J.D. Baker
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History Buff and author of Sankofahoma on Medium. Views are my own. (He/Him) 🏳️🌈
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I’m proud to share my new blog: Sankofahoma.
At an early age, I fell in love with history. Sankofahoma is dedicated all Black people who has ever called Oklahoma home.
Special thanks to
@thinking4achang
for always inspiring me to be my best self. 🖤
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Happy to change my avi tonight to a pic with our FLOTUS-elect Dr. Jill Biden.
#DrJillBiden
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Notice they never used the word “racist.”
How can you fight against something you don’t acknowledge?
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Idk who needs to hear this, but Christianity isn’t the solution to racism. My humanity shouldn’t be predicated on your religious faith and its variations.
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There’s something quite uncomfortable this week as Julius Jones waits to see if he’ll be executed, a white nationalist receiving sympathy from the judge in his murder trial in WI, and the Arbery family in GA criticized for the clergy support they receive while seeking justice.
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It’s really weird hearing OKC Thunder fans still booing KD. It’s been a decade, can we move on, please??
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How disrespectful to assume that anybody can replace a teacher.
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Doesn’t this conflict with his oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution?
Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Education Ryan Walters says there should not be a separation of church and state and wants Christianity to be a central part of public education.
"We will bring God back to schools and prayer back to schools in Oklahoma," Walters said.
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“When you stand in your truth, there’s nothing you can’t face.”
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BREAKING NEWS: Scientists discover new alternative to mask wearing...
STAYING AT HOME.
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OU really wasted $250K to find Gallogly, only for him to retire less than a year later.
Do you know how many scholarships that could have/should have funded?
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No one:
Ryan Walters:
I bought a bag of M&M's and they don't have M's anymore. They all have W's... for woke
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Oklahoma Democrats just elected two Black women to the State Senate, a first in 12 years. Congrats
@NikkiNiceOKC
and
@reginatgoodwin
! 🙌🏾
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Abolish the death penalty. An archaic, cruel and racist American institution.
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Oklahoma just solidified its FIRST BLACK WOMAN candidate for Lt. Gov. with former state senator Anastasia Pittman! The Democratic nominee will be on November’s ballot. 👏🏾🎊✊🏾
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Homophobia looks pretty disgusting, Cowboys.
@okstate
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Should we also have performance-based salaries for politicians?
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My thoughts on University of Oklahoma Regent Kirk Humphreys. Students, you are empowered to voice your opinion and create the university you desire.
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“The Black community” is not a political prop. We are not a policy point. We are individual, diverse human beings; flesh and blood, deserving of life, liberty and happiness (not just the pursuit).
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Let’s remember that dehumanization is key to incite violence towards targeted groups. This has always been true in global history. This type of rhetoric will lead to more violence against 2SLGBTQ+ people. What ever happened to “Love one another as I have loved you”?
State Senator calls 2SLGBTQ+ Oklahomans 'filth' after question on legislation and nonbinary student's death
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The children are watching and witnessing how we respond. Anything less than full support for 2SLGBTQ+ youth is failure to recognize the value of their life and growing crisis driven by the hysteria and hate from political pundits and extremists, including
@RyanWaltersSupt
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2SLGBTQ+ crisis hotline calls increase over 300% after nonbinary Oklahoma student's death
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Cowardice (n): lack of courage to face danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.
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Difficult to express my thoughts on Gov. Stitt’s cowardly, hate-driven decision today. This indefensible, poor executive order wastes necessary taxpayer dollars and time on his political agenda to permit discrimination under the guise of “anti-discrimination.”
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It’d be nice to see more leaders of color, especially Black and Indigenous folks, appointed to public roles in Oklahoma.
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Black Americans are tired, yet we’re determined. Step aside and let progressive Black people lead. We’ve proven time and time again (Ella Baker, MLK, Marsha P. Johnson, Clara Luper, etc.), we are America’s conscience.
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Public utilities should not be privately held!
OG&E is asking the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to approve a rate hike for its more than 800,000 customers. If approved, the average residential customer will see a monthly increase of $19.02.
