Chinanu Okoli
@chinanu.bsky.social
He/Him. Twin. Reposts/likes/follows ≠ endorsements.
Journalist. Musician. Swiftie. Plantain Lover.
Different ≠ Deficient.
DM for Signal.
chinanuokoli.com
Journalist. Musician. Swiftie. Plantain Lover.
Different ≠ Deficient.
DM for Signal.
chinanuokoli.com
Mattapan & Dorchester residents made it clear to Mayor Michelle Wu & MBTA Gen. Manager Phil Eng last week that they do NOT want a center-running bus lane on Blue Hill Ave. Some protested ahead of a town hall in Grove Hall on Sept. 30, saying they were never included in the planning process.
October 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Mattapan & Dorchester residents made it clear to Mayor Michelle Wu & MBTA Gen. Manager Phil Eng last week that they do NOT want a center-running bus lane on Blue Hill Ave. Some protested ahead of a town hall in Grove Hall on Sept. 30, saying they were never included in the planning process.
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A great essay from a former colleague www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
When you're a Black student in America, nothing is simple
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones enrolled her daughter, Najya, in an under-resourced, mostly Black public school, to fight for equity for all Black children. But as Najya grew up she became angry with h...
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September 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A great essay from a former colleague www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
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This Friday I’ll join 200+ others in a 3-day 50-mile walk to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It’s my 14th year taking part. If you’re in a place where you can donate, I’d love your support. Here’s the link and thanks in advance:
events.nationalmssociety.org/participants...
events.nationalmssociety.org/participants...
September 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
This Friday I’ll join 200+ others in a 3-day 50-mile walk to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It’s my 14th year taking part. If you’re in a place where you can donate, I’d love your support. Here’s the link and thanks in advance:
events.nationalmssociety.org/participants...
events.nationalmssociety.org/participants...
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I'm hoping to speak with someone who was an immigrant to the U.S. under Alternative to Detention monitoring and subsequently left the U.S. under a "voluntary departure." I'd be happy to do so confidentially. If this is you or you can help please reach out jongerhardson.69 on Signal; DM for whatsapp
August 27, 2026 at 3:25 AM
I'm hoping to speak with someone who was an immigrant to the U.S. under Alternative to Detention monitoring and subsequently left the U.S. under a "voluntary departure." I'd be happy to do so confidentially. If this is you or you can help please reach out jongerhardson.69 on Signal; DM for whatsapp
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I long for the good ol’ days when journalism used to watch power, not us. Now surveillance creep has made readers into “actionable intelligence.”
And with a defense & intelligence contractor, those actions will surely include monitoring & profiling people to turn them into actual targets.
And with a defense & intelligence contractor, those actions will surely include monitoring & profiling people to turn them into actual targets.
“USA TODAY is partnering w/Palantir to de-anonymize & ID readers...& turn them into ‘actionable intelligence.’ That spy language from USA TODAY is a huge red flag...media exists to hold power accountable. Not to partner w/defense intelligence contractors. Or treat readers like intelligence targets”
Bucks County Courier Times’ Corporate Owner Enlists Palantir to Uncover ‘Actionable Intelligence’ on Readers | USA Today Co will use controversial defense contractor’s AI-powered tools in an attempt to squeeze out more profits & reverse declining readership. This should alarm readers & subscribers.
August 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I long for the good ol’ days when journalism used to watch power, not us. Now surveillance creep has made readers into “actionable intelligence.”
And with a defense & intelligence contractor, those actions will surely include monitoring & profiling people to turn them into actual targets.
And with a defense & intelligence contractor, those actions will surely include monitoring & profiling people to turn them into actual targets.
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“USA TODAY is partnering w/Palantir to de-anonymize & ID readers...& turn them into ‘actionable intelligence.’ That spy language from USA TODAY is a huge red flag...media exists to hold power accountable. Not to partner w/defense intelligence contractors. Or treat readers like intelligence targets”
Bucks County Courier Times’ Corporate Owner Enlists Palantir to Uncover ‘Actionable Intelligence’ on Readers | USA Today Co will use controversial defense contractor’s AI-powered tools in an attempt to squeeze out more profits & reverse declining readership. This should alarm readers & subscribers.
