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Feb

The Meritocracy Scam

Categories: All Photos
Tags: academic, Academics, bias, Black Girls, Black History, Black History Month, Black Women, Calculus, college, Counselors, Credentials, Dania, education, Experiment, francis, high school, merit, racism, research, school, School Counselors, stem, students, study, tweets, university, White Privilege, White Supremacy

Keep telling me about merit. https://t.co/NMjAfLkG1G
— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) February 4, 2021

I'm sitting here thinking about the longterm impacts of this: Black girls less likely to study STEM, less likely as… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) February 04, 2021

AP also matters because it helps you get into more prestigious colleges, and when you get to college, you already h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) February 04, 2021

And, then, of course, if a college admits a Black student without the same AP courses as a white student, we'll cal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) February 04, 2021

@nhannahjones This is the impeccable work of @DaniaFrancis who is a public policy PhD and economist. She also has a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Anna Gifty says #BlackWomenBest (@itsafronomics) February 04, 2021

Dec

FAFSA: Fill It Out

By Nerdy Wonka 180 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #BetterMakeRoom, Better Make Room, college, education, FAFSA, First Lady, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, tweets, university

Make sure to fill out your FAFSA–the Free Application for Federal Student Aid–every year that you’re enrolled in college. It’s the key that can help unlock free money for your education. Complete the FAFSA right now at https://t.co/GtWRyXyAId. https://t.co/TeLxcW63lg
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 9, 2020

Going to college is the best thing you can do for your future especially during a pandemic, right @MichelleObama? 😤 Whether it’s a certificate program, community college, or a four-year school, there’s free FAFSA money waiting for you! You got this 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/G5VZM1z9sJ
— Better Make Room 🎓 (@BetterMakeRoom) December 9, 2020

Jun

About Time

By Nerdy Wonka 108 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, First Lady, Michele Obama, Michelle, New Jersey, Obama, Princeton, racism, tweets, university, wilson, Woodrow

Heartened to see my alma mater make this change, and even prouder of the students who’ve been advocating for this k… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 29, 2020

In 2015, student activists occupied President Eisgruber’s office, which led to the creation of the Wilson Legacy Re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Princeton University (@Princeton) June 27, 2020

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As the tragic killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Rayshard Brooks drew renewed attention t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Princeton University (@Princeton) June 27, 2020

Wilson’s racism was significant and consequential even by the standards of his own time, taking America backward in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Princeton University (@Princeton) June 27, 2020

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#PrincetonU is part of an America that has too often disregarded, ignored, or excused racism, allowing the persiste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Princeton University (@Princeton) June 27, 2020

May

Princeton History

By Nerdy Wonka 121 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: Black History, college, education, First Lady, Graudation, history, Michelle Obama, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, Princeton, speech, tweets, university, Valedictorian

This Princeton alum is so proud of you, Nick! Congratulations on becoming valedictorian—and making history. I have… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 11, 2020

Thank you everyone for the warm regards! My journey has only been possible because of the countless people who have… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Nick André G. Johnson (@NickAGJohnson) May 08, 2020

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Confirmed: one of my best friends, Nick Johnson, is the first black Valedictorian in Princeton’s 274 year history. Beyond proud 🙌🏾
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Menelik Graham (@menelik_graham) May 08, 2020

Feb

Rockstar In The Building

By Nerdy Wonka 109 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: Barack Obama, Basketball, Chapel Hill, college, duke, durham, jacket, love, NCAA, North Carolina, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, reggie, Reggie Love, sports, Tarheels, tweets, UNC, university

Zion Williamson seems like an outstanding young man as well as an outstanding basketball player. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 21, 2019

Barack Obama did come back to #UNC’s locker room before tipoff vs. #Duke with an “encouraging message.” Cam Johnso… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Marilyn Payne (@marilyn_payne) February 21, 2019

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44th US President Barack Obama arrives at Duke vs. UNC... https://t.co/YftIlzxDQX
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Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) February 21, 2019

“His shoe broke.” President Barack Obama knew what was happening as soon as Zion Willamson went down 🎥… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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SB Nation (@SBNation) February 21, 2019

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Former President Barack Obama https://t.co/U9rbWiUIJp
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Mark Armstrong (@ArmstrongABC11) February 21, 2019

President Barack Obama gets an amazing reception just before Duke vs UNC https://t.co/8ufWuupfV2
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Joe Mazur (@joemazurabc11) February 21, 2019

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@BarackObama at Cameron Indoor Stadium at Duke. #ABC11 #UNCvsDuke https://t.co/Up9RS4S1NY
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ABC11Charlie Mickens (@GameDayCharlie) February 21, 2019

Former President Barack Obama at tonight’s UNC vs. Duke game. @WFMY https://t.co/nUnJXcxHpR
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Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) February 21, 2019

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Not a great shot but you can hear the reaction when former President @BarackObama walked into Cameron and gave a fe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Jeff Gravley (@jgravleyWRAL) February 21, 2019

Hi Barack 👋 https://t.co/qGz8bpcGZH
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SB Nation (@SBNation) February 21, 2019

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Obama is a man of the people, even the Cameron Crazies. https://t.co/om4F4xUKZi
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ESPN (@espn) February 21, 2019

