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The same systems that enable the disease of racism to continue and spread under the guises of “All Lives Matter” and “Law and Order” are the same systems that allowed Dr. Marin Luther King & Emmett Till to be murdered.
#BlackLivesMatter
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#BlackLivesMatter
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Dr. King & Emmett Till are why August 28th is a day for remembrance on Civil Rights.
We have a white supremacist in the WH. His entire presidency & reelection is based on racism.
He’s proof that work on justice & equality is in its infancy & unfinished.
We have a white supremacist in the WH. His entire presidency & reelection is based on racism.
He’s proof that work on justice & equality is in its infancy & unfinished.
Those who stay silent—silence is deadly.
Ignoring the issues bc it doesn’t affect you allows it.
Those who call for an end to protests bc it makes you uncomfortable in your privilege, but won’t fight for an end to the systemic racism that created it, are enablers.
#MOW2020
Ignoring the issues bc it doesn’t affect you allows it.
Those who call for an end to protests bc it makes you uncomfortable in your privilege, but won’t fight for an end to the systemic racism that created it, are enablers.
#MOW2020
1/ The following very long thread is a speech by John J. DeBerry, Jr., a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 90th district in Memphis. You probably won't hear anything like this today.
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2/ Yet this speech is recent; given 8/12/2008 on the floor of the TN House during debate of HB8005; a change to Tennessee law to increase penalties for rioting on state property.
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#JohnDeberry
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3/ Mr. DeBerry was a Democrat representative for 26 years until the party ousted him in early 2020 for going off the plantation a few too many times. He's running as an independent now.
#MarchOnWashington2020.
#JohnDeberry
#ProLife
#SchoolChoice
#MarchOnWashington2020.
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"Been here since day one and we still have not received the same rights and privileges."
Thousands are gathering at the Lincoln Memorial for the #MarchOnWashington, 57 years after MLK Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” address from the same spot
Thousands are gathering at the Lincoln Memorial for the #MarchOnWashington, 57 years after MLK Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” address from the same spot
"I feel like it's very hypocritical to say, 'In God we trust,' when America don't love us."
Crowds gather in Washington for the #MarchonWashington to protest #policebrutality and racial inequality
Follow @business for real-time U.S. protests news: trib.al/z7WXxD6
Crowds gather in Washington for the #MarchonWashington to protest #policebrutality and racial inequality
Follow @business for real-time U.S. protests news: trib.al/z7WXxD6
"I always said that Black people alone can't end racism."
Meet the demonstrator who participated in the 1963 March on Washington as a 10-year-old and joined activists gathered today at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the historic civil rights event #MarchOnWashington2020
Meet the demonstrator who participated in the 1963 March on Washington as a 10-year-old and joined activists gathered today at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the historic civil rights event #MarchOnWashington2020
#OnThisDay: August 28, 1963- at least 200,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Their platform included voter protections and job training for the unemployed.
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#MarchOnWashington
At the march, MLK gave his “I have a Dream” speech and spoke of the “fierce urgency of now.” Over half a century later and we must still respond to issues of racial injustice with a sense of urgency.
Organizers told John Lewis to tone down his rhetoric. He wanted to say..."We will march through the South, through the heart of Dixie, the way Sherman did. We shall pursue our own ‘scorched earth’ policy and burn Jim Crow to the ground — nonviolently."
MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2020: This thread has everything you need to know about the #CommitmentMarch in DC today.
We have team coverage on @wusa9 throughout the morning and afternoon. #GetUpDC #MarchOnWashington2020 @NationalAction
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We have team coverage on @wusa9 throughout the morning and afternoon. #GetUpDC #MarchOnWashington2020 @NationalAction
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AT 5:00am:
-Public allowed to enter National Mall Reflecting Pool area.
-Entry points at 17th & Constitution or 17th & Independence
-Each person must get a neon green wristband and a ticket
-Must get temperature checked, wear face mask, and gloves @wusa9 #GetUpDC
-Public allowed to enter National Mall Reflecting Pool area.
-Entry points at 17th & Constitution or 17th & Independence
-Each person must get a neon green wristband and a ticket
-Must get temperature checked, wear face mask, and gloves @wusa9 #GetUpDC
The NAN will host a pre-show program between 7:00am-11:00am at the Lincoln Memorial.
Main program will be between 11:00-1:00pm. Speakers will include families of Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and more @wusa9 #GetUpDC #CommitmentMarch #MarchOnWashington
Main program will be between 11:00-1:00pm. Speakers will include families of Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and more @wusa9 #GetUpDC #CommitmentMarch #MarchOnWashington
March On Washington: 1963 to Today (THREAD)
In 1963, civil rights organizations, labor unions, and religious groups marched to protest segregation, inequality, and economic injustice. Many of the issues that motivated the marchers still resonate today on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
In 1963, civil rights organizations, labor unions, and religious groups marched to protest segregation, inequality, and economic injustice. Many of the issues that motivated the marchers still resonate today on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
Follow along as we commemorate the historic event and share updates from storytellers in the field in Washington, D.C.
In 1963, James Blair documented the civil rights march on the National Mall—in color, unlike most civil rights photography on.natgeo.com/2YJgtxU
“President* Trump’s actions and language are in fact racist. Those words gave permission to white supremacists to think what they were doing was permissible… We are less safe today because of his leadership.” @NeuSummits @RVAT2020
"These people actually hate America. At the same time, they desperately want to control America." Tucker Carlson @ReallyAmerican1 #FireTuckerCarlsonNow #TuckerDunksTrump
I’m voting for Joe Biden and my vote is the vote that is going to make a difference. Pass it on.
@DoYouEvenLif #BidenHarris2020ToSaveAmerica
@DoYouEvenLif #BidenHarris2020ToSaveAmerica
“The case against Donald Trump and Mike Pence is OPEN AND SHUT.” @KamalaHarris @MeidasTouch #ProsecuteTrump
President* Trump’s attacks on our U.S. Postal Service are deliberate decisions to hurt our veterans and to hurt our seniors who depend on mail for medications and checks. VOTE EARLY. @votevets #TrumpYouLose
Every journalist should ask President* Trump @svdate’s question:
“After three and a half years, do you regret all the lying you've done to the American people?"
Does he have any regrets AT ALL?
“After three and a half years, do you regret all the lying you've done to the American people?"
Does he have any regrets AT ALL?
Rep @AOC: "Treating people w dignity and respect makes a decent man. When a decent man messes up, as we all are bound to do, he tries his best and… apologizes genuinely to repair and acknowledge the harm…”
“Our fight does not end on Election Day. It’s the days or weeks that follow — as the mail-in votes are counted — that are most important.” @FindAClearTruth
President* Trump has corrupted everything he has touched… November 3rd, America admits its greatest mistake and fires Donald Trump.
Fire #AmericasGreatestMistake October 20 if you vote by mail.
Fire #AmericasGreatestMistake October 20 if you vote by mail.
Kayleigh McEnany makes more sense with a laugh track.
Rep @AOC: "Treating people w dignity and respect makes a decent man. When a decent man messes up, as we all are bound to do, he tries his best and… apologizes genuinely to repair and acknowledge the harm…”
“Our fight does not end on Election Day. It’s the days or weeks that follow — as the mail-in votes are counted — that are most important.” @FindAClearTruth
Shut off President* Trump’s Twitter account until he leaves office.
“Don’t trust anything President* Trump tells you. The safest place for your child to be is home, with you. If they go back to school, you could be driving your own child to their death.” #KeepYourChildHome
Kayleigh McEnany makes more sense with a laugh track.
