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Afiya Carter

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i accidentally broke a story full of academic and art world intrigue. it's my love letter to durham, north carolina, with all its riches and complications. i am deeply grateful to the many people whose trust and support made my reporting possible. theassemblync.com/long-form/art-…


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#DPSAlert | DPS response to circumstances surrounding the April 19 Hillside-Jordan softball game in which a game official required a student-athlete to remove beads in her hair. | READ MORE: bit.ly/DPSHillsideJor…

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I cannot express just how much I LOVE this!! SO impactful and beautiful and GET INTO the animation! So so so good!!

#HairLove is live! It’s an animated short film about an African American father learning how to do his daughters hair for the first time. Written & Directed by me, co-directed by @BruceAlmighteee @Mr_Scribbles & stars @IssaRae @SonyAnimation #HairLove



I wish I could have had a longer conversation with her about how folks started shifting in their seats when she spoke about #dianenash and all the women who worked to build the movement. Very inspiring!!!


Saw my son and @TaranaBurke at the annual #MLKDay celebration @DukeChapel She spoke about the role of Black women in Dr. King’s career, the work that it takes to build a movement, and envisioning a world without sexual violence. Me and K talked to her right before she left, I


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Congrats on your #Emmy award for Lead Actress in a Limited Series for @7SecondsNetflix, @ReginaKing! #BlackExcellence ow.ly/rNJg50iUKpR #Emmys


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Protect women. That means: Protect Black women. Protect fat women. Protect Muslim women. Protect queer women. Protect trans women. Protect undocumented women. Protect women sex workers. Protect women struggling with addiction. Protect women who don't attract you. Protect women.


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Mental health is an issue that impacts all of our lives. We all deserve the tools, access and resources needed to navigate our lives and cultivate our best selves.


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When I was younger, thinking about going to college sometimes gave me a pit in my stomach. I came from a working-class family. I was young, black, and female. Of course I doubted myself. But I didn’t let those fears win. #BetterMakeRoom

When @MichelleObama says you’re worth it, you better believe it! #ReachHigher by signing up today to stay committed to furthering your education. #BetterMakeRoom bit.ly/collegeisworth… youtu.be/5HtzllgR_qQ



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We are hoping that the North Carolina State Health Plan for teachers and state employees is paying attention. Excluding #transhealth benefits is “a straightforward case of sex discrimination.”

BREAKING: We just won our case against the State of Wisconsin over health insurance coverage for transgender state employees. The Judge called the exclusion of coverage "a straightforward case of sex discrimination."



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Ortiz was targeting sex workers. In a press conference, Webb County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Fred Garza acknowledged “Ortiz targeted all [the] victims due to their profession and being vulnerable.” #sexworkerslivesmatter #transvisible dailykos.com/story/2018/9/1…


Who I am channeling today. @L_Marshall17 you did that!

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Y'all thing Black millennials are brutal? This #TevinCampbell thing woke up 1980s lipliner, crimping iron, Starter Jacket Black Twitter. And they are NOT to be played with.


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EVERYbody got a lot going on .. be mindful of this when you mad that somebody isn’t on your time.👩🏿‍🌾


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Rockwood Menu... Mountain Trout Black Bass (bone-in) Flounder Oysters Shrimp Grouper Hush-Honeys Fried Broccoli Fried Potatoes with onions and peppers Old Five Points Menu (Rolls Only) Mackerel Mullet... facebook.com/44788664525346…


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Speaking of Haiti, I had the pleasure of going there to help after the earthquake. While I was there, I was able to get to know the country’s rich history and how strong & beautiful the people of Haiti are. “Sak Pase” 🇭🇹


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