With The Blacks

Lifelong student. World traveler. Foodie. Dog lover. CEO of the Beyhive.

[With The Blacks @maegates__]

LA would rather deploy a LAPD militant brigade than provide supportive housing to all unhoused Echo Park residents.

The math isn’t mathing.

#EchoParkRiseUp

[Barbara Lee @BarbaraLee_CA]

I was so excited when @JaneKim called to let me know @CA_WFP was joining our campaign for US Senate!

With the help of progressive grassroots activists across California, we will win this election and ensure everyone has the opportunity to live the American Dream.

[Meg @megannn_lynne]

So humiliating when I go get ice cream with people who order flavors like Earl Gray or Lavender or Lemon and then my greedy ass orders like Chocolate Chipper Double Dipper Brownie Explosion Landslide

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

The investigation into the drive-by shooting of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur took a new turn as the Las Vegas police confirmed it served a search warrant in the case. No arrests were ever made in the incident, spawning multiple conspiracy theories. https://t.co/TMvzxdPgJ1

[Serena Williams @serenawilliams]

Nice lady: I love your hair
Me: Awww Thanks!
Olympia : It’s a WIG!!!

[Fight for a Union @FightForAUnion]

BREAKING: The largest @Starbucks in the world, the Chicago Reserve Roastery has filed for union election with @SBWorkersUnited !!

#UnionsForAll

[Variety @Variety]

SAG-AFTRA and the major studios remain at odds on a dizzying array of issues. Here's a breakdown of some of the disagreements that led to the strike:

- Streaming revenue share
- Pay increases
- Artificial intelligence
- Self-taped auditions
- Pension and health contributions
- Actors Access
- Option periods for TV actors
- Background actors outside Los Angeles and New York
- Performance capture

Read the full story here: https://t.co/9HhJ4OZpxk

[California Legislative Black Caucus @CABlackCaucus]

https://t.co/lJ8fNDWYgk

[Andrew Viñales @fogoav]

Paid 100 bucks for this *redacted* book but I’ve been dreaming about it and now it’s in my hands.

[Eden Dranger @Eden_Eats]

Where is Bob Iger’s yacht?

[Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @RepKamlagerDove]

Had to give an American history lesson to @NatResources. We must recognize ALL of our nation's history – not just the whitewashed version. Any monument to memorialize women’s suffrage must include the Black women and WOC who fought for ALL women's rights.

[Variety @Variety]

California Black Caucus Calls on Studios to Explain Sudden Departures of Multiple Black Female Executives in Hollywood https://t.co/xRAiLxrr7W

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

SB 14 is the wrong policy approach. Trafficking is already a crime that is punishable by as much as 15 years to life.

Human trafficking victims & survivors are currently criminalized & prosecuted under proposals like this one. One of the lead witnesses for SB 14 even referred to trafficking victims as “victim-offenders.”

Listen to @Sister_Warriors April Grayson’s experience under laws like SB 14 ⤵️

[Smart Justice California @SmartJusticeCA]

An important thread. Thank you @ib2_real.

[Isaac G. Bryan @ib2_real]

The people most vulnerable to being charged with trafficking are the victims of trafficking themselves.

Charges are used to leverage their cooperation in prosecution and their survivor status is erased with many currently incarcerated in both youth and adult prisons.

[UNITE HERE Local 11 @unitehere11]

The iconic #BeverlyHilton is one of many hotels in the LA-area with an expired contract that could go on strike at any minute. Workers are already picketing there.  Check daily if you’re planning on coming to Beverly Hills to make sure you don’t end up at a hotel on strike.

[Caroline Renard @carolinerenard_]

“Hollywood studios could face two strikes for the first time in 63 years. How did we get here?”

We got here cause Tech companies think they can replace us with machines.

Hollywood could face strikes by SAG-AFTRA and WGA. Here's why - Los Angeles Times https://t.co/h79xEphOKZ

[UNITE HERE Local 11 @unitehere11]

“Personally, I’m on strike because I can’t pay the rent. Food is too expensive,” said Lilia Sotelo, a striking housekeeper @ Sheraton Gateway LA Hotel, who makes $19.80 an hour and pays $1,800 a month for a two-bedroom in Hawthorne. #SoCalHotelStrike
https://t.co/C9JLgIsO44

[Gretchen Whitmer @gretchenwhitmer]

Apples, oranges, and chicken nuggets, oh my!

My latest budget gives free meals to all 1.4 million Michigan students. No child should ever go hungry because they can’t afford a meal. I’m proud that we’re taking steps to help students thrive. 🍎🍊🥪

[With The Blacks @maegates__]

@kk67679428 @ZavalaA No, we just want a really good photo for our boss so we can make a timely post. It’s more like 70 hours a week and doing three jobs but only getting paid for one.

I was front row staffer 🤭