Voting Power

Young people have the power to change the direction of our country by voting in this election. Climate change, reproductive rights, gun safety—all the issues you care about are on the ballot.

Register to vote at https://t.co/d5gaMVbvSL and encourage your friends to do the same. pic.twitter.com/F5nWvo0XIO

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 24, 2022

A simple message from @JoeBiden and me: Vote! pic.twitter.com/vFX0ipujzd

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 7, 2022

Doing our civic duty.

Vote early—like us! Vote by mail. Vote in person on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. Just make sure you vote, then help your friends and family make a plan to vote, too. https://t.co/NKXRGNgJPv pic.twitter.com/1DFUw9OacK

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 20, 2022

Thanks to Peyton and @EliManning for having me on the Manningcast. It’s always good watching the game with a couple other retired guys.

Don’t forget to register to vote at https://t.co/NKXRGNgJPv. pic.twitter.com/bqwHM5dzeE

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2022

#StrikeForBlackLives

I commend the players on the @Bucks for standing up for what they believe in, coaches like @DocRivers, and the @NBA and @WNBA for setting an example. It’s going to take all our institutions to stand up for our values. pic.twitter.com/rUGETgAt7P

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 27, 2020

NBA players are courageously on strike (withholding labor), NOT boycotting (withholding their $ /purchase). The diff is important bc it shows their power as *workers.*

The courage this takes is profound. WNBA organizing in this moment MUST be recognized too. #StrikeForBlackLives https://t.co/QfsJAHLVLx

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 27, 2020

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Why do the police decide that some threats must be extinguished, while other threats get defused? We know the answer. pic.twitter.com/3GpyT8zEhf

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) August 27, 2020

Ariel Atkins delivers a message for the @WashMystics players. pic.twitter.com/tz5ojpo30A

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 27, 2020

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.@E_Williams_1 of the @AtlantaDream reads a statement as a representative for all WNBA players. pic.twitter.com/Gb0fhYM8T9

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 27, 2020

.@Nnemkadi30 discusses the unity within the league and looking ahead. pic.twitter.com/eeYqWDrzLy

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 27, 2020

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United. pic.twitter.com/wRgXRHVUsA

— WNBA (@WNBA) August 27, 2020

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— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) August 27, 2020

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Inter Miami and Atlanta United stand together in solidarity as they boycott their match tonight. pic.twitter.com/AuJDSbNvQ1

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 27, 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have voted to boycott the rest of the playoffs and were the first two teams to exit the meeting, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 27, 2020

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“It is the young people leading the way and I applaud them.” @realchriswebber delivers a powerful message in support of the NBA players. pic.twitter.com/KVCUINw8Vx

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020

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Today’s boycotts, anniversary of Kaepernick’s protest and it all hovering around the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is just some really, really, really heavy perspective. Injustice takes on so many forms with so many Black women and men fighting to tackle America’s sins.

— Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) August 26, 2020

On August 26, 2020, games and matches in four leagues were boycotted or postponed.

NBA
WNBA
MLB
MLS

An unprecedented day in sports history.

— ESPN (@espn) August 27, 2020

Troll Level: Superior

This may be the best, most hard-working @PeteSouza troll job because it’s 2-for-1 with that sweet Brady burn. A+ pic.twitter.com/624z18CVo9

— Melinda 🌹🥤 (@greenmelinda) June 5, 2018

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A Life Without HealthCare Debt

After I was cut by the Falcons, I was dropped from @NFL insurance. My back was broken w/ no insurance. I had two back surgeries. Obamacare is why I am not in debt. This is sad. @BarackObama thank you. https://t.co/qdjX8YIsPz

— Arthur Lynch (@alynch1788) October 15, 2017

Today’s the day! You can go to https://t.co/p8DQwo89C7 and sign up for health coverage. Need a pep talk first? @BarackObama has you covered. pic.twitter.com/78DAFgUV77

— Get America Covered (@GetUSCovered) November 1, 2017

Freedom Of Speech

This will be my first syndication editorial cartoon, but I thought I'd release it now. #TakeTheKnee #FreedomOfSpeech pic.twitter.com/sw0GuFY98n

— Kevin Necessary @knecessary@newsie.social (@knecessary) September 24, 2017

You Don’t Own Black People

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It's telling that resentment towards wealth in sports is always directed at black athletes and not the vastly wealthier franchise owners.

— Adam Serwer 🍝 (@AdamSerwer) September 23, 2017

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That's because black athletes are seen as recipients of white benevolence, whereas rich white men by virtue of whiteness deserve their money

— Adam Serwer 🍝 (@AdamSerwer) September 23, 2017

The truth is the reverse: it is the athletes' labor that makes the owners rich, not the other way around. Applies to many other things.

