Lying FEMA now claims it never planned to abandon Puerto Rico – After outcry, agency promises continued food and water distribution to “communities that need it” https://t.co/leaRkls1JJ
Celebrating Barack Obama on the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth He was the 44th President of the United States and the first African American to serve as the leader of our country. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/9PdPiqxBB6
Today in 1965, Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested while attempting to lead a mass march of 300 black people on the Dallas county courthouse in Selma to protest voter-registration procedures. pic.twitter.com/1mcbxQKM2R
"If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #BHMGIFParty#GlobalGrindBHMpic.twitter.com/8A1lL1UJV7
The competent nominees aren’t willing to work for Trump so he’s left with the rejects. Like someone buying a Louis Vuitton off of a guy from the back of his van, yes it looks nice but I’m sure he’s not a authorized dealer.
Great Thursday Morning!!! What are you waiting for?!!! Go out and live your best life today!!! You don't need permission from anyone. 🙂 Have an amazing day. Let's get it!!! pic.twitter.com/fKjS7c0UUu
Comparison may actually be where the rub gets a bit raw for Trump, especially in terms of his immediate predecessors. Barack Obama had just more than 48 million total viewers for his first SOTU in 2010 on 11 outlets, and nearly 52 million watched George W. Bush’s post-9/11 first SOTU in 2002 on eight outlets. Adding to the con column, Trump did not beat the 45.8 million who tuned in for Bill Clinton’s first SOTU on ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN in 1994.
Which means Trump’s initial SOTU, the third longest in history, is now also the least watched address in nearly a quarter of a century.
Every couple of months or so I will call or text my oldest brother, I always greet him with “what’s going on black man.” It isn’t so much of a greeting as it is an understanding. It is a deep and powerful hug, an affirmation, a call to arms. It means both I love you and I’m here for you.
Let’s just get this straight: America as we know it is under attack by its own president, and many in Congress are aiding and abetting the assault. This is a most precarious moment for the country.
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) January 31, 2018
If Democrats ever needed proof for the midterms that the GOP is a threat to national security and is unfit to govern, this should do it. The Republicans cannot with a straight face claim to be the party of national security while carrying on in such fashion. And even if a congressman in Iowa or Michigan were to say he played no part in Nunes’s conduct, his or her reelection by definition would help return Nunes to the intelligence committee chairmanship and Ryan to the speakership. In short, Democrats can argue that if you vote for anyone with an “R” after his or her name, you are voting to hobble the FBI, expose our secrets to our enemies and help Trump escape the consequences of possible wrongdoing. Talk about a winning message
Mentally as well as physically Trump can’t be in a healthy place, because when every moment of his presidency is spent doing crooked shit. It has to take a toll on him both mentally and physically. The energy it takes to be a crook 24/7 has to be draining, and to be able to replenish that energy source on a daily basis indescribable. kInda like Darth Vader going to his special place and having his helmet removed so he can recharge.
To understand the world today we must understand slavery. Slavery is our country’s origin and was our country’s Achilles' heel. But this is hard history, and our research has shown schools are failing to teach it. #TeachingHardHistory#BlackHistoryMonthhttps://t.co/3ufu25gR39
Another great opportunity! We are looking for a strong candidate who can support our program & operations efforts on the MBK Communities team. Learn & please share: https://t.co/kAbvUFpFFy#WeAreMBK
Maxine Waters says you should reclaim your time from one of the longest #SOTU addresses ever and realize Trump’s words about unifying the country were hogwash. https://t.co/cmSum4LLwX
In the Natl Museum of African American History and Culture interactive display of driving cross country while black in 50s. Green Book guide told safe places to eat, stay, pic.twitter.com/Q4ZLAkiuws
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Congrats, Dudette for your Furst 😉 Au ⭐
Thanks, NW for your tenacity for TOD.
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Three lawyers representing Trump associate Rick Gates in money-laundering case against him have asked to be dropped from the case. Meanwhile, Tom Green, a lawyer known for hammering out plea deals, stays on as counsel for Gates.
