Thank You, John Lewis

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

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 30, 2020

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Every word of this ❤️❤️❤️️. We love you, Congressman Lewis. And we’ll do our best to honor your service and sacrifice with our own. https://t.co/8cuBgH1k4p

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 30, 2020

June 26th

Jim’s courage and persistence helped change America for the better. And so did every American who marched, organized, stood up, came out—or changed their own heart because they love someone who did. Happy anniversary, everybody. https://t.co/t8ULh2c0P5

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2020

Just a few moments after 10 am ET on June 26th, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision when they legalized same-sex marriage and struck down same-sex marriage bans across the country.

In that moment, love won. Watch part one of our three part series: pic.twitter.com/2cSxEXO6cs

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 26, 2020

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In the afternoon of June 26, 2015, @BarackObama traveled to Charleston to eulogize Reverend Pinckney after a racist shooting at Mother Emanuel AME church. President Obama began to speak of grace. Then he sang. Go behind the scenes of this moment in part two of our series. pic.twitter.com/VV0RTrmVzv

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 26, 2020

Barack Obama Says Progress Happens When 'We Stand Up, Speak Out and Demand Change' in Stonewall Day Speech​ https://t.co/GdGMh5oQ71

— People (@people) June 26, 2020

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This was one of the few times I apologized to @BarackObama for a draft. I had nothing left. And even though he didn’t have to be, he was so cool about it.

Then he dunked on me by crossing out two pages, rewriting them by hand, and hitting E-Flat. https://t.co/AC5KdBTvTZ

— Cody Keenan (@codykeenan) June 26, 2020

#Emanuel9

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5 years ago on this date, these 9 people were killed by a white supremacist at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. #Emanuel9 pic.twitter.com/Jl9AEvfIwZ

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) June 17, 2020

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The President Sang Amazing Grace

Watch the new video for "The President Sang Amazing Grace" created & animated by Jeff Scher. https://t.co/cBhAyVUY8A

— Joan Baez (@joancbaez) March 27, 2018

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Day One In Cuba: The First Family

President Barack Obama and daughter Malia share a laugh as Malia interprets in Spanish for a restauranteur in Havana, Cuba

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Check out photos from the first day of @POTUS’ historic #CubaVisit → https://t.co/nuZzvWQBjw pic.twitter.com/sr7jGCl3Xe

— Ben Rhodes -Archived (@rhodes44) March 21, 2016

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President Barack Obama greets hotel workers

First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha tour La Catedral de la Virgen Maria de la Concepcion Inmaculada in Old Havana, Cuba

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More Pete Souza amazingness right here

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“I knew I was going to sing… I was just trying to figure out which key”

An amazing conversation with Valerie Jarrett on what has transpired in America over the last two weeks through the eyes of President Obama

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~10:45 Valerie Jarrett‘s response “why is it all on him?”

Team (POTUS) Obama Is Amazing!

Racism and hate are horrible realities, made worse by the accessibility of guns in our nation. We have to change.

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 20, 2015

As @POTUS said, sympathy alone isn't good enough to honor the victims of gun violence in Charleston. Let's start a conversation.

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 20, 2015

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This is not about politics. It's about the need for better policy choices. https://t.co/f1BG02MGvt

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 20, 2015

That's a petition I'd sign! https://t.co/EZIDs0Je5b

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 20, 2015

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@HuRa to those who say "just do something" -- I couldn't agree more. It is in our power, but we must put politics aside.

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 20, 2015

@Bailiuchan I agree. But the American people must speak up and make sure their voices are heard.

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 21, 2015

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Calling it a "little issue"misses the significance of this symbol of racism&the moment we have to change #TakeItDown https://t.co/f1GIHiz1j5

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 21, 2015

@michaelianblack The point is either word betrays a view where crimes like this 'just happen.' We can and must change.

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 21, 2015

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Are we to accept this as the new normal?If not better laws, what will change this? What's ur plan to make sure these horrific tragedies end?

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 21, 2015

.@stephen_arizona In too many of these tragedies, the guns were acquired"lawfully" by ppl who shouldn't have had access. That's unacceptable

— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) June 21, 2015

#TakeDownTheFlag

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Future. #TakeDownTheFlag pic.twitter.com/oJM7pN0vM6

— deray (@deray) June 20, 2015

Downtown Charleston. Protest. #CharlestonShooting https://t.co/mrHwzr5wGy

— deray (@deray) June 20, 2015

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I am inspired by the turnout to #TakeDownTheFlag at the South Carolina Statehouse. Love will win. pic.twitter.com/WgsWDSixas

— Heather Brandt, PhD (@BlondeScientist) June 20, 2015

From the #TakeDownTheFlag rally. pic.twitter.com/0Xd8FmcWnJ

— Joel D. Anderson 🆓 (@byjoelanderson) June 20, 2015

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Confederate We Fall. #TakeDownTheFlag pic.twitter.com/qJV1x9KQLf

