During their 19-month occupation, the IAT issued the "Alcatraz Proclamation," a document that highlighted the island's desolate conditions as a metaphor for the hardships faced on many reservations. They proposed transforming Alcatraz into a cultural center and university dedicated to Native American heritage.

The occupation was rooted in the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which stipulated that surplus federal land should revert to Indigenous ownership. After the closure of the federal prison on Alcatraz in 1963, the island was deemed surplus property, providing a legal basis for the IAT's claim. On that November day, approximately 80 Native Americans, primarily college students, embarked on boats and occupied the island, asserting their rights under the treaty. ​​

Native American Heritage Month

#History

On November 20, 1969, a pivotal event in Native American history unfolded: the occupation of Alcatraz Island by a group known as Indians of All Tribes (IAT). This act of civil disobedience marked a significant moment in the Red Power movement, a campaign advocating for Native American rights and sovereignty.

TDOR is both a day of mourning and a call to action. It emphasizes the need for societal change, advocacy, and allyship to ensure transgender individuals can live safely and authentically. By remembering the past, we commit to building a more inclusive and just future.

Each year, TDOR events include reading the names of those killed in the past year and sharing their stories. These gatherings not only honor lives lost but also raise awareness of ongoing violence, especially against transgender women of color, who are disproportionately affected.

#LGBTQ

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honoring Lives Lost

November 20th marks Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to honor transgender individuals lost to violence. Created in 1999 by advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith, it began as a tribute to Rita Hester, a transgender woman murdered in 1998. Rita’s death highlighted the violence and systemic discrimination faced by the transgender community, as well as the frequent misgendering of victims.

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#Riddle

I exist in the space where logic bends,
A paradox where thought transcends.
I hold the key to what is and is not,
A concept unseen, yet never forgot.
I am the bridge where opposites meet,
A circle unbroken, complete yet incomplete.
What am I?

Silly Question ❓

If you’re in a spaceship traveling at the speed of light and you turn on the headlights, what happens?

Would you rather❓

Would you rather solve a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle of solid black squares while blindfolded, with only verbal hints from a stranger, or play chess against a supercomputer where every time you lose a piece, you have to explain the theory of relativity in under 30 seconds?

#TongueTwister

"Philosophical physicists ponder paradoxical phenomena, precisely predicting probable particle pathways, while perplexingly proposing profound principles of perpetually pulsating probabilities."

#Jokes #Humor

Why did the social media user set an alarm for midnight?

Because they wanted to be the first to wish someone a happy birthday, but not so early that it looked like they had no life outside the app!

#Reflection

In contemplating why I always crave snacks right after deciding to eat healthier, I began to wonder if my willpower is a mere illusion—or if my snacks are the true philosophers, questioning my resolve—and if...

Example:

12-1: Look at the 12 o’clock position ("R-E") and take the 1st letter, which is "R."

2. Form the Letters:
Solve each pair to extract the correct letter.

3. Assemble the Phrase:
Combine the letters to uncover the clockmaker's secret.

Cryptic Code Puzzle: "The Clockmaker's Secret"

Puzzle:

The old clockmaker left behind a cryptic note with symbols and numbers, hinting at a hidden phrase. Can you decode his secret?

12-1 | 3-2 | 6-1 | 9-3 | 6-2 | 12-4
R-E | A-N | T-E | Q-U | I-O | L-K

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Instructions:

1. Decode the Symbols:
Each number pair (e.g., 12-1) refers to:

The position on a clock face (1 through 12).

The letter position in the word directly below the clock position.

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3. N1-1 (Nitrogen, 1st letter = N), O2-3 (Oxygen, 3rd letter = y), F4-5 (Fluorine, 5th letter = r): "Nyr"

4. Ne3-4 (Neon, 4th letter = o), Na4-1 (Sodium, 1st letter = S), Mg2-5 (Magnesium, 5th letter = m): "osm"

Combine the letters: "Dih Enb Nyr Osm"
Rearrange: "Bonding Harmony"

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Final Phrase: "Elements bond in harmony."

Yesterday's Cryptic Code Puzzle Answer

Answer:

1. H1-3 (Hydrogen, 3rd letter = d), He2-4 (Helium, 4th letter = i), Li3-5 (Lithium, 5th letter = h): "dih"

2. Be4-2 (Beryllium, 2nd letter = e), B2-6 (Boron, 6th letter = n), C3-4 (Carbon, 4th letter = b): "enb"

50 Boys Wanted,” highlighting the widespread presence of young newsboys. In the 19th century, newsboys were a common and visible form of child labor in American cities. Le Clear’s painting subtly glosses over the hardships faced by child laborers—who often worked long hours for meager pay, regardless of the weather—and thus softens the reality. The boy, his cheeks rosy from the cold, is depicted enjoying a shiny apple, seemingly unconcerned by his ill-fitting coat and worn-out boots.