Charles Mills as always is exceptionally succinct. Here he explains what 'race' is. His work has been exceptionally important to me. He leaves behind him a legacy of brilliance and compassion. The world will miss him.
This immediately made me think of all the photo-ops of US troops with Afghan kids we were bombarded with in the media recently. What was the reality behind them?
Like many, the "billionaire space race" brought to mind Gil Scott-Heron's 1970 poem "Whitey On the Moon" which critiqued race-class dynamics in aftermath of Apollo 11's moon landing.
I cut this video as a meditation on Scott-Heron's words in light of current events. Enjoy✂️🎞️
“People were going on the holiest night of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, to pray… look at the hundreds who have been injured.”
Head of Palestinian Mission to the UK @hzomlot talks to #Newsnight about the spiralling violence which has triggered airstrikes and rocket attacks
I did an employee review and was giving her a raise of $2.25. She declined because, she would lose her housing and daycare. I hate the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
We are no longer glamorizing being overly busy. We’re focusing on delegating, outsourcing, saying no, and organizing our current tasks. But we’re not chasing exhaustion this year.
I dont even understand wanting to be a billionaire. Like hoarding that much wealth for no reason? Not to mention you literally cant obtain that amount ethically.