12-year-old Tybre Faw, who John Lewis befriended in Selma a couple years ago, reads Lewis's favorite poem, Invictus, at today's memorial service. What a moment. pic.twitter.com/A4X9USOeya
Sen. Harris: "Donald Trump is terrified. He knows he's going to lose to Joe Biden. It will require every single one of us to make that happen. We will see you at the ballot box on November 3rd, President Trump."
Rep. Clyburn: "The President’s suggestion of delaying the election on the day we lay John Lewis to rest is the most despicable affront to his memory & legacy. Americans will rise up & continue John's fight for unfettered access to the ballot box. Our voices will not be silenced."
Rep. Rodney Davis: "There will be no delay in the #2020Election. Congress sets the election date, and it should not be changed. It will be held on November 3rd, as planned and required by law."
Congressman John Lewis' funeral and the remembrance of his life is warm and nourishing in a way that I think a lot of us–if not most of us–need right now. You can watch it live here: https://t.co/8xv25l16Bo
Great Thursday Morning! As we say a final farewell to Congressman John Lewis I thought it would be appropriate to play one of his favorite songs! “HAPPY” 🙂 Rest well sir! Let’s get it!! pic.twitter.com/nKcKG1ahwp
Speaker Nancy Pelosi shares with mourners at the funeral of Congressman John Lewis that the flag at the funeral is the one that flew over the U.S. Capitol on the day Rep. Lewis passed away. pic.twitter.com/lrUPUEHjH6
"The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it."
Every word of this essay. Thank you so much, John Lewis.
#JohnLewis#JohnLewisMemorial Remarking on Rep. John Lewis’ love of dancing & humor, Speaker Pelosi said her granddaughter once asked Rep. Lewis if he sang during the Civil Rights Movement. He replied “Oh they asked me to sing solo once… So low that no one could hear me.” 😉
“Keep moving to the ballot box — even if it is a mailbox” – President Clinton invoking John Lewis’s life and marching orders at his homegoing. “Salute, Suit up and March on”
President Clinton: "I just love him. I always will. And I'm so grateful that he stayed true to form. He's gone up yonder and left us with marching orders. I'd suggest … we salute, suit up, and march on."
President Clinton talks about the character and faith of #JohnLewis as evidenced in this scripture, ”Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen.” Clinton continues with why we honor him today. #JohnLewisFuneral#RememberingAnIcon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ecf1CmOPuR
Rev. James Lawson still has the fire. Love how he called out the names of the female members of the civil rights movement without whom things would have looked very different. Black women have always been getting shit done with little to no recognition.
That was the message @BarackObama wrote to Rep. John Lewis at his inauguration in 2009. As celebrations of Rep. John Lewis’ life continue, take a look back at how he inspired future generations: https://t.co/MllWvBXNRI.
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) July 30, 2020
Folks, Rev. Dr. James Lawson is sheer brilliance. He is 91 and still as sharp as ever. He founded the Nashville Movement. He trained so many of these leaders!!! My 2018 interview with him. https://t.co/as0XTQimAa#RolandMartinUnfiltered
If you don’t listen to anything else of #JohnLewis funeral, listen to the words of #JamesLawson . He was the central first teacher of the non-violent Black American youth movement. He is giving the necessary genealogy. These are the words of a Doma. Take them down. Learn them.
Another civil rights giant is speaking: “we will not be quiet.” #JamesLawson is preaching this thing. Decrying “racism, sexism, violence, poverty and plantation capitalism.” pic.twitter.com/CCMxVAsjLO
Reverend James Lawson, an originator of nonviolent protest during the Civil Rights Movement, told those gathered at the funeral of John Lewis the way to honor the late representative pic.twitter.com/i8ZxZs0tR4
See? Former President #JimmyCarter was physically unable to attend the homegoing for @repjohnlewis & sent word. That’s what good folks do. They send word. #Respect#Decency
And no I’m not asking for performative BS from the orange imp. I’m glad his stink isn’t on any of this.
