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Statement on Video Depicting the Obamas
I just spoke directly with President Trump regarding the offensive Obama ape video that circulated online. The President assured me clearly and unequivocally that he did not post it. He understands the painful and racist history in America of depicting African Americans as apes, a tactic long used by white supremacists to demean Black intelligence and humanity. He knows this is wrong, offensive, and unacceptable.
The President made it clear to me that this post was made by a staffer and not by him. My recommendation to the President was direct and firm. That staffer should be fired immediately, and the President should publicly condemn this action. This kind of insensitive and racist communication does not reflect the heart, values, or leadership of the President of the United States, nor does it represent the America we are striving to build.
Historically, the intelligence of Black Americans has been questioned and attacked in shameful ways. From the era of slavery, when enslaved Africans were falsely portrayed as inferior to justify bondage, to the Civil War, when Black Union soldiers were often denied officer ranks despite bravery and leadership, to the Jim Crow era, where racist pseudoscience compared Black people to animals in textbooks, cartoons, and propaganda. Even into the modern era, these same ugly stereotypes have been recycled to undermine Black achievement, leadership, and dignity.
Racism must be confronted, not excused. Accountability matters. And leaders must always speak clearly when lines are crossed. #SpiritualDiplomat
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🚨BREAKING –– Footage from Marietta High School in GA this morning shows hundreds of students being physically blocked by administrators from engaging in a student-organized walkout in defense of immigrants and all people being terrorized by ICE. Reportedly the superintendent of the Marietta Schools system attempted to physically restrain students as students demanded to assert their constitutionally protected first amendment rights to assemble and peacefully protest.
This despicable behavior of intimidation and harassment of students by school administrators should be condemned by all and they will be held accountable! We stand with the thousands of students across Georgia courageously walking out of classes today in protest of the racist mass deportation machine!
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This #ultabeautyworld fiasco once again shows that these corporations only care about social capital, not about ppl being able to enjoy events.
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@VerizonNews Are we going to get any competition due to service being down all day?
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Verizon's team is on the ground actively working to fix today’s service issue that is impacting some customers. We know this is a huge inconvenience, and our top priority is to get you back online and connected as fast as possible. We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this issue.
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@Andy For Keiarna:
What sacrifices has Greg made to assure you that he’s really committed to marrying you? We’ve see you leave your condo for him, but he only gave you a picture frame.
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