Erin Jackson: Gold

Congrats on winning gold, @ErinJackson480! Your accomplishments on the ice are just as impressive as the humility and hard work you’ve demonstrated behind the scenes. I can’t wait to see what you do next. 🤩 https://t.co/AChDZEYrvn

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 15, 2022

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

I want to congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her nomination to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson has already inspired young Black women like my daughters to set their sights higher, and her confirmation will help them believe they can be anything they want to be. https://t.co/aCwiUBFTyj

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

I’m proud to announce that I am nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. Currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, she is one of our nation’s brightest legal minds and will be an exceptional Justice.https://t.co/iePvhz1YaA pic.twitter.com/Nzqv2AtN8h

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 25, 2022

As a protégé of Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson earned a reputation for pragmatism and consensus building. It’s part… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

Like Justice Breyer, Judge Jackson understands that the law isn’t just about abstract theory. It’s about people’s l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 25, 2022

Zaila

Yes, Zaila! We are so, so proud of you! 👏🏾

pic.twitter.com/rp0gI4B5BE

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 9, 2021

13-year-old Zaila Avant-garde is the first African American champion in the history of the Scripps National Spelling Beepic.twitter.com/Wm38xiEqSn

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 9, 2021

The first champion from Louisiana, #Speller133 Zaila Avant-garde wins the Scripps Cup! #SpellingBee #TheBeeIsBack pic.twitter.com/YqjYKt7R2q

— Scripps National Spelling Bee (@ScrippsBee) July 9, 2021

Your #ScrippsNationalSpellingBee Champion Zaila Avant-garde. https://t.co/6Vu7TOfC9n

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 9, 2021

Zaila Avant-garde ✨#SpellingBee finalist 🤝 Guinness World Record holder. pic.twitter.com/yiSn6kTCwy

— espnW (@espnW) July 9, 2021

Sha’Carri!!

If you haven’t seen it yet, @itskerrii’s race at the Olympic Trials is something to behold—but her grace and grit in this interview might be even more special. We are all so proud of you, Sha’Carri! Can't wait to see what you do in Tokyo! 👏🏾pic.twitter.com/QPbAQLzF7d

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 22, 2021

I am up right now losing my mind 😍😍😍🥺🥺!!!! https://t.co/Ox1rtuct4y

— Sha’Carri Richardson (@itskerrii) June 23, 2021

Black Renaissance

Like so many of you, I was moved as I watched @TheAmandaGorman read her poem at the inauguration. I first met her back in 2016, and over the years, I've seen her continue to inspire people with her words. I'm so proud of the young woman she has become. https://t.co/9KLTu5tV4L pic.twitter.com/GQ9xlyjVqW

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 4, 2021

What an honor to be on @TIME 's new cover. From the interview: "In all the forms of expression of human life, we’re seeing that artistry be informed by the Black experience. I can’t imagine anything more exciting than that." https://t.co/SKC3rreA4x

— Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) February 4, 2021

TIME's new cover: Amanda Gorman in conversation with Michelle Obama, Ibram X. Kendi on the Black Renaissance and more https://t.co/YzMcAnk9x1 pic.twitter.com/yyr7hbT6ld

— TIME (@TIME) February 4, 2021

"The Black Renaissance is stirring Black people to be themselves. Totally. Unapologetically. Freely," writes Ibram… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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  (@TIME) February 04, 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

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

—
Ricki Fontaine (@madonna_MONROE) January 20, 2021

@yenedamtew The layers The edges The modest highlight The bounce Wind blowing but not a hair out of place Somebody… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

—
P (@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.

— This is the voicemail for Rebekah Weatherspoon (@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 behav… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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The Root (@TheRoot) January 20, 2021

Michelle Obama’s hair is really laid like a bridge over troubled waters. #InaugurationDay https://t.co/rgAFiSO4Bq

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The Root (@TheRoot) January 20, 2021

This Is A Michelle Obama Stan Account

Hair, LAID. Waist, CINCHED. Fit, BIG DRIP – my forever First Lady did not come to play. pic.twitter.com/idLpj44g2h

— IAMNJERA (@IAMNJERA) January 20, 2021

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

Cause we all needed this closer look at it… pic.twitter.com/NtFYztezwk

— Non-GMO Chocolate (@truetotruth) January 20, 2021

I had to pic.twitter.com/9IRLw4N11m

— DRYX (@its_dryx) January 20, 2021

@its_dryx @Psidestep1919 I’ll raise you one more lol https://t.co/5S6J31X5Sj

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That Auntie™️ (@MeechieTaughtMe) January 20, 2021

@MeechieTaughtMe @its_dryx @Psidestep1919 I’d like to double down please #Inauguration2021 https://t.co/GT75QXQwPn

—
  (@MsNiek) January 20, 2021

@its_dryx @keenamonet Had to https://t.co/AeIcDw1wVR

—
preme (@noothaanks) January 20, 2021

was never one of them pic.twitter.com/rbgvXsKOI8

— 20% off sitewide 🎋 (@earringdealer) January 20, 2021

@earringdealer It’s Michelle “BEEN THAT GIRL” LaVaughn Robinson Obama!!!! https://t.co/i5YLBIBp1F

—
MOCHA THEE STALLION (@darkbaldi) January 20, 2021

@earringdealer It was this 1 for me... https://t.co/WuquHDrftt

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BlackToTheNaked👁 (@ThatsAMiss) January 20, 2021

Me watching Michelle in her burgundy outfit. Hair is laid, makeup is right, bawdy, class!!! I just- wow pic.twitter.com/4bqS9jqfZv

— International slay mama (@SincereLaughs) January 20, 2021

Obama just KNOW he got the baddest wife at the function. A true flex. 😭

— Patchouli Papí🍃 (@__MZA__) January 20, 2021

“…. grace, waist and cover your face.” Well said. And yes Michelle Obama soared in Sergio Hudson, a Black designer from SC, per The @bevysmith 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 https://t.co/ERhWM9RfG6

— Joy WE VOTED!! WEAR A MASK!! Reid 😷) (@JoyAnnReid) January 20, 2021

Stacey Abrams: Know Her

icon trailblazer radical genius queen role model hero goliath pic.twitter.com/uh5OaFdRDZ

— ziwe (@ziwe) November 6, 2020

It’s reported that Stacey Abrams worked relentlessly to register over 800,000 new voters across Georgia who were affected by voter suppression in time for the U.S elections.

That is some impact 👏🏾🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/wquNA4p4JQ

— The Women's Organisation (@TheWomensOrg) November 6, 2020

Black History Magic

she said PERIODT. https://t.co/aZhNgmMTbp

—
anGie (@angiemugisha) February 27, 2020

A homecoming performance that would make @Beyonce proud! @DennisNia made us lose our breath with her 9.975 on floor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

—
UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 28, 2020

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REPRESENT!!!!!!! ❤❤❤🐻🐻 twitter.com/uclagymnastics…

—
Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) February 28, 2020