RIP, Keith Haring, who died 31 years ago today, at the age of 31. There are so many lifetimes that we lost — in art, in love, in life — to the early years of AIDS. I will forever be grateful, though, to Haring and others like him whose work lives on for all of us to this day.
Can we please ban the "white celebrities make dramatic montage decrying racism, but shit ultimately remains the same until executives realize that black films aren't 'too small' or don't need 'white saviors' to be seen or can in fact make money" videos? Can we do that?
BREAKING: Minneapolis City Council members have announced their intent to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and invest in community-led public safety.
So, in my real life, I am a filmmaker. Amidst all of the unrest, today is a big day for me. I directed the premiere episode for @AppleTV's new show "Dear..." Spike Lee is the subject of the episode. The show debuts today. You can watch it here: https://t.co/i8ZhJauvfF
BREAKING: The Supreme Court will not disturb school policies in Boyertown, Pennsylvania that support trans students. Our client Aidan was accepted as the boy he is — this should be every student’s experience.
This is a victory for trans students and educators nationwide.
“My go-to saying is that a privilege of a lifetime is being who you are, and I would tell my younger self exactly that—you are absolutely perfect the way you are.” -- Viola Davis #qotd#quoteoftheday