post it. Maybe it was this company, but the $ lost wasn’t mentioned #banai