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<p>&quot;The Gift &amp; The Legacy: African American Philanthropy as Power, Purpose and Promise, Taroue W. Brooks reframes the conversation, reminding us that philanthropy is not confined to financial contributions but encompasses time, talent, ties, testimony, treasure, and trust.&quot; By Staff Heart &amp;Soul Magazine 9.16.25<br><a href="https://www.heartandsoul.com/culture/the-heart-of-philanthropy/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.heartandsoul.com/culture/the-heart-of-philanthropy/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.heartandsoul.com/culture/t</span><span class="invisible">he-heart-of-philanthropy/</span></a><br><a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#Blackmastodon</a> <a href="/tags/blackfedi/" rel="tag">#BlackFedi</a></p>

<p>I Started Covering the COVID-19 Crisis in Albany, Georgia. This Moment Made Me Realize There Was a Bigger Story to Tell.<br>---</p><p>The virus had killed about 38 people, most of them Black, by April 2020. But when a white judge died, local officials made sure to announce her name.<br><a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/albany-georgia-covid-19-crisis-phoebe-investigation?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.propublica.org/article/albany-georgia-covid-19-crisis-phoebe-investigation?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.propublica.org/article/alb</span><span class="invisible">any-georgia-covid-19-crisis-phoebe-investigation?utm_source=mastodon&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=mastodon-post</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/georgia/" rel="tag">#Georgia</a> <a href="/tags/covid/" rel="tag">#COVID</a> <a href="/tags/health/" rel="tag">#Health</a> <a href="/tags/healthcare/" rel="tag">#Healthcare</a></p>

<p>New year, time for a new <a href="/tags/introduction/" rel="tag">#introduction</a>. </p><p>I&#x27;m a queer Black <a href="/tags/trans/" rel="tag">#trans</a> (agender/transmasculine) <a href="/tags/vegan/" rel="tag">#vegan</a> <a href="/tags/pacifist/" rel="tag">#pacifist</a>, freelance writer/blogger, long-time <a href="/tags/wikipedia/" rel="tag">#Wikipedia</a> editor, and <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#SanFrancisco</a> resident. </p><p>If you like my writing, please follow me at <a href="https://funcrunch.org/blog" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>funcrunch.org/blog</a>, where I share my stories about gender, social justice, veganism, and other topics.</p><p>I&#x27;m also on <a href="/tags/patreon/" rel="tag">#Patreon</a>: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/funcrunch" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.patreon.com/funcrunch</a></p><p><a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a></p>

<p>Despite my main computer breaking *and* a whole day of debugging my RSS generation, ep.199 of the Air Adam Podcast is out now!</p><p>This month&#x27;s mix includes tracks from Common, Raekwon, Oh No, Blue Lab Beats, and more 🔥</p><p>Get the show now at;</p><p>- <a href="http://podcast.airadam.com" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">http://</span>podcast.airadam.com</a><br>- <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcast/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcast/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcas</span><span class="invisible">t/</span></a><br>- Apple Podcasts<br>- Pocket Casts<br>- etc</p><p>Have a listen, let me know what you think, and if you like it, please do spread the word!</p><p>Now I need a rest...</p><p><a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/hiphop/" rel="tag">#HipHop</a> <a href="/tags/mixtape/" rel="tag">#mixtape</a> <a href="/tags/actualmixing/" rel="tag">#actualMixing</a> <a href="/tags/podcast/" rel="tag">#podcast</a></p>

