Platforms profit from our culture, our image, and our voices but rarely protect us. Ownership of our likeness and digital footprint isn’t optional. Staying informed and staying diligent is a must. It’s how we stay safe, empowered, and in control.

The Blackout Report has surfaced more than 15,700 coordinated hits on Black progress including deleted data, banned books, gutted research, and policy choices designed to choke opportunity at the root. We've documented every move, every pattern, every attempt to dim our future.

But… did you see these kicks though??? In case you didn't know, our CEO Esosa Osa is a HUGE sneakerhead so you know the kicks had to be fire whenever we stepped out this year 😂 Just a few highlights from this year’s rotation....

Be true to what you said on paper. MLK Day isn’t just about remembering him— it’s about remembering what he demanded. MLK called out America’s hypocrisy—plain and direct. “Somewhere I read…” Freedom of speech. Freedom of assembly. Freedom of the press. The right to protest. #OnyxReceipts

👀 ICYMI: TRUTH OR TRAP with Don Lemon? Our very own Kam Middlebrooks connected with Don Lemon for a rapid-fire drop of history, culture, and real talk — from HBCUs shaping STEM to the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Money. Power. Respect. How do our communities get any of that when the blueprint is being erased? This goes beyond politics. This is survival. We’re grateful to Jadakiss for using his voice to make sure nobody deletes our future. Read The Blackout Report: https://blackoutreport.org/

🤣 Why did the Black dad bring a ladder to the BBQ? Kam and Esosa are back on Kicks & Clickbait — cracking jokes, dropping gems, and still finding a way to talk about algorithms and culture like only they can. Episode 4 Drops NEXT WEEK on YouTube!

The fight for our vote is more urgent than ever. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a move to erase Black representation, but we won't let that happen. It's on us to stay informed, get involved, and demand change. Our power is in our unity and knowledge.

Before Allen Iverson was an MVP, he was a headline. Labeled early. Criminalized young. Defined by narratives before the public ever knew him for themselves. Iverson changed basketball. But the story told about him reveals how media shapes perception.

VOTING IS STILL OPEN. Vote for Onyx Impact x Washington Informer in the Webby Awards. This nomination recognizes our Information Integrity Lab and the work of connecting trusted Black newsrooms with creators. 🗳️ Vote here: https://bit.ly/4vg2UU2

Code compliant sounds safe. It's not. Designing better than code takes expertise, not minimums. Do you know the difference between code compliant and a healthy home? #architecture #smarthomes

How can arts and culture provide a first step towards digital inclusion? Listen to the podcast to learn about how older people can be supported in learning how to use technology. Available here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/digit... #accessibility

Deep, the last of his kind—a shapeshifter with the ability to heal, transform, and adapt! Left for dead on a battlefield, he rises to find himself alone,until he crosses paths with Rosemary, a psychic operative. Wolves Among Prey amzn.to/46Y0gJ1

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📣 Success for the first Equity and Exchange Event! Congratulations to the four award-winning presenters! *** 📣 Une journée de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion couronnée de succès! Félicitations aux 4 présentateurs récompensés ! douglas.research.mcgill.ca/news/a-succe...

I always walk alone. If you’re researching relocation or you have access to capital, this is for you. If you don’t have a plan or capital yet, you need one before you move. Buy a guide or book a call. Breakdowns → Upper tier levels Go to my profile. Copy the link in bio. Stabilize → Surviving

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If you need to get fired up for Opening Day, just go visit your nearest Hall location and they’ll take care of you Are you not hyped???

Breaking news: The Menands fire house on 250 Broadway caught on fire this Sunday afternoon/evening. Stay with CBS6 as we learn more from the chief at 11 p.m. tonight.

Voici les trois infos du jour qu'on retient : - Christian Grey va devenir Gollum (si si...). - Le prochain film de science-fiction de Ridley Scott dévoile ses premières images. - On vous a fait une émission sur le culissime Le Prisonnier de Thomas Disch ! #sciencefiction#RidleyScott #JamieDornan

President Trump's "Biggly Wiggly" plans over the weekend prevented him from attending Junior's wedding. Just too busy being scattered, I guess! 😂😂😂 FOLLOW ME & SUBSCRIBE: KnockOnNews.Substack.com - a satire. Time to Impeach: #OccupyDemocrats #PoliticalSatire #TheResistance #pdamerica #Politics

Mouse Mindfulness 4/29/26 🐭💜 Protecting your peace should always come first🫶🏻 #fyp #mousemindfulness🐭 #mindfulness #quotes #protectyourpeace

1/ On the 507th day of continuous protest, citizens are marching and demanding the provision of medicines for children with Duchenne. #GeorgiaProtests

They are telling the people that previously hid behind their privilege that they are no longer safe and those of us that are hearing it are the people that want to

Right down to the wire. Ravenking clutches a tense game 5 scenario! #CB2026

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Friday

Not very good at Invincible VS, but I’m definitely learning. A couple of choice moments from online 🥹

Speier's two strikeout pitches

and that's on smoove butta rhythms⚡️ #boombapbeats #boombap #beats

📣 Tomorrow, the 19th of November, the #SettleAdvocates are going to be in parliament meeting with MPs to talk about the challenges faced by care-experienced young people across the UK. Support #HomeOfOurOwn :

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This kid is awesome!!👏👏👏 Daniel, angry gay kid..👍 (LISTEN!!!

I urged the Government in the Dáil to fast-track all wastewater treatment projects under the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026. Rural communities cannot continue to face delays while raw sewage continues to impact our environment and hold back development. joecooney.com/2026/05/29/c...

