em_poc • 7 months ago

EM_POC WEEKLY THREAD!!! 2/22/24

em_poc • 7 months ago

Hey, y'all. Othello is currently taking a break so I thought I'd jumpstart the new thread since nobody else was getting to it.

How are we all doing this week? Sound down below! That means: vent, chat, gush, etc. Whatever you want to say or talk about.

As always: no crackers allowed!

Bonus discussion question:

Who are your favorite BIPOC or ethnic minority activists, organizers, labor union reps., leaders, etc. out there?

Emphasis on activists and organizers.

Can be such figures as Cesar Chavez, Rosa Parks, MLK, Jr., etc.

I want y'all to think about this one (but, like, it's not a prerequisite for joining this thread or making comments within it).

Take care and have fun!

Chat

Pluto [he/him, he/him]
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7 months ago
Some of these figures are "trite" and "basic opinions" but, eh, while I prefer a lot of obscure and underrated figures, I have to give these folks their due.

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