How To Uplift & Fight Back From Home: Join Us Nov 25 – Dec 2 for The Mass Blackout

And where to shop to support the small businesses most affected by anti-DEI rollbacks and destructive tariffs. Solidarity isn't seasonal.

First, from Nov 25 to Dec 2, we’re throwing sand in the Trump administration’s gears and standing with

The Common Coalition

for the Mass Blackout—a unified pushback against a system that profits from our pain, exploits our labor, and purchases political power.

That said, the holidays are upon us, and we’re trying to take small breaks from the firehose of fascism to spark a little happy (yes, now you’re singing it) wherever we can.

Looking for gift ideas? Look no further. We’re committed to shopping exclusively from small businesses—especially those harmed by this administration’s anti-DEI policies. Here are a few of our favorites:

Good Graces Paper Co. is a Black woman-owned paper and novelty brand that weaves social justice, history, and spirituality as an interconnected story of hope and healing. Designed for your space, you cannot go wrong with anything from these collections—we’ll take one of everything. And who doesn’t want a gorgeous calendar to distract us from… well, you know.

To shop: goodgraces.store

Harlem Candle Co., founded in 2014 by Teri Johnson, elevates home fragrance through the rich inspiration of the Harlem Renaissance. Born from her passion for scent, storytelling, and Harlem’s cultural artistry, each candle is thoughtfully crafted to evoke a specific moment, mood, or muse—from the jazz lounges of Lenox Avenue to the soulful elegance of Billie Holiday’s songwriting. The gift packaging is almost as divine as the fragrance itself—you’ll be glad you tucked one (or three) of these under the tree.

To shop: harlemcandleco.com

Back of House Cookbook is a collaboration between artists Diana Albrecht and Ryan Stopera, a hardcover art-and-cookbook hybrid that celebrates the stories and recipes of twelve immigrant chefs and their ancestral cuisines. In their first endeavor together, the award-winning duo challenges xenophobia by centering timely conversations about food, family, and the cultures that shape both. Because nothing brings people together like quality time around the table.

To shop: ryanstopera.com

Also, Society6 has a wonderful directory of Black artists you can browse to avoid the middleman and buy directly from the artists’ own websites.

To shop: Society6.com

Reflection: President Biden’s Quiet Economic Coup

It’s hard to believe that just a year ago we were experiencing one of the strongest economic periods in modern memory.

After navigating the country out of the COVID crisis, President Biden—paired with Secretary Yellen’s steady fiscal leadership—managed something remarkable: sustained job growth, declining unemployment numbers, a string of stock-market all-time highs, and a consistently climbing GDP. Wages were rising, supply chains had stabilized, inflation was cooling, and everyday life finally felt back on track.

Were eggs still expensive? Yes—but don’t blame supply chain issues or inflation. Blame Cal-Maine’s record-breaking profit margins. In 2019, pre-pandemic, they pulled in $54 million in net income. By 2024? $278 million. 2025? Net income ≈ $1.2 billion on $4.3 billion in sales.

That’s a 330 % increase in profit and a doubling of revenue in just one year—a margin leap from ~12 % to ~28 %. They’ll take those omelettes on the new yacht. “Peep” their quarterly reports if you don’t believe us.

Yes, President Biden accomplished the rare feat of bringing down high inflation without triggering a recession—threading the needle between tightening monetary policy enough to cool prices while keeping employment and growth strong. In other words, he nailed the soft landing. We were working, shopping, traveling, making plans for the holidays, and exhaling for the first time in years.

What a difference a single year makes.

Especially considering the statistically absurd election data coming out of the swing states. 100% voter participation in Cambria County, PA? All 88,508 registered voters made it to the polls? “C’mon man.” And we’ve got a cute little bridge to sell you—but that’s a conversation for another day.

Next week, let’s make our dollars do the talking. Join The Mass Blackout, shop local, lift each other up, and remember: joy is resistance too. Every small act of care, community, and conscious spending keeps the lights on for someone who needs it.

Hold on to your hope. There are more of us than there are of them. This is not left vs. right—it’s bottom vs. top. Again, we don’t need permission to enforce the Constitution. We just need courage.

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