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
Posts Tagged ‘civil rights
24
Feb
21
Nine Days
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Tags: activism, Barack Obama, book, campaign, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, Community Organizing, election, jfk, Martin Luther King Jr., mlk, Obama, President, students, tweets
Tags: activism, Barack Obama, book, campaign, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, Community Organizing, election, jfk, Martin Luther King Jr., mlk, Obama, President, students, tweets
22
Feb
21
Happy Birthday, John Lewis
Categories: All Photos and Joe 'Big Deal' Biden
Tags: birthday, celebration, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, georgia, Good Trouble, Happy Birthday, john, John Lewis, lewis, Obama, tweets, voting, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
Tags: birthday, celebration, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, georgia, Good Trouble, Happy Birthday, john, John Lewis, lewis, Obama, tweets, voting, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
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
09
Feb
21
The Past Is Prologue
Traveling while Black: Never pay with a $20 pic.twitter.com/6Ym8kWy0bW
— The Black Detour (@theblackdetour) January 25, 2021
It’s actually unbelievable how Black people in America aren’t more angry at all times. https://t.co/hlxlD8prYx
— m. (@tweetlikemaya) January 26, 2021
03
Feb
21
Building On A Legacy
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Tags: Barack Obama, baseball, Black History, Black History Month, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, jackie, Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball, mlb, Obama, President, racism, robinson
Tags: Barack Obama, baseball, Black History, Black History Month, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, jackie, Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball, mlb, Obama, President, racism, robinson
When Jackie Robinson faced down slurs, spiked cleats, and pitches aimed at his head—and stole home anyway—he didn't only change baseball. He changed the world and paved the way for others, including me. On his birthday, we’re called not only to honor that legacy but build on it. pic.twitter.com/d2KDDZNWEN
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 31, 2021
19
Jan
21
Interconnectedness
Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, #CrimingWhileWhite, Biden, capitol, Capitol Hill, Civic Engagment, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, Community Organizing, Coup, democracy, First Lady, Harris, Insurrection, leadership, Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle, Michelle Obama, mlk, MLK Day, MLK Jr., Obama, Oval Office, racism, riots, Social Justice, terrorism, treason, trump, tweets, Washington DC, white house, White Privilege, White Supremacy, White Terrorism
Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, #CrimingWhileWhite, Biden, capitol, Capitol Hill, Civic Engagment, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, Community Organizing, Coup, democracy, First Lady, Harris, Insurrection, leadership, Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle, Michelle Obama, mlk, MLK Day, MLK Jr., Obama, Oval Office, racism, riots, Social Justice, terrorism, treason, trump, tweets, Washington DC, white house, White Privilege, White Supremacy, White Terrorism
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
18
Jan
21
Not That Long Ago
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Tags: civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., mlk, MLK Day, MLK Jr., tweets, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
Tags: civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., mlk, MLK Day, MLK Jr., tweets, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
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…
— Teedy (@FunTeedy) January 17, 2021
Why white people never use this Dr. MLK, Jr quote? pic.twitter.com/JJK7LogE9g
COLOURED PHOTOS BC THIS SHIT WASN'T THAT FUCKING LONG AGO. pic.twitter.com/v7evyChyKt
— Charley Roy Urameshi (@Raiuchi_Kaiser) January 18, 2021
Dear politicians/political influencers:
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021
When you tweet about my father’s birthday, remember that he was resolute about eradicating racism, poverty & militarism.
Encourage & enact policies that reflect your birthday sentiments.
Here’s the authentic #MLK:pic.twitter.com/eCJWCVnD1k
If anyone had a right to question whether our democracy was worth redeeming, it was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Because in the face of billy clubs and lynchings, poll taxes and literacy tests, he never gave in to violence, never waved a traitorous flag or gave up on our country. pic.twitter.com/TCmbuiXkUa
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 18, 2021
On #MLKDay, we celebrate his life but we’re also called to live out his values through service of our own. Here are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 18, 2021
I always look at the quotes that people choose to post today on #MLKDay. When I see white folks post the "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that" I cringe a little. B/c that's one of the top ones used out of context to scold us for our anger at white supremacy.