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We, as Oklahomans, cannot and should not settle for the mediocrity and incompetence of state leaders that wish to dismantle, dissolve and destroy institutions we hold dear, especially tribal sovereignty and public education.
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I’ll never understand why there is so much obsession and glorification of such an insolent human being.
Any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand, you will not be treated like you have been in New York, Seattle, or Minneapolis. It will be a much different scene!
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Has anyone else noticed the positive messages on the digital billboards along I-35 lately? It makes my day.
Today’s message: “What if the hard days have a purpose too?”
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The Oakland A’s & Seattle SuperSonics learned the hard way. OKC, we learned the hard way in the 80s and early 90s on the costs of not investing in ourselves. Our city deserves state-of-the-art entertainment with a 25-year guarantee of NBA. Vote Yes because we deserve it!
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A new jail will not fix decades of poor management. While the building is completely inhumane, operationally, Oklahoma County government hasn’t shown its ability to stop its own dysfunction. I’m voting NO on the Oklahoma Jail and I’ll share why👇🏾🧵
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Lol wouldn’t catch me cheering for an explicitly homophobic university’s basketball team.
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Just finished my first half marathon in the
@OKCMarathon
. I ran in honor of the victims, their families, survivors and first responders like my dad and other firefighters.
I ran primarily in NE OKC reflecting on my own heritage and the strength of our community.
#RUNtoREMEMBER
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When people say
#BlackLivesMatter
they’re saying Black lives have value and purpose. When a person, especially political candidates, refuses to say this statement, they’re stating that Black lives don’t have value or any purpose. They’re saying Black people are disposable.
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Despite what you may choose to believe, our world isn’t binary. We have constructed binaries instead of reality’s nuance.
No, there isn’t only male and female, there isn’t only Black and white.
When we depart the binary, we’re making room for the wholeness of people and life.
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3.5 years ago, Mayor
@davidfholt
welcomed me onto the team at City Hall. Since then, we were able to accomplish many great things. It’s been honor to serve with him.
Now that he’s re-elected, I have made a decision to follow a new opportunity. Monday, I’ll share my next step.
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Tomorrow, remember to vote YES on SQ 820. It’s time we stop wasting public resources on criminalizing people over a substance less dangerous & lethal than alcohol. This is a criminal justice, workforce and quality of life issue.
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These guys look familiar. 😉
Proud of my big bros 👨🏾🚒👨🏾🚒
The Baker Brothers 💪 Second generation firefighters who are meeting the need with big smiles and positive attitudes.
#keepupthegoodwork
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I don’t feel like celebrating ‘freedom’ when there are children inhumanely locked in cages by our government. I refuse to turn a blind eye for the sake of ‘patriotism.’
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When I graduated, I prayed for an opportunity where I could work and learn under a great leader. Needless to say, prayers were answered when I got the offer to work with
@davidfholt
(🐐) and serve
@cityofokc
. This is truly a great adventure!
#NoPlaceLikeHome
#1OKC
He’s been hanging around here for a few weeks, but let’s call this my official announcement that J.D. Baker has joined our team as Special Assistant to the Mayor!
@JD__Baker
is a recent OU grad & student body president, the son & brother of OKC firefighters, & he knows everyone.
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I met her as a campaign manager, I’ve supported her as an incredible congresswoman and I’m rooting for her as Oklahoma’s next U.S. Senator! Happy Birthday
@VoteKendraOK
! 🎉 🥳
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Oklahoma where
Wind comes sweeping down the plains
Schools need more funding
#NationalHaikuDay
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OU Students: please stay alert and engaged. It would be a major setback if SAE is allowed to return or if any diversity & inclusion efforts are minimized. Hold the university accountable. This is YOUR university, make your demands and expectations known.
#LiveOnUniversity
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I am a proud Black, IFC Fraternity OU Sooner. My experience has been inclusive and positive. Lets continue to enhance the Sooner experience.
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Don’t let Walter’s antics distract you from Gov. Stitt stripping parental rights over students wearing Tribal regalia for graduation and banning gender affirming care for youth.
