"Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) June 19, 2020
"Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Harriet Tubman Mother Freedom #Juneteenth https://t.co/iI1DdcxJno— Be A King (@BerniceKing) June 19, 2020
Harriet Tubman Mother Freedom #Juneteenth https://t.co/iI1DdcxJno
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A great way to celebrate #Juneteenth? Support Black women filmmakers like @cgpeoples - her film @Juneteenthmovie d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Rebecca Theodore-Vachon (@FilmFatale_NYC) June 19, 2020
A great way to celebrate #Juneteenth? Support Black women filmmakers like @cgpeoples - her film @Juneteenthmovie d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
#OTD in 1865, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union troops in Galveston Bay, TX—two ye… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020
#OTD in 1865, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union troops in Galveston Bay, TX—two ye… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Happy Emancipation Day! Just a few facts:The US was 3rd to last in the Americas to abolish slavery. The Emancipat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020
Happy Emancipation Day! Just a few facts:The US was 3rd to last in the Americas to abolish slavery. The Emancipat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
In fact, the idea for the proclamation came because enslaved people emancipated themselves and ran away to Fort Mon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020
In fact, the idea for the proclamation came because enslaved people emancipated themselves and ran away to Fort Mon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
When their “owner” came to claim his property, the Union general over the fort decided that as “property”, the Unio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020
When their “owner” came to claim his property, the Union general over the fort decided that as “property”, the Unio… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
So as we celebrate the last enslaved people learning they were free, let’s remember that all across the South ensla… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) June 19, 2020
So as we celebrate the last enslaved people learning they were free, let’s remember that all across the South ensla… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Though it has long been celebrated among the African American community, it is a history that has been marginalized… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020
Though it has long been celebrated among the African American community, it is a history that has been marginalized… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still unde… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still unde… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
For more than 250,000 African Americans, June 19, 1865, signaled the final day of their enslavement. Two and a half… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020
For more than 250,000 African Americans, June 19, 1865, signaled the final day of their enslavement. Two and a half… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Not until Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX with 2,000 soldiers on June 19, 1865, did enslaved… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2020
Not until Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX with 2,000 soldiers on June 19, 1865, did enslaved… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
So many Americans right now are stepping up to help their communities. Zohaib Begg, a 7-year-old from VA, is one of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 30, 2020
So many Americans right now are stepping up to help their communities. Zohaib Begg, a 7-year-old from VA, is one of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Proud of all the Americans who showed up to vote yesterday, electing a set of hopeful, forward-thinking leaders pri… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 06, 2019
Proud of all the Americans who showed up to vote yesterday, electing a set of hopeful, forward-thinking leaders pri… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Proud to endorse an outstanding group of Virginia Democrats in Tuesday’s election—candidates who’ll not only advanc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 02, 2019
Proud to endorse an outstanding group of Virginia Democrats in Tuesday’s election—candidates who’ll not only advanc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Happy #ElectionDay to folks across the country heading to the polls today. Snap a picture with your #IVoted sticker… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 05, 2019
Happy #ElectionDay to folks across the country heading to the polls today. Snap a picture with your #IVoted sticker… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
It’s #ElectionDay tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, Kentucky, Mississippi, and dozens of cities across the country.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 04, 2019
It’s #ElectionDay tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, Kentucky, Mississippi, and dozens of cities across the country.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🚨It’s #ElectionDay this Tuesday in: Kentucky Mississippi New Jersey Virginia Dozens of cities across the country… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) November 02, 2019
🚨It’s #ElectionDay this Tuesday in: Kentucky Mississippi New Jersey Virginia Dozens of cities across the country… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Truly an honor to meet and speak with President Obama earlier this week — in these turbulent political times, it wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Antonio Delgado (@DelgadoforNY19) March 29, 2019
Truly an honor to meet and speak with President Obama earlier this week — in these turbulent political times, it wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
I told @BarackObama, “We miss you every day, Mr. President.” https://t.co/r3VOYCRARm— Rep. Jennifer Wexton (@RepWexton) March 30, 2019
I told @BarackObama, “We miss you every day, Mr. President.” https://t.co/r3VOYCRARm
Still dancing at 110 years old—happy birthday, Virginia! https://t.co/IYuNYLJqT5— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 12, 2019
Still dancing at 110 years old—happy birthday, Virginia! https://t.co/IYuNYLJqT5
@MichelleObama This was truly a wonderful moment to see at the White House. Love watching this. Thank you! amp.twimg.com/v/549ad94b-166…— Matt Leeds (@Mleeds2048) March 12, 2019
@MichelleObama This was truly a wonderful moment to see at the White House. Love watching this. Thank you! amp.twimg.com/v/549ad94b-166…
@MichelleObama Ms. Virginia McLaurin is enjoying her birthday and greatly appreciates your greetings. She reflects… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Deborah Menkart (@dmenkart) March 12, 2019
@MichelleObama Ms. Virginia McLaurin is enjoying her birthday and greatly appreciates your greetings. She reflects… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
What a great moment. Happy 110th, Virginia. twitter.com/michelleobama/…— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 12, 2019
What a great moment. Happy 110th, Virginia. twitter.com/michelleobama/…
The future is bright. https://t.co/J0lfIVL5yK— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) August 30, 2018
The future is bright. https://t.co/J0lfIVL5yK
Breaking: Richmond’s J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School will be renamed Barack Obama Elementary School. A Confederate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Justin Mattingly (@jmattingly306) June 19, 2018
Breaking: Richmond’s J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School will be renamed Barack Obama Elementary School. A Confederate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Story: J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School in Richmond will be renamed after @BarackObama. richmond.com/news/local/edu…— Justin Mattingly (@jmattingly306) June 19, 2018
Story: J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School in Richmond will be renamed after @BarackObama. richmond.com/news/local/edu…
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." https://t.co/InZ58zkoAm— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 13, 2017
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." https://t.co/InZ58zkoAm
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In a high school cafeteria serving as a polling place in Richmond today https://t.co/RTCyLGE7fV— Sam Levine (@srl) November 07, 2017
In a high school cafeteria serving as a polling place in Richmond today https://t.co/RTCyLGE7fV
Friend who's a Virginia poll volunteer sent me this anecdote from yesterday: One 91-year-old woman, limping notice… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…— Patricia Zengerle (@ReutersZengerle) November 08, 2017
Friend who's a Virginia poll volunteer sent me this anecdote from yesterday: One 91-year-old woman, limping notice… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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