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How did chickens, carried from West Africa, become a symbol of both empowerment and stereotype? From spiritual practices to battling anti-Blackness, our feathered friends hold secrets to our resilience. Uncovering the True Significance of Chickens in Black History ➡️ pushblack.news/4349f0

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You deserve to live a life of abundance, prosperity, and alignment, and leaning into these four ancestral practices could help you manifest it all this holiday season and beyond. How Honey And Black-Eyed Peas Can Help You Manifest Your Desires ➡️ pushblack.news/316924

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Tears filled his eyes when his young daughter called to say he’d be getting mail – her school picture and a Christmas card she’d drawn. Why? Because he knew they were going to DESTROY everything before he could get his hands on them ➡️ pushblack.news/a64ab2

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One thing about us, we gon’ eat. Black food is diverse, but these three foods are in plenty of dishes across the diaspora. Which is your favorite? How Okra And Black-eyed Peas Keep Us All Connected ➡️ pushblack.news/b0e71d

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We are part of a global community, and how we care for one another matters. Ever gotten a stocking or bag with an apple, an orange, some walnuts, a candy cane, or some variation of this at Christmas? There’s more to this Black holiday tradition! ➡️ pushblack.news/0e405c

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Sentenced to life in prison after being falsely accused of the murder of an Omaha police officer, Edward Poindexter became a political prisoner. His activism with the Black Panther Party made him a target and authorities robbed him of the life he deserved. ➡️ pushblack.news/or8

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Our ancestors understood that all living things have value. Much of their sacred practices and wisdom we inherited depends on their understanding the difference between “relationship” versus “ownership.” Take the chicken for example. ➡️ pushblack.news/df00df

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His name is Kinetic Justice, and he has been under constant attack. For decades, he and other incarcerated people in Alabama have resisted the state’s prison system. But what are they doing that’s so dangerous that it nearly got Justice murdered? ➡️ pushblack.news/00be91

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The Kaunda suit makes a bold statement, and many Black leaders have worn it for decades. But now it's being banned in favor of a more Western wardrobe. This Stylish Suit Was Worn By Bold Black Leaders – Until It Was Banned ➡️ pushblack.news/a48845

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The smell of greens and crackling ham wafted through the room. Children played as their parents sat by the fire, lost in conversation, song, and prayer. An electric excitement was brewing. The news they were waiting for could come at any moment. ➡️ pushblack.news/e1a758

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He was going to hold the King responsible. He had to. No one else dared stand up to royalty. But he couldn’t just sit by and watch the genocide of a people. He Exposed This King's Violent Acts Of Genocide Against The Congo ➡️ pushblack.news/d07390

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The White House has been hiding a secret in plain sight. For years, one of its programs has tracked trillions of Americans’ phone records, even after a rebrand and bypassing privacy and transparency laws. Now the secret is out. ➡️ pushblack.news/044308

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The chicken rotted. Beans and noodles weren’t enough. It was hard not to wake up in the middle of the night, throats clinched from starvation. While they suffered in jail, this sheriff bought a beach house with their food money. This Sheriff Starved People In Jail ➡️ pushblack.news/e235ef

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We carry ancestral and spiritual wisdom inside of us. It is our birthright. This knowledge continues to protect us and reveals the roles we all play in our fight for liberation. Historically, it was spiritual leaders on plantations who kept us safe. ➡️ pushblack.news/41c054

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Consider how much colonization still affects us today. From the way we speak to the way we are treated by the police, colonization is still very much alive. Think about it the next time you eat dairy products. How We Digest Dairy Products Can Give Us Clues To Our Origins ➡️ pushblack.news/0c3d78

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Dooky Chase is an iconic restaurant in the New Orleans Treme neighborhood. It’s been open for generations, and its history is a delectable tale of love and community that goes far beyond what’s on the menu. This Iconic Restaurant Was A Safe Haven When Our People Needed It ➡️ pushblack.news/c1246f

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The wind howled as it wove through the narrow streets. Winter was in full force. The Parker family huddled close together near the fireplace for warmth. But as sleep beckoned, the warmth of the flames seemed miles away. She Brought The Heat With Her Creative Invention ➡️ pushblack.news/1976bb

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There's no debating the cultural significance of sweet potato pie, and this delicious piece of history explains why we love it so much. A Few Reasons We Don't Play About Sweet Potato Pie ➡️ pushblack.news/92649c

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While white jury members glared at him, he sat calmly on the witness stand chewing galangal root. The hoodoo woman instructed him to chew it while being questioned by the opposing lawyer. The judge cleared his throat. Time for the verdict. ➡️ pushblack.news/8527a3

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Nothing like a bowl of collard greens seasoned to perfection warms the soul. Considering our ancestral history with the leafy green, it's no wonder it's a favorite on our forks. Ain’t Nothing Like A Good Ol’ Pot Of Greens – Here’s Why We Love Them So Much ➡️ pushblack.news/b8bedb

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Water has always been an element in our freedom story, serving as a spiritual guide, a means to escape, and a resource for survival. Water holds perfect memory, meaning all of our ancestors' lessons on freedom live within it. Let’s take a dip. ➡️ pushblack.news/z92

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Food security starts with us! Let's bring back the community mindset.🌱 #GroceryCroppers #GrowYourGroceries #CommunityReliance #ThinkBetter💡 #CommunitySustainability

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Every time we use a word or phrase to empower ourselves, it gets co-opted or demonized. It happened to “woke.” It happened to “critical race theory.” And now, it’s happening to “decolonization.” But what does decolonization actually mean? ➡️ pushblack.news/5141d5