To hear him speak is to known feeling & living. But most of all to hear him speak is to provide nourishment to our mind & soul. Lawson has provided a very passionate tribute to his friend and colleague John Lewis. Thank you https://t.co/r28tEsSaRw
Took my baby girl to vote for the first time while listening to @repjohnlewis' homecoming. The way I wanted to do a full Baptist shout in that polling place. My child can vote in Nashville because of his sacrifices! #RIPJohnLewis
I got to meet her eons ago, my BF headed the Atlanta chapter NABJ at the time and they honored her at their annual dinner. She just oozes grace and stature. Black journalists practically grovel at her. They adore her!
Sis Xernona Clayton bringing a fun flavor to Bro John Lewis celebration of his life So Wonderful Sis Dudette Its so warm 😃😍🙏🏾 @Dudette9t9pic.twitter.com/qq2pVilH53
Watching the John Lewis funeral, I see love in the pews and at the pulpit. I see empathy, decency, and justice. I see the power of “good trouble.” This is ALSO our America. Let us not forget it or forsake it.
See? Former President #JimmyCarter was physically unable to attend the homegoing for @repjohnlewis & sent word. That’s what good folks do. They send word. #Respect#Decency
And no I’m not asking for performative BS from the orange imp. I’m glad his stink isn’t on any of this.
A message from former President Jimmy Carter is read at John Lewis’ funeral by Rev. Raphael Warnock: "Throughout his remarkable life, John has been a blessing to countless people and we are proud to be among those whose lives he has touched" pic.twitter.com/bDcqCmDdFI
"The forces of spiritual wickedness are strong in our land because of our history. We have not created them. John Lewis did not create them. We inherited them. But it's our task to see those spiritual forces." —Rev. James Lawson pic.twitter.com/el5D884kyR
The petulant child in the White House wants attention.
Trump can not tolerate Obama giving John Lewis’s eulogy now. Why the press plays along with the monster is a sad story of our time. https://t.co/tMeZd4p9IB
These remarks from Jamila Thompson, deputy chief of staff to Rep. John Lewis, are incredible. She began by expressing how great an honor it is for the staff to serve the district. It's clear the congressman's office was more than a place of work, but a place of fellowship.
“We were honored to serve him” says Jamila Thompson, deputy chief of staff, who’s speaking on behalf of the staff.
“People always ask us what was it like to work for Congressman Lewis….our answer was always the same. He’s just as we imagine, but better.” #gapolpic.twitter.com/3GBx0y8kXU
“I believe that he spent every waking moment paying it forward…he could outwalk the entire staff, so it was our duty to keep up…No matter how hard we worked, he always worked harder…” ~Jamila Thompson #RememberingJohnLewis#ThursdayThoughtspic.twitter.com/aqiLDooj3a
— Vanessa Renee Williams (@williamsvanessa) July 30, 2020
“So many workers are taught to be invisible. But John Lewis always saw you.” -Jamila Thompson, deputy chief of staff to John Lewis
Take it from us, how a member of the House or Senate treats their staff is a true mark of who they are as individuals. Jamila Thompson's remarks make it clear who #JohnLewis was. #GoodTrouble
Listening to John Lewis’s Dep. Chief of Staff, Jamila Thompson he comes alive even more. He was always in our business she says with a big grin. He brought cookies, brownies. Every visitor to our office was welcomed. He was so proud to represent. On a mission to serve.
— Staying Home in the East Bay (@valeriefigone) July 30, 2020
Jamila Thompson, Rep. Lewis staffer, is describing the @repjohnlewis I knew. Generous, kind, smiling, and yet a fierce pursuer of justice. “How you doing young brotha?” rings in my ear as Jamila speaks.
The networks better not cut away from John Lewis’s home going service to cover whatever nonsense Trump has cooked up because he’s desperate for attention. https://t.co/u8gQE1QDhe
— Adam (COVID-19 doesn’t care if you’re bored) (@aalali44) July 30, 2020
These are five beautiful reflections on the life of John Lewis from the next generation. "Everyone quotes him saying, “Get in good trouble.” I think what that really has meant to me is to not be afraid to make decisions that are unpopular." @twiceanyahttps://t.co/TgMaUy87gX
Even after his passing, John Lewis reminds us that the most powerful symbol of what it means to be an American is what we do with the time we have to make real the promise of our nation.