Bucks County Courier Times’ Corporate Owner Enlists Palantir to Uncover ‘Actionable Intelligence’ on Readers - Bucks County Beacon
USA Today Co. will use the controversial defense contractor’s AI-powered tools in an attempt to squeeze out more profits and reverse declining readership. This should alarm readers and subscribers, wr...
buckscountybeacon.com
August 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
“USA TODAY is partnering w/Palantir to de-anonymize & ID readers...& turn them into ‘actionable intelligence.’ That spy language from USA TODAY is a huge red flag...media exists to hold power accountable. Not to partner w/defense intelligence contractors. Or treat readers like intelligence targets”
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Cambridge Jazz Fest aims to play it forward for the community
This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships....
This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships....
Cambridge Jazz Fest aims to play it forward for the community
This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships.
www.cambridgeday.com
July 24, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Cambridge Jazz Fest aims to play it forward for the community
This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships....
This weekend’s free festival aims to create a space for people to experience jazz together, plus giving out its CAMMY awards and scholarships....
Some photos I took from last weekend’s All-African Convention in Boston. Organizers honored four leaders in the Ga community by naming them local kings & queens.
July 24, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Some photos I took from last weekend’s All-African Convention in Boston. Organizers honored four leaders in the Ga community by naming them local kings & queens.
Eastern Massachusetts residents: CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES. You might receive a notice this week informing you that your medical debt has been erased -- it's not a scam! It's the effort of several nonprofits to relieve the debt of over 140,000 Eastern Mass. residents.
July 17, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Eastern Massachusetts residents: CHECK YOUR MAILBOXES. You might receive a notice this week informing you that your medical debt has been erased -- it's not a scam! It's the effort of several nonprofits to relieve the debt of over 140,000 Eastern Mass. residents.
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hey! did you know your social media posts are for sale? and that the government is using that data for surveillance?
if that sounds more than a little chilling, you can learn more in this episode I produced and wrote for Endless Thread
www.wbur.org/endlessthrea...
if that sounds more than a little chilling, you can learn more in this episode I produced and wrote for Endless Thread
www.wbur.org/endlessthrea...
Social Media for Sale: How the government is using your online data for surveillance
This week, hosts Amory and Ben take a chilling look at how our social media is used for surveillance with Dell Cameron, an investigative reporter with WIRED covering privacy and national security.
www.wbur.org
July 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
hey! did you know your social media posts are for sale? and that the government is using that data for surveillance?
if that sounds more than a little chilling, you can learn more in this episode I produced and wrote for Endless Thread
www.wbur.org/endlessthrea...
if that sounds more than a little chilling, you can learn more in this episode I produced and wrote for Endless Thread
www.wbur.org/endlessthrea...
My first story for @baystatebanner.bsky.social is out today! After closing weekday afternoons for over a year due to teen violence, the Roxbury McDonald’s dining room has reopened with a twist: programming for youth intended to prevent violence & promote leadership.
baystatebanner.com
July 2, 2026 at 9:09 PM
My first story for @baystatebanner.bsky.social is out today! After closing weekday afternoons for over a year due to teen violence, the Roxbury McDonald’s dining room has reopened with a twist: programming for youth intended to prevent violence & promote leadership.
Much of the news you’ll read about Juneteenth today focuses on events. I opted to take a more engagement-driven approach.
Five years after Juneteenth became a federal holiday, Black community members in Cambridge are reflecting on the celebration of freedom & setbacks in racial justice.
Five years after Juneteenth became a federal holiday, Black community members in Cambridge are reflecting on the celebration of freedom & setbacks in racial justice.
June 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Much of the news you’ll read about Juneteenth today focuses on events. I opted to take a more engagement-driven approach.
Five years after Juneteenth became a federal holiday, Black community members in Cambridge are reflecting on the celebration of freedom & setbacks in racial justice.
Five years after Juneteenth became a federal holiday, Black community members in Cambridge are reflecting on the celebration of freedom & setbacks in racial justice.
Harvard graduate students may have ended their strike, but bargaining isn’t over. Denish Jaswal, president of the grad student union, told me tonight that her members will be meeting weekly to figure out how to organize to push for a fair contract. Latest in @cambridgeday.com ⬇️
Harvard grad students end strike
While no agreement was reached, union said it felt a shift in the tone of bargaining after picketing graduation.
www.cambridgeday.com
June 2, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Harvard graduate students may have ended their strike, but bargaining isn’t over. Denish Jaswal, president of the grad student union, told me tonight that her members will be meeting weekly to figure out how to organize to push for a fair contract. Latest in @cambridgeday.com ⬇️
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Harvard grad students end strike
While no agreement was reached, union said it felt a shift in the tone of bargaining after picketing graduation....
