We Must Keep Going

With the King family marching today, we remember that the fight for voting rights takes perseverance. As Dr. King said, “There are no broad highways to lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. We must keep going.” May we honor his memory through action forged in faith. pic.twitter.com/Qn1q4EvXN5

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 17, 2022

Bob Moses

Bob Moses was a hero of mine. His quiet confidence helped shape the civil rights movement, and he inspired generations of young people looking to make a difference. Michelle and I send our prayers to Janet and the rest of the Moses family.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 26, 2021

Freedom And Justice

John Lewis and C.T. Vivian loved this country so much that they risked their lives so that it might live up to its promise. They gave all of themselves to the cause of freedom and justice, and inspired generations to follow their example. Now it’s up to us to continue the work. pic.twitter.com/LZNQHqIUAo

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 17, 2021

Nine Days

I want to share this inspiring book about the events leading up to the 1960 election, from Dr. King's imprisonment to student activism in Atlanta to JFK's campaign. It's a story we can all learn from—a story of overlooked heroes and the power each of us has to create change. pic.twitter.com/yIaNJpRq7M

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 19, 2021

Happy Birthday, John Lewis

For decades, John Lewis not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice, but inspired generations that followed to try to live up to his example. On his birthday, we honor his memory, and work toward continuing his legacy by creating change in our communities.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 22, 2021

Today would have been Congressman John Lewis’ 81st birthday. While my dear friend may no longer be with us, his life and legacy provide an eternal moral compass on which direction to march. May we carry on his mission in the fight for justice and equality for all.

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 21, 2021

Interconnectedness

With so much going on, Dr. King’s leadership is as steadying a force as it’s ever been. I’ve been reflecting a lot on his example, and how it might help us move forward after these last four years. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/oGCF2wbT18

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 18, 2021

Not That Long Ago

A thread of #MLK speeches and sermons in which he speaks truth to power, shares about his philosophy of nonviolence, and expounds on issues of injustice and what our righteous, rigorous response should be. Relevant. Revelatory. Revolutionary. #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity pic.twitter.com/lqyNbBPiym

— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) January 18, 2021

By sharing Martin Luther King Jr. in color, it reminds folks that the civil rights era was not that long ago. The black and white photos gives white folks especially the sense that it was back in the stone age. It wasn't. Many of our relatives lived this era, they're still here. https://t.co/DpLqqkKkce

— Vanessa Clark (@FoxxyGlamKitty) January 18, 2021

Every time I see a photo like this in color I’m sharing it pic.twitter.com/ktXT5EFHGH

— Jack Johnson IV (@jackjohnsoniv7) January 18, 2021

Over 53 years ago…

Why white people never use this Dr. MLK, Jr quote? pic.twitter.com/JJK7LogE9g

— Teedy (@FunTeedy) January 17, 2021

COLOURED PHOTOS BC THIS SHIT WASN'T THAT FUCKING LONG AGO. pic.twitter.com/v7evyChyKt

— Charley Roy Urameshi (@Raiuchi_Kaiser) January 18, 2021

Secure That Vote

Now that’s the way to vote! https://t.co/PXGV0fOxQ5

— Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) December 16, 2020

Lucille Bridges: Moral Courage, Bravery, Love

Today we mourn the loss of one of the mothers of the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans with the passing of Lucille Bridges — mother of five, including Ruby Bridges, who as a first-grader in 1960 was one of six black children to integrate the all-white William Frantz School. pic.twitter.com/AMvcxsWbJu

— Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) November 11, 2020

Lucille's strength was unbounded during this period. Her husband was reluctant when the request came from the Natio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) November 11, 2020

Lucille insisted, seeing the action as an opportunity to help all Black children, and walked Ruby, with federal mar… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) November 11, 2020

Today, folks recall Ruby as the little girl depicted in Norman Rockwell's painting 'The Problem We All Live With,'… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) November 11, 2020

I think I speak for all mothers who want the best for their children when I hope for the same moral courage, braver… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) November 11, 2020

Lucille Bridges, the mother of Ruby Bridges, who walked with her daughter past crowds screaming racist slurs as she became the first Black student at her all-white elementary school, has died at the age of 86. https://t.co/j7najsoDe3

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 11, 2020

Ms Bridges is an American heroine. Just imagine— what a tough and dangerous decision she made for her daughter, Ruby, all the little Black girls in New Orleans and across the nation to follow. And she lived long enough to see a Black woman become VP. RIP Lucille Bridges. https://t.co/TY5mtqaIjs pic.twitter.com/VPiyFuSlTr

— Kim Bondy (@KimBondy) November 11, 2020

Dream Bigger Than Your Last Dream

Just spent the last 2 hours phone banking here in Texas. I called a grandmother. She’s 91. Black. She answered so s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Stephanie Clay 🐝 (@_StephanieClay) August 12, 2020

“.... for the Biden Harris ticket.” She said, “Harris?” I said yes. She said, “He picked Kamala“ and broke down in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Stephanie Clay 🐝 (@_StephanieClay) August 12, 2020

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“baby, I’m overjoyed. Look at God.” I told her I’ve been emotional all afternoon thinking about my slave great grea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Stephanie Clay 🐝 (@_StephanieClay) August 12, 2020

She talked about her grandfather being lynched. She told me she hoped Kamala had the best security. She’s afraid so… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Stephanie Clay 🐝 (@_StephanieClay) August 12, 2020