“A lot of you all have said, ‘RaeShanda, you’re not a Rice Krispie, but you stay snap, cracklin’, and poppin’.” That’s one of dozens of affirmations social media humorist RaeShanda Lias has introduced with her “let’s check the board” lessons.
A military veteran and Kentucky resident originally from Fayette, Mississippi, Lias was an important voice working with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the lead-up to the 2024 election. She earned an NAACP Image Award nomination this year for her insightful contributions to politics and society, and continues to bring love, joy, and wisdom to her fans through videos with her beloved cat, Nutmeg (RIP).
With 3.6 million-plus followers on Instagram and TikTok and her commitment to representing her communities as a Black queer woman, Lias calls her work “digital mobilization.”
“I call people to action while also giving a voice to those that feel drowned out. My job is to get to you before hope leaves your eyes.”
Next, Lias will host It’s Really Very Simple, a fireside chat series with community leaders and activists. Lias’s advice to others? “Show up authentically yourself. To forgive yourself for things that you did not know and to love yourself, fully and unapologetically.” @raeshanda_lias
