ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social

What happened to the white pontoon people in Montgomery would have happened to George Zimmerman or the McMichael boys had they tried it near a boatload of Black people That's why racists always try to isolate us from our community.
My latest in @thenation.com

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Hedonism Bot @hedonismbot.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 17:01 UTC

Great article! Absolutely dying over “Ja’Michael Phelps”!

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DSP💙🟦 @drawstickpeople.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 20:35 UTC

Thx, bec so well put, "I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to call what was essentially a mini race riot “joyful,” but I took a lot of joy from watching the fracas." As someone who won't even watch 🤼‍♂️&🥊 bec of the violence, i found myself intrigued, rooting 4 the good guys & relieved at the outcome.

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J. P. Gownder (கவுண்டர்) ☮️🕊️🏳️‍🌈 @jgownder.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 21:20 UTC

The only flaw in this piece is that the swimmer should rightly be referred to as "Sharkus Garvey."

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Terez @terez.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 11, 2023 at 03:25 UTC

omg you’re here i searched your name and didn’t find you 😭

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Tim Morgan @coltsplaya22.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 16, 2023 at 15:57 UTC

I feel like this is like when all your squad mates come to your rescue in the Mass Effect 3 shore leave dlc.

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David @daviderroll.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 23:14 UTC

Among all the nightmarish "…but" instances, there stands this absolute gem: 'I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to call what was essentially a mini race riot “joyful,” but…' 🔥 🏆

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Nic 🍉 @nml-dc.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 16:48 UTC

👏👏👏

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Sarah Parcak, Book Writing Madness @indyfromspace.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 15:51 UTC

What an opening line. We're so lucky to have you writing for us Elie. Thank you as always sir.

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jöè shïtąss™ @ericisgood.bsky.social [ View ] Aug 10, 2023 at 21:03 UTC

legitimately lol'd at 'Ja’Michael Phelps' lmao - terrific piece, elie.

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