There were no camera crews. John Lewis and so many of his generation went into dangerous uncharted territory..in regions where lynchings were occurring…at a young age. In a pre-social media, non- cell phone era.
Whenever I think/read about CRM leaders from the era of John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer…I think about the absolute danger they faced, far and close to home. Moving and traveling in those days with no cell phones, no social media to document the brutal treatment they faced.
Barack Obama‘s description of John Lewis’s bravery on Bloody Sunday—when racist Governor George Wallace authorized the use of violence against marchers—subtlety reminds us of Trump’s authorizing use of violence against #BLM protesters.#JohnLewisMemorial#JohnLewisHomeGoingpic.twitter.com/YkM7daAYfc
— Pièce de Résistance (@PieceDeReSister) July 30, 2020
Watching John Lewis' funeral: Sofia: Mom, turn the computer around so I can see the President. Me: Do you feel better now? (turns the computer around so she can see and hear President Obama) Sofia: Yes, that makes me feel better. Thank you.
— Shannan Vance-Ocampo (@svanceocampo) July 30, 2020
Former President Barack Obama on John Lewis and Bernard Lafayette boarding a segregated bus: "Imagine the courage of two people Malia's age, younger than my oldest daughter, on their own to challenge an entire infrastructure of oppression." https://t.co/u1nsPN51APpic.twitter.com/Ee5ESZ5u5j
"Do not be silent. For I am with you. And no one will attack you to harm you because I have many in my city." – President @BarackObama dropping Acts 18:10 #JohnLewis
— Luvvie is working on book 2 (@Luvvie) July 30, 2020
President Obama compares Trump tear-gassing protestors in Lafayette Square to the actions of George Wallace when #JohnLewis was a young Civil Rights activist.
This is quite the message. Amen.
— Victoria Brownworth #TooAmbitious (@VABVOX) July 30, 2020
If you think it’s inappropriate for President Obama to speak on injustice at his homegoing, you don’t know John Lewis. Bc this is his legacy. This is his life’s work and Obama is reflecting exactly what John stood for, fought for and was willing to die for. #JohnLewisMemorial
— Bath & Bella Works 🚿🕯🛁 (@brownandbella) July 30, 2020
PBO went there and I loved every moment . A call to action is the best tribute there is. The theme throughout the Homecoming was vote, vote, vote. Everyone mentioned it in every prayers and speech. Totally here for all of it.
Barack Obama at John Lewis funeral: “George Wallace may be gone, but we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators."
Obama: "The life of John Lewis was, in so many ways, exceptional. It vindicated the faith in our founding, redeemed that faith. That most American of ideas, the idea that any of us, ordinary people without rank or wealth or title or fame can … challenge the status quo."
Former Pres. Barack Obama: "Like John the Baptist, preparing the way. Like those Old Testament prophets, speaking truth to kings. John Lewis did not hesitate…[he] marched again and again—on a mission to change America." https://t.co/sVteeuYRLupic.twitter.com/v3s0EdbSYv
President Obama on civil rights icons like John Lewis and and Rev. Lowery and C.T. Vivian: "America was built by people like them. America was built by John Lewises."
"If politicians want to honor John…there's a better way than a statement calling him a hero. You want to honor John? Let's honor him by revitalizing the law that he was willing to die for" – former President Obama, at John Lewis' funeral, calling for a renewal of the VRA
Former Pres. Barack Obama: "Someday, when we do finish that long journey towards freedom, when we do form a more perfect union…John Lewis will be a Founding Father of that fuller, fairer, better America." https://t.co/sVteeuYRLupic.twitter.com/mflmy3o4HU
"When we do finish that long journey towards freedom, when we do form a more perfect union, whether it's years from now or decades or even if it takes another two centuries, John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America."pic.twitter.com/s2zibqx3uF
— Ted Corcoran (Red T Raccoon) (@RedTRaccoon) July 30, 2020
Barack Obama’s eulogy for John Lewis is a tour de force in American citizenship. It should be watched and rewatched and rewatched and the lessons implemented until we achieve a more perfect union.
