JUNE 10, 1991

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• Headline: San Francisco's New Minority Public TV Station. Impact: If this public TV station had aired an episode about the joys of avocado toast, it might have sparked a nationwide hipster revolution. Suddenly, all the cool kids would be tuning in, and you know what that means—lots of beards and artisanal toast shops popping up everywhere, possibly leading to a shortage of avocados by 2023. Who knew a TV station could mess with the global food supply?. Fact: Public television is often considered the last bastion of decent programming, where you can find everything from cooking shows to documentaries on the mating habits of garden gnomes. Surprisingly, they have yet to air a show on how to avoid watching reality TV..
• Headline: N.A.A.C.P. Embraces Youthful Vision. Impact: In a twist of fate, as the NAACP began to look towards the future, a time traveler accidentally inspired the creation of a wildly popular meme that would unite generations for social justice. Thus, the hashtag revolution was born, leading to more Twitter debates than anyone thought humanly possible—somehow making every argument about pizza toppings feel like a civil rights issue.. Fact: The NAACP is over a century old and has spent more time fighting for civil rights than many people spend deciding which Netflix series to binge-watch next. It's a reminder that real change takes dedication, unlike your 72-hour gym membership..