Digital Afro 2.0

08/05/2021

Simone Biles wins bronze in balance beam after withdrawing from other Tokyo Olympics events

#blackexcellence

She'd dropped out of numerous other events at the Tokyo Games, citing mental health issues. The bronze was Biles' seventh Olympic medal, trying the most ever for an American gymnast.

04/20/2021

Live Updates: Ex-cop Derek Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd's death

Your thoughts..

Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

04/18/2021

Could a veteran police officer really have mistaken a pistol for a Taser?

Your thoughts on this 🤔

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/how-veteran-officer-could-have-mistaken-glock-taser-fatal-shooting-n1263976?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma

“They feel differently in your hands,” one expert said of the two weapons.

04/17/2021

House committee approves bill to study slavery reparations for first time

Lets see where this goes...your thoughts

Legislation to create a commission to study slavery reparations for Black Americans will make its way to the full House for the first time.

04/06/2021

testing 123

04/04/2021

Georgia lawmaker arrested for knocking on Gov. Kemp's door calls possible 8-year prison term 'unfounded'

So how much time is that traitor Trump getting for trying to overthrow the Government before they could certify the election????😡😡😡😡😡

#DigitalAfro #JimCrow #GovKemp

https://news.yahoo.com/georgia-lawmaker-arrested-for-knocking-on-gov-kemps-door-calls-possible-8-year-prison-term-unfounded-175102413.html

Georgia state Rep. Park Cannon, who was arrested last week after attempting to gain access to the office where Gov. Brian Kemp was signing a controversial voting restriction bill into law, said Thursday that her actions were justified.

02/13/2021

America will allow anything as long as its done by a white man.

#Treason #Trump

02/06/2021

Raleigh woman takes issue with how police handled white burglars in her home

This double standard is getting ridiculous 🙄
https://abc11.com/woman-takes-issue-with-rpd-on-how-police-handled-burglars-in-her-home/10317740/?fbclid=IwAR05jI7eh2EjXfNzW_Av2-pr1PLTOpGa3uvgxSPJEKBrUfh7WLbAZKZYd0U

A Raleigh woman said she found two men she did not know lounging in her living room, eating her food and wearing her ex-boyfriend's clothes. She says one of them even took a shower.

02/06/2021

U.S. Judge Grants Accused Rioter's Request To Vacation In Mexico

First the Q Anon Shamen gets custom made organic foods, Now this.

White privilege at its whitest

https://www.npr.org/sections/insurrection-at-the-capitol/2021/02/05/963661854/u-s-judge-###x-accused-rioter-s-request-to-vacation-in-mexico?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR3GS4ilJNzfZEwk3Zl2G8BpK6NIQ9x9PMpIMp3BIToU6XP8i9HsndqZ0S0

Jenny Cudd is accused of two misdemeanors: entering a restricted building or grounds, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. She told the court she had already paid for the work-related trip.

01/29/2021

Hank Aaron may replace K*K leader’s name on Atlanta high school

Excellent! ..your thoughts on this

An Atlanta high school may have its name changed from a Ku Klux Klan leader to baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.

01/20/2021

Pompeo's last bit of Nazi-'ism' before he leaves office. 😠

Straight from his mouth.

#DigitalAfro

Pompeo's last bit of Nazi-'ism' before he leaves office. 😠

Straight from his mouth.

#DigitalAfro

01/15/2021

In Memoriam: The Real Victims of The Insurrection

Ooops 😆😆

01/15/2021

Branson Says Capitol Riots Stem From White Americans’ Fear Of Losing Power

Is he right...your thoughts on this

#RichardBranson

#DigitalAfro

https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddawkins/2021/01/15/branson-says-capitol-violence-stems-from-those-who-fear-losing-the-power-generations-of-white-people-have-come-to-take-for-granted/?utm_campaign=forbes&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Gordie&fbclid=IwAR1loUUBYqx9m88pRxynCAHuvcc3bcuwYpgxwoT2HCvPy2Ik44iKo_0Pd_U&sh=637304db31ac

The Virgin founder says “America hasn’t been this divided since the Civil War” but hopes that a new president will bring change.

01/15/2021

Russell Okung to Be 1st NFL Player Paid in Bitcoin; $6.5M of Panthers Salary

The future of the Black Dollar? Your thoughts

#Bitcoin #DigitalAfro

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2924583-russell-okung-to-be-1st-nfl-player-paid-in-bitcoin-65m-of-panthers-salary?fbclid=IwAR38hdx_WiVq4ORgSFDGxPHhncGWsMSbEP463RQqlEOTvlye6wRcrPu_3CI

The Carolina Panthers will pay half of Russell Okung 's $13 million contract for 2020 in Bitcoin, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport ...

01/11/2021

The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Race

#facts Your thoughts on this? ✊🏽✊🏽

The insurrection at the Capitol was just the latest chapter in America's ongoing battle over race, writes NPR host Sam Sanders. "Once you see it as such," he says, "it all makes a lot more sense."

01/09/2021

The Capitol riot and the myth of full Black citizenship

The myth is correct...your thoughts? ✊🏾

#DigitalAfro

https://www.facebook.com/273864989376427/posts/4540447919384758/

It comes down to a question of citizenship.

01/07/2021

#USCapital #DigitalAfro #DoubleStandard 😡😡

#USCapital #DigitalAfro #DoubleStandard 😡😡

01/06/2021

WATCH LIVE: Protesters breach U.S. Capitol building during Congress count of Electoral College votes

I guess tear gas and rubber bullets only are used when minorities protest 🤷🏾‍♂️ 🙄

#USCapital #DigitalAfro #TrumpTreason

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiUE_3LtS9I

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01/06/2021

Photos: Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol

White Privilege at its finest...if they were black you would have been seen the National Guard out there. Your thoughts on this?

