I had to take a week off of lab work because I had Covid for the first time, and I am in disbelief that most people don't mask regularly like me and my community do. I do NOT want to go through this again.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

I'm currently attending the American College Personnel Association's 2025 conference in Long Beach, CA, and this is hands down the most affirming conference I've attended. Everyone I've talked to has been wonderful and eager to help out as they can! I'm 100% coming back! #ACPA25

lol THESE WHITE STUDENTS? bsky.app/profile/keit...

Keith Boykin@keithboykin.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Trump administration has just announced that all college financial aid programs, scholarships, prizes, housing, and graduation ceremonies that help Black or Latino students are now considered to be illegal. The Education Department accuses colleges of discriminating against white students.

being a woman who doesn’t know anything about cars means having deep-seated auto shop trauma

Here's a cat break for your scrolling pleasure! #catsky #catsofbluesky

YOUR first draft doesn’t need to be perfect. but mine does

“I would punch a N*zi.” Um, you won’t even wear a mask.

everything is a garbage fire; you should absolutely buy the little treat at the grocery store

The government censoring scientists is horrific. But what is even more horrific is that many non-government scientists and institutions are self-censoring themselves because they are scared of the government and losing funding. Authoritarianism wins when we comply in advance!

A phenomenal book if you haven't read it! #booksky

@anneangrywoman.bsky.social · 2y ago

"There is no such thing as a woman who doesn’t work. There is only a woman who isn’t paid for her work." Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez #booksky #books #nonfiction #booktok 💙📚💡

I'm gonna say the quiet part aloud. Sadly there are many in scientific, academic & healthcare ranks as well as in the leadership of professional societies who support the purge of DEI. The failure to peak out forcefully and rush to comply by some is unsurprising. www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/t...

Removal of DEI content from a microbiology group’s website shows reach of Trump executive orders

The professional society for microbiologists stripped content about Black, female, and LGBTQ scientists from its website

statnews.com

Wanted to hop on the Tome train but there's no link for Android download😭

New PhD goal: December 2025 defense & graduation

Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent. Opportunities are everywhere. Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

GOOD NEWS: A federal court temporarily halted President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety. Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.

I probably don't even need to say this, BUT. Me not posting about every nightmarish thing is not because I am not internally (or externally!) screaming multiple times per day, i just figure you heard about it from 100 other people posting about each new nightmare. I assure you, my soul is cracking.

If RFK Jr. were to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), his dangerous views could undermine decades of public health progress. Here’s why his beliefs are harmful. His confirmation hearing is this week. Let your senators know he cannot lead HHS His beliefs are dangerous 🧵

Life is pretty grim right now. Here's my #starterpack of writers, historians and institutes sharing quirky medical and science content that might serve as a welcome distraction. Make your corner of the world weird and wonderful. Never stop learning. go.bsky.app/3DuVT6Z

Good stuff via @drblackdeer.bsky.social and @absurdistwords.bsky.social 💥

Say it with me: DEI 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 A 👏 BAD 👏 THING 👏

I adore this bookstore and suggest joining!

Black Walnut Books@blackwalnutbooks.bsky.social · 2y ago

I have made a Black Walnut Books Discord server! It will be the new home for my virtual book club discussions. I also made a virtual bulletin board and a few channels to share resources and recommendations. Please join the Discord community! Here is a link: discord.gg/MvmjhyVbTA

Updated DEI list of companies committed to DEI Costco, Meijer,Kroger,Giant Grocery,Ben & Jerry’s,Ulta,Macy’s, Old Navy,Nordstrom’s,TJ Maxx,GoTo Foods (includes Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon, and more…),Dollar Tree, Walgreens, Wegmans (for those on the east coast)

As your friendly neighborhood feminist scholar, I’d like to remind everyone that community building is going to be vital. There is strength in numbers-no matter what the 1% say-otherwise they wouldn’t be trying so hard to oppress us. Do not lose hope. Time for grassroots activism.

All I do is spit facts.

Read. Read books. Reading books is resistance. Buy. Buy books. Buying books is resistance. Share. Share books. Sharing books is resistance. Celebrate Celebrate books. Celebrating books is resistance.

Hi I’m Hillary and I own Black Walnut Books. I’m Southern Pomo and Coastal Miwok and am a member of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. I created Black Walnut Books to lift up the voices of Indigenous, BIPOC & queer authors.

I’m telling everyone: Do not open the door or say a word unless you’re expecting someone and know exactly who it is. Know your rights. Pass these around…