Viola | The Obama Diary

It's 150 days since Breonna Taylor was murdered. Too often Black women who die from police violence are forgotten.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 10, 2020

150 Days since #BreonnaTaylor’s death. https://t.co/Yvgy16GuRF
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Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 10, 2020

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Every person taken by police violence leaves a family behind. Months after Breonna Taylor’s murder, her sister sti… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Women's March (@womensmarch) August 11, 2020

I think it’s time we demand for the resignation of everyone who is implicated in #BreonnaTaylor’s murder, from the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) August 11, 2020

"If we keep moving forward...my daughters’ children will be able to cross that bridge in an America that’s more free" snpy.tv/1LFSEq4
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 21, 2015

President Obama: It's possible to advocate for cop safety *and* criminal justice reform bit.ly/1FpywvB http://t.co/mJKA3SICWu
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 21, 2015

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Michelle Obama scheduled to appear on Colbert's "Late Show" next week bit.ly/1PkurJr http://t.co/W3LxcANwe7
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 21, 2015

We rarely make the cover and above the fold when a crime is not involved...congrats again to @violadavis! #Emmys2015 http://t.co/kgdxAbaZbN
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Jasmyne Cannick (@Jasmyne) September 21, 2015

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Bravo, bravo, bravo and Congratulations. It’s been a LONG time coming

Viola Davis becomes first black woman to win Best Actress in a Drama Series variety.com/2015/tv/awards… http://t.co/yx2bockhd7
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(@Variety) September 21, 2015

What a time to be alive. #Emmys2015 #BlackGirlMagic http://t.co/U5l5KB9xX6
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sabby. (@sabrinadunn) September 21, 2015

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Thank you, Shonda Rhimes for reflecting the world as it should be. Also, the 3 women of color who have won Lead Actress at the SAG Awards have all come from Shonda Rhimes’ shows. She has forever changed the face of TV and if you aren’t watching any of her shows, you need to correct that mistake

I love listening to her speak. #ViolaDavis
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shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 21, 2015

.@shondarhimes Couldn't have happened without you dear Shonda. Thanks for kicking that door open wide enough for @violadavis to soar thru.
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Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) September 21, 2015

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The LOVE that Taraji P. Henson showed the Black actresses who won last night is beautiful. She gave them standing ovations and led the cheers and made sure the audience recognized such huge accomplishments

That vine of Viola and Taraji hugging is a masterclass in how to be ambitious, excellent AND supportive. vine.co/v/ePMbV6OxBAn
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Saeed Jones (@theferocity) September 21, 2015

loving this pic of the beautiful Viola Davis & Regina King holding each other and their Emmy awards #blackgirlmagic http://t.co/kqIorWzXHI
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Jasmine Salters (@JasmineSalters) September 21, 2015

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A must watch speech

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Viola Davis made #Emmys history and gave the most inspiring speech bzfd.it/1LHl9na http://t.co/LH7LyTvBCF
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(@BuzzFeed) September 21, 2015

Making history, @ViolaDavis becomes the first black woman to win for lead drama actress #Emmys lat.ms/1NG3GQz http://t.co/ybVK4pKCki
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Los Angeles Times (@latimes) September 21, 2015

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She didn't have to include us in her history making moment. But #shedidit #ViolaDavis #sage
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Nikki Beharie (@NikkiBeharie) September 21, 2015

OMG!!! I'm floored... and proud and crying... VIOLA VIOLA VIOLA!!! Thank you for letting us share your shine!!! Man... tears
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Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) September 21, 2015

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This is the best ad Apple has put out for Apple Music. Social media was agog. Who created this masterpiece? AVA DUVERNAY! Plus, there’ll be more

Playlists, the new mixtapes. Go ahead ladies! @maryjblige @kerrywashington @TherealTaraji applemusic.com/subscribe amp.twimg.com/v/2a83f907-156…
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Apple Music (@AppleMusic) September 21, 2015

Yep, first of three. @AppleMusic rolls them out throughout the week. Loved playing w/ Queens Kerry, Taraji + Mary xo twitter.com/sakura_melia/s…
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Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) September 21, 2015

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.@kerrywashington's reaction to @violadavis' win. #Emmys http://t.co/B7uvQxaR3w
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Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 21, 2015

.@TherealTaraji & @kerrywashington react to @violadavis' #Emmys speech http://t.co/3hH0eWoxuJ
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TVLine.com (@TVLine) September 21, 2015

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Congrats to you, @ReginaKing! #BlackExcellence #Emmys http://t.co/DsH0f0kiJ1
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Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) September 21, 2015

Exactly how we felt during @violadavis's amazing speech. #Emmys http://t.co/WNohXcHhmr
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People magazine (@people) September 21, 2015

