The Work We Need To Do

.@EkpeUdoh—I saw your tweet about A Promised Land and thought I’d respond. For me, the title of my book is about the work we need to do to realize the promise of becoming a more perfect union, even if we don’t get there in our lifetimes. Glad to see your book club is reading it! https://t.co/aVRMxwt5JH pic.twitter.com/Uz3LMAWD2z

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 27, 2021

Her Abundant Glory

What struck me every time I spent time with Cicely Tyson was not necessarily her star power—though that was evident enough—it was her humanity. Just by walking into a room, she had this way of elevating everyone around her. pic.twitter.com/o6VAV63wqd

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 29, 2021

She was the personification of beauty, grace, wisdom, and strength, carrying forward a flame that not only guided her for 96 pathbreaking years but lit the way for so many of us.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 29, 2021

I’ll miss her dearly, but I smile knowing how many people she inspired, just like me, to walk a little taller, speak a little more freely, and live a little bit more like God intended.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 29, 2021

In her extraordinary career, Cicely Tyson was one of the rare award-winning actors whose work on the screen was surpassed only by what she was able to accomplish off of it. She had a heart unlike any other—and for 96 years, she left a mark on the world that few will ever match. pic.twitter.com/JRsL3zlKtP

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 29, 2021

Thank you President and Forever FLOTUS Obama for honoring Queen Cicely Tyson and giving her her due flowers while she was with us. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/FgoA85sKs4

— Madam Auntie VP Kamala Harris is THEE GOAT! (@flywithkamala) January 29, 2021

The art of rewriting an entire narrative is rare – but #CicelyTyson did so. She infused film with the power of transfiguration, showing black women, marginalized women, underestimated women in their abundant glory. And the world will never be the same. God’s rest to you, madam.

— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) January 29, 2021

"When the time comes, what do you want us to remember about you?"https://t.co/JwT0GZcNCb

— I Could’ve Just Sat On In With Massa (@WrittenByHanna) January 29, 2021

I'm devastated. My heart is just broken. I loved you so much!! You were everything to me! You made me feel loved and seen and valued in a world where there is still a cloak of invisibility for us dark chocolate girls. You gave me permission to dream… https://t.co/7V7AFZtFLa pic.twitter.com/l2TLfM4weX

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2021

A stage & screen icon, Cicely Tyson used her great talent to tell the stories of Black women and Black history with dignity and grace. Through her acclaimed performances, her philanthropy & more, her life will continue to inspire generations.

Job very well done, Ms. Tyson. pic.twitter.com/G82oFYggAk

— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) January 29, 2021

In a new memoir, legendary actress Cicely Tyson is opening up about her impressive career and personal life.@GayleKing caught up with 96-year-old @IAmCicelyTyson to reflect on the defining moments in her life, starting with a reporter’s question that caught her off guard. https://t.co/86xvScQ4ys

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) January 26, 2021

This one hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Rest in great power. pic.twitter.com/vwchWT5512

— Zendaya (@Zendaya) January 29, 2021

Losing Cicely Tyson is just a devastating blow. There are just some people you believe will be around forever.

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 29, 2021

https://twitter.com/FredTJoseph/status/1354950867183665154

Cicely Tyson is one of those legends you’d hoped we would have forever. And you knew it was a silly dream but you dreamt it anyway. This day is hard for so many reasons. This is a massive loss. Thank you for your gifts, queen.

— Robin Thede (@robinthede) January 29, 2021

Thank you, Cicely Tyson for giving us 96 years. You were everything and more.

Brilliant. Fierce. Beautiful.

This hurts.

— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) January 29, 2021

I’m a bit heartbroken at the moment, but Cicely lived an incredibly beautiful life. She shared her art with us every chance she could. We have so many moving performances of hers to cherish and now, we have her memoir.

What. A. Life.
What. A. Legacy.

Rest In Peace, Ms. Tyson. pic.twitter.com/RSGbpvCjba

— Gia Peppers, A Virgo Grooving 💁🏾‍♀️ (@GiaPeppers) January 29, 2021

Rest in power, Cicely Tyson. Forever our queen pic.twitter.com/DZH93RDJwV

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) January 29, 2021

https://twitter.com/WannasWorld/status/1354946672804188171

https://twitter.com/AFlyBlackLeftie/status/1354947550281924613

I am so glad we gave Cicely Tyson all her flowers while she was still here. pic.twitter.com/kCdHLuJ3Vt

— Sylvia (@SylviaObell) January 29, 2021

A Time For Boldness

This is a time for boldness and President Biden is already delivering.

By rejoining the Paris climate accords on day one, he declared loudly and clearly that the U.S. will once again lead the fight against climate change.

And this is only the beginning. https://t.co/6cSS49lkyx

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 21, 2021

Racism Is All Across America

https://twitter.com/laurenthehough/status/1349668329569607680

https://twitter.com/laurenthehough/status/1349673417453301760

That's a word. But it's part of the narrative that poor Southerners are to blame for everything so we can pretend that's the only place racists live and not really evaluate the larger national problem.

— Sally Kilpatrick (@SuperWriterMom) January 14, 2021

One turned up in a $1,300 Burberry jacket and others travelled there in a private jet. The white privilege excuses are going to be EPIC!