That’s sad. I’m going to say this, maybe I shouldn’t but I will. Are they sure it was drowning? Lemon has made enemies of Trump supporters, who knows about some of those people.
All should appreciate the FBI speaking up. I wish more of our leaders would. But take heart: American history shows that, in the long run, weasels and liars never hold the field, so long as good people stand up. Not a lot of schools or streets named for Joe McCarthy.
From HOUSE PARTY to LOSING GROUND to GANJA AND HESS to I AM SOMEBODY, this list makes me swoon. A strong starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about the black cinematic canon. Delicious work here. https://t.co/rrYK7Hs95y
New America
Published on Jun 26, 2014
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NYC: The New Civil Rights Agenda
In collaboration with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Stop-and-Frisk. Voter ID laws. Jim Crow Redux. Reparations.
2014 has more similarities to 1964 than we care to admit. We can’t forge ahead without looking back at a nation birthed in genocide and slavery, and marked by state-sponsored terrorism, debt peonage, lynchings, and redlining. How can we confront this history as a way forward? What is the new civil rights agenda? Who will lead today’s movements for racial justice?
Join New America NYC for a conversation on some of the most contemporary issues facing the US today and how we can begin to address them for a more just society.
Participants
Sherrilyn Ifill
President and Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Professor of Law, University of Maryland School of Law
Ta-Nehisi Coates
National correspondent, The Atlantic
Author, “The Case for Reparations: An Intellectual Autopsy” and Between the World and Me
Jonathan Holloway
Dean, Yale College
Professor of History, American Studies, and African American Studies, Yale University
Janai S. Nelson
Associate Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Professor of Law, St. John’s University School of Law
.@chancetherapper surprised Chicago 5th graders during their coding class. @Google recently teamed up with the rapper, donating $1 million to his nonprofit SocialWorks to bring computer science education to Chicago public schools. Tonight on Nightline. pic.twitter.com/UqHppV93J8
The Obama Diary 
Gooooood Morning!
Happy first! And happy February 1st! You are first!
Happy to be here! 😄
Yay, Dudette! What a fun post to be first for.
Hiya J! I couldn’t agree more. Hope you’re feeling good and having splendid day! 😘
Hey Nerdy! Good to see you! 👊🏾
That was the very very best!!!!!
One of my favorite moments, and favorite photos, of all time!♥️
And the best President of my lifetime (SO FAR).
That needs to have a post of its own. It also needs to be on everyone’s wall. I’m going to find a good copy and frame it.
AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE…..#BHMGIFPARTY
Right, right!
gud gawd.
the dumbness level is dumbfounding.
Peak dumbness
fucking ignorant pos troglodytes.
The competent nominees aren’t willing to work for Trump so he’s left with the rejects. Like someone buying a Louis Vuitton off of a guy from the back of his van, yes it looks nice but I’m sure he’s not a authorized dealer.
In this case, it doesn’t even look nice. It’s just wack!
It’s Thursday, Baby!!! 😆
My favorite local news anchor. I wake up with Fred every weekday 😉
He’s great!
Pete Souza with the sickest burns!
Comparison may actually be where the rub gets a bit raw for Trump, especially in terms of his immediate predecessors. Barack Obama had just more than 48 million total viewers for his first SOTU in 2010 on 11 outlets, and nearly 52 million watched George W. Bush’s post-9/11 first SOTU in 2002 on eight outlets. Adding to the con column, Trump did not beat the 45.8 million who tuned in for Bill Clinton’s first SOTU on ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN in 1994.
Which means Trump’s initial SOTU, the third longest in history, is now also the least watched address in nearly a quarter of a century.
http://deadline.com/2018/01/state-of-the-union-tv-ratings-donald-trump-barack-obama-1202274787/
Every couple of months or so I will call or text my oldest brother, I always greet him with “what’s going on black man.” It isn’t so much of a greeting as it is an understanding. It is a deep and powerful hug, an affirmation, a call to arms. It means both I love you and I’m here for you.
Omg, that’s so beautiful. I can’t…
Right ON!
Got my tickets yesterday, can’t wait to see it. It has already broken the ticket pre-purchased record for a marvel comics film.