— Adam Serwer 🍝 (@AdamSerwer) September 23, 2017

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Don't allow racists to reframe #TakeAKnee as being a debate about anthem & flag. It's a protest of police brutality & racism... 🙄

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) September 23, 2017

...which is why no one has ever been up in arms about folks buying hot dogs & popcorn when anthem is playing...

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) September 23, 2017

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...b/c the racist backlash against athletes protesting is not about patrotism but about maintaining racial caste...

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) September 23, 2017

"How dare these black athletes (of course your president uses a different term 😒) think they can get out of line & get uppity like that?"

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) September 23, 2017

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Racists including Trump will try to frame the issue as "disrespecting the flag" & not police brutality...

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) September 23, 2017

...when in reality they are offended by the protest of police violence & racism, things Trump has openly advocated.

— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) September 23, 2017

“U Bum” – That Is All

U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 23, 2017

Easily the most forceful answer at Warriors Media Day on the White House decision has come from Steph Curry pic.twitter.com/01av461eCZ

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) September 22, 2017

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It's really sad man ... our president is a asshole

— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) September 23, 2017

A #POTUS whose name alone creates division and anger. Whose words inspire dissension and hatred can't possibly "Make America Great Again"

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 23, 2017

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— Cody Keenan (@codykeenan) September 23, 2017

He's not declaring war on NFL and NBA. Owners are his donors. He's declaring way against black people with opinions. https://t.co/lnEIKs1e9I

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 23, 2017

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With everything that's going on in our country, why are YOU focused on who's kneeling and visiting the White House??? #StayInYoLane

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

And I doubt he's man enough to call any of those players a son of a bitch to their face...

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

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Man, nobody with any sense or self-respect considers it an honor to be within a 10 mile radius of you. It is known. https://t.co/J4L5w4mS8E

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) September 23, 2017

Perhaps it's not a great honor while your stench is there. https://t.co/sgX8Mv54DS

— John Legend (@johnlegend) September 23, 2017

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People Trump has angrily attacked in the last few days:

1. Jemele Hill

2. Colin Kaepernick

3. Steph Curry

Notice a trend?

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) September 23, 2017

Meanwhile Kaepernick has transparently donated nearly $1 million & Trump has lied about pretty much every donation he claims to have given.

— Clint Smith (@ClintSmithIII) September 23, 2017

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We have the best NBA player in the world calling 45 a "bum" & one of the best NFL RBs calling him an a-hole. What. A. Time.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) September 23, 2017

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Trump is referencing the power of white supremacy. The power of white owners over black players. Of white politician over black population.

— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) September 23, 2017

We’re not on the plantation anymore Chump. There will be no “buck breaking” out here. Fingers on the hand form a fist. #TakeAKnee ‘til free.

— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) September 23, 2017

August 28: The History Of A People

THREAD: Did you know this day is a mammoth one in African-American history? A date that has exposed two Americas. https://t.co/baZCYhEXdJ

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

I was invited to make a film for @NMAAHC. I chose to chronicle "August 28" as a day in the life of my people. https://t.co/wqLT4MEfs4

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

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On Aug 28, 1833, slavery is abolished in the UK, contributing to the American abolition of slavery. This date opens our film "August 28."

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

On Aug. 28, 1955: Emmett Till, 14, is brutally murdered by three white KKK members, becoming the flashpoint in the civil rights movement.

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

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On Aug. 28, 1961, Motown released its first hit, “Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvellettes. Motown would go on to transform American culture.

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

On Aug. 28, 1963: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech, bending the arc a little further towards justice. pic.twitter.com/8j0pQqPOzl

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

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On August 28, 2005: Hurricane Katrina makes landfall and the government response reveals massive inequities and environmental injustice.

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

On Aug. 28, 2008: Senator Barack stuns the world and accepts the Democratic nomination for President of The United States of America. pic.twitter.com/KxxarA60Zz

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

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The film I made ends there. But I always continue to track August 28. It is a magic date in black history. Guess what happened last year?

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

On Aug. 28, 2016, @Kaepernick7 delivers his first official remarks on his reasons for protesting the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/MwJKBBQ83o

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

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Written + directed from my heart, "August 28" stars Turman, Bassett, Cheadle, Oyelowo, King, Holland, Nyong'o, Mbatha-Raw, Ealy and more. pic.twitter.com/HqOYQqxiUn

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

Check it out exclusively at @NMAAHC. Our history is a treasure trove of knowledge and guidance. I salute our ancestors on this day. Onward! pic.twitter.com/UiJrqHNxte

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 28, 2017

A Touching Tribute To President Obama

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— Jacoby Brissett (@JBrissett12) April 20, 2017

President Obama Remembers Dan Rooney