Thunderbolt

Our progress on the journey to equality sometimes feels like two steps forward, one step back. But when marriage equality became the law of the land six years ago, justice arrived like a thunderbolt. https://t.co/6GxqTE8Gmh

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2021

“Today, we can say in no uncertain terms that we’ve made our union a little more perfect.”

Six years ago was a day full of justice, grace, and celebration. Hear from some of the people who lived through one of the most unforgettable days of the Obama Presidency.

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 26, 2021

Equal Justice Under The Law

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 19, 2020

John Lewis: A Legacy Unmatched

Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did: BarackObama/my-statement-on-the-passing-of-rep-john-lewis-fa86761cd964"> medium.com@BarackObama/m…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2020

Farewell, sir. You did, indeed, fight the good fight and get into a lot of good trouble. You served God and hum… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 18, 2020

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"How long can we be patient? We want our freedom now." Rest in power, John Lewis ✊🏿 https://t.co/lx5nOHsCeD

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African American Policy Forum (@AAPolicyForum) July 18, 2020

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Paolo Uggetti (@PaoloUggetti) July 18, 2020

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When I visited Uncle John last week, I looked in his eyes and said, “Well done.” I told him that I loved him and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 18, 2020

Vivian. Lowery. Lewis. Young. 👑👑👑👑 https://t.co/aJyz9ML6FE

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 17, 2020

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#CTVivian and #JohnLewis have journeyed on together. Two great vessels for the work of justice, including for vot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 18, 2020

Lowery Vivian Young Shuttlesworth https://t.co/1GRVnTYd1I

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 17, 2020

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“We were beaten, we were tear gassed. I thought I was going to die on this bridge. But somehow and someway, God Alm… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 18, 2020

March is an essential graphic novel depicting the Civil Rights Movement told through John Lewis’ perspective. If yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Ira Madison III (@ira) July 18, 2020

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I’m finding myself in the deepest gratitude that John Lewis and CT Vivian got the chance to become elders. To pass… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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brittany packnett cunningham does not do remixes. (@MsPackyetti) July 18, 2020

John Lewis could have been martyred that Bloody Sunday. Rev. Vivian could have been murdered at those sit ins. Go… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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brittany packnett cunningham does not do remixes. (@MsPackyetti) July 18, 2020

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My heart is heavy, but I am resolute. They tread paths we get to walk. What an awesome privilege. What an aweso… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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brittany packnett cunningham does not do remixes. (@MsPackyetti) July 18, 2020

I say we get to, because liberation work is as much a privilege as it is a duty. So many didn’t live long enough… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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brittany packnett cunningham does not do remixes. (@MsPackyetti) July 18, 2020

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There is nothing we can’t over come. I don’t care who beats us back. I don’t care who snatched progress. I don’t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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brittany packnett cunningham does not do remixes. (@MsPackyetti) July 18, 2020

We will win.

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brittany packnett cunningham does not do remixes. (@MsPackyetti) July 18, 2020

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My favorite thing about John Lewis is that at ComicCon, he cosplayed as his younger self, wearing the same coat and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Bridget Todd 💁🏿 (@BridgetMarie) July 18, 2020

Elders, now ancestors. Hallelujah. https://t.co/ze53PFMTuh

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Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 18, 2020

Value And Importance Of Investing In Girls

This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s work together to empower the next generation of women. That’s the idea behind… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 08, 2020

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!  The future of our world is as bright as our girls, so we hope you’ll take action t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Girls Opportunity Alliance (@girlsalliance) March 08, 2020

Stake Your Place

When I saw Oprah interview Michelle Obama, Oprah asked how Michelle got over feeling intimidated sitting at big tab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Heidi Stevens (@HeidiStevens13) October 16, 2019

A Purposeful Leader

I’m thrilled that @TIMESUPNOW named @TinaTchen—one of the most brilliant and purposeful leaders I’ve ever worked wi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 07, 2019

Equality Can’t Wait

#EqualityCantWait because every woman deserves a seat at the table! Proud of my friend @MelindaGates and so many ot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 06, 2019

Our Best Days Are Still Ahead

One of the best experiences of my life has been meeting young people all over the world. They’re proof that our bes… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 12, 2019

Everyone Should Hear

A voice everybody should hear. twitter.com/ncaawbb/status…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 05, 2019

Having Your Backs

I hope these women inspire you as much as they inspire me. #WomensEqualityDay https://t.co/kCqHMpypj1

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Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 26, 2018