Draft dodger Tang the Conqueror wants to slap his name on an aircraft carrier that was going to be named after Dorie Miller, the Black sailor who became the first black recipient of the Navy Cross after he saved the lives of a number of his crew mates during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h ago

(CNN) - The US Navy is working to rename an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to honor a Black sailor hailed for his heroic actions during .. Pearl Harbor .. .. there have been internal conversation about renaming it to honor Trump.” @halbritz.bsky.social www.cnn.com/2026/08/20/p...

I really liked this analysis of the Cavs’ trade for Peyton Watson. Mostly bc I agree. lol I hope for the best, but it seems like the front office is so desperate to win a Finals that it’s only weakening what made the team so good. Too much analytics? #LetEmKnow www.cleveland.com/cavs/2026/08...

The Cavs needed to upgrade the wing, but at what cost?

The Cavs got their much-needed wing piece, but the reality of the team’s necessity heading into the 2026-27 season still doesn’t make losing Max Strus easy.

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This is Canton, Ohio.

Black History Database@blackhistorydb.bsky.social · yesterday

Police handcuff Black 14 year old boy—for standing on his own front porch. "I didn't do nothing. I'm a kid," the boy cries dropping to his knees. "I don't give a shit!" officer yells. "You fit the description." 🧵

I mean, yeah ok. Whatever. It couldn’t be any worse than the last big trade the Cavs made. 😐 #LetEmKnow

Shams Charania Tweets@shamsbot.bsky.social · yesterday

BREAKING: Cleveland, Denver and the Clippers have agreed on a trade sending Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to LA, and an unprotected 2031 Cavs first-round pick and a 2032 Kings second-rounder to the Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Watson will sign a new four-year, $88 million deal to join

Solange Knowles is paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere.

Solange Knowles Pays Tribute to ‘Bring It On: All or Nothing‘ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere: “The Light Surrounds You Now”

Solange Knowles is paying tribute to Hayden Panettiere.

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My favorite movie of the year so far. I’ve never seen a film quite like it, with characters quite like this. Sterling K. Brown deserves to be on every year-end best-of and supporting-actor award list.

When To Stream@whentostream.bsky.social · yesterday

If you missed it in theaters or on VOD, Aleshea Harris' fantastic revenge thriller IS GOD IS now available to stream on Prime Video: amzn.to/4qvwlzM

Could this be the administration that gets military families and their adjacents to finally see the Republican Party for what it really is?

NBC News@nbcnews.com · yesterday

A U.S. Navy destroyer with about 300 sailors aboard suffered a major breakdown in the Pacific Ocean last month that left it without power for four days, the Navy confirms in a statement.

An Ebola outbreak in Congo has surpassed 5,000 confirmed cases, making it one of the largest outbreaks of the deadly disease ever recorded. https://to.pbs.org/4bXf9gp

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola

Bundibugyo virus is a rare type of Ebola that has no approved vaccine or treatment.

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During these awful times it’s always great when something amazing like this pops up on the timeline to give you hope for better days ahead

Hmmm that’s tough. Zodiac is the best film objectively. It is brilliant. But on a gut level, Seven is still my favorite, I think.

Dark Horizons@darkhorizons.bsky.social · 2d ago

“Zodiac” Easily Tops Best Fincher Film Poll www.darkhorizons.com/zodiac-easil...

Great news! The Man of Many Fathers is 50% off at Barnes & Noble as part of the B&N Book Haul, now through September 7. Grab your copy here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-man-of...

Good grief where do you find your saved posts on this app?! 🤬

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Christine Loriol@christineloriol.bsky.social · 3d ago

If qualified was important people would have voted for Hillary Clinton without "the lesser of two evils"-takes in 2016 to begin with. If qualified was important the media would have lauded the Biden/Harris Presidency. If qualified was important, Kamala Harris would have wiped the floor with Trump.

