With David Stern’s passing, I’m reflecting on everything he did to take the NBA global, creating entire new generat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 02, 2020Posts Tagged ‘death
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A Global Sport
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The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings
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.@BarackObama on the word 'honorable': "This is a title that we confer on all kinds of people who get elected to pu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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CSPAN (@cspan) October 25, 2019****
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Former Pres. Barack Obama says there’s “nothing weak about being honorable,” in his eulogy of Rep. Elijah Cummings.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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ABC News (@ABC) October 25, 201917
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19
Substance And Grace
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Michelle and I are heartbroken over the passing of our friend, Elijah Cummings. May his example inspire more Americ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 17, 2019When the history books are written about this tumultuous era, I want them to show that I was among those in the Hou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) September 24, 2019****
“I will fight until the death to make sure that every citizen has that right to vote because that is the essence of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Latino Victory (@latinovictoryus) October 17, 2019Elijah Cummings was the rarest of politicians- he was a man of substance and of grace; fierce in his determination… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Eric Holder (@EricHolder) October 17, 2019****
We are praying for the wife and family of @RepCummings, for Baltimore, and for our nation. His death is resonating… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The King Center (@TheKingCenter) October 17, 2019Wow. From Rep. Elijah Cummings' first floor speech: "I only have a minute, only sixty seconds in it... Just a tiny… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tommy X-TrumpIsARacist-opher (@tommyxtopher) October 17, 2019****
America lost a giant with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, a man of principle who championed truth, justice and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 17, 2019****
America has lost a hero, and I have lost a dear friend. Elijah Cummings was the conscience of Congress. His North S… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Tom Perez (@TomPerez) October 17, 2019Elijah Cummings was the heart and soul of our caucus, a dignified leader with a voice that could move mountains.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) October 17, 2019****
Our nation has lost a mighty fighter for democracy, accountability, equity and justice with the tragic loss of Cong… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) October 17, 2019Elijah Cummings was a dedicated public servant with 36 years of combined service in the MD House of Delegates and i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) October 17, 2019****
“When we're dancing with the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Josh Campbell (@joshscampbell) October 17, 2019A son of sharecroppers who rose to become one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress, Elijah Cummings fought ti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The New York Times (@nytimes) October 17, 201901
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19
Unparalleled Contribution To The World
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Jessye Norman receives the National Medals of Arts from President @BarackObama in 2010. RIP. https://t.co/CWPXj4Goab
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CSPAN (@cspan) October 01, 2019Jessye Norman is a barrier-breaking icon that will live on forever. I heard her name often enough growing up and be… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) September 30, 201910
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19
The Best Within Us
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Marca had a remarkable way of bringing out the best within us. For me, she was a trusted voice and a persistent, bu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 09, 201911
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Tribute To A Legend
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So proud to join all these extraordinary women in this tribute to a legend. twitter.com/washingtonpost…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 11, 2019Eight black women — including Michelle Obama — write about Toni Morrison’s life and legacy.
"For me and for so man… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 09, 201906
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Beloved
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Toni Morrison was a national treasure, as good a storyteller, as captivating, in person as she was on the page. Her… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 06, 2019"If you can only be tall because somebody is on their knees, then you have a serious problem. And my feeling is whi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 06, 2019****
‘Toni reaches us deeply, using a tone that is lyrical, precise, distinct, and inclusive.’ — President Obama gave To… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 06, 2019Beloved. Noun.
A person who is greatly loved.
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Dictionary.com (@Dictionarycom) August 06, 2019****
She told - masterfully - our truths. https://t.co/strpEY4aVD
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Eric Holder (@EricHolder) August 06, 2019Toni Morrison was a towering intellect, a brilliant scribe of our nation’s complex stories, a heartbreaking journal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) August 06, 2019****
"If you surrendered to the air, you could ride it."
Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon https://t.co/QlJ3zB3rUK
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Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) August 06, 201917
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Justice Stevens
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NEW: Former Pres. Barack Obama on the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens: "He was a good ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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ABC News (@ABC) July 17, 2019Quite a kicker: nytimes.com/2019/07/16/us/… https://t.co/4wFaL24rFw
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Michael Barbaro (@mikiebarb) July 17, 201909
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Incredible Talent And Heart
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I was lucky enough to share a few moments with Cameron Boyce—on set, at the White House and on a service project—en… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 09, 201903
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Serving Up Progress
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What a life. American history has always been driven by visionaries like Leah Chase—and all the men and women who w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 03, 2019