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There was too much talk of abolition in the House. Southern representatives couldn’t stand to hear petitions of abolitionists demanding slavery’s end, day after day. So, they banned discussion. And censured a member. But that didn’t stop abolitionist resistance. ➡️ pushblack.news/46f33b

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It’s the time of year when we all gather together. We celebrate, we give thanks for all the joys of the year, and we grub on delicious food. But what makes the food at Black Thanksgiving feasts so special? The History Of Black Thanksgiving Foods ➡️ pushblack.news/3650e8

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In the hushed valleys and hidden hollows of the mysterious Appalachian mountains, a secret that has been concealed for centuries lies half-buried in the ground. Unbeknownst to many, Black communities have quietly thrived within these rugged ranges since enslavement.➡️ pushblack.news/8ea00a

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The petition was 240 pages long. The members of the United Nations were stunned. Who were these men accusing the United States of genocide against Black People? And did they have a case? They Showed That Long-Term Genocide Is As American As Apple Pie ➡️ pushblack.news/309d27

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One bite into a piece of crispy catfish doused in hot sauce can bring back decades-old memories of a good ol’ fish fry. They’ve been a delicious staple in our communities for generations for a reason. The Black Roots Of The Fish Fry ➡️ pushblack.news/150056

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Prison food is notoriously gross. It’s a punishment for incarcerated people. From serving moldy meals to horse DNA, here’s how the spike in prison populations in the 70s and 80s led to the corporation-run food catastrophes we know today. Food Behind Bars Became Dangerous ➡️ pushblack.news/83e243

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Food is a basic human need, but our relationship to it isn’t neutral. During enslavement, food was used as a weapon. Still, our ancestors managed to transform it into a sacred community jewel. How We Transformed Food From a Weaponized Tool Into Community Sustenance ➡️ pushblack.news/d2d5dd

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Imagine being a budtender at a legal cannabis dispensary just to end up in one of the worst jails in the country on cannabis charges. This is Jumal George’s story. It highlights the gross contradictions of legal cannabis laws. ➡️ pushblack.news/ef3233

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It was 1961, and people were fed up. Cotton workers had a strategy to show how frustrated they were with their treatment in their workspace. This strategy ended up not only changing those workers’ livelihood, but freeing an entire nation. ➡️ pushblack.news/975aed

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She ventured deep into the forest, foraging for hours at a time. The elders watched as she dragged her sack full of leaves, bark, herbs, and roots. Little did they know she was creating a space for healing. Her Roots, Leaves, Berries, And Bark Helped Her Community Thrive ➡️ pushblack.news/8dea7a

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Is it really in a Black person’s soul to rock gold? Ancestrally, we’ve been iced out for decades, and the history of grillz teaches us about the glitziest parts of the culture. How Grillz Became A Part Of The Culture ➡️ pushblack.news/5f888b

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Kimpa Vita didn’t deserve to die, but colonists were threatened by what she knew. But they couldn’t kill the spirit that lived on in the spirits of her people and inspired two of the most famous rebellions in our history. ➡️ pushblack.news/0fed92

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It wasn’t just love that formed a strong relationship between Harriet & Dred Scott, it was their fight for freedom and the protection of their children. Their bond inspired a revolution. This Black Couple Knew That Together, They Were Powerful ➡️ pushblack.news/5e2473

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When our youth are killed by anti-Black violence, their dreams are killed with them. But what if they don’t have to be? This use of one of Trayvon Martin’s prized possessions reminds us of the powerful connection between Afrofuturism, abolition, and freedom. ➡️ pushblack.news/90d211

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She kept calling, no matter what. For months, she drove around searching for her lost son. But her relentless search didn’t end with finding him. It ended with her finding out police killed him the day he went missing. ➡️ pushblack.news/e7515a

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There are countless ways to resist. Weapons. Words. Political pressure. Art. But what about food? In prisons and jails across the country, incarcerated people have made food a tool of resistance instead. 3 Ways Food Is A Tool Of Resistance In Prisons And Jails ➡️ pushblack.news/aef095

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Uncomfortable park benches. Medical tools. AI. “Whites Only” signs. What do all of these have in common? They’re a part of something called discriminatory design, and that means it’s time to question everything around us, especially technology. ➡️ pushblack.news/56878d

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The state admitted they were wrong. He received reparations for 16 years of life stolen from him in prison. But the system itself hadn’t died. Just months after his win, police came to steal the rest of the life he had left. He Was Killed Resisting The Police ➡️ pushblack.news/d91051

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Don’t split a pole. Throw salt over your shoulder for good luck.. There are countless idioms that Black folks share across the globe. Why are we like this? Five Black Superstitions That Have Become Part Of The Black Zeitgeist ➡️ pushblack.news/6969ac

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The president of the Morgan State University PSA and the president of @jointcenter.bsky.social on what Trump's war on federal workers means for Black Americans. url-media.com/op-ed-federa...

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She splashed cold water on her face and listened. She was sure she heard something in the wall. She held her breath – there it was AGAIN! She’d already called 911, and no one had come. Was she in serious danger? She Died. Did Candyman Seek Her Revenge? ➡️ pushblack.news/fba0e3

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There are countless movies about dragons, unicorns, leprechauns, and sasquatches. But none of them can hold a candle to these! Here are five mythical West African creatures that deserve their own fantasy movies. 5 Creepy Creatures That Need Their Own Horror Movies ➡️ pushblack.news/b2cc0d

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