Harry Belafonte was a barrier-breaking legend who used his platform to lift others up. He lived a good life – transforming the arts while also standing up for civil rights. And he did it all with his signature smile and style. Michelle and I send our love to his wife, kids, and… pic.twitter.com/g77XCr9U5b
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 25, 2023
Posts Tagged ‘civil rights
25
Apr
23
Barrier-Breaking
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Tags: Activist, Barack, Barack Obama, belafonte, Black History, Celebrities, Celebrity, civil rights, death, First Lady, Harry Reid, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, tweets
Tags: Activist, Barack, Barack Obama, belafonte, Black History, Celebrities, Celebrity, civil rights, death, First Lady, Harry Reid, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, President, tweets
17
Jan
22
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
18
Oct
21
Timuel Black
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Tags: Author, Barack, Barack Obama, Black History, civil rights, death, Educator, Historian, humanitarian, leader, Obama, President, soldier, tweets, veteran
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Today, we lost an icon with the passing of Timuel Black. Over his 102 years, Tim was many things: a veteran, historian, author, educator, civil rights leader, and humanitarian. Michelle and I send our thoughts to his family, and everyone who loved him. https://t.co/EDxgIGbZHB
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 13, 2021
15
Oct
21
Freedom Award
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Tags: award, ceremony, civil rights, First Lady, Good Trouble, john, John Lewis, leaders, lewis, Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle, Michelle Obama, National Civil Rights Museum, Obama, tweets, voting, Voting Rights
Tags: award, ceremony, civil rights, First Lady, Good Trouble, john, John Lewis, leaders, lewis, Martin Luther King Jr., Michelle, Michelle Obama, National Civil Rights Museum, Obama, tweets, voting, Voting Rights
✨ Tonight's #30thFreedomAward honoree and First Lady Michelle Obama accepted the honor on behalf of the generations before us who “led by example,” stood proud and shared values of “honesty, decency, and sacrifice for the greater good.” pic.twitter.com/wiPlFFozry
— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021
✨ #30thFreedomAward honoree Michelle Obama cited lessons learned from Dr. King and others who’ve won the Freedom Award as “the blueprint” to overcome challenges. “Together… oh, we can move mountains.” pic.twitter.com/nCBTpsjCLe
— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021
Quoting civil rights leaders Dr. King & John Lewis, honoree Michelle Obama cited we must not only get into “good trouble” but also understand we are in an “inescapable network of mutuality… a single garment of destiny.” pic.twitter.com/oPfAI67rWV
— NatCivilRightsMuseum (@NCRMuseum) October 15, 2021
09
Aug
21
Monumental
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Tags: ballot, Barack Obama, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Congress, Obama, President, SCOTUS, tweets, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
Tags: ballot, Barack Obama, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Congress, Obama, President, SCOTUS, tweets, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act, signed into law 56 years ago today, was a monumental piece of legislation. But with the Supreme Court and state legislatures making it harder to cast a ballot, we can’t take voting rights for granted.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2021
Congress needs to summon the same courage we saw a half century ago when the Voting Rights Act was passed and guarantee every American a voice and a vote.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 6, 2021
05
Aug
21
Bob Moses
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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
20
Jul
21
King Of Good Trouble
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Tags: #ForThePeopleAct, #JohnLewisVotingRightsAdvancementAct, Black History, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Congress, First Lady, For The People, For The People Act, Good Trouble, GOP Obstruction, john, John Lewis, lewis, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights Act
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A year ago today, we lost Congressman John Lewis. As we celebrate the king of good trouble—his legacy of perseverance; his ability to find moments of joy and lightness in the midst of real struggle—we should also recommit ourselves to building the future he envisioned. pic.twitter.com/07nbvnBh9i
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 17, 2021
All across our country, the sacred right to vote that he marched and bled for is being threatened. That’s why we’ve got to do everything in our power to pass the #ForThePeopleAct and the #JohnLewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 17, 2021
Everyone deserves to have their voices heard and their votes counted, and I can’t think of a better way to honor Congressman Lewis than by turning these bills into law.
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 17, 2021
18
Jul
21
Freedom And Justice
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Tags: #VotingMatters, anniversary, Barack Obama, C.T. Vivian, civil rights, Civil Rights Act, Civil Rights Movement, death, freedom, john, John Lewis, Justice, lewis, Medal Of Freedom, Obama, President, tweets, Vivian, voting, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act
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
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
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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
22
Feb
21
Happy Birthday, John Lewis
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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
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