Oh my goodness, I feel like my soul is beginning to feel restored. President Obama chose the right words, struck the right tone and delivered the perfect moment for us to reflect and regenerate for the fight ahead.
That is the truth, meta. I could feel my breathing change; my whole body change when PO walked on stage. Then his message totally enveloped me. May it sustain us in the next few months.
"He means like a grandfather to me, a grandfather of the nation, a founding father of equal rights."
Thousands of people paid their respects to Rep. John Lewis in Washington earlier this week. Here's what some said he meant to them.https://t.co/pY91OzcA9D
"Too many of us choose not to exercise the franchise," former Pres. Barack Obama says.
"We can't treat voting as an errand to run if we have some time. We have to treat it as the most important action we can take on behalf of democracy." https://t.co/sVteeuYRLupic.twitter.com/2ApMnICxco
JUST IN: Former Pres. Barack Obama calls for action to ensure "every American is automatically registered to vote, including former inmates…adding polling places and expanding early voting, and making Election Day a national holiday." https://t.co/sVteeuYRLupic.twitter.com/edd0s24E7Q
MORE: Former Pres. Barack Obama: "If all this takes eliminating the filibuster—another Jim Crow relic—in order to secure the God-given rights of every American, than that's what we should do." https://t.co/sVteeuYRLuhttps://t.co/IRSU6R71xf
"When you think about today, & you think about the Rotunda, imagine the princes & the potentates & the kings, all the powers of the earth, are paying tribute to this young man who was born the great grandson of a slave…" – @jmeacham to @LesterHoltNBC of the late Rep. John Lewis pic.twitter.com/XPTxvnd42P
Rev. James Lawson on how to honor Rep. John Lewis: "We do not need bipartisan politics … We need the Constitution to come alive!" pic.twitter.com/M9ha2mKPHF
Former President Obama on Rep. John Lewis' legacy in the civil rights movement:
"Imagine the courage of two people … younger than my oldest daughter, on their own to challenge an entire infrastructure of oppression." pic.twitter.com/vpPKUzFgJd
"There are those in power who are doing their darndest to discourage people from voting … attacking our voting rights … even undermining the postal service in run-up to an election that's going to be dependent on mail-in ballots so people don’t get sick!” pic.twitter.com/OiClhHZgRn
Bridgewater College joined in the national tribute to Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis by ringing our Memorial Hall bell at 11 a.m. this morning during Lewis’ funeral service. The bells rang for 80 seconds, one second for each year of Lewis’ life. pic.twitter.com/VU2RcB0QOy
— Bridgewater College (@BridgewaterNews) July 30, 2020
Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church of the Holston Conf. rang the bells 80 seconds for the 80 years of the life of Rep John Lewis. Well done good and faithful one! #JohnLewisMemorialpic.twitter.com/5PrnY7B6e3
I turned on @repjohnlewis’s funeral just in time to catch this caption while listening to church bells in my Chicago neighborhood (& throughout the country) ring 80 times in his honor.
Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church in Portland is ringing its bells for 80 seconds this morning, joining houses of worship across the country doing so in honor of Congressman John Lewis’ 80 years of life. #LiveOnK2pic.twitter.com/ep92o4zRpT
The Historic Elm Grove Baptist Church will ring its Bell in Pine Bluff AR @ 10 AM today in honor of the life of Rep John Lewis. The 80 tones will represent his age. pic.twitter.com/vhEKF42wZY
I cannot honor Rep John Lewis by pretending that reality isn’t what it is.
Either we escape the bubble now or we are all inside it when #DictatorTrump bursts it on if not immediately before 3 Nov.
That day will NEVER arrive if you & other influential individuals remain trapped inside a 232 yr old bubble that #DictatorTrump will burst before 3 Nov.
None of you are LISTENING TO HIS ACTIONS; you're all swirling inside his distraction machine. https://t.co/zgW8nCvQkR
Won’t be the first time that exceptionally gifted, kind, accomplished folk operated within a context that their enemy not only rejected, but leveraged against them.
That is what Trump has been doing since before 21 Jan 2017 (thus his decimation of the GOP) and has continued to do every day since.