— Luvvie is the #ProfessionalTroublemaker (@Luvvie) January 18, 2021
As you honor my father today, please honor my mother, as well. She was the architect of the King Legacy and founder of @TheKingCenter, which she founded less than three months after Daddy died. Without #CorettaScottKing, there would be no #MLKDay. #MLK #BelovedCommunity pic.twitter.com/cLvgTjeUwE
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 18, 2021
“We must face the hard fact that many Americans would like to have a nation which is a democracy for white Americans but simultaneously a dictatorship over Black Americans.”
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) January 18, 2021
Dr. Martin Luther King, 10 May 1967, Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/OKih9OANzt
#MLKDay "He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." – Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pic.twitter.com/s2A6YzSL63
— Morgan Freeman (@morgan_freeman) January 18, 2021
We can’t skip justice and get to peace.
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 13, 2021
“True peace,” my father said, “is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” pic.twitter.com/WsOHjBnXY5
15
Jan
21
Drum Major For Justice
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Tags: civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, drum, Drum Major, Happy Birthday, Justice, major, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day, MLK Jr., speech, tweets, Voting Rights
Tags: civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, drum, Drum Major, Happy Birthday, Justice, major, Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day, MLK Jr., speech, tweets, Voting Rights
Happy birthday, Drum Major for Justice.
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021
Miss you, Daddy. #MLK 🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/fWwIQYaGkW
LOVE. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/Er7jRSWvij
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021
I miss you.
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021
I’m grateful for your life.
I’m honored by your legacy.
I’m growing in your teachings.
Thank you, Daddy.
Happy Birthday in Forever. #MLK 🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/0OhAazpz7M
Will you join me for @TheKingCenter’s virtual King Holiday Observance 2021 experiences? We are embracing the urgency of creating the #BelovedCommunity. This moment matters. Let’s embrace truth, love and justice and be who we always should have been. #MLK #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/YIHz3SUIr8
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 13, 2021
12
Jan
21
Tona Boyd
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Tags: #StopKavanaugh, Biden, booker, Boyd, civil rights, counsel, Harris, Kavanaugh, lawyer, office, SCOTUS, Tona, white house
Tags: #StopKavanaugh, Biden, booker, Boyd, civil rights, counsel, Harris, Kavanaugh, lawyer, office, SCOTUS, Tona, white house
Tona Boyd, @SenBooker’s chief counsel & senior legal advisor, has just been named special assistant to the president & special counsel in the White House Counsel’s office. Her tireless work to advance the cause of justice, defend civil rights… 1/2 pic.twitter.com/5B7bXRlGZr
— Matt Klapper (@mattklapper) January 11, 2021
... and confront some of the most pressing challenges of our time has been a hallmark of her time with us, and will… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Matt Klapper (@mattklapper) January 11, 2021
@mattklapper @SenBooker She brings a specific, needed expertise: https://t.co/Mcwwa4vTAh
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In RICO WeTrust 🐙 (@DontEatThat6) January 11, 2021
This Sista is Tona Boyd. She is now the Special Counsel in the Office of the Biden White House. I'mma sleep a bit better tonight. https://t.co/siT1vKLljj
— April (@ReignOfApril) January 12, 2021
08
Jan
21
Beloved Georgia
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Tags: #VotingMatters, 2020 Election, Barack Obama, civil rights, election, Election 2020, georgia, john, John Lewis, jon, lewis, Obama, Ossoff, President, raphael, Runoff, tweets, Voting Rights, Warnock
Tags: #VotingMatters, 2020 Election, Barack Obama, civil rights, election, Election 2020, georgia, john, John Lewis, jon, lewis, Obama, Ossoff, President, raphael, Runoff, tweets, Voting Rights, Warnock
My friend John Lewis is surely smiling down on his beloved Georgia this morning, as people across the state carried forward the baton that he and so many others passed down to them. pic.twitter.com/CgVEP4Ilt8
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 6, 2021