Justin Tanner

Thoroughly enjoyed representing @VerizonPolicy and facilitating today’s fireside chat with @HowardU’s 17th president, Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick @HUPrez17, at @CBCFInc #ALC51  Talking all things STEM, Tech, and Innovation.

Today, as I celebrate 63 years of life, I pause with deep gratitude. I am deeply mindful of the love, strength, and vision my parents, Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., instilled in me. I carry their legacy, not as a shadow, but as a steady light that has guided me through joy, loss, healing, and purpose. Their lessons—about dignity, service, and the transformative power of love—continue to shape how I show up in this world. Each year has brought lessons that have refined me—through joy, loss, healing, and purpose. I am thankful for every person, every challenge, and every moment. I am still becoming, still learning to be my best self, still committed to building the Beloved Community they envisioned. My heart is full today. I honor the journey behind me and embrace the path ahead with renewed hope, courage, and unwavering love for humanity.

"Fisk University, the first HBCU to sponsor women’s gymnastics, is shutting down its historic program and will take part in its final competition this weekend." * Fisk University Gymnastics — you made history. You mattered. You will not be forgotten.

.@Braves country let ‘em know ⚾️#OpeningDay Stream “Let ‘Em Know” here: music.empi.re/letemknowti

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My weekly newsletter, which I've published every Friday since Jan 2023, is out! It's a free resource for Black news whatimreading.net/p/underground-…

Classic! 😂🤣

The X is silent. It’s still pronounced Twitter.

@GnapTyme @Forbes If class members “…submitted Borrower Defense applications requesting student loan forgiveness by June 2022…”

@Forbes What about people that paid their loans off? Do they just get shafted for doing the right thing?

Education Department Must Discharge Student Loans For 205,000 Borrowers After Major Court Defeat forbes.com/sites/adammins… (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin via Associated Press)

50 years. One Mothership. A legacy that changed music forever. The Mothership is landing in New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival 2026— and this isn’t just a performance, it’s history in motion. George Clinton is the architect of funk. The king of psychedelic Afrofuturism. A pioneer who revolutionized R&B and Rock alongside Parliament-Funkadelic. This isn’t just something you watch — you feel it. One Nation Under a Groove comes alive as the Superdome prepares for liftoff. Are you ready? Get your tickets now. The Mothership waits for no one. essence.com/essencefestiva…

I used to pray for times like this… 🥹🥹🥹

@ESPNInsights @M2C_BoomQue I used to pray for times like this… 🥹🥹🥹

The Atlanta Hawks have won 13 of 14 games and have gone from the 9-seed in the East to the all-important 6-seed 💪 Since February 22, the Hawks have been the league's highest-scoring team, and their defense has shown significant improvement as well.

@ATLHawks Grit. 💪🏾💪🏾

Gutsy Win 💯

@ATLHawks Big W.

HAWKS WIN!

@Hoopss 1. Shawn Kemp 1a. Gary Payton

First person that comes to mind when you see this logo

Yes, McCullum!!! #WeMove

My @ATLHawks look good tonight against Detroit. Now, all we have to do is lock in and finish strong. 💪🏾

Another Bison doing big things. ✊🏾 #HowardAlumni #YouKnow

@CarolineLColess @PictureMane Congrats, Bison! 🙌🏾

You can call me Professor Coles. I’m so happy to share I’m now teaching journalism at Florida A&M University 🐍🍊 As a Howard alumni this is a full circle moment — being able to pour into the next generation of storytellers the same way