#MakeGoodTrouble means GETTING OUT OF THAT DAMN BUBBLE SUPER FAST and start taking ACTIONS to Extract him from power before it is too late.
Ringing the bell 80 times. What my life and the lives of my people could have been like, had the Lord not put people like JOHN LEWIS on this Earth to fight for our civil rights and liberties. pic.twitter.com/AvHvHbB16T
I simply LOVE Pres Barack Obama 💕
This whole Homegoing for the Honorable John R. Lewis has been so tasteful from the beginning in Troy, Al till today. Just beautiful 🙏🏽❤️
I’m on a tiny island in Maine – no bridge, no cars, only about 20 houses. Today the Census guy showed up at our door. He said he KAYAKED HERE 🤯@uscensusbureau is truly giving a whole new meaning to “organize everywhere.” Mad respect.
President Obama’s beautiful sister responds to his eulogy.
Co-founder of The Peace Studio – and President Obama’s sister – Maya Soetoro reacts to Obama’s speech at John Lewis’s funeral: “He did a beautiful job… One of the key messages that he delivered is that John Lewis believed in young people.” pic.twitter.com/CNWLoYDTbL
I hate that “half brother” shit! He is her brother; she is his sister; period. People who use these designations are trying to “other” people in their own families! Enough is enough and Christiane should know better.
In the language of the South, this from Jamila Thompson—John Lewis’ Deputy Chief of Staff—was powerful:
“The congressman would want me to tell you—as I look out at you today and you’re his favorite color—that you look good, you look fresh, you look clean, you look beautiful…” pic.twitter.com/ILkFGAjfrf
I just want to say how much I appreciate being here with all of you, especially on a day like today when we are reminded of the greatness of both the esteemed John Robert Lewis and our beloved President Barack Obama. Thanks to everyone for sharing everything today. We are definitely stronger together.
I'm calling on the heads of Justice, Defense, Homeland Security and Interior to not allow their departments to be turned into Trump’s own personal militia—especially in the event Trump loses the election in November and refuses to leave office peacefully. pic.twitter.com/WwNj6TTvqd
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. "He loved America until America learned to love him back," Warnock said. https://t.co/eXebL7dipW
Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock recounts story of John Lewis asking former President Barack Obama to sign his program at Obama's presidential inauguration: He signed the program in this way: "Because of you, John."https://t.co/CZsSx4nekVpic.twitter.com/uaa6ge7GIr
. @BarackObama concludes his eulogy for John Lewis with these words: "God bless you all. God bless America. God bless this soul who pulled it closer to its promise."
Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock begins his benediction for John Lewis with Shakespeare: "and when he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun."
Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock on John Lewis "When there is so much political cynicism and narcissism that masquerades as patriotism, here lies a true American patriot who risked his life for the hope and promise of democracy,"#TrumpThreatensAmerica
John Lewis, King Memorial Speech, November 13, 2006:
“But above all, this monument will serve as a reminder to each of us that it is better to love and not to hate,
it is better to reconcile and not divide, it is better to build and not tear down.”
"Plantation capitalism." Rev. Dr. James Lawson is preaching one of the most amazing eulogies I have ever witnessed. I am going to run EVERY SINGLE WORD on #RolandMartinUnfiltered tonight.
I watched on CNN where no one talked over the service. It was as much about the present and the future as it was the past. The way has been cleared and we have our marching orders.
John believed that in all of us, there exists the capacity for great courage and a longing to do what’s right. We are so lucky to have had him show us the way. I offered some thoughts today on his life and how, like him, we can give it all we have. https://t.co/7UHT86OzEj
President Obama today:
“Bull Connor may be gone. But today we witness with our own eyes police officers kneeling on the necks of Black Americans. George Wallace may be gone. But we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators. We may no longer have to guess the number of jellybeans in a jar in order to cast a ballot. But even as we sit here, there are those in power are doing their darnedest to discourage people from voting — by closing polling locations, and targeting minorities and students with restrictive ID laws, and attacking our voting rights with surgical precision, even undermining the postal service in the runup to an election that is going to be dependent on mailed-in ballots so people don’t get sick.”