— Fiona B (@Feebeekiwi) January 14, 2021

When Black and PoC told White folx to talk to their racist relatives during the holidays past four years, they were all like "we don't wanna ruin the mood" over their dry ass unseasoned turkey. And now it's all "let's reach out to them in love." Bye.

— FilmFatale_NYC 🇭🇹 🇩🇴 🇺🇸 (@FilmFatale_NYC) January 14, 2021

...I don't care how progressive you are as a White adult, or that you voted for Obama twice - if you stayed silent around friends and family racist rantings and beliefs YOU ARE COMPLICIT. PERIOD.

— FilmFatale_NYC 🇭🇹 🇩🇴 🇺🇸 (@FilmFatale_NYC) January 14, 2021

Sergio Hudson

.@sergiotheexpert tells the story of how he landed in Philadelphia to a text from Michelle Obama's stylist that she would be wearing his outfit for Inauguration Day: https://t.co/hZbrA63ojo pic.twitter.com/RLYwsjcBxL

— The Ringer (@ringer) January 22, 2021

#EducationDay

On International #EducationDay, I’m celebrating the perseverance of students and teachers around the world—including organizations in the @GirlsAlliance that are helping to keep girls learning safely during the pandemic.

Support their work today: https://t.co/uAJh9LttNy pic.twitter.com/Dit93LBzFA

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 24, 2021

We Been Knew (x100)

Every black person in America: https://t.co/fjPMDsLIOW pic.twitter.com/WEybTX5yMM

— tHE.lAST🔝 (@jusLikeMike911) January 12, 2021

A Towering Example

Hank Aaron was one of the best baseball players we’ve ever seen and one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Aaron family and everyone who was inspired by this unassuming man and his towering example. pic.twitter.com/2RZdc82Y18

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 22, 2021

TESTIFY!

Black people have been under the boot of racism, white supremacy, economic anxiety, inequality and so much else. Despite it all, we somehow didn’t vote for a racist and didn’t storm not nary a U.S. capitol. But sure, let’s keep centering everything around aggrieved white people.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 18, 2021

Black Women = Blessed Hands

Thank you all for the love this morning. It's an honor to be on Mrs. Obama's team. #HairByYeneDamtew pic.twitter.com/KmqKVJ6Q3d

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

Baby you did what needed to be done. You are the backbone of this country

— Maryland Monroe (@madonna_MONROE) January 20, 2021

The layers
The edges
The modest highlight
The bounce
Wind blowing but not a hair out of place

Somebody said you are the backbone of this country and I fully agree 😭

— Akua (@lovemarjorie23) January 20, 2021

Yep! pic.twitter.com/TcTwgNy2EY

— Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) January 20, 2021

Whew! They never miss! pic.twitter.com/fry4qbwYRn

— Kalen Allen (@TheKalenAllen) January 20, 2021

Haha! 😂 https://t.co/nReCxSOpQz

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

Y'all really got #LAID trending on Twitter. We… the Black Twitter… are undefeated.

— Ty Alexander (@loveTyAlexander) January 20, 2021

whoever got this angle deserves a medal #LAID #MichelleObama pic.twitter.com/Vwv7AlEF6x

— Ash 🏝 (@_ashhlauren) January 20, 2021

The fact that #laid is trending because of Mrs.Obama I will forever stan! She is Amazing! 🥰👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/t8z0zyzkSt

— Danielle Fleming (@_CoachFleming) January 20, 2021

QTNA: It was I! 😉 https://t.co/RdDCVzu7Rh

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

Her stylist is Arlington-based Yene Damtew of Aesthetics Salon. https://t.co/7z7oO3k1J1 pic.twitter.com/pG7YFN8eps

— Jummy Olabanji (@JummyNBC) January 20, 2021

My salon in Arlington, VA is accepting new clients for all your hair needs. Please visit https://t.co/Lel9a80t7Y for booking information. https://t.co/Wn0TAgI33M

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 21, 2021

I'm so grateful for your mentions today! I've received lots of DMs about mentoring. I have an online coaching program for hairstylists called The Academy. Please click here to learn more and join the waiting list: https://t.co/3HAYWKvogI

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

**raises hand** 😉 https://t.co/mwRl9gwPVI

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

Black Twitter losing their minds over Michelle’s hair was honestly the highlight of this entire morning 😂😂 that hair didn’t MOVE

— elyza 🇨🇺🇩🇴 (@elyzacguzman) January 20, 2021

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/urIig0qH3j

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

Whoever did Michelle’s hair deserves the presidential medal of freedom.

— 🩷 Rebekah Weatherspoon Book Updates! 🩷 (@RdotSpoon) January 20, 2021

I appreciate this nomination 😂 Thank you all for the love, truly. It has put a huge smile on my face all morning. #HairByYeneDamtew https://t.co/zsoqsFNpSX

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

The internet is undefeated! I love you all, truly. #HairByYeneDamtew https://t.co/uNs6MKfT5z

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

😂 Thank you for the love! #HairByYeneDamtew https://t.co/h65psQYfa7

— Yene Damtew (@yenedamtew) January 20, 2021

The hands that were fortified to do Michelle Obama’s hair did a GOOD work on today

That hair is bouncing AND behaving #Inauguration pic.twitter.com/4zT1jipCmS

— The Root (@TheRoot) January 20, 2021

Michelle Obama’s hair is really laid like a bridge over troubled waters. #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/rgAFiSO4Bq

— The Root (@TheRoot) January 20, 2021