This is a game to them and the people of Oklahoma suffering further because of it.
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I’m sorry, stranger. No, I would not like to engage in small talk of you complaining how “annoying these masks are.”
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I’m sad to see this as a priority for our state’s leading political party.
How can we serve all Oklahomans when we dehumanize and demonize specific groups of people?
GOP platform also states: “We oppose the portrayal of homosexual or promiscuous behavior in a positive light in public schools.”
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Where were you when Joe Biden was projected as the 46th president? 🥳
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Don’t just aimlessly quote Dr. King today. Pick up one of his books or a book about racism, its legacy and the pathway to justice in order grasp that the movement was larger than him or any one person. Here are some of my own recommendations on
#MLKDay
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Remember to vote YES on
#SQ788
and NO on Todd Lamb. Time to turn this state around.
#NewBeginnings
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Hear me out: every bill & policy that negatively targets LGBTQ2S+ people fueled the hatred that caused the shooting. The right-wing leaders including
@sec_walters
have to share the blame for this bloodshed.
We can’t talk about the Oklahoma Standard when we have hateful leaders.
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You’re not a true OU student if you don’t know the difference between The Library and The Bizz...
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If your principles cause needless suffering of others, perhaps you should rethink your principles.
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I love my mother’s persistence about voting. This is a woman who was born when her own mother, grandmothers and aunts were not extended the right to vote because they were Black women. Today, I was able to help her secure her absentee ballot for November. 🗳 💪🏾
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It’s time Oklahoma set a minimum salary for teachers at $50,000.
This country keeps raising the expectations of teachers and not raising their salaries.
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We must re-envision what *justice* looks like in Oklahoma. While I and many felt 805 was a step in that direction, majority of voters did not (primarily due to fear/misinformation).
True justice makes our communities whole, providing redemption, dignity, prosperity, and safety.
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It’s time to admit that these are actually CHICKEN NUGGETS, not wings
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Radical left wing decisions made by the 1960s (Earl Warren) Supreme Court?
I’ve been trying to choose carefully about my political voice on here, but this man seriously concerns me and the revisionist, radical ideas he has for Oklahoma kids and educators.
Prayer, football, God - these are Oklahoma values and I’m hopeful the Supreme Court will make the right decision.
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For the first time today, I openly identified as queer. No longer will I let the confines of the social construction of sexuality define me.
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Look who’s at the table. Look who’s on the sidelines. Consider who’s not even in the room.
That's my Leader
@KayFloydOK
and Leader-elect
@JuliaKirt
trying to pull a seat up to the table for budget negotiations. We are committed to finding bi-partisan solutions that serve all Oklahomans.
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Kings. Of. Oklahoma City.
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Today was a good day. 👨🏾🎓Thank you to
@President_Boren
, all of my professors, mentors, friends and family for guiding me along this journey.
#OUGrad18
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I appreciate
@joy4ok
stance on abortion rights. Thank you for standing for true freedom and desire to repeal anti-abortion laws.
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To my peers under 35 y/o: Let’s rethink our daily activities. Majority of the new
#COVID19
cases in OKC are adults in our age range.
Let’s be smart and safe for our community. Continue to work from if you’re afforded that privilege. Practice good hygiene. WEAR YOUR MASKS.
Some further analysis regarding the increase in COVID-19 cases this month...
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As gas prices continue to rise, be mindful how you tip servers when dining out. Their wages aren’t increasing with this inflation.
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Under the proclamation by Mayor
@davidfholt
, it’s officially
#Pride
week in OKC! Happy Pride!!
#1OKC
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If feeding hungry children is pushing a “social agenda,” count me in!
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Honored to receive the Man of the Year award from
@JuneteenthEast
and
@mynameisJabee
. Even bigger honor to share the company of other award recipients like the legendary Joyce Henderson and
@hughesq
.
#juneteenth2022
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Oklahoma is only special because of the people we have. Each day I cross paths with deeply passionate folks and I’m like “I’m glad you’re a part of OUR community.”
