Notices by Clay Rivers (clayrivers@mastodon.world)

@mekkaokereke My mom, who taught elementary school for 38 years, always tells stories about how when integration came to Orlando and the way white parents were so fearful for their kids’ safety. They peered through the windows to make sure they’re kids were okay. I guess they thought their kids would be stewed and served w/a side of cornbread.

But she also says that once white parents learned how much better the Black teacher were, they all clamored to get their kids in Black teachers classes.

I have to say after seeing the Bunny Bowl halftime show, one thing that’s shifted in my mind: it feels weird to call this country “America.” It’s “United States” from now on. It finally registers, on a visceral level, that “America” refers to land masses.

Better late to the party than never. Thanks Benito!

@StillIRise1963 Cue Florida in 5 - 4 - 3 …

@Beachbum I can see it now: all Black folks and People of Color (even the white adjacents) will be purged from the rolls. Regardless of party affiliation. (You can bookmark this post now. It’s okay, I don’t mind … because this one’s going to age like fine wine.) @StillIRise1963

@alexadeswift All squirmy and what-not.
@StillIRise1963 @SnowyCA

Hey, Mastodonian! Yes, you. Keep it real. Keep it as stress-free as you can. Er’rybody’s dealing a lot more than they think they are. That’s includes you, too.

(Put a little love on it.)

And now for a different type of pride, this wonderful article @ourhumanfam published in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day by @dragswolf.

https://www.ohfweekly.org/the-almost-ndn/

#SundayRead

Still unsure about how things went up in flames so fast and how you can keep your wits about you? Read this: https://www.ohfweekly.org/fieldnotes-on-fortitude/

Seriously.

@inthehands Paul, for some reason, I thought I was already following you.

@StillIRise1963 One thing about checking out of the media, it kinda makes for gaps in knowing what’s going on. 😕 I hope you SIL and relatives do well.

@StillIRise1963 How do you get KTLA where you are?

@EricFielding Oh, my goodness!! I used to live in Pasadena—Los Robeles and Del Mar. such a beautiful area. Thanks for update. 😢
@StillIRise1963

@StillIRise1963 Oh, no. From the Palisades?

@StillIRise1963 I thought fires were out in the Palisades. Pasadena, too? Yikes.

@RiversideBryan Happy new year!@bmacDonald94

@StillIRise1963 She’ll appreciate that, no doubt.

@StillIRise1963 Chances are she won’t then. Unless she’s looking for a diversion. Trust your instincts. ❤️

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Love one another.

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@BigAngBlack
@blackmastodon

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@bmacDonald94 You are so right. They each hold a special place in our hearts. With these losses I’m just a mound of emotion and I can’t. Even begin to put feelings into words, but these condolences help define the loss and give it clarity.

@bmacDonald94 Thank you, Bill. She was a feisty little “Dorkie.”