Not That Long Ago

A thread of #MLK speeches and sermons in which he speaks truth to power, shares about his philosophy of nonviolence, and expounds on issues of injustice and what our righteous, rigorous response should be. Relevant. Revelatory. Revolutionary. #MLKDay #BelovedCommunity pic.twitter.com/lqyNbBPiym

— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) January 18, 2021

By sharing Martin Luther King Jr. in color, it reminds folks that the civil rights era was not that long ago. The black and white photos gives white folks especially the sense that it was back in the stone age. It wasn't. Many of our relatives lived this era, they're still here. https://t.co/DpLqqkKkce

— Vanessa Clark (@FoxxyGlamKitty) January 18, 2021

Every time I see a photo like this in color I’m sharing it pic.twitter.com/ktXT5EFHGH

— Jack Johnson IV (@jackjohnsoniv7) January 18, 2021

Over 53 years ago…

Why white people never use this Dr. MLK, Jr quote? pic.twitter.com/JJK7LogE9g

— Teedy (@FunTeedy) January 17, 2021

COLOURED PHOTOS BC THIS SHIT WASN'T THAT FUCKING LONG AGO. pic.twitter.com/v7evyChyKt

— Charley Roy Urameshi (@Raiuchi_Kaiser) January 18, 2021

“1963 Is Not An End But A Beginning”

Dear politicians/political influencers:

When you tweet about my father’s birthday, remember that he was resolute about eradicating racism, poverty & militarism.

Encourage & enact policies that reflect your birthday sentiments.

Here’s the authentic #MLK:pic.twitter.com/eCJWCVnD1k

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021

If anyone had a right to question whether our democracy was worth redeeming, it was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Because in the face of billy clubs and lynchings, poll taxes and literacy tests, he never gave in to violence, never waved a traitorous flag or gave up on our country. pic.twitter.com/TCmbuiXkUa

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 18, 2021

On #MLKDay, we celebrate his life but we’re also called to live out his values through service of our own. Here are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 18, 2021

I always look at the quotes that people choose to post today on #MLKDay. When I see white folks post the "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that" I cringe a little. B/c that's one of the top ones used out of context to scold us for our anger at white supremacy.

— Luvvie is the #ProfessionalTroublemaker (@Luvvie) January 18, 2021

As you honor my father today, please honor my mother, as well. She was the architect of the King Legacy and founder of @TheKingCenter, which she founded less than three months after Daddy died. Without #CorettaScottKing, there would be no #MLKDay. #MLK  #BelovedCommunity pic.twitter.com/cLvgTjeUwE

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 18, 2021

“We must face the hard fact that many Americans would like to have a nation which is a democracy for white Americans but simultaneously a dictatorship over Black Americans.”

Dr. Martin Luther King, 10 May 1967, Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/OKih9OANzt

— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) January 18, 2021

#MLKDay "He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." – Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pic.twitter.com/s2A6YzSL63

— Morgan Freeman (@morgan_freeman) January 18, 2021

We can’t skip justice and get to peace.

“True peace,” my father said, “is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” pic.twitter.com/WsOHjBnXY5

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 13, 2021

Birthday Wishes

Happy birthday, @MichelleObama. Thank you for pouring every ounce of yourself into empowering the next generation of leaders. Our country, and myself, are better off because of you. pic.twitter.com/Hlvymr2Ndq

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 17, 2021

Happy Birthday Mrs. @MichelleObama !! Thank you for inspiring me! pic.twitter.com/S4wnqTaYYq

— Tyler Gordon (@tygordonsworld) January 17, 2021

Happy birthday, @MichelleObama!

In honor of her birthday, learn more about how the Obama Presidential Center will enrich the community she grew up in at https://t.co/jIFGK7T59P pic.twitter.com/KlXDwUc1yK

— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) January 17, 2021

Happy Birthday to “Forever First Lady,” that little girl from Southside Chicago, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama!! pic.twitter.com/wQb09UiHup

— It’s Madam Vice President Harris to YOU in 3 days (@flywithkamala) January 17, 2021

We’re wishing our co-chair @MichelleObama a happy birthday! 🎉 🎁

Celebrate Michelle Obama’s birthday with us by sharing how you’re making a positive difference on Monday’s Day of Service: https://t.co/YHcBDAyRuS pic.twitter.com/gqE0wCL1qD

— When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) January 17, 2021

Happy 57th Birthday to our forever First Lady @MichelleObama 💕 pic.twitter.com/scANrggX2M

— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) January 17, 2021

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Former First Lady Michelle Obama celebrates her birthday today!