<p>Imagine that, hypothetically, there was an idea to launch an instance / server dedicated to people from the African continent (+ diaspora) to join the Fediverse...</p><p>Let&#x27;s suppose it would use the &quot;.africa&quot; TLD.</p><p>How would you name it, so that people use it, understand what it is, memorize it, etc.</p><p>Please, do boost for max visibility. Thx.</p><p>CC <span class="h-card"><a href="https://discuss.systems/@ricci" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ricci</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="/tags/africa/" rel="tag">#Africa</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/fediverse/" rel="tag">#Fediverse</a></p> <div class="poll"> <h3 style="display: none;">Options: <small>(choose one)</small></h3> <ul> <li> <label class="poll-option"> <input style="display:none" name="vote-options" type="radio" value="0"> <span class="poll-number" title="0 votes">0%</span> <span class="poll-option-text">Ubuntu (ubuntu.africa)</span> </label> </li> <li> <label class="poll-option"> <input style="display:none" name="vote-options" type="radio" value="0"> <span class="poll-number" title="1 votes">50%</span> <span class="poll-option-text">Bantu (bantu.africa)</span> </label> </li> <li> <label class="poll-option"> <input style="display:none" name="vote-options" type="radio" value="0"> <span class="poll-number" title="0 votes">0%</span> <span class="poll-option-text">Afriko (afriko.africa) [Esperanto]</span> </label> </li> <li> <label class="poll-option"> <input style="display:none" name="vote-options" type="radio" value="0"> <span class="poll-number" title="1 votes">50%</span> <span class="poll-option-text">Something else... [add comment please]</span> </label> </li> </ul> <div class="poll-footer"> <span class="vote-total">2 votes</span> &mdash; <span class="vote-end">Ended 171d ago</span> <span class="todo">Polls are currently display only</span> </div> </div>

<p>RE: <a href="https://mastodon.redgarterclub.com/@AnthonyJK/116024240519956024" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="mastodon.redgarterclub.com/@AnthonyJK/116024240519956024"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">mastodon.redgarterclub.com/@An</span><span class="invisible">thonyJK/116024240519956024</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@MutualAidNet" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>MutualAidNet</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@mutualaid" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>mutualaid</span></a></span> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/@FediAid" rel="nofollow">@FediAid</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://social.chinwag.org/@edendestroyer" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>edendestroyer</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://ovo.st/club/mutualaid" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>[email protected]</span></a></span> <a href="https://starflower.space/@mutual_aid" rel="nofollow">@mutual_aid</a> </p><p><a href="/tags/mutualaid/" rel="tag">#MutualAid</a> <a href="/tags/helpfolkslive2026/" rel="tag">#HelpFolksLive2026</a> <a href="/tags/blackmutualaid/" rel="tag">#BlackMutualAid</a> <a href="/tags/bipocma/" rel="tag">#BIPOCMA</a> <a href="/tags/disabledmutualaid/" rel="tag">#DisabledMutualAid</a> <a href="/tags/blackfedi/" rel="tag">#BlackFedi</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/urgentneed/" rel="tag">#UrgentNeed</a> <a href="/tags/urgentmutualaid/" rel="tag">#UrgentMutualAid</a> <a href="/tags/emergencybegpost/" rel="tag">#EmergencyBegpost</a> </p><p>Updated MA request below.</p>

<p>New vibes, new priorities, new <a href="/tags/introduction/" rel="tag">#introduction</a></p><p>I&#x27;m NaClKnight. </p><p>I write fiction at <a href="https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/226596/hotconsensualsalt/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.scribblehub.com/profile/226596/hotconsensualsalt/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.scribblehub.com/profile/22</span><span class="invisible">6596/hotconsensualsalt/</span></a> and other things at <a href="https://howdoyouspell.cool/sodiumreactor/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="howdoyouspell.cool/sodiumreactor/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">howdoyouspell.cool/sodiumreact</span><span class="invisible">or/</span></a></p><p>I&#x27;m Black (shoutout to <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/blackfedi/" rel="tag">#blackFedi</a> <a href="/tags/blacktwitter/" rel="tag">#BlackTwitter</a>), American, socialist, straight, cis, male, and happily married. Any flirting is strictly unserious, but some posts will be lewd, thirsty, or <a href="/tags/nsfw/" rel="tag">#NSFW</a>, especially during <a href="/tags/demontime/" rel="tag">#demontime</a></p><p>I play fighting games (<a href="/tags/fgc/" rel="tag">#FGC</a>), Tactics or Soulslike RPGs, and Shooters on <a href="/tags/pc/" rel="tag">#PC</a> but I&#x27;ll try just about anything. I build and sell <a href="/tags/desktoppcs/" rel="tag">#DesktopPCs</a> and will always offer help or advice if you want it. </p><p>I&#x27;m def the chattiest Mechanical <a href="/tags/engineer/" rel="tag">#Engineer</a> you know. I like hearing why you like what you like, especially <a href="/tags/gaming/" rel="tag">#gaming</a> <a href="/tags/anime/" rel="tag">#anime</a> <a href="/tags/comics/" rel="tag">#comics</a> <a href="/tags/nba/" rel="tag">#NBA</a> <a href="/tags/nfl/" rel="tag">#NFL</a> <a href="/tags/mma/" rel="tag">#MMA</a> <a href="/tags/ufc/" rel="tag">#UFC</a> <a href="/tags/hiphop/" rel="tag">#HipHop</a>, <a href="/tags/rap/" rel="tag">#Rap</a> or <a href="/tags/boxing/" rel="tag">#Boxing</a> <a href="/tags/aew/" rel="tag">#AEW</a> <a href="/tags/prowrestling/" rel="tag">#ProWrestling</a></p><p>Don&#x27;t be shy; holla at&#x27;cha boy</p>