Known originally as Nathaniel Essex, Sinister is a brilliant geneticist whose obsession with evolution, mutant DNA, cloning, and creating what he considers the perfect genetic specimen has made him one of the X-Men’s most persistent enemies.

Who Is Mister Sinister? The ‘X-Men’ Villain Explained | Black Girl Nerds

Adam Driver will play Nathaniel Milbury in the new X-Men movie. Here's how Milbury connects to, Mister Sinister, Cyclops and Jean Grey

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"THE THIN MAN created a truly equal romantic partnership that was neither stumbling toward matrimony nor frustrated by its restraints, a portrait of a thoroughly modern marriage so ahead of its time you can hardly believe it's nearing its centennial anniversary."

The Thin Man’s Thoroughly Modern Screwball Marriage

The Thin Man movies created a truly equal romantic partnership that was neither stumbling toward matrimony nor frustrated by its restraints.

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"It was a long time ago. Get over it." Both of my parents older than this story.

Equal Justice Initiative@eji.org · 4d ago

On this day in 1957, hundreds of white residents terrorized a Black family who bought a house in an all-white community in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania.

Alex Haley Kunta Kinte Memorial in Annapolis, Maryland 📍 (Credit to Jen | Travel & Lifestyle 💋💋💋 on TikTok)

DO HARM TO YOUR ENEMIES; TREAT YOURSELF WITH KINDNESS!

Hayden Panettiere — star of ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville,’ and the ‘Scream’ franchise — has died. She was 36. Her father confirmed the news. Panettiere was candid about postpartum depression and addiction, as well as the effects of child stardom.

Hayden Panettiere, Star of Heroes and Scream, Dead at 36

Hayden Panettiere — star of ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville,’ and the ‘Scream’ franchise — has died. She was 36. Her father confirmed the news. Panettiere was candid about postpartum depression and addiction, as well as the effects of child stardom.

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This is so incredibly sad.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 4d ago

Actress Hayden Panettiere has died, her representative confirms. She was 36 abcnews.com/US/hayden-pa...

The End of Oak Street is bizarre! Who’s it for?! It’s too gruesome for kids but not enough for horror fans; the score mimics John Williams; and the sci-fi is super wonky. And yet, I liked it! LOL Anne Hathaway is great. It’s not a good film though. lol Necessary spoiler: Starbuck is fine.

Well earned.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 5d ago

The National Association of Black Journalists gives Stephen A. Smith the “Thumbs Down” award for his “recurring public pattern of disparaging public commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media.”

What do you call a potato wearing glasses? A spectator.

We are now seated for Disney's #D23! Stay tuned all night for live updates 💫

Yay!!! #LetEmKnow

Pop Crave@popcrave.com · 6d ago

Coco Jones and husband Donovan Mitchell dazzle at their wedding.

What are you doing today to take care of yourself and your health and well-being? These could be small habits. Or big changes. Every action you take to protect your health matters.

So sweet! ❤️

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust@sheldricktrust.bsky.social · last wk.

Bungalu went through a real odyssey before he was rescued — weeks on his own, massive storms, and even a near-miss lion attack. But he arrived in a safe haven and to a new family. Keepers like Jonas have been by his side day and night – and Kaikai doesn't let him out of her sight!

If I can’t convince you to watch Reacher, hopefully this Q&A will. lol It’s not the show you think it is. (It’s better!)

Micah@rincewind.run · last wk.

now that we know how the new season of Reacher is (excellent), a thread about why you should watch What If A Man Was Large, The Show, in the form of a Q&A

HBO Max released the Lanterns opening scene on YouTube. youtu.be/GCyG3x_TyM8?...

Lanterns | First 5 Minutes | HBO Max

YouTube video by HBO Max

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James Gunn@jamesgunn.bsky.social · last wk.

#Lanterns premieres this Sunday at 9pm ET on @hbomax.bsky.social.

Just finished this remarkable book about the history and legacy of the Wilmington Race Massacre of 1898. This should, most definitely, be a contender for a Pulitzer. #booksky