When we seek and appreciate the value in others, then we have accepted our own value. Happy Statehood Day OK! 🤠
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🎉 Today, we got to celebrate a new step for a man I greatly admire and a community I hold dear to my heart. Congrats to Edmond Mayor Darrell Davis on his swearing-in ceremony!
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Racism is pervasive in the U.S. It’s everywhere.
OU isn’t more racist than other schools. However, its students’ consistent activism to always stand up against a school that hasn’t learned is unique. I support that they, especially black students, have always demanded better.
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America needs a wake up call. We have “leaders” including
@VP
calling for college football when there are families and individuals on the verge of homelessness with and without jobs. Kids infected with COVID-19, yet your priority is college football. Can’t wait to vote you out.
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A higher % of Black people have served as POTUS than as an U.S. Senator. Out of 1,037 Senators in history, only 10 have been Black (3 currently).
When folks say that we *aren’t* a racist country, look no further than the election rejection of qualified candidates of color.
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I’ve been riding with
@ewarren
since she announced. Thank you for how you’ve helped the everyday person in America and challenged the status quo. The fight must continue. See you in the Senate!
Time for Dems to unite.
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About two weeks ago, I joined Mayor
@davidfholt
outside of the county jail and heard from activists in our city. I joined the rally at City Hall today.
I’ve been sick, tired and heartbroken for weeks. The pain expressed is incredibly deep. Pain built over generations. /1
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Found this photo on
@TheOklahoman
website by former staff photographer Jim Becker.
Rest in Power Clara Luper and Thelma Parks.
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BREAKING NEWS: Oklahoma now only has 3 seasons. Autumn is reportedly missing and must’ve fallen out.
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Btw the Kansas governor is a Democrat with a Republican-led legislature. Bipartisanship always has big payoffs 😉 good night Oklahoma.
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Is it me or is OG&E “Smart Hours” actually way more expensive than a regular bill?
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I can say this about
@joy4ok
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@Jena4OK
,
@VoteKendraOK
, and
@vickiforDA
:
I’m proud to cast a vote for each of them because I know them to be leaders of integrity, kindness and an openness to listen and learn FROM those they serve.
This election is too important to sit out. 🗳
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Last week, Oklahoma’s congressional representatives voted against codifying interracial & gay marriage, calling it a diversion from “very real issues affecting everyday Oklahomans.”
@RepBice
, I’ve been an Oklahoman everyday of my life and it is real to me.
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This is not a happy Pride. Not today. Let’s remember that Pride historically exists in protest of police brutality on queer folks and we should recognize the queer POC who have consistently been leading the fight for LGBTQ+ rights 🏳️🌈
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If you can, take your children with you to the voting polls. One of the greatest lessons I learned about civics was getting to watch my parents vote. 🗳
#SuperTuesday
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Proud of my congresswoman for leaving behind the divisiveness of petty, partisan politics and embracing consensus and unity for our nation. Can’t wait for her to win another term representing CD5.
Honored to receive the
@USChamber
Spirit of Enterprise Award! We don't have to choose between policies that are good for our pocketbooks and good for people. Also proud to receive the 2nd highest annual score among Dems nationally and the highest bipartisanship score in Oklahoma.
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My mother got one of those phone scammers to confess he was lying because she was “so nice.” She never ceases to amaze me 🤣
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Waited for this day for nearly a decade. Congrats to my lifelong friend and mentor, Mayor-elect Darrell Davis. 🎉
It looks like Councilman Darrell Davis will be Edmond's next Mayor! His daughter,
@DebreonDavis
, is a star - one of the most talented education/administrators around! Big congrats to this wonderful family!
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Why did this once-in-a-century pandemic have to happen in my lifetime?
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As the 6th hungriest state, it’s disappointing to see our leadership decline to administer a federally funded program that empowers families.
“Oklahoma declines to join new summer food program for children, a disappointment to some child advocates”
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🥳 Happy Birthday to our 36th mayor who strives each day to inspire OKC to achieve better, live better and treat each other better.
#1OKC
Have a good one,
@davidfholt
! 🎂 🎉
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In a democracy, voting is not a privilege. Voting is a right.
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