Flags flying at half-mast today at the Minnesota State Capitol in honor of John Lewis. I served with him in Congress for 12 years. He fought every day with an unsheakeable power and grace for an America that is truly free and truly just for everyone. pic.twitter.com/xaTKFln9dz
— Attorney General Keith Ellison (@AGEllison) July 30, 2020
I will have to fine a replay of this home going. I was working and I see that I missed something very special.
This was a different Barack Obama—a stick-swinging, Old-Testament Obama, who brought not peace but the heat, and who personified in his eulogy the proper method of celebrating John Lewis. https://t.co/KvtHIprC04
Throughout his life, John Lewis taught us that while the journey toward equality is not easy, we must be unafraid and never cower and never, ever give up.
There’s no question Congress needs to reinstate the additional $600 in expanded unemployment benefits. For millions, this money has meant the difference between staying housed and fed or having the rug completely pulled out from under them.
55 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law. And ever since, they've extended lives, enhanced liberty, and put the pursuit of happiness within reach for millions.
What an incredible day, listening to moving tributes to Rep.Lewis.
I just finished listening to forever first lady’s podcast. I truly and really loved it. Listening to PBO and FLMO … it was so refreshing. I could almost imagine the neighbourhood they lived and worked in. Made me miss that sense of community.
Have a good evening everyone. Thank you NW for this community you keep open for all of us.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
A fitting tribute
Thank you Nerdy. Love you.
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Indeed
Never seen her so emotional. You can see and hear she is heartbroken.
She loves him deeply, as so many of us do.
True. Our Nancy Smash loved him so much; she could hardly keep it together.
😉♥️
This service is everything we needed right now. I’ll even give Shrubby a pass. Glad #FakePresident isn’t there.
GWB honored John well.
President Clinton
Rev. James Lawson still has the fire. Love how he called out the names of the female members of the civil rights movement without whom things would have looked very different. Black women have always been getting shit done with little to no recognition.
Y’all need to hear every word James Lawson is speaking today. I cannot wait to post his full remarks. Oh my goodness!
ALL of this!
Meanwhile…
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Those of us who grew up with the movement know Rev Lawson very well.
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He was and is the truth.
I have already adopted and used “plantation capitalism” to explain the US economy to others.
💯
She is every auntie and girlfriend that many of us have had in our lives.
Sass and Class!
Black does not crack, indeed. 90??
I got to meet her eons ago, my BF headed the Atlanta chapter NABJ at the time and they honored her at their annual dinner. She just oozes grace and stature. Black journalists practically grovel at her. They adore her!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xernona_Clayton
President Carter
The petulant child in the White House wants attention.
Jamila Thompson
https://twitter.com/valeriefigone/status/1288887213673996288?s=21
https://twitter.com/keithellison/status/1288888334576738306?s=21
Black IS King indeed.
That Barack walk. Ohhhh myyyyy!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The word of the day: Perseverance.
PBO went there and I loved every moment . A call to action is the best tribute there is. The theme throughout the Homecoming was vote, vote, vote. Everyone mentioned it in every prayers and speech. Totally here for all of it.
My goodness! My President! 👋🏾
Yass! This, this, this!
My favorite line in President Obama’s soaring eulogy!
WORD
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Oh my goodness, I feel like my soul is beginning to feel restored. President Obama chose the right words, struck the right tone and delivered the perfect moment for us to reflect and regenerate for the fight ahead.
That is the truth, meta. I could feel my breathing change; my whole body change when PO walked on stage. Then his message totally enveloped me. May it sustain us in the next few months.
PBO was unleashed!
Wasn’t he though? 🙌🏾
80 Bells 80 Seconds
I cannot honor Rep John Lewis by pretending that reality isn’t what it is.
Either we escape the bubble now or we are all inside it when #DictatorTrump bursts it on if not immediately before 3 Nov.
Won’t be the first time that exceptionally gifted, kind, accomplished folk operated within a context that their enemy not only rejected, but leveraged against them.
That is what Trump has been doing since before 21 Jan 2017 (thus his decimation of the GOP) and has continued to do every day since.
#MakeGoodTrouble means GETTING OUT OF THAT DAMN BUBBLE SUPER FAST and start taking ACTIONS to Extract him from power before it is too late.