While no agreement was reached, union said it felt a shift in the tone of bargaining after picketing graduation....
Harvard grad students end strike
While no agreement was reached, union said it felt a shift in the tone of bargaining after picketing graduation.
www.cambridgeday.com
June 2, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Harvard grad students end strike
While no agreement was reached, union said it felt a shift in the tone of bargaining after picketing graduation....
While no agreement was reached, union said it felt a shift in the tone of bargaining after picketing graduation....
Also for @cambridgeday.com: Gov. Maura Healey & MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced Thursday $25M in matching funds from the state for what they call a “first-in-the-world” Quantum Science Laboratory to come to MIT that promises to keep Mass on top in quantum computing research.
State invests $25 million in future MIT “quantum toolbox”
Aim is to make Boston area hub for emerging computing technology, fill gap in research funding.
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May 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Also for @cambridgeday.com: Gov. Maura Healey & MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced Thursday $25M in matching funds from the state for what they call a “first-in-the-world” Quantum Science Laboratory to come to MIT that promises to keep Mass on top in quantum computing research.
“MIT is attacking our union shop because a strong union wins strong contracts. And they want to weaken our union so they can give us a weaker contract..."
More on MIT grad workers' push for a new contract ahead of the expiration of the current one this Sunday via @cambridgeday.com:
More on MIT grad workers' push for a new contract ahead of the expiration of the current one this Sunday via @cambridgeday.com:
MIT grad students rally on commencement day, Harvard students picket
Both graduate student unions are escalating their push for new contracts.
www.cambridgeday.com
May 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“MIT is attacking our union shop because a strong union wins strong contracts. And they want to weaken our union so they can give us a weaker contract..."
More on MIT grad workers' push for a new contract ahead of the expiration of the current one this Sunday via @cambridgeday.com:
More on MIT grad workers' push for a new contract ahead of the expiration of the current one this Sunday via @cambridgeday.com:
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MATERIALIZING: Gene Frenkle’s estate is in talks to bring “More Cowbell” to a 3D holographic performance of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” This musical tribute to the birthday boy captures the sentiment of America and people worldwide.
May 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
MATERIALIZING: Gene Frenkle’s estate is in talks to bring “More Cowbell” to a 3D holographic performance of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” This musical tribute to the birthday boy captures the sentiment of America and people worldwide.
Grace Anderson of MIT’s graduate student union leading rallygoers Thursday in a spoof of Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go,” singing “G-O-T-T-O-G-O, union busting’s gotta go!”
Over 100 gathered outside Lobby 7 to support graduate student workers’ push for a new contract.
More in @cambridgeday.com
Over 100 gathered outside Lobby 7 to support graduate student workers’ push for a new contract.
More in @cambridgeday.com
May 29, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Grace Anderson of MIT’s graduate student union leading rallygoers Thursday in a spoof of Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go,” singing “G-O-T-T-O-G-O, union busting’s gotta go!”
Over 100 gathered outside Lobby 7 to support graduate student workers’ push for a new contract.
More in @cambridgeday.com
Over 100 gathered outside Lobby 7 to support graduate student workers’ push for a new contract.
More in @cambridgeday.com
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MIT grad students rally on commencement day, Harvard students picket
Both graduate student unions are escalating their push for new contracts.
Both graduate student unions are escalating their push for new contracts.
MIT grad students rally on commencement day, Harvard students picket
Both graduate student unions are escalating their push for new contracts.
www.cambridgeday.com
May 29, 2026 at 3:46 AM
MIT grad students rally on commencement day, Harvard students picket
Both graduate student unions are escalating their push for new contracts.
Both graduate student unions are escalating their push for new contracts.
“These are people who forwent higher-paying jobs to pursue a research interest here. People are upset that they have to be on strike.”
More on unionized Harvard & MIT grad workers’ plans to protest this week after feeling stalled by their administrations ⬇️
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
More on unionized Harvard & MIT grad workers’ plans to protest this week after feeling stalled by their administrations ⬇️
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
Lesley faculty ratify contract; Harvard, MIT unions feel stalled
As one union celebrates, pickets may happen at commencement at the two major Cambridge universities.
www.cambridgeday.com
May 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
“These are people who forwent higher-paying jobs to pursue a research interest here. People are upset that they have to be on strike.”