Ich bin gleich wieder LIVE! 💜 Hilfst du mir, meine Schwester Yonah zu finden? 👀✨️ Ich hab das Gefühl, wir sind nah dran~ 😈 twitch.tv/NinTacchi 👿 #GERVtuber #Vtuber #twitch #streamergirl #gaming #nier #nierreplicant

3 time Trump voter, Amanda Robbins calls him a “worthless piece of shit,” for gas prices skyrocketing. We get it Amanda #UnderTrumpGasStinks glad you have come to your senses and realize he sold everyone a bunch of malarkey.

Recognizing the talent disparity. That's the message I took away from Mauricio Pochettino's postgame comments after 2-0 loss to Portugal preceded by 5-2 defeat to Belgium. The USMNT does not have a top 100 player in the world according to Poch. Watch 👇 @usmnt-thoughts.bsky.social @worldcup.news

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These lawmakers are turning their backs on our values, undermining our democracy, and putting countless people — including constituents like you and me — directly in harm’s way. This is a choice, and it’s a dangerous one. app.sosha.ai/s/Wo04hmbx

#Habs Martin St. Louis on home playoff record "The fans have poured so much love and so much support. I feel like we want to do it for them so bad that sometimes we're just trying too hard, or we look a little tight. We still have had some good games at home that didn't result in wins" #GoHabsGo

Mais #Jimin por aqui porque... 🖤💙 #BTS 💜

🇺🇸 Tensions at Delaney Hall have been escalated as vehicles were identified by protesters as 'undercover ICE' units & surrounded as they moved through the area. 🧵

13 brave U.S. troops have died in the complete destruction of Iran. 13 brave U.S. troops died during the Democratic withdrawal from Afghanistan. One made the US safer, one stripped women of their rights. See more of NEWSMAX:  https://www.newsmax.com/

MTA8 America United Kingdom (UK) #MTA8America #UnitedKingdom

✨ Ça bouge bien, c'est beau, et dynamique : c'est INARI par @1hpstudio.bsky.social, un jeu d'action frénétique qui a tout récemment réussi (et explosé) son Kickstarter. 👀 Un titre à surveiller, mais il faudra vous armer de patience, puisqu'INARI ne devrait pas sortir avant fin 2027 sur PC.

Sometimes, breaking through means picking up old tools… 🧰 If you’re struggling with the work you’re doing today, take a break & practice something you’re already great at. 💪 It’ll help remind you of what the hard thing you’re doing can feel like once you master it. #Stoicism #Strategy

#WDEFNews12 Time Saver Traffic: Multi-Vehicle Crash reported Interstate 24 EB in Hamilton County - near MILE MARKER 179.2 EB right shoulder blocked. Site in clean-up mode. Backed up traffic will still be a problem.

Bessent: "The president was very clear what he was looking for. Free and open access to the strait as we saw before February 27." (So what was the point of any of this?)

Nova Roma's job board lets you control worker behavior without getting bogged down in micromanagement systems. Here's a quick guide on managing jobs to maximize worker productivity! Nova Roma is now available in Early Access: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2426530/Nova_Roma/

Sept 25 Talk: “Why Privacy Matters: Who’s at Risk in the Digital Age” 🔒 Your data isn’t just yours — who’s watching, tracking, and selling it matters. Full Disinfo Detox episodes in the comments 👇

In 1994, over 30% of Russians named Gorbachev the biggest liar of the post-1917 era; 25% said Yeltsin. You can call it manipulation. Or you can remember: in 1991, over 80% voted to preserve the USSR and it was dismantled anyway.

"ET OUSMANE, BALLON D'OR !" : Ousmane Dembélé déchaîne la foule en entrant sur la pelouse du Parc des Princes #PSG #Liguedeschampions

A clip from my recent set in the Trans Christian Andersen & Friends new trans & queer comics showcase, as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival (yes, I am going to be repeatedly telling people I've performed at the festival).

Help me out here birdwatchers. These are newcomers to my feeder. They look like Pygmy nuthatches BUT they are not in the right place. I’ll attach a map. Can anyone confirm these are Pygmy nuthatches? #birds #birding #nature #backyardBirding #birdwatching 1/2

Fed chair: one of the rare jobs where a bad call can echo through the entire world economy. So yes, I am old-fashioned enough to think boyish good looks and "no regrets" might be underqualified.

أول نظرة على أسلوب لعب Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4

Sen. Hassan: "Mr. Secretary, how does the president's requested billion-dollar ballroom or all of these other vanity products lower costs for American families or help constrain spending?" Bessent: "…It is a national security matter." Sen. Hassan: "That's ridiculous, and I think you know it."

Voxs pov on him and Val’s first date in the 80s. It was for “business” tho

The majestic Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, located in East Java, Indonesia. 🇮🇩 Often referred to as the "Thousand Waterfalls," it features numerous streams cascading down a semi-circular cliff face.

வரிகள் : கவிஞர் எம்ஏ நுஹ்மான் குரல்: நடிகர்/இயக்குனர் நாசர் யாழ். நூலகம் எரிக்கப்பட்ட 25ஆவது நினைவுநாளின்போது இயக்குனர் @Somee Tharan ஆல் வௌியிடப்பட்ட 'எரியும் நினைவுகள்' ஆவணப்படத்தில் உள்ளடக்கப்பட்டிருந்த காணொளியே இது. #SriLanka #JaffnaLibraryBurning #JaffnaLibrary