🚨 DAMN.
Ruby Bridges said the moment she finally understood what was happening during school integration was when a little white boy told her:
“My mom said I can’t play with you because you’re a nigger.”
She was SIX.
And she said hearing that felt like “a huge weight lifted,” because suddenly everything made sense.
Why the classrooms were empty.
Why adults were screaming.
Why U.S. Marshals had to escort her to school.
Not because of anything she did.
Just because of the color of her skin.
A six-year-old child realizing an entire country was angry at her for existing.
UPDATE as of 6:06 p.m.
A third individual has been shot in connection with the shooting. Their injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.
We continue to urge the public to avoid the area while officers investigate.
Former North Carolina teacher and youth pastor, Mikah Brondyke, was arrested and faces multiple charges tied to sex crimes against children. His wife, a school assistant principal, is suspended.
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Lifetime signs film deals with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
Queen Latifah is set to executive produce three new Lifetime original movies through her production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment.
Henson will executive produce two new original films for Lifetime through her production company, TPH Entertainment, in partnership with Fox Entertainment Studios.
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This kid just died in the Iran conflict… and it hits hard because he’s from my city.
I know people who went to school with him.
Sgt. Declan J. Coady.
20 years old.
West Des Moines, Iowa.
Graduated high school just two years ago.
Pray for his family.
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance set a new Super Bowl record. Apple Music said his performance drew 4.1 billion views in 24 hours across global, broadcast, YouTube and social media platforms.
We gotta have friends. Got to. Or we’ll lose our grip. We need active friendships. People we do actual life with. People distinct from us. It’s a huge part of mental health, not to mention spiritual health for those of faith. Scrolling & trolling does not = healthy socialization.