More on unionized Harvard & MIT grad workers’ plans to protest this week after feeling stalled by their administrations ⬇️
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
More on unionized Harvard & MIT grad workers’ plans to protest this week after feeling stalled by their administrations ⬇️
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
NEW for @cambridgeday.com: As Lesley University faculty members celebrate a new contract, Harvard & MIT graduate students, who feel stalled by their administrations, plan to ramp up pressure with protests during commencement ceremonies next week.
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
Lesley faculty ratify contract; Harvard, MIT unions feel stalled
As one union celebrates, pickets may happen at commencement at the two major Cambridge universities.
www.cambridgeday.com
May 23, 2026 at 11:42 PM
NEW for @cambridgeday.com: As Lesley University faculty members celebrate a new contract, Harvard & MIT graduate students, who feel stalled by their administrations, plan to ramp up pressure with protests during commencement ceremonies next week.
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
www.cambridgeday.com/2026/05/23/l...
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Hear/read Lisa Mullins’ conversation with former U.S. Surgeon General and Boston physician Dr. Vivek Murthy on the forces he says are chipping away at our humanity. He’ll tape an episode of his new podcast Staying Human at The WBUR Festival next Friday.
www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/...
www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/...
Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: 'staying human' requires connection and time away from tech
Murthy, a former Boston internal medicine physician, is launching a podcast and newsletter focused on helping people build community and fulfillment in their lives. He says loneliness, lack of purpose...
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May 22, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Hear/read Lisa Mullins’ conversation with former U.S. Surgeon General and Boston physician Dr. Vivek Murthy on the forces he says are chipping away at our humanity. He’ll tape an episode of his new podcast Staying Human at The WBUR Festival next Friday.
www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/...
www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/...
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed throughout this commencement speech at the University of Arizona for his praise of AI. This comes just a week after another commencement speaker who mentioned AI was booed at a school in Florida.
Read more: www.404media.co/ucf-ai-comme...
Read more: www.404media.co/ucf-ai-comme...
May 17, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed throughout this commencement speech at the University of Arizona for his praise of AI. This comes just a week after another commencement speaker who mentioned AI was booed at a school in Florida.
Read more: www.404media.co/ucf-ai-comme...
Read more: www.404media.co/ucf-ai-comme...
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is that, despite how extensive the reporting is on the Judge Rotenberg Center’s use of electric shock to punish disabled people for their behavior, besides disability justice advocates, most people have no idea this is a thing.
The Trump administration put a Biden-era ban on ice. Will it end the practice at last?
FDA may finally make it illegal to shock autistic kids as punishment
The Trump administration put a Biden-era ban on ice. Will it end the practice at last?
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April 29, 2026 at 8:42 PM
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is that, despite how extensive the reporting is on the Judge Rotenberg Center’s use of electric shock to punish disabled people for their behavior, besides disability justice advocates, most people have no idea this is a thing.
The faculty’s bargaining committee spent 15 hours on Monday trying to reach an agreement. They only ended their bargaining meeting at 3:00 AM today.
Check out my latest for Cambridge Day — w/ contributions from Jane Petersen & Jennifer Chen — on the organizing efforts of Lesley University faculty ⬇️
Check out my latest for Cambridge Day — w/ contributions from Jane Petersen & Jennifer Chen — on the organizing efforts of Lesley University faculty ⬇️
Lesley University faculty launch two-day strike
The move came after a marathon bargaining session between unionized faculty and administrators failed to produce an agreement.
The move came after a marathon bargaining session between unionized faculty and administrators failed to produce an agreement.
Lesley University faculty launch two-day strike
The move came after a marathon bargaining session between unionized faculty and administrators failed to produce an agreement.
www.cambridgeday.com
April 29, 2026 at 1:04 AM
The faculty’s bargaining committee spent 15 hours on Monday trying to reach an agreement. They only ended their bargaining meeting at 3:00 AM today.
Check out my latest for Cambridge Day — w/ contributions from Jane Petersen & Jennifer Chen — on the organizing efforts of Lesley University faculty ⬇️
Check out my latest for Cambridge Day — w/ contributions from Jane Petersen & Jennifer Chen — on the organizing efforts of Lesley University faculty ⬇️