— deray (@deray) June 20, 2015

Protest. #TakeDownTheFlag https://t.co/EDLpHe03FG

— deray (@deray) June 20, 2015

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Not only local, but national and international media here. The world is watching, South Carolina. #TakeDownTheFlag pic.twitter.com/CM6W2cdwww

— Allen Wallace (@allenwallace) June 20, 2015

Sweatin with the fam at the #TakeDownTheFlag rally pic.twitter.com/9qGI39i9nv

— Jordy McKever (@itsjordylive) June 20, 2015

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tear down this wall. #TakeDownTheFlag pic.twitter.com/hTZXrNbXZd

— deray (@deray) June 20, 2015

On the steps of the South Carolina statehouse. #TakeDownTheFlag pic.twitter.com/zrIvOQEPgF

— Joel D. Anderson 🆓 (@byjoelanderson) June 20, 2015

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The Confederate flag on the statehouse grounds appears to be padlocked to the flagpole. #TakeDownTheFlag pic.twitter.com/mAJJsOSPSQ

— Joel D. Anderson 🆓 (@byjoelanderson) June 20, 2015

Padlocked.

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza

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Colleen Barry: Michelle Obama Meets US Troops In Italy; Recalls Charleston

Michelle Obama’s thoughts turned to those grieving for nine people killed in a U.S. church as she visited Friday with American soldiers and their families stationed in northern Italy. “We have seen too many tragedies like this,” Mrs. Obama said of the attack in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina. “There is something particularly horrifying about something that happens so senseless in a house of worship.” She added: “I pray for a community that I know is in pain with the hope that tragedies like these will one day come to an end.” The U.S. first lady was visiting at the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza, thanking hundreds of the troops and their families for their service.

U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday had expressed anger and sadness over the slayings at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. “As my husband said yesterday, simply saying our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and community of Charleston does not convey the heartache,” Mrs. Obama said. Her time with the troops and their families included reading a book to children, and visiting with about 30 expectant mothers to discuss the challenges faced by military families overseas. The families live in an area that includes housing units and an elementary and middle school. She spent a good half hour giving hugs and shaking hands. Her daughters Malia and Sasha helped her scoop out ice cream. About 500 people were attending a barbecue on the middle school’s athletic fields.

More here

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First Lady on #Charlestonshooting: "I pray ... with the hope that tragedies like these will one day come to an end."https://t.co/qMxba7GcdI

— ABC News (@ABC) June 19, 2015

#MichelleObama @MichelleObama speaking about #CharlestonShooting in #Vicenza pic.twitter.com/LpN8FZh4A5

— Principal Ava’s Niece (@c_lene97) June 19, 2015

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A Mass for the Dead

SHE HAS A NAME: A mother of three, pastor + high school track coach, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton was killed at AME. pic.twitter.com/rvXe1y33Ry

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

SHE HAS A NAME: Susie Jackson, a longtime church member was killed at AME Church last night. pic.twitter.com/oUL7n1DGBw

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

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For the dead, we say, “Amen”. And for the living.
There are too many dead, and the living are riven.

Every day, a new horror, a new loss of innocence,
And the night-dimmed tide swallows us.

There is no innocence; this is a fallen world,
And men of evil revel in destruction.

When is it enough? It’s never enough.
Violence has an army of reasons,

And peace seems to be an idea
Honored more in the breach than the observance.

This is not your heritage; it is evil.
This is not your freedom; it is slavery.

Do that which you would have done unto you;
Flee from that which is harmful to all.

The answer is there, to be teased out
Of life, hard life, the only life we have.

Remember the dead, for they speak from the earth,
Pleading, “Let us not be in vain.”

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SHE HAS A NAME; Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, a mother of four daughters, singer in church choir was killed at AME. pic.twitter.com/YoqNF1yiOD

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

HE HAS A NAME: Rev. Daniel Simmons, Sr., another pastor at the Emanuel AME church who was killed last night. pic.twitter.com/n4sz9GBBxf

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

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HE HAS A NAME: Rev Clementa Pinckney, a State Senator + Pastor of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. Killed last night pic.twitter.com/hkDgCdlobc

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

SHE HAS A NAME: Ethel Lee Lance, worked at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston for 30 years. She was killed last night. pic.twitter.com/7OHjsnhD8f

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

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SHE HAS A NAME: Myra Thompson, killed last night at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. She was teaching bible study. pic.twitter.com/NlqoNfjPP2

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 19, 2015

HE HAS A NAME: Tywanza Sanders, a 2014 graduate of Allen University was killed last night at the Emanuel AME church. pic.twitter.com/oQa1SQlbx8

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

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SHE HAS A NAME: Cynthia Hurd worked for Charleston County Public Library for 31 yrs. Killed last night at AME Church pic.twitter.com/jgJY9acnRc

— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) June 18, 2015

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