BJ R. Siasoco

Raised on cheese curds and adobo in America's Dairyland. Edumakated in 10 square miles surrounded by reality. Currently in the Big Apple.

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@AetnaHelp thank you so much to the call rep India who just helped me out! She was patient thorough and helped me as much as she could even though Aetna's system was down. Thanks India, you rock!

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Friendly reminder that no matter the results tonight (or tomorrow, or whenever...) the work still continues tomorrow....

#keepgoing #equity #justice #theworkcontinues https://t.co/jfvXM6oZrr

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I'm on a panel this Friday! Join Brave Training's Let Unpack That! Discussion Series this Friday (July 17) at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific. We'll be discussing intersectionality and our collective liberation. Link to… https://t.co/hFbhmTy3hH

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I'm on a panel this Friday! Join Brave Training's Let Unpack That! Discussion Series this Friday (July 17) at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific. We'll be discussing intersectionality and our collective liberation. Link to… https://t.co/eev27D5iZi

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Riah Milton.
Say her name.
Her life mattered.
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#blacktranslivesmatter
#blacktranslivesmatter
One more time for you in the back
#blacktranslivesmatter https://t.co/1bxaFTBXA4

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Dominique Fells.
See her face.
Say her name.
If you don't know, do the work and Google it.
If you say all lives matter, then her life should matter.
If you say black lives matter, then her life should matter.
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.… https://t.co/j483GMVQAq

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My good friend @nellygd, founder of Brave Trainings LLC, is proud to present the Let's Unpack That! Discussion Series. The goal of this series is to dive deeper into current events and diversity topics, as well as… https://t.co/958192U7Dz

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Today's march in Harlem.
It was powerful and peaceful. Don't let that get twisted.

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#blacklivesmatter https://t.co/Bq5CYEF16M

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From yesterday's protest, more work to do today.
#blacklivesmatter https://t.co/yVVExSdmtr

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Good friend @nellygd doing the work with @THowardF!

#amplifymelanatedvoices #blacklivesmatter https://t.co/aioKK2jNk5

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Philippine and African American histories have intersected for a long time, with Buffalo Soldiers defecting from the US Military during the US-Philippine War.

They supported us then and we must support them… https://t.co/UKvLztvwpH

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Thanks to sir_aaron123 for this graphic and calling attention to what's currently happening in the Philippines alongside current climate in the US.

Legislation is currently going the Philippine government to… https://t.co/yjeGs1o1YA

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Intent and impact. I get that you don't agree with violence but step back a moment and examine what you're saying. If you don't see a difference between these two statements, take a moment to reflect why that is.… https://t.co/lCC1ujDvWU

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Everyone has an opinion. A lack of an opinion is silence in the face of injustice. Thanks to @hauntedtreehaus for the illustration and @mrm058 for sharing. https://t.co/YtBBL2XEc9

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Help develop some cool IBM tools! Only a few hours left to to contribute to a @IBMorg's global check-in! Click the tweet belong to try it out!

#goodtechIBM

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@IBMorg Hi, feeling stir crazy!

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Need some joy today? Check out Lizzo's NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: https://t.co/sfCCq0HgGt via @YouTube
#lizzo #tinydesk

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Always love reading pieces from @1demerith 🤓 Here's a great one for today as #TransDayofVisibility

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Transgender visibility has become my paradox. I want to be seen as any other woman, and as trans, writes @1demerith.

Even with the joy I feel about myself because I’m trans, I'm well aware of the hardships that come with being a visibly so:

https://t.co/8shyaWapY1

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“People are going to be really uncomfortable with my black ass in a ball gown,” he said, “but it’s not anybody’s business but mine.” fuck yes @thebillyporter!! 🤓

Billy Porter Wore a Gown and You Will Deal With Itnull https://t.co/kAJpiYXxxx

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"Oh my goddd you NEED to go to Whistler!" may be the whitest thing I have ever heard on the 1 train while heading home.....#NotInIthacaAnymore #NYCProbs #SubwayOverheard