#USCapital #doublestandards

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/photos-trump/SNFUQVHZNBBYBG7HKWM7LEEWTI/?fbclid=IwAR0rgk4oyRYf87smoQ0id5HlqXVXEuXoEALRkDcW9kQa4svQ9wupzrRAtc0

Trump supporters have breached the walls of the U.S. Capitol as lawmakers attempted to certify the results of the 2021 election.

01/06/2021

😆😆 Oops!

#DitchMitch

😆😆 Oops!

#DitchMitch

01/04/2021

If you're black they are still going to try and suppress our voice. No matter who you are. 😠

#GeorgiaElection #Warnock #Osoff

12/29/2020

UC to Launch Its First Bachelor's Program in Prison | KQED

Giving Second Chances - Digital Afro & Dactivist support this

https://www.kqed.org/news/11851182/uc-to-launch-its-first-bachelors-program-in-prison?fbclid=IwAR25C31L_FKyEHl1CX2iukPmZ0EIvpI7p5Vl20Nr6SND4U9Q1Xfzj_MZc2k

Through the UC Irvine pilot project, an initial cohort of up to 30 men at the Richard J. Donovan correctional facility in San Diego will take courses toward a degree in sociology. The program is expected to fully roll out in 2022.

12/29/2020

Why Africa's animation scene is booming

Shouts out to all Black Animators...we see you

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54438334?fbclid=IwAR0BuLi4MRWCJpsTmhzM2ksJXDzFb_Q1oXUdQgbvhKT5SO2wjbaR583nnok

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.

12/29/2020

Giancarlo Esposito Has Become a Master of TV Villainy

If you haven't been watching the #mandalorian do so!

#ThisIsTheWay #Giancarlo

https://www.theringer.com/tv/2020/12/23/22195299/giancarlo-esposito-the-mandalorian-the-boys-better-call-saul?fbclid=IwAR1stTaMj4DivhJ7bgynvqDZXBAfOzusQbg09nDXkOpXrMilMqA6vKEOAKk

Esposito spent 2020 playing sinister roles on ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘The Boys,’ and ‘The Mandalorian’—and our TV viewing experience was better for it

11/24/2020

Symone Sanders May Become First Black Woman To Serve As White House Press Secretary

This is getting good...Your thoughts?

#DigitalAfro

https://www.essence.com/news/symone-sanders-white-house-press-secretary/?fbclid=IwAR3l_ezClKe7E8xpWOx0NKJvgBQc0KGDajCxE8H6Xp6y7iVMoFXFrDqCLiw

Sanders appeared on the scene in 2016, giving much needed insight on the Black community during the early days of the Trump campaign.

11/16/2020

Great tech 'how-to' from our sister site DigiLyfe

How old were you when you found out you can take screenshots by tapping the apple logo on the back of your iphone?

For more awesome #tech Follow > DigiLyfe

On IG: @digilyfe

11/02/2020

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10/25/2020

Ohio Business Owner Criticized for Posting Sign That Claims White Lives Matter Because 'Who Else Will Pay for Welfare'

Your thoughts on this 😠

#Vote #BidenHarris

https://atlantablackstar.com/2020/10/22/ohio-business-owner-criticized-for-posting-sign-that-claims-white-lives-matter-because-who-else-will-pay-for-welfare/?fbclid=IwAR3QcWOlveOFuZUzm1pJRCk7M6cCLJ8iX4kHJ1K3esnBv90QMNZc6oLtlm4

A white Ohio business owner is facing criticism for posting a controversial sign about race and welfare outside of his shop. Mike, whose last name is not

10/09/2020

Ha! 😆😆

#KamalaHarris

10/08/2020

The fly on Mike Pence's head already has its own official Twitter account. 😆😆

#VPDebate For more trending tech follow > DigiLyfe

10/02/2020

California approves task force to consider paying reparations for slavery

Could #SlaveryReparations become a reality? Comment below

#GavinNewsom #DigitalAfro

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/519040-california-approves-task-force-to-consider-paying-reparations-for

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill Wednesday approving a task force to consider paying reparations for slavery.

10/02/2020

Whoa! Your thoughts on this?

#Dactivist

#DigitalAfro

10/01/2020

Leader of Proud Boys is the state director of Latinos for Trump

Not surprised...Your thoughts

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8794301/Leader-Proud-Boys-state-director-Latinos-Trump-close-ties-GOP.html?fbclid=IwAR066yc9nHmh_YB3o2dRxhFrRHutpMWedMtAjxuufHD46jYr6ghb_dNBYKc

National Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio is serving as the Florida state director of the political support group Latinos for Trump, DailyMail.com can reveal.

09/03/2020

Thousands petition for Chadwick Boseman statue to replace Confederate monument

Well deserved. Your thoughts on this ✊🏿

#ChadwickBoseman

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/thousands-petition-chadwick-boseman-statute-replace-confederate-memorial-actor-s-n1239237?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR3oCqbfNV6V82mQ1LjDw4tCSKNEa53UzUOPcs6PUeAULVvi_UpC-DD5yA4

"It is only natural that his hometown honors what he did," one of the petitions states.

09/03/2020

Dwayne Johnson Confirms He and Entire Family Test Positive for COVID-19

Lets hope him and his family are okay...your thoughts on this? 😟

#TheRock

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/dwayne-johnson-covid-19-test-positive-family/

Dwayne 'The Rock Johnson' has tested positive for COVID-19 along with the rest of his family. The [...]