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Historic

GIVE UZO ALL THE EMMYS http://t.co/i7Au3zC35j
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(@BuzzFeed) September 21, 2015

1st Actress to win an Emmy in comedy & drama categories for the same role. @UzoAduba #BlackExcellence CONGRATS!!! http://t.co/f7EIsP6zU8
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Broadway Black (@BroadwayBlack) September 21, 2015

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BOOM

The Affordable Care Act's success is an inconvenient truth for opponents rhrc.us/1it6AfL via @washingtonpost twitter.com/rhrealitycheck…
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RH Reality Check (@rhrealitycheck) September 21, 2015

Some important facts: 1/6 Over 12.5 million women of color now have guaranteed access to women’s preventive services under #ACA #YesSheCan
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Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) September 19, 2015

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Most Alaskans will receive $2,072 each this year from state's oil savings account: apne.ws/1LIEfJJ
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The Associated Press (@AP) September 21, 2015

CA government, SMUD contract for 100% renewable power for state buildings utilitydive.com/news/ca-govern… via @utilitydive
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Daniel Gross (@grossdm) September 21, 2015

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1 in 4 undergraduate women have experienced unwanted sexual contact, survey at 27 US colleges says: apne.ws/1Qt9ImO
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The Associated Press (@AP) September 21, 2015

Survey: 1 in 4 women report unwanted sexual contact in college bit.ly/1PkwgpJ http://t.co/DKZPM0xMcM
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 21, 2015

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Men? Don’t sleep

Men, the defunding of @PPact is your issue too. If you think you won't be affected by clinics shutting down, you're seriously mistaken.
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Elizabeth Plank (@feministabulous) September 19, 2015

1 in 5 women in America will receive vital health care at #PlannedParenthood in her life. That's 20% of women y'all. That matters. A lot.
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Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) September 19, 2015

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Greedy jerks

OMG - How can this be possible? Are there no regulations for this? Drug Goes From $13.50 a Tablet to $750, Overnight nyti.ms/1OIG4f2
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Donna NoShock (@NoShock) September 21, 2015

At this point Jeb's campaign slogan is: My older brother was awesome & kept us safe! bit.ly/1Pk8ASf @joshtpm http://t.co/gSl7v1UW9Y
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 21, 2015

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JUST IN: Pa. Supreme Court temporarily suspends AG Kathleen Kane's law license: bizj.us/1jbu9w http://t.co/NGrArekcQM
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PHL Business Journal (@PHLBizJournal) September 21, 2015

Mass. judge orders mother of Baby Doe held on $1M cash bond; no bail for boyfriend charged with killing girl: apne.ws/1JkMzO0
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The Associated Press (@AP) September 21, 2015

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Eight-month old twins from Syria recently arrived on the Greek island of #Lesbos #photo by Iakovos Hatzistavrou http://t.co/McL45P2iIL
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) September 21, 2015

Engineers and doctors are working on a 3-D model that could have implications for thousands: cnb.cx/1inQUdL http://t.co/cpLxrjI7oq
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(@CNBC) September 21, 2015

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no, home sales didn't fall in August. They were up 6% from the year before.
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Daniel Gross (@grossdm) September 21, 2015

The success of #Obamacare is a hugely inconvenient truth for its opponents, at @WaPoThing: wapo.st/1NGFf5y http://t.co/ff9mlbBH1p
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Jared Bernstein (@econjared) September 21, 2015

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Yo, Hillary? What’s good?

Hillary Clinton: “I cannot imagine anyone would be more of an outsider than the first woman president..." http://t.co/kTP7uhAA32
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PragmaticObotsUnite (@PragObots) September 20, 2015

Listen to the epic hip-hop musical about Alexander Hamilton you didn't realize your life was incomplete without slnm.us/ew8bf1f
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Salon.com (@Salon) September 21, 2015

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BOOYAH

Everything is Bad party vs fact that 66 straight months of employment growth politico.com/agenda/story/2…
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Peter W. Singer (@peterwsinger) September 21, 2015

Gas prices now under $2/gal average in 5 states -- and more to come, says @GasBuddyGuy bit.ly/1KqudPF http://t.co/g7YMI8wQzL
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Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) September 21, 2015

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So, ye olde PM Cameron allegedly stuck his penis into a dead pig’s mouth while in college and commenced with the “sexy time.” And you thought the GOP was the only gift that keeps on giving

"No, you hang up." http://t.co/IPuJWW4DPl
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Chris McCorkindale (@chrismccork) September 20, 2015

"What's wrong, Piglet," asked Pooh, concerned. "David Cameron still won't stop texting me," he said. http://t.co/VEWnoxelCE
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Ian (@iboudreau) September 20, 2015