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Victor Jerome Glover Jr. (born April 30, 1976) is an American naval officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut of the 2013 class. A former F/A‑18 pilot and graduate of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School, he piloted the first operational flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. Glover served as a flight engineer on Expedition 64 and became the first Caribbean American astronaut to live aboard the ISS.

On April 1, 2026, Glover launched as pilot of the Artemis II mission, becoming the first Black man to travel beyond low Earth orbit and the first to journey to the vicinity of the Moon. He is also, along with the other crew members of Artemis II, the first human that has traveled the farthest from Earth.

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FOR SCIENCE, REBLOG IF YOU TOO WILL SWEAR TO BE THERE WHEN THAT TIME COMES. BECAUSE ONCE AN ARMY, FOREVER AN ARMY.

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As you’re probably aware, the coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, has now been found in countries all over the globe. This is an understandably disconcerting moment for many, but there are steps we can all take to help mitigate the effect on our communities.

COVID-19 is spreading, but misinformation and disinformation are spreading even faster. The most responsible thing you can do is protect yourself from both the disease and false information. Being prepared with facts and data instead of assumptions and fabrications will help inform how you can best prepare for COVID-19.

Here are some resources you can trust:

WHO provides daily updates surrounding COVID-19’s spread, infection rate, and general influence on our society. Their latest update given on March 3, 2020, details that there is a shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals. They also provide a very handy FAQ section, where you can learn more about how to protect yourself and your community. 

Every day Worldometer updates its website with the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in each country that has been affected. Worldometer has been rated one of the best free reference websites by the American Library Association, and for good reason: it lists every single one of its regular sources here, and lists the source of every COVID-19 update at the bottom of the COVID-19 page. 

Your local health department will often have the most up-to-date information specific to your immediate area, including how to proceed if you believe you may be showing symptoms of the virus. If you live in the United States, you can find the contact information for your health department by visiting the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

There’s another thing about this news that a lot of places are not talking about: the toll on one’s mental health, especially if you are someone who struggles with anxiety. If you find your concerns about being prepared are crossing a line that affects your mental health, please consider reaching out to a loved one who can guide you to help, a mental health professional, or an organization set up to help those in need.

Here are a couple of organizations you can trust:

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support. Just text 741741 from anywhere in the United States. The Crisis Text Line will connect you with a trained Crisis Counselor. 

National Alliance on Mental Health (@namiorg) offers free support and resources for those who are struggling. NAMI can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am - 6 pm EST at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or by email at [email protected].

Take care of yourselves, Tumblr. Wash your hands well, practice keeping a safe distance from others, only wear a mask if you believe you are sick with COVID-19 symptoms and could infect others (or are immunocompromised yourself), and remember to fact check everything that you see. Head on over to @world-wide-what for a refresher on what fake news looks like and how it spreads. Pass those tips onto others when you see them accidentally spreading false information. 

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#BlackExcellence365: Brandon Briscoe

We have another gem today for our Spotlight series. We got a chance to talk to @bebriscoe, a visual artist and actor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Below, he shares his journey in visual art, his sources of inspiration, and how Tumblr inspired his love of photography.

Tell us about yourself. Where did your passion for graphic design and photography start?

My name is Brandon Briscoe, aka “Briscoe.” I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was very fortunate to receive the opportunity to find my passion for the visual arts at an early age. Having that exposure as a child truly ignited my passions for graphic design, photography, theatre, and all other art forms. My love for photography began on Tumblr. When I was in high school, I would see all these incredible photos and people showing off their Canon and Nikon cameras. My mother and grandmother purchased me a Canon for Christmas, and I took it everywhere. 

Your graphic designs show monumental Black artists such as André 3000, Sade, and Pharrell. Where does this inspiration come from?

The inspiration comes from artists I was stimulated by in my upbringing. André 3000 really encouraged me to be myself. It is okay to be idiosyncratic; it is wonderful. My mother introduced me to Sade’s music, and it was always playing at home. Her music reminds me of my mother and her journey as a Black woman. I also grew up listening to Pharrell Williams. I look up to him and cherish his contributions to music, fashion, and culture. I draw stimulus from figures who shaped my artistic vision and exude unapologetic Blackness. Being Black is beautiful, and you are capable of anything with this identity.

How do you embody the mission of #BlackExcellence365 in your everyday work?

My definition of art is to create something that defies space and time. I want the art I produce to outlast my own existence, to motivate people for successive generations. My Blackness is salient in the designs I create, in the photos I take. It is a characteristic I refuse to erase. My art is a reflection of my reality as a Black man in modern America. It also contributes to a diverse BLACK experience. Through my craft, I want to extend the conversation of the Black experience and its multifaceted essence in every space that I enter. I cannot determine when and where to represent my Blackness. It is the cape that will never be excluded from my identity, and I am okay with that.

How has Tumblr allowed you to showcase your work and connect with other Black creatives?

Tumblr was the first platform to penetrate my mind with other artists and creatives. It introduced me to some of my biggest influences, such as Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, KAWS, and Tyler, The Creator. It sustained my education and awareness of diverse areas of art on a macroscopic level. Later, Tumblr became a primary outlet for networking with and accessing other Black creatives. The artists and creatives I have met on Tumblr genuinely supported my vision as an artist. Tumblr is a safe space that promotes self-expression without hesitation. I remain active on my Tumblr to this day, and I still discover spur from Black creatives. You won’t find an individual connection like that on any other platform. Tumblr does not exhibit space to promote your art. It is an expanse to live your art. And I will always love it.

Thank you for sharing your story, Brandon. We’re glad that Tumblr has been useful for exploring yourself and finding other Black creatives. Tumblr, what are some of your favorite Black creatives? Use the #BlackExcellence365 tag to share with us.

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Hey nanana  If you don’t wanna go crazy you gotta be crazy  Hey nanana  Throw all of me to the two sides of the world  Hey nanana  Can’t hold me down cuz you know I’m a fighter  The beautiful jail I entered with my own feet  Find me & I’m gonna live with ya (Eh-oh)  Bring it bring the pain on yeah

YOUTUBE STREAMING REMINDERS!!! The Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima of “ON” performed by BTS is also an official MV. Let’s stream properly so each view counts!!!!