Can’t wait to hear everyone’s reaction!
Got ours the day tix became available! Mu family (and friends) will be rolling into the theater 15 deep! 👊🏾
Wow – what a posse!
Yep! 😁
That’s lovely. I believe she did the same for the movie “Hidden Figures”.
TRUTH
Let’s just get this straight: America as we know it is under attack by its own president, and many in Congress are aiding and abetting the assault. This is a most precarious moment for the country.
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) January 31, 2018
Word!
😍😍😍
OMG! the cutest thing ever and so on point. My babies are too much! Who produced this? “Black folks have always been dope!” Ummhmm, say so!
HA!!!!
Thank You Dudetteeeeeeeee…
🙏🏾😘
… and Amen!
Wow – the things we don’t know that we don’t know.
Jennifer Freakin’ Rubin:
Mentally as well as physically Trump can’t be in a healthy place, because when every moment of his presidency is spent doing crooked shit. It has to take a toll on him both mentally and physically. The energy it takes to be a crook 24/7 has to be draining, and to be able to replenish that energy source on a daily basis indescribable. kInda like Darth Vader going to his special place and having his helmet removed so he can recharge.
She’s beautiful
I thought she said he had the smallest office/or smallest room for his office?
I mean, GAH
Watch they move their plant to Mexico after the ONE-TIME bonus while they get Billions over time.
Uh huh
Yes!
I could scream. Again. More. Louder! No one hears.
I am watching Michelle Obama on the Ellen Show.
When Michelle walk on stage, and sat down, Ellen told Michelle, “We miss you”. So true, so true.
Just set my DVR:) Not on here yet
Good Evening TODville Community.
Congrats, Dudette for your Furst 😉 Au ⭐
Thanks, NW for your tenacity for TOD.
{{{ ❤ Chips ❤ }}}
It looks like TOD is Rocking the Hits!
40,011,405 hits and Counting! Hip! Hip! Hip! Hooray!
40M+, Hell, Yeah!
Congrats to all TODable Twitter Brigades, Contributors, Commenters and Yes, Lurkers. Thank You, All!
40,011,488 hits
At the end of my Typing…..The Hits keep Growing!
That’s fabulous! And congrats especially to NW!
Thanks Nena! 👊🏾
Wow 40million and counting! Way to go TOD! Thank you to our awesome NerdyWonka for keeping the village moving along. Blessings and eternal love to you and our beloved Chipsticks (Hope you’re out there lurking Queen Mama. Miss ya madly!)
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Good.
so sad.
58yrs old.
While fishing?
That’s sad. I’m going to say this, maybe I shouldn’t but I will. Are they sure it was drowning? Lemon has made enemies of Trump supporters, who knows about some of those people.
Oh how awful.
My little obsession, pardon me.
bbl, TODbots 😉
You are not alone with the Nena ☺. I love reading about them too.
Great video to view during Black History Month..
New America
Published on Jun 26, 2014
SUBSCRIBE 9.7K
NYC: The New Civil Rights Agenda
In collaboration with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Stop-and-Frisk. Voter ID laws. Jim Crow Redux. Reparations.
2014 has more similarities to 1964 than we care to admit. We can’t forge ahead without looking back at a nation birthed in genocide and slavery, and marked by state-sponsored terrorism, debt peonage, lynchings, and redlining. How can we confront this history as a way forward? What is the new civil rights agenda? Who will lead today’s movements for racial justice?
Join New America NYC for a conversation on some of the most contemporary issues facing the US today and how we can begin to address them for a more just society.
Participants
Sherrilyn Ifill
President and Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Professor of Law, University of Maryland School of Law
Ta-Nehisi Coates
National correspondent, The Atlantic
Author, “The Case for Reparations: An Intellectual Autopsy” and Between the World and Me
Jonathan Holloway
Dean, Yale College
Professor of History, American Studies, and African American Studies, Yale University
Janai S. Nelson
Associate Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Professor of Law, St. John’s University School of Law
We need these!
😍 Love this so much!
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/02/01/i-want-freedom/