Empathy Symposium, 3 days of collaborative and interesting dialogue exploring the relationship between art, empathy and compassion across health professions education, research and practice. 4-6 December. Places are limited, register at monash.edu/medicine/nursi…

If you're looking for a distraction today and you need a good book to read... I highly recommend #WeRefuse. You're welcome! ❤️✊🏾🙏🏾 #Vote

Just in: 110-year old Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre voted today in Oklahoma. I’m told she voted for Vice President Harris.

I’m with Whoopi! If folks are okay with the vulgarity, disgusting and hateful B.S. that come outta Trump aka the Bum’s mouth, but are horrified by Black, Brown and marginalized people in this country, then I don’t hear a goddamn thing from them. Period. #TheView

Home is gone. The land of the ___ the home of the ___. And now, where I stand tilts as they define me as you ___ on the curb. Sisyphus starts again

Come join us for a vibing Sunday afternoon of music, food, art & activities centred on Black/Afro & Brown/Curly hair. All genders, hair types & allies are welcomed. If you're not a textured hair type owner, come be an ally & listen in, dance & eat with us. events.humanitix.com/coils-and-comb…

Meet Dr Denise Chapman, a counter narrative-storyteller, poet & critical ethnographer from Monash Uni, Education. Denise is looking forward to sharing some spoken word poetry with you during the panel discussion on Dec 5. Register now at monash.edu/medicine/nursi… dr denise chapman

The New Zealand government is pulling back on protecting Māori rights, sparking protests from indigenous lawmakers who oppose the decision with their traditional “haka” chant. This is powerful.

"What Has America Done": Consequence featuring Chuck D of Public Enemy "My country, tis of thee, sweet land of Liberty Same land where they lynchin’ me, for over more then four centuries..."

My Republican colleagues have got to stop punching down on already-marginalized communities and face their own fears of a level playing field privately. I'm wholly opposed to the "Dismantle Diversity Equity and Inclusion Act."

We are deeply saddened by the loss of the iconic Ms. Nikki Giovanni, a trailblazing poet and cultural leader who fearlessly spoke truth to power. At 81, she leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of artistry and activism that will inspire generations to come. Rest in power. ✊🏿

Jimmy Carter didn't learn to embrace all races, he didn't know "all races." He grew up around Black people. You know who can explain it better? Jimmy Carter

I love this so much! At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions. This choice mirrors the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s practice of using

"If the Great Resegregation proves successful, it will restore an America past where racial and ethnic minorities were the occasional token presence in an otherwise white-dominated landscape." theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

You will be missed, dear friend. ❤️

Veteran R&B and soul singer Angie Stone has tragically passed away at 63 in a tragic car accident. Her career spanned decades, beginning with The Sequence, the first all-female group signed to Sugar Hill Records, where their iconic hit "Monster Jam" helped define early Southern

In 1781, over 100 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard and drowned so that the slavers could cash in on the insurance of those enslaved. The Zong Massacre, A Thread