<p>TYSM to every kind soul who has been looking out for me. </p><p>November expenses are due. 150/1360 so far.</p><p>Even if you can&#x27;t contribute 💸amplifying also helps. </p><p>Every dime matters toward my safety and shelter.</p><p>Asking <a href="/tags/kungfusat/" rel="tag">#KungFuSat</a> <a href="/tags/fridaythrillerclub/" rel="tag">#FridayThrillerClub</a> folks please share with others. 💕</p><p><a href="/tags/helpfolkslive2025/" rel="tag">#helpfolkslive2025</a> <a href="/tags/mutualaid/" rel="tag">#mutualaid</a> <a href="/tags/mutualaidrequest/" rel="tag">#mutualaidrequest</a> <a href="/tags/disability/" rel="tag">#disability</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#blackmastodon</a> @mutualaid @disability @[email protected] <a href="https://starflower.space/@mutual_aid" rel="nofollow">@[email protected]</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://freeradical.zone/@anarchomutual" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>anarchomutual</span></a></span> </p><p>vnm: skillingmesoftly<br>pypl: kshernandezinc<br>ko-fi.com/khernandez</p>

<p>Heyooo~ after enough procrastination, here it isss! My <a href="/tags/gamedev/" rel="tag">#GameDev</a> showreel!</p><p>I guess this makes it my <a href="/tags/portfolioday/" rel="tag">#PortfolioDay</a> post too 🥳</p><p>This includes all my favorite works from 2021 to now, and if you would like to help a black trans girlie get her foot into the industry, or just get paid, please do get in touch &lt;3</p><p>Hope y&#x27;all enjoyyyy</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/6uA03LSF_JM" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>youtu.be/6uA03LSF_JM</a></p><p><a href="/tags/indiedev/" rel="tag">#indiedev</a> <a href="/tags/blackgamedev/" rel="tag">#blackgamedev</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#blackmastodon</a> <a href="/tags/fedihire/" rel="tag">#fedihire</a></p>

<p>Huge day - the 200th episode of the Air Adam Podcast is out now! 🎉</p><p>This month&#x27;s episode includes Raekwon, Janet Jackson, Camp Lo, and more, plus voice messages from many of you wonderful listeners to mark the occasion!</p><p>Get the show now at;</p><p>- <a href="http://podcast.airadam.com" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">http://</span>podcast.airadam.com</a><br>- <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcast/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcast/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcas</span><span class="invisible">t/</span></a><br>- Apple Podcasts<br>- Pocket Casts<br>- etc</p><p>Have a listen, let me know what you think, and if you like it, please do spread the word!</p><p><a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/hiphop/" rel="tag">#HipHop</a> <a href="/tags/mixtape/" rel="tag">#mixtape</a> <a href="/tags/actualmixing/" rel="tag">#actualMixing</a> <a href="/tags/podcast/" rel="tag">#podcast</a></p>

