Yusef Hayes
@yannidifranco.bsky.social
Breathwork Teacher and Public Speaking Coach
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Yusef Hayes
@yannidifranco.bsky.social
· Aug 24
"Today, perhaps, will be the day of the new world."
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
There seems to be a stereotype that good public speakers are always loud, confident extroverts, or that to be a good speaker we need to imitate these people. The truth is often the opposite. As audience members we can be drawn to quiet and shy speakers, awkward speakers, and goofy speakers.
September 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
There seems to be a stereotype that good public speakers are always loud, confident extroverts, or that to be a good speaker we need to imitate these people. The truth is often the opposite. As audience members we can be drawn to quiet and shy speakers, awkward speakers, and goofy speakers.
One of my most frequent encouragements I give to speakers is to own their space. Related to the idea that you cannot disappear, and that you do belong here, is the idea of grounding. Grounding does not mean being stuck, but being stable and strong.
September 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
One of my most frequent encouragements I give to speakers is to own their space. Related to the idea that you cannot disappear, and that you do belong here, is the idea of grounding. Grounding does not mean being stuck, but being stable and strong.
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Money out of politics. Money in pockets. Medicare for All.
July 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Money out of politics. Money in pockets. Medicare for All.
Wow, landlords are upset about rent freezes. Who would have thought?
July 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Wow, landlords are upset about rent freezes. Who would have thought?
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🌿Greg Reza shares his connection to his tule relatives, the Native community, and his ancestors. He proudly shares this culture with his son, passing on tradition.
Want to participate in the next tule canoe build? Subscribe to learn what’s coming up this summer! ☀️☀️☀️
#Rematriation
Want to participate in the next tule canoe build? Subscribe to learn what’s coming up this summer! ☀️☀️☀️
#Rematriation
June 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
🌿Greg Reza shares his connection to his tule relatives, the Native community, and his ancestors. He proudly shares this culture with his son, passing on tradition.
Want to participate in the next tule canoe build? Subscribe to learn what’s coming up this summer! ☀️☀️☀️
#Rematriation
Want to participate in the next tule canoe build? Subscribe to learn what’s coming up this summer! ☀️☀️☀️
#Rematriation
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair emerita from Washington says the party must pair economic populism with a full-throated defense of LGBTQ+ rights.
June 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The Congressional Progressive Caucus chair emerita from Washington says the party must pair economic populism with a full-throated defense of LGBTQ+ rights.
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Happy 50th wedding anniversary to my parents! Fifty years together is an incredible milestone. Looking forward to celebrating with you tonight. Love you both ❤️🥂
#GoldenWeddingAnniversary
#GoldenWeddingAnniversary
Tami Smith's Happy Anniversary Card
ALT: Tami Smith's Happy Anniversary Card
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June 26, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Happy 50th wedding anniversary to my parents! Fifty years together is an incredible milestone. Looking forward to celebrating with you tonight. Love you both ❤️🥂
#GoldenWeddingAnniversary
#GoldenWeddingAnniversary
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Spot the difference:
"Citizens from eTA countries – like Australia, Germany, Croatia, New Zealand – had all visitor requests approved
Others that required visas – like Ghana, DRC, Syria, Uganda, Sri Lanka – had applications mostly denied."
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
"Citizens from eTA countries – like Australia, Germany, Croatia, New Zealand – had all visitor requests approved
Others that required visas – like Ghana, DRC, Syria, Uganda, Sri Lanka – had applications mostly denied."
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Canada rejected more than half of all World Cup visitor applications
Thousands of soccer fans applied to visit Canada for the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup, but less than half were allowed to enter the country.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 25, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Spot the difference:
"Citizens from eTA countries – like Australia, Germany, Croatia, New Zealand – had all visitor requests approved
Others that required visas – like Ghana, DRC, Syria, Uganda, Sri Lanka – had applications mostly denied."
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
"Citizens from eTA countries – like Australia, Germany, Croatia, New Zealand – had all visitor requests approved
Others that required visas – like Ghana, DRC, Syria, Uganda, Sri Lanka – had applications mostly denied."
