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

#WinWithBlackWomen

I’m really honored to be listed with this diverse group of kickazz women that helped to turn Georgia blue. We did that!!! 💃🏿💃💃🏻@BlackVotersMtr #WinWithBlackWomen #Georgia pic.twitter.com/a0FW55OywJ

— LaTosha Brown (@MsLaToshaBrown) January 13, 2021

True Patriotism

Black people have never been the problem, but the solution. No one values freedom more than those who’ve never had it. Saved this democracy from itself once again. Now, when will this country give Black Americans what they’re owed?

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 6, 2021

Black people believed in this country’s ideals, believed in democracy, even when those in power have shown again an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 06, 2021

Listen. Organizers worked hard in Georgia. They knocked on my door 3-4 times week. I told them I voted early. They said, great— but what about your friends & family?

— Tayari Jones (@tayari) January 6, 2021

Imagine what this nation could be if it uplifted Black women the way Black women uplift democracy.

— Renée Graham 🏳️‍🌈 (@reneeygraham) January 6, 2021

Beloved Georgia

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

Desecration

Like all of you, I’ve been feeling so many emotions since yesterday. I tried to put my thoughts down here: pic.twitter.com/9xzRvrpk7y

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 7, 2021

https://t.co/2xhMyVMpDF

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 07, 2021

White Terrorism

Y’all cared more about the Target on Atlantic Avenue than the Capitol building.

— Treana L. Allen (@TreanaLAllen) January 6, 2021

While today’s terrible display of terror and meanness shakes us, let’s remember: @ossoff, Jewish son of an immigrant & @ReverendWarnock, first Black Senator from Georgia, will join a Catholic POTUS & the first woman, Black + Indian VP in our nation’s capital. God bless America.

— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) January 7, 2021

"They're not fucking protesters, they fucking terrorists."

-Draymond Green pic.twitter.com/SYpQqDWZdV

— Sam Hustis (@SamHustis) January 7, 2021

All I keep thinking about is how National Guard were deployed to guard the Miracle Mile from people stealing Gucci bags but protestors stormed the Senate chambers and there is nary a police in sight.

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) January 6, 2021

As a Congressperson, how do you walk back into the Capitol and resume work knowing that the police willingly let domestic terrorists into your workplace? Like…. moved the barricades out of the way and took selfies once they were inside?

— April (@ReignOfApril) January 6, 2021

Cops are taking selfies with the terrorists. pic.twitter.com/EjkQ83h1p2

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 6, 2021

Words I will use on TV tonight:

Coup
Insurrection
Treason
Sedition
Lies
Terrorists

I am hearing from fellow journalists who are being told not to use these words. Resists attempts to censor your language. Democracy depends on bearing witness & holding power to account.

— Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi) January 7, 2021

to make it here without dying is the epitome of white privilege pic.twitter.com/Uw5FV33bpO

— Noah Caine (@NoahCaine) January 6, 2021

To visually show you the differences. pic.twitter.com/69N0BDqRKK

— Johnny Montanez (@_JohnnyMontanez) January 6, 2021

This feels wild to say but….

We're not talking about the bombs enough. At least three were found and disarmed yesterday.

There is a LOT going on. But it feels like those explosive devices should be a bigger story.

— April (@ReignOfApril) January 7, 2021

“White Americans aren’t afraid of the cops. White Americans are never afraid of the cops, even when they’re committing an insurrection,” @JoyAnnReid says about the Trump supporters rioting the US Capitol. pic.twitter.com/dJ3soNlZhq

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 6, 2021

Terrorism At The Capitol

Here’s my statement on today’s violence at the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/jLCKo2D1Ya

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 7, 2021

The way news outlets shielded us from viewing the horrific murder of a white woman committing a criminal act at the Capitol Building yesterday, is the dignity that I desire from the media when unarmed Black people are murdered by the police. Instead we get trauma porn.

— Dr. Theresa Chapple (@Theresa_Chapple) January 7, 2021

All of Black Twitter tonight, ESPECIALLY Black Women: pic.twitter.com/BDqGSaoQpG

— April (@ReignOfApril) January 7, 2021

Your Vote. Your Power. Your Voice.

Your vote is your voice. It’s your power. And right now, from the President of the United States on down, we’re seeing and hearing just how desperate some are to take that power away. They want us to believe that their pride is more important than our democracy.

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 4, 2021

And this is just unconscionable at a time when a staggering number of Americans are dying every day from a virus th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

This is why we can’t just vote for President and think that our job is done.

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

Tomorrow’s runoffs in Georgia will decide whether the U.S. Senate is run by those who’ve shown their willingness to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

These runoffs will decide whether President-Elect Biden has a Senate that will work with him rather than just obstruct him at every turn.

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

So if Georgians elect @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff, we’ll take another step toward cleaning up the mess of the past… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

If you live in Georgia, make sure you vote for @ReverendWarnock and @Ossoff in tomorrow’s U.S. Senate runoffs—and m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

Because in America, everyone’s voice matters. And that’s still the truth, no matter what some folks want you to believe.

—
Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) January 04, 2021

Get To Calling

Here’s a great way to call voters in Georgia and help them get ready to vote. A couple hours this weekend could help Democrats win the Senate. https://t.co/ITmV9vfQiW

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 11, 2020

Georgia On Our Minds