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Nov

Black Women Leading

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Tags: 2020 Election, Black History, Black Women, california, election, Harris, Herstory, history, kamala, Kamala Harris, oakland, tweets, vp, white house

Today is a moment shaped largely by the Black women who have long played a crucial role in our democracy. Their pragmatism helped nominate Biden; their insistence helped nominate Harris. Their determination helped to elect them both.
— Errin Haines 🧼🧴😷🙏🏾 (@emarvelous) November 7, 2020

When the Constitution was written in Philadelphia more than 220 years ago, the founding fathers couldn’t imagine that a Black woman would one day help govern this country.
Today, the city delivered the last votes that will reshape America’s imagination. https://t.co/m4g7NxXBKW
— Errin Haines 🧼🧴😷🙏🏾 (@emarvelous) November 7, 2020

VICE PRESIDENT AUNTIE 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/AE1xP5Mmxq
— Meena Harris (@meenaharris) November 8, 2020

While I may be the first, I won’t be the last. pic.twitter.com/R5CousWtdx
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 8, 2020

Sep

The Planet Is On The Ballot

By Nerdy Wonka 135 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: #ActOnClimate, 2020 Election, ballot, Barack Obama, california, climate, Climate Change, election, Election 2020, fires, Obama, oregon, President, tweets, vote, voting

The fires across the West Coast are just the latest examples of the very real ways our changing climate is changing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 10, 2020

Sep

Not Putting Up With Lies

By Nerdy Wonka 120 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: 2020 Election, california, District Attorney, facts, Harris, kamala, Kamala Harris, police, Political And Funny Tweets, San Francisco, tweets, vp

During @KamalaHarris’ time as D.A. in SF, she refused to prosecute sex workers even when the police decided to unil… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Receipts: "The cops said they were slam-dunk cases, but Harris' office took one look at the arrests & tossed them… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

🚨🚨🚨 Glue your wigs down y’all — @nikisolisSF — a 20+ year veteran public defender — went on Democracy now with L… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Part 2 https://t.co/0Xy2ke93Yw
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Part 3 https://t.co/7clirhaOxj
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Part 4 https://t.co/v8MXuTXaqk
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Part 5 https://t.co/W3acZP0h4X
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

Part 6 https://t.co/rLLptiga3r
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

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Part 7 [THE END] https://t.co/oCxDuACKnA
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chris evans (@notcapnamerica) August 14, 2020

@notcapnamerica @KamalaHarris I lived in SF when she was DA. Police were upset with her because she wouldn't pursue… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Daniel Malmer (@danielmalmer) August 14, 2020

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@notcapnamerica @KamalaHarris Police union blasts her plan to offer diversion programs for people who assault offic… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Daniel Malmer (@danielmalmer) August 14, 2020

Aug

Kamala

By Nerdy Wonka 192 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: 2020 Election, Barack Obama, Biden, Black Voters, Black Women, california, Democratic Party, democrats, Harris, HBCU, Joe, Joe Biden, kamala, Kamala Harris, Nominee, oakland, Obama, President, tweets, vp

I’ve known Senator @KamalaHarris for a long time. She is more than prepared for the job. She’s spent her career def… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 11, 2020

I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020

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Back when Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau. I watched as they took on the big banks, lifte… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020

That day when a little girl from Oaktown became the first black woman to be a major-party vice-presidential nominee… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Maya Harris (@mayaharris_) August 11, 2020

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Kamala Harris is the first Black woman on a major party ticket.
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Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 11, 2020

LET'S GO, DEMOCRATS!!!! https://t.co/uTmEpoyr6b
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meta (@metaquest) August 11, 2020

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America, let’s do this! https://t.co/3a62UmB1PN
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Douglas Emhoff (@douglasemhoff) August 11, 2020

Joe Biden's website right now 👇 https://t.co/CuLyquJPBF
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Nicole Sganga (@NicoleSganga) August 11, 2020

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There're gonna be 10K @KamalaHarris VP think pieces. I won't be writing one, but I'll say this: Not only are Black… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 11, 2020

If you look at support for social safety net programs, for livable wages, for public goods and opposition to progra… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 11, 2020

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If Black Americans have been the perfecters of this democracy, then Black WOMEN have been its most ardent freedom f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 11, 2020

As the wise Black women of the Combahee River Collective said in 1977, "If Black women were free, it would mean tha… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 11, 2020

