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applegrove

(132,234 posts) Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:53 PM Jan 2

Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate.

CONGRATULATIONS! Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Mississippi. Running as a Democrat, she will challenge Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
— SassySenora701 (@sassysenior70.bsky.social) 2026-01-02T22:57:31.019Z

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Priscilla Williams-Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate. (Original Post) applegrove Jan 2 OP

I am moved by this. I wish her well. marble falls Jan 2 #1

I am currently reading, "Trees" by Percival Everett. Laffy Kat Jan 2 #2

Woah. Good luck! electric_blue68 Jan 2 #3

marble falls

(71,950 posts)

1. I am moved by this. I wish her well.

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Fri Jan 2, 2026, 08:25 PM

Jan 2

Laffy Kat

(16,952 posts)

2. I am currently reading, "Trees" by Percival Everett.

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Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:13 PM

Jan 2

A fictional revision of the Emmett Till lynching. In the novel, which has a supernatural element, Till gets revenge. I'm not finished yet, and although some parts are upsetting, of course, other parts are satisfying. I recommend.

electric_blue68

(26,873 posts)

3. Woah. Good luck!

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Fri Jan 2, 2026, 11:21 PM

Jan 2

Powers...keep her safe!

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