<p>Welcome to my latest children&#x27;s book. Where will Dewey Take Me? Where will curiosity take you? Meet Elijah and Dewey, a story about Saturdays, libraries, and the wonder of STEM. Link in Bio <a href="/tags/stem/" rel="tag">#STEM</a> <a href="/tags/childrenslit/" rel="tag">#ChildrensLit</a> <a href="/tags/blacktwitter/" rel="tag">#BlackTwitter</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/blackfediverse/" rel="tag">#BlackFediverse</a> <a href="/tags/blackfedi/" rel="tag">#BlackFedi</a> <a href="/tags/stemforkids/" rel="tag">#STEMForKids</a> <a href="/tags/booksforkids/" rel="tag">#BooksForKids</a> <a href="/tags/kidlit/" rel="tag">#KidLit</a> <a href="/tags/stemforkids/" rel="tag">#STEMForKids</a> <br><a href="https://NoireSTEMinist.com/books" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>NoireSTEMinist.com/books</a></p>

<p>African Electronic Diaspora: Black Lives Matter <br><a href="https://rebeluprecords.bandcamp.com/album/african-electronic-diaspora-black-lives-matter" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="rebeluprecords.bandcamp.com/album/african-electronic-diaspora-black-lives-matter"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">rebeluprecords.bandcamp.com/al</span><span class="invisible">bum/african-electronic-diaspora-black-lives-matter</span></a></p><p>The aim of this compilation is to raise funds for various (inter)national NGO’s, anti-rasicm advocacy groups and organisations of black initiative, with all proceedings to be donated to these causes.</p><p>(compilation - 2020)</p><p><a href="/tags/blacklivesmatter/" rel="tag">#BlackLivesMatter</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/compilation/" rel="tag">#Compilation</a></p>

<p>Episode 201 of the Air Adam Podcast is out now - *just* in time! </p><p>This month we have tracks from Erick Sermon with Public Enemy, Bugzy Malone, Nas &amp; DJ Premier, Massive Attack, and plenty more old and new!</p><p>Get the show now at;</p><p>- <a href="http://podcast.airadam.com" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">http://</span>podcast.airadam.com</a><br>- <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcast/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcast/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.mixcloud.com/airadampodcas</span><span class="invisible">t/</span></a><br>- Apple Podcasts<br>- Pocket Casts<br>- etc</p><p>Have a listen, let me know what you think, and if you like it, please do spread the word!</p><p><a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/hiphop/" rel="tag">#HipHop</a> <a href="/tags/mixtape/" rel="tag">#mixtape</a> <a href="/tags/actualmixing/" rel="tag">#actualMixing</a> <a href="/tags/podcast/" rel="tag">#podcast</a></p>

<p>WATCH: “Keep the family healthy.” Those were some of the last words Clifford Thomas’ mother said to him.</p><p>But in Albany, a town with a health care monopoly and no Medicaid expansion, staying healthy is a luxury that many are priced out of.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOgCsj9nDZQ" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOgCsj9nDZQ"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOgCsj</span><span class="invisible">9nDZQ</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/documentary/" rel="tag">#Documentary</a> <a href="/tags/video/" rel="tag">#Video</a> <a href="/tags/healthcare/" rel="tag">#Healthcare</a> <a href="/tags/georgia/" rel="tag">#Georgia</a> <a href="/tags/medicaid/" rel="tag">#Medicaid</a> <a href="/tags/health/" rel="tag">#Health</a> <a href="/tags/insurance/" rel="tag">#Insurance</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/family/" rel="tag">#Family</a> <a href="/tags/journalism/" rel="tag">#Journalism</a></p>

<p>Today in <span class="h-card"><a href="[&#x27;https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/assignedmedia.org&#x27;, &#x27;https://assignedmedia.org/&#x27;, &#x27;https://www.assignedmedia.org/support&#x27;]" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>assignedmedia.org</span></a></span>, I interview Black trans actress, activist, and TransTech Social founder Angelica Ross, who recently became communications director for <span class="h-card"><a href="[&#x27;https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/butchware.bsky.social&#x27;, &#x27;http://www.butchware4gov.com/&#x27;]" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>butchware.bsky.social</span></a></span>, Green Party candidate for governor of California.</p><p><a href="https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/angelica-ross-power-for-good" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/angelica-ross-power-for-good"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.assignedmedia.org/breaking</span><span class="invisible">-news/angelica-ross-power-for-good</span></a> </p><p><a href="/tags/tdov/" rel="tag">#TDOV</a> <a href="/tags/transdayofvisibility/" rel="tag">#TransDayofVisibility</a> <a href="/tags/blackmastodon/" rel="tag">#BlackMastodon</a></p>