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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genuinely crazy to watch these people freak out over what is essentially 21st century new dealism
‘I’m Done, I’m Not in That F*cking Political Party’: James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries
‘I’m Done, I’m Not in That F*cking Political Party’: James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries
Democratic strategist James Carville called for a "schism" in the Democratic Party, stating that he wants nothing to do with the likes of three candidates who won their Democratic primaries in New York.
The post ‘I’m Done, I’m Not in That F*cking Political Party’: James Carville Freaks Out After Progressives Win Big in Democratic Primaries first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
June 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
genuinely crazy to watch these people freak out over what is essentially 21st century new dealism
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Indigenous women across generations sustain the heartbeat of Alliance for Felix Cove. 🍓 Ámate Perez, Nahua, two-spirit activist, healer & journalist, fled war as a child & now amplifies stories of survival.
June 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Indigenous women across generations sustain the heartbeat of Alliance for Felix Cove. 🍓 Ámate Perez, Nahua, two-spirit activist, healer & journalist, fled war as a child & now amplifies stories of survival.
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The pressure against Starbucks is growing from all directions.
Customers and allies uniting to NOT BUY STARBUCKS is key. Delete your Starbucks app and tell everyone you know to avoid Starbucks until real changes are made!
www.thepourover.coffee/union-avoida...
Customers and allies uniting to NOT BUY STARBUCKS is key. Delete your Starbucks app and tell everyone you know to avoid Starbucks until real changes are made!
www.thepourover.coffee/union-avoida...
After Years of Union Avoidance, External Pressure Is Building on Starbucks
Nearly five years since the first Starbucks location unionised, contract negotiations are still dragging on. Can external pressure from shareholders and human-rights campaigners make a difference?
www.thepourover.coffee
June 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The pressure against Starbucks is growing from all directions.
Customers and allies uniting to NOT BUY STARBUCKS is key. Delete your Starbucks app and tell everyone you know to avoid Starbucks until real changes are made!
www.thepourover.coffee/union-avoida...
Customers and allies uniting to NOT BUY STARBUCKS is key. Delete your Starbucks app and tell everyone you know to avoid Starbucks until real changes are made!
www.thepourover.coffee/union-avoida...
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I recently listened to Cory Doctorow's new book on AI and decided to write about it for those that are interested... #HigherEd #AIEdu #GenAI
aiedusimplified.substack.com/p/the-revers...
aiedusimplified.substack.com/p/the-revers...
June 23, 2026 at 9:35 AM
I recently listened to Cory Doctorow's new book on AI and decided to write about it for those that are interested... #HigherEd #AIEdu #GenAI
aiedusimplified.substack.com/p/the-revers...
aiedusimplified.substack.com/p/the-revers...
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The formula sounds simple: Gather guests, board a bus, and visit several Black-owned restaurants. But the experience unfolds as something much deeper.
The full story: lataco.com/black-la-foo...
By Shylah Featherstone
The full story: lataco.com/black-la-foo...
By Shylah Featherstone
June 25, 2026 at 12:31 AM
The formula sounds simple: Gather guests, board a bus, and visit several Black-owned restaurants. But the experience unfolds as something much deeper.
The full story: lataco.com/black-la-foo...
By Shylah Featherstone
The full story: lataco.com/black-la-foo...
By Shylah Featherstone
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They are now putting a fence up around the Reflecting Pool to keep the public out.
June 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM
They are now putting a fence up around the Reflecting Pool to keep the public out.
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Momentum is building! Last night the Lynn City Council passed a strong resolution in support of rent stabilization by a vote of 10 to 0.