I simply LOVE Pres Barack Obama 💕
This whole Homegoing for the Honorable John R. Lewis has been so tasteful from the beginning in Troy, Al till today. Just beautiful 🙏🏽❤️
A balm for our troubled spirits for sure!
Don’t forget the Census!
John Lewis.
President Obama’s Eulogy, full text:
(https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/07/read-barack-obamas-eulogy-for-john-lewis-full-text/614761/)
“You want to honor John? Let’s honor him by revitalizing the law that he was willing to die for. And by the way, naming the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, that is a fine tribute. But John wouldn’t want us to stop there.”
President Obama’s beautiful sister responds to his eulogy.
I hate that “half brother” shit! He is her brother; she is his sister; period. People who use these designations are trying to “other” people in their own families! Enough is enough and Christiane should know better.
I know, right? That really bothered me, too.
Rev James Lawson full speech
“History must be written in such a fashion that it lifts up the spirit of the John Lewises of the world.”
Xernona Clayton full speech
John Lewis.
Speaker Pelosi’s Eulogy:
Full text: (https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/nancy-pelosi-eulogy-transcript-at-john-lewis-funeral-july-30)
“Satyagraha. Non-violence, insistence on the truth.”
Thank you!
Jamila Thompson’s full remarks
Jamila Thompson’s full remarks
I just want to say how much I appreciate being here with all of you, especially on a day like today when we are reminded of the greatness of both the esteemed John Robert Lewis and our beloved President Barack Obama. Thanks to everyone for sharing everything today. We are definitely stronger together.
((((((((( ♥️ meta ♥️ ))))))))))
Love you back, D!
😘
There is no distance where there is love.
thx meta, Dudette and all here.
Thank you, brp
😘brp
John Lewis : “You Cannot Tell People They Cannot Fall In Love”
Reverend Warnock
Btw, he’s the Democratic candidate for Senate to unseat Kelly Loeffler.
John Lewis, King Memorial Speech, November 13, 2006:
“But above all, this monument will serve as a reminder to each of us that it is better to love and not to hate,
it is better to reconcile and not divide, it is better to build and not tear down.”
Bill Clinton full speech
President Obama full speech
“God put perseverance in him.” (President Obama)
So happy PBO is taking every extra care….we need him to be safe…right here with us…right here.
…even with powerful spiritual protections one must play one’s part!
Plantation capitalism. Best term ever.
Can’t wait to tell my youngest who was looking for just such term in his tweet to me…yess.
text not tweet.
I watched on CNN where no one talked over the service. It was as much about the present and the future as it was the past. The way has been cleared and we have our marching orders.
They were surprisingly quiet on MSNBC too.
I’ve just finished this Thread…Fantastic, TODville Community.
🙏💪🙏😍🤗💙❤💛🤎🖤🧡💜💚💐🌹💐🙂🙂
😳 reading through…
Me too. It’s a lot! 😄
President Obama today:
“Bull Connor may be gone. But today we witness with our own eyes police officers kneeling on the necks of Black Americans. George Wallace may be gone. But we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators. We may no longer have to guess the number of jellybeans in a jar in order to cast a ballot. But even as we sit here, there are those in power are doing their darnedest to discourage people from voting — by closing polling locations, and targeting minorities and students with restrictive ID laws, and attacking our voting rights with surgical precision, even undermining the postal service in the runup to an election that is going to be dependent on mailed-in ballots so people don’t get sick.”
What would happen if Trump resigned…or decided not to run again
If it’s before Jan 21, 2021, we get Pence.
I will have to fine a replay of this home going. I was working and I see that I missed something very special.
Roland Martin Unfiltered archived it on his youtube channel.
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/07/30/thank-you-john-lewis/
Good evening TODville.
What an incredible day, listening to moving tributes to Rep.Lewis.
I just finished listening to forever first lady’s podcast. I truly and really loved it. Listening to PBO and FLMO … it was so refreshing. I could almost imagine the neighbourhood they lived and worked in. Made me miss that sense of community.
Have a good evening everyone. Thank you NW for this community you keep open for all of us.