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[themightyquinn666]

sorry everyone

[elsiesmarina]

Excuse me.

• One of the first women to start her own independent production company.
• Earned her way to stardom without sleeping with executives for roles.
• Refused to date people for publicity just because 20th Century Fox wanted her to.
• Left 20th Century Fox because she refused to let them get away with treating her badly and paying her a tiny wage, just because of her “dumb blonde” image.
• Was only paid a fraction of her co-star’s wage even though she was the star of the movies and the biggest box office pull, but still went ahead with the movies because she was so passionate about acting.
• Studied method acting at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg, who said that she was one of his best students along with Marlon Brando.
• Had a personal library of over 500 books and rarely read fiction - she was desperate to learn and educate herself.
• Was sexually abused as a child but then went on to encourage the sexual liberation of women in the 1950s. 
• One of the first people to speak openly about sexual abuse.
• One of the first people to openly support gay rights.
• Supported many charities such as the Milk Fund, March of Dimes, Arthritis and Rheumatism foundation.
• Donated her time and money to these charities.
• Visited orphanages and hospitals on her own time to surprise the people there.
• Married one of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century
• Suffered two miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy and still put on a brave face for her fans.

Sorry, did you say she wasn’t a role model? 

[tuhhveit]

marilyn is my biggest role model so don’t even go there

[charliehadalittlewolf]

and let’s not forget this

Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at the popular Mocambo, in Hollywood, because of her race. Marilyn, who loved her music and supported civil rights, called the owner of the Mocambo and told him that if he booked Ella immediately, she would take a front table every night. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. After that, Ella never had to play in a small jazz club again.

“She was an unusual woman – a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.” - Ella Fitzgerald about Marilyn Monroe

[nikkipotnick420]

But what does history remember her for?  

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[micdotcom]

Here’s how the residents of Manbij, Syria celebrated after the city was freed from ISIS

On Friday, US-backed forces succeeded in driving Islamic State militants from the town of Manbij, Syria. Residents immediately took to the streets to celebrate their newfound freedom, burning long black robes and shearing off the unruly beards they had been forced to wear during the occupation. Removing the radical group from the city was a lengthy process.

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[youreabitweird]

this is so pure

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[thehijabstylist]

I knew she had a degree but didn’t know she was the most educated First Lady.

[highkey-melanin]

this needs to be on everyone’s dash…

[fem-me-fatale]

Michelle was actually Baracks political advisor that’s how they met, I personally believe she should’ve been president herself

[whiskey-and-c41]

Michelle Obama 2020

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[adulthoodisokay]

too pure for this world [x]

[buzzfeed]

BFF goals

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[micdotcom]

Watch: This is so satisfying.

[rockscanfly]

i want more videos of female athletes beating up men please dear lord let this catch on just give me this and i can die happy

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[marcoslefthalf]

you dont have to agree with his policies but you have to admit hes the coolest president weve had ever

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[micdotcom]

Watch: We’re beginning to see a pattern here

[screengeniuz]

😑

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[refinery29]

Watch: In a powerful Congresional speech, Sandra Bland’s mother called people who think they’re woke “the walking dead” because of how little we still know

The speech included a rousing call to action before the newly formed Congressional Caucus On Black Women & Girls. And her words were incredibly resonant, even if you think you know the whole story.

Gifs: Josh Begley

WATCH THE VIDEO

[ihatethatchick]

fucking hell, plz share this

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[micdotcom]

Watch: Elizabeth Warren eviscerates Donald Trump with furious 10-minute speech.

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[cocoanobutter]

Here’s a lil cute 3 min video for you white folk on how white privilege is real, and how you can use it for good :)

[glitteryblacksoul777]

This is insanely eye-opening.

[rare-ethnic-images-and-truth]

Roby Dixon ( the real housewives of potomac ) 

Lionel Richies adopted biracial daughter  ( Nicole Richie ) 

Quincy Jones biracial daughter Rashida Jones

ALL WHITE PASSING WOMEN, JUST IN CASE YOU NEEDED EXAMPLES

[demho3zhatinq]

THIS

[annaparpar]

Me

[rollingrymes]

WEHHL, MMM let the church say amen

[ivypark-vi]

Robyn shut people down on multiple occasions for trying to say she was even mixed, she made sure everyone who talked to her knew she was 100% black.

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