MICHELLE OBAMA THROUGH THE YEARS: https://t.co/R9byxuxOxK pic.twitter.com/V93lhBH6jN

— ABC News (@ABC) January 17, 2021

GALLERY: Happy Birthday Michelle Obama! We've gathered her most stunning looks to celebrate our forever First Lady. #ESSENCE https://t.co/CHugiwmyKT

— ESSENCE (@Essence) January 17, 2021

Happy Birthday, Michelle Obama

Happy birthday to my love, my partner, and my best friend. Every moment with you is a blessing. Love you, Miche. pic.twitter.com/BrtH0vwKk4

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 17, 2021

Happy 57th Birthday, @MichelleObama!! pic.twitter.com/P8nvZ7TbjM

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) January 17, 2021

@BarackObama Happy birthday, Michelle Obama ❤️ https://t.co/lIXhdwf8q5

—
Mychal (@mychal3ts) January 17, 2021

Happy birthday to Michelle Obama!

Fun Fact: 12 years ago from today we held a small birthday party for Michelle on the train ride in to DC for inauguration. Cake and all. 🎂 pic.twitter.com/kOwOCeHauv

— Scott Dworkin (@funder) January 17, 2021

Happy birthday to the most beautiful, intelligent, kind First Lady in American history. The one and only Michelle Obama 😍👸🏾 pic.twitter.com/8wPBuxKDu8

— legal tender 💵 (@BreeSunshinee_) January 17, 2021

It’s Michelle Obama day ❤️ pic.twitter.com/usdOqdQ7vk

— 2RawTooReal 💛🐝 (@2RawTooReal) January 17, 2021

Ain’t Got Nothing To Do With Us

black people every single day: “we?!”

— nadirah (@hinadirah) January 11, 2021

@hinadirah Uncle Jr entered the chat 😂😂😂 https://t.co/UeGb0R66Wv

—
TheRealDuchessofHastings (@oswhyteknits) January 12, 2021

Rosa Parks

Taking a photo with the statue of Rosa Parks in Statuary Hall. https://t.co/wUcGRnPFLS

—
Emily Cochrane (@ESCochrane) January 13, 2021

@ESCochrane As Doc Rivers said, Black people show again and again they love a country that doesn't love them back.

—
katushka (@Featherbrained) January 13, 2021

Drum Major For Justice

Happy birthday, Drum Major for Justice.

Miss you, Daddy. #MLK 🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/fWwIQYaGkW

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021

LOVE. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/Er7jRSWvij

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021

I miss you.
I’m grateful for your life.
I’m honored by your legacy.
I’m growing in your teachings.
Thank you, Daddy.
Happy Birthday in Forever. #MLK 🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/0OhAazpz7M

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 15, 2021

Will you join me for @TheKingCenter’s virtual King Holiday Observance 2021 experiences? We are embracing the urgency of creating the #BelovedCommunity. This moment matters. Let’s embrace truth, love and justice and be who we always should have been. #MLK #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/YIHz3SUIr8

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 13, 2021

Twice

how many times was Trump impeached? pic.twitter.com/X8xWtV13L9

— alex howard (@ajhoward121) January 13, 2021

ABC: Impeached Twice
CNN: Impeached Twice
Cartoon Network: Impeached Twice
Animal Planet: Impeached Twice
Fox News: Tips to Treat Dry Elbows
24 Hour Elbow Channel: Impeached Twice

— Quinn Sutherland (@ReelQuinn) January 13, 2021

Perhaps no two people on the planet deserve to have a more hearty laugh right now. pic.twitter.com/cQMXjL1Vcb

— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) January 14, 2021

Just Saying

✅2 Terms
✅Globally revered
✅ZERO Impeachments
✅Nobel Peace Prize
✅Grammy
✅Big Hands
✅Active Twitter Account
✅Most Twitter Followers ever
✅Not going to prison pic.twitter.com/N9tba14Mfr

— DeMarcus Gilliard (@semperdiced) January 13, 2021

Keeping It Real

To my colleagues who won't go through the metal detectors:

Have you ever had a job before? If you work at McDonald’s and you don’t wear the uniform, you don’t work that day.

If you won’t abide by the rules of this job, go find another one 👋🏾 https://t.co/rPO2xek1iB

— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) January 13, 2021