Slightly obsessed with design, crafts and vintage. she/her
Chicago, IL
Joined March 2012
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I've spent my entire life in male-dominated fields — first in the military, now in Congress. And this International Women's Day, allow me to share what I've learned.
You don't need to be "one of the guys."
You are strong, brave and destined to lead. Own it.
Some day,hopefully soon, I can take out the garbage that is piling up in my kitchen. There’s been so much snow the garbage trucks can’t get down the alley.
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The Obsidian Virtual Concept House is unveiled where Black creators conceptualize the future of a thriving Black family in 2025. dlvr.it/Rs1cRF
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To survivors of any trauma who worry about being believed, or that their situation wasn’t “bad” enough or “too” bad, or fear being branded or deemed “manipulative” for telling the truth: I see you.
Community is here for you. You are safe with me, & with all of us. You are loved!
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If you’re considering honoring Cicely Tyson by buying her memoir, please buy it from a black owned bookstore.
Amazon doesn’t need the money.
I just couldn’t today. I woke up and went back to bed. I think the last couple of weeks caught up to me. Today was a shouldless day
I’m grateful to work for an institution that takes the right way instead of playing into the nonsense over the last four years.
One of Joe Biden's executive orders reverses Trump's ban on federally funded diversity and inclusion trainings.
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Kandy retweeted
Looks like even @BernieSanders can't wait until all classes are able to safely resume downtown. @UChicago @ChicagoBooth @chicago
ALT Bernie Sanders on the frozen Chicago River
Kandy retweeted
I love the people tweeting about things going back to normal after the current president fades away. Let’s not go back to normal. Let’s hold the people we elected accountable to change shit yah? So much is fucked why would we stop here? Why now?
I feel like I’m holding my breath until tomorrow. Even though it’s only the first steps and the start of work that needs doing.
I feel sometimes like I’m not always good at reaching out to friends but I show I care by sending things I see that remind me of them. So if you ever get a random Insta post from me it means I adore you.