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@KarenBassLA So proud of the new mayor of Los Angeles!! @KarenBassLA When I first met her back in 2009, I knew immediately that she was destined for greatness. She was already making history then as the first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the California State Assembly. Onward!!💛💐

A #songofcomfort for anyone who needs it.

@LeylaSeka So good, as usual, Leyla. And I’m proud to be a member of BVI cohort #1!! Thank you!!

Recently I received an email from someone who heard me speak last year and was inspired enough to apply to grad programs to pursue a passion. With DEI under attack AGAIN, I thought I'd share as a reminder that you're never too small to make a difference. bit.ly/47vOS3P #MLKDay

The composer Carlos Simon sees himself as a griot, “a keeper of stories through music.” His next premiere, with the Minnesota Orchestra, commemorates the murder of George Floyd. nyti.ms/3Ikk38y

@jblakeanthony Happy belated birthday!

3 yrs around the ☀️ as a Chicagoan. Couldn’t be happier. Grateful for everyone pouring into this journey, & hope to pay it forward in more ways than 1! The # 3 is rooted in history, culture, science, & symbolism- it’s also my birth date. #anniversary #chicago 📸 Andrew Collins

@jblakeanthony @mtilsonthomas @YoYo_Ma @nwsymphony @carnegiehall Practice. Practice. Practice. 💛

Less than 24hrs before I see @mtilsonthomas & @YoYo_Ma share their love for music & education at @nwsymphony! There is always time to talk about food when playing the cello. S/o to my @carnegiehall NYO & NYO2 students who put up with my stories #icecream #dontaskquestions

CVS Health Appoints Shari Slate as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer - Savoy savoynetwork.com/cvs-health-app…

@TMODOM Congratulations, Shari!!

@LeylaSeka Oh, wow!! A (not-so-missed) blast from the past?!

What a find what a find! College on a key chain. ❤️

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Chicagoan of the Year for Classical Music: Chicago Sinfonietta president and CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson leads an or… ⁦@chicagotribune⁩ ⁦@chi_sinfonietta⁩ chicagotribune.com/entertainment/…

@KarenBassLA So proud of the new mayor of Los Angeles!! @KarenBassLA When I first met her back in 2009, I knew immediately that she was destined for greatness. She was already making history then as the first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the California State Assembly. Onward!!💛💐

A new day has come to our city. Thank you Los Angeles! Let’s get to work.

@tvbrad His first name isn’t Scott, is it?!

In my MI. Neighbor plays the sax. I was grilling. Asked if he ever played Careless Whisper. And BAM! 🎷

@rachrich03 Standing with you in solidarity, Sis. I am saddened that someone’s deeply racist behavior had to be your burden. I am also inspired by your response. Keep doing what you’re doing.

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@burner_lou Prince! Even in the rain, it looked good!

Black Twitter I got a question... Who's hair has been the most consistently laid throughout they career?

@amyjccuddy @jayblakesberg I like this reframe!!

Bravi to the team, thank you 🙏🏿 to the supporters, and welcome to the @chi_sinfonietta 35th Anniversary Season!

@frederikg191 @BLCKVC @mandy_bynum Wonderful news!! Congratulations, Mandy!

I could not be more excited or proud of @BLCKVC and our announcement of an incredible new CEO! @mandy_bynum is EVERYTHING we wanted and needed! Just thrilled to work alongside her and the entire team!! Welcome to the fam Mandy!

@LeylaSeka @CecilMicrobiome You, too?! Really good to know I’m in good company!!

My husband has been gone a week & I’m just going to own that he was right—I’m truly terrible at loading the dishwasher. @CecilMicrobiome

@GVteam 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

With great sadness, we share that Tyson Clark, our friend and GV general partner, passed away yesterday due to sudden complications from a health issue. We are shattered by this loss, and will miss him profoundly.