#rentControl Cc @progressivemass.bsky.social @seiu509.bsky.social @mass.1199seiu.org @aftmass.bsky.social @massteacher.bsky.social
#rentControl Cc @progressivemass.bsky.social @seiu509.bsky.social @mass.1199seiu.org @aftmass.bsky.social @massteacher.bsky.social
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RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT FOR RENT STABILIZATION TO PROTECT TENANTS AND PRESERVE COMMUNITY STABILITY
… WHEREAS, Housing affordability remains one of the most pressing concerns among Lynn residents…;
WHEREAS, Housing instability may contribute to broader community challenges, including disruption to students, classrooms, and families, negative impacts on physical and mental health, and the weakening of neighborhood cohesion;
WHEREAS, Rent stabilization may help prevent displacement, provide predictability for tenants, & promote long-term community stability;
WHEREAS, Current Massachusetts law prohibits municipalities from enacting rent stabilization policies, necessitating action at the state level; and
WHEREAS, A proposed initiative petition for the November 2026 ballot and legislation currently under consideration by the [MA] Legislature both seek to enable rent stabilization policies, including limiting annual rent increases to the rate of inflation as determined by [CPI] or 5%, whichever is lower; and
WHEREAS, These proposals include several exemptions, including for owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units and newly constructed housing during an initial period, with the intention of protecting tenants and small-scale landlords while encouraging new housing development;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lynn City Council hereby expresses its support for both the initiative petition entitled “An Initiative Petition to Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases” and the legislation entitled “An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants”...
Passed by Lynn MA City Council: May 26, 2026 (vote 10-0)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gnpgdqh7ke42wetb7wttvep5/bafkreid56yzisbborqvsawj6uo7bnniiyaboieutzrvf3g6hpkpw4ol4om)
May 27, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Momentum is building! Last night the Lynn City Council passed a strong resolution in support of rent stabilization by a vote of 10 to 0.
#rentControl Cc @progressivemass.bsky.social @seiu509.bsky.social @mass.1199seiu.org @aftmass.bsky.social @massteacher.bsky.social
#rentControl Cc @progressivemass.bsky.social @seiu509.bsky.social @mass.1199seiu.org @aftmass.bsky.social @massteacher.bsky.social
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A reminder that Hakeem Jeffries still has me blocked. He wants people to believe that he can fight Trump’s fascism when he can’t even withstand online criticism.
May 20, 2026 at 9:27 PM
A reminder that Hakeem Jeffries still has me blocked. He wants people to believe that he can fight Trump’s fascism when he can’t even withstand online criticism.
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"Let this radicalize you rather than lead you to despair."
Mariame Kaba
Image: ILIDIA ILLUSTRATED
Mariame Kaba
Image: ILIDIA ILLUSTRATED
May 8, 2026 at 10:40 AM
"Let this radicalize you rather than lead you to despair."
Mariame Kaba
Image: ILIDIA ILLUSTRATED
Mariame Kaba
Image: ILIDIA ILLUSTRATED
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The Greens win our first ever directly elected Mayor - a huge historic victory!
Huge congratulations to Zoë and the entire team.
Two party politics isn't dying. It's dead and it's buried.
And we're making hope normal again.
Huge congratulations to Zoë and the entire team.
Two party politics isn't dying. It's dead and it's buried.
And we're making hope normal again.
BREAKING: First Ever Green Mayor Win 🎉
Zoë Garbett has been elected Mayor of Hackney – huge congratulations!
Zoë Garbett has been elected Mayor of Hackney – huge congratulations!
May 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The Greens win our first ever directly elected Mayor - a huge historic victory!
Huge congratulations to Zoë and the entire team.
Two party politics isn't dying. It's dead and it's buried.
And we're making hope normal again.
Huge congratulations to Zoë and the entire team.
Two party politics isn't dying. It's dead and it's buried.
And we're making hope normal again.
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Today is the #InternationalDayofPeasantsStruggle, a reminder of the ongoing fight for land, dignity, and justice in rural areas worldwide. From massacres like 1996 in Eldorado dos Carajás to present-day violence and displacement, peasants continue to face brutal repression.
April 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Today is the #InternationalDayofPeasantsStruggle, a reminder of the ongoing fight for land, dignity, and justice in rural areas worldwide. From massacres like 1996 in Eldorado dos Carajás to present-day violence and displacement, peasants continue to face brutal repression.