Obama at the UNC/Duke game rocking an all black bomber jacket with “44” on the sleeve. 💧💧💧 https://t.co/R4VqaGve3B
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(@Complex) February 21, 2019

Nov

Aaaand Mic Drop

By Nerdy Wonka 112 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: Baker, Baker Institute, conference, doj, houston, Institute, interview, Obama, panel, Political And Funny Tweets, rice, Rice University, texas, Town Hall, tweets, university, white house

Former President Barack Obama: "Not only did I not get indicted, nobody in my administration got indicted which, by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Hill (@thehill) November 29, 2018

Sep

FLOTUS Says You’re Worth It

By Nerdy Wonka 169 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #BetterMakeRoom, Better Make Room, Celebrities, Celebrity, college, education, FAFSA, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets, university

When I was younger, thinking about going to college sometimes gave me a pit in my stomach. I came from a working-cl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 18, 2018

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When @MichelleObama says you’re worth it, you better believe it! #ReachHigher by signing up today to stay committed… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Better Make Room 🎓 (@BetterMakeRoom) September 18, 2018

Sep

President Obama: I Believe In You

By Nerdy Wonka 115 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: 2018 Elections, Activists, award, Barack Obama, campus, Champaign, Congress, democracy, economy, Equal Pay, Gender Equality, GOP Obstruction, healthcare, illinois, Income Inequality, jobs, midterms, Obama, obamacare, Paul H. Douglas Award, Political And Funny Tweets, President, racism, speech, trump, tweets, university, urbana, Urbana-Champaign, voting, Voting Rights

Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 07, 2018

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May

#CollegeSigningDay: Our Forever First Lady

By Nerdy Wonka 136 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #BetterMakeRoom, #CollegeSigningDay, bradley, Cannon, Celebrities, Ciara, College Signing Day, cooper, de niro, education, Kelly, Michelle, Michelle Obama, nick, Obama, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Rebel, robert, Robert De Niro, Rowland, students, temple, Temple University, tweets, university, wilson, Zendaya

Thank you to everyone who supported #CollegeSigningDay. I’m so proud of each and every one of these students! https://t.co/wzP1WUNmJI
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 02, 2018

Congrats, Destiny! College will open so many doors for you. Keep reaching higher and never give up! #BetterMakeRoom… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 02, 2018

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So excited for you! twitter.com/bresamone/stat…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 02, 2018

Happy #CollegeSigningDay! So excited to be in Philly to celebrate all the young people making the commitment to hig… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 02, 2018

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Just hugged my auntie in my head @MichelleObama ...I'm in a very good place right now.
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(@Zendaya) May 02, 2018

Was an honor to join @MichelleObama along with other star athletes and entertainers to celebrate graduating seniors… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) May 03, 2018

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Going to Wesleyan changed my life. I'm proud of all of you making that commitment to college. Show me your pride,… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) May 02, 2018

Here's a special #CollegeSigningDay message from @MichelleObama! #BetterMakeRoom 🎓 https://t.co/W6GHf3dST2
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Better Make Room 🎓 (@BetterMakeRoom) May 02, 2018

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Dancing and Celebrating #CollegeSigningDay With @MichelleObama. Forever My First Lady! ❤️#ReachHigher… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Ciara (@ciara) May 02, 2018

so excited to be performing for such an amazing cause today 💞💞@michelleobama is doing great work recognizing studen… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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camila (@Camila_Cabello) May 02, 2018

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Can't stop dancing and celebrating YOU!!!!! Congratulations to those who have committed to furthering their educati… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Bailee Madison (@BaileeMadison) May 02, 2018

Dance Party! Michelle Obama, Karlie Kloss, Bradley Cooper and Other Celebs Celebrate #CollegeSigningDay peoplem.ag/oQXIVRp
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People (@people) May 02, 2018

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Loved being a part of #CollegeSigningDay with this inspiring group of people! https://t.co/eAeKTKMrSG
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson (@jessetyler) May 02, 2018

I think I can speak for all of Philadelphia when I say that we are very grateful that @MichelleObama is here for… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) May 02, 2018

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Hanging out with Anthony Mackie backstage at @MichelleObama’s @ReachHigher #CollegeSigningDay event! Casual. No bi… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Anne Munition (@AnneMunition) May 02, 2018

Wishing a happy #CollegeSigningDay to the class of 2022! I'm proud to be a @Penn graduate, where I learned skills t… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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John Legend (@johnlegend) May 02, 2018

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Backstage with the band (& @kellyrowland 😜) #collegesigningday #bettermakeroom https://t.co/CXrQMyiJES
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Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) May 02, 2018

Thanks everyone for supporting #CollegeSigningDay! We’re so proud to celebrate all of the young people making a com… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Better Make Room 🎓 (@BetterMakeRoom) May 02, 2018

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Forever My First Lady ❤️. @MichelleObama https://t.co/qGNACM6ulm
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Ciara (@ciara) May 02, 2018

Thank you @MichelleObama and @BetterMakeRoom for having me! #CollegeSigningDay https://t.co/fOmyAtWOdD
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KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) May 02, 2018

Dec

A+ First Lady

By Nerdy Wonka 158 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: college, education, harvard, Harvard Law School, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, Princeton, tweets, university

Michelle Obama is the most academically accomplished First Lady. She skipped second grade, graduated salutatorian a… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Luisa Haynes (@wokeluisa) December 10, 2017