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My warmest congratulations to ⁦@KamalaHarris⁩. I am confident Biden-Harris will prove to be a winning ticket. I wi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice) August 11, 2020

Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as next VP. I was honored to speak with @JoeBiden at length over the weekend and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) August 11, 2020

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VP Biden has made a historic decision & selected @SenKamalaHarris to be his VP. I believe that the two of them toge… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) August 11, 2020

Congratulations to @kamalaharris and @JoeBiden on a fantasic and historic ticket. Now, let’s go win! twitter.com/joebiden/statu…
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Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) August 11, 2020

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I'm thrilled to welcome @KamalaHarris to a historic Democratic ticket. She's already proven herself to be an incred… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 11, 2020

From the Hilltop to Capitol Hill, congratulations to our alumna, Senator @KamalaHarris, The democratic candidate fo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Howard University (@HowardU) August 11, 2020

@KamalaHarris is a great choice for Vice President. Her tenacious pursuit of justice and relentless advocacy for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Karen Bass (@KarenBassTweets) August 11, 2020

I worked closely with her when I was in Sacramento and she was the District Attorney in San Francisco. I continue t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Karen Bass (@KarenBassTweets) August 11, 2020

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California is better because of her work as Attorney General and stronger because of her work as Senator. Now all… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Karen Bass (@KarenBassTweets) August 11, 2020

A historic photo: @JoeBiden asking @KamalaHarris to join the ticket -- taken just a few hours ago, from his home i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ronald Klain (@RonaldKlain) August 11, 2020

May

Anastácia

By Nerdy Wonka 127 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: Anastácia, Black History, Brazil, california, Coronavirus, freedom, Pandemic, Political And Funny Tweets, protests, Quarantine, racism, slavery, Social Distancing, tweets, White Privilege, White Supremacy

The image this woman chose to illustrate her oppression is Anastácia, an enslaved African in 1700s Brazil. Her mist… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 19, 2020

Story also says Anastácia knew medicinal cures, healing practices and was painfully muzzled to curtail her influenc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 19, 2020

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FYI, woman with Anastácia's picture saying "only slaves & dogs wear muzzles" is protesting public health rules mand… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 19, 2020

For those who look up info about Anastácia, you’ll see her called “Escrava Anastácia.” “Escrava” isn’t her name. It… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 20, 2020

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@UjuAnya Thinking of this association between the identity of the black people and slavery, the young black artist… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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vitor (@vtrfelix) May 20, 2020

Apr

Listening To Experts

By Nerdy Wonka 125 Comments

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Tags: Barack Obama, california, Coronavirus, COVID-19, healthcare, Healthcare Workers, Obama, Pandemic, Political And Funny Tweets, President, Quarantine, science, Social Distancing, stem, tweets, workers

Some good news: states that started social distancing early and aggressively, like California, have avoided overwhe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 10, 2020

Apr

We’ve Got Each Other

By Nerdy Wonka 143 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: #StayHome, california, Coronavirus, DeGeneres, Ellen, First Lady, interview, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, phone, Political And Funny Tweets, Social Distancing, tweets

Always brightens my day to get a call from my friend Ellen, especially on this rainy Monday at home. It’s good to k… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 23, 2020

My friend @MichelleObama makes the world a better place. https://t.co/0Bq82SRqUH
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Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 23, 2020

Mar

Michelle Obama Elementary School

By Nerdy Wonka 129 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: california, education, Elementary, First Lady, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama Elementary School, Michelle Obama With Babies, Political And Funny Tweets, school, tweets, West Contra Costa

Michelle Obama Elementary School will be first in Northern California named after the former first lady newsweek.com/michelle-obama…
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(@Newsweek) February 13, 2020

Mar

The Challenges We Face

By Nerdy Wonka 193 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Articles
Tags: activism, Activists, Barack Obama, california, chile, Community Organizing, healthcare, housing, New York Times, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, Soda, tweets

Here are a couple of articles that are worth reading — from housing to health, these stories use data to explore ch… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 19, 2020

nytimes.com/2020/02/11/hea…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 19, 2020

Feb

Black History Magic

By Nerdy Wonka 167 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: #BlackGirlMagic, #BlackGirlsRock, athlete, beyonce, california, cheer, college, competition, dance, Dennis, gymnastics, Nia, Nia Dennis, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets, ucla

she said PERIODT. https://t.co/aZhNgmMTbp
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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…
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UCLA Gymnastics (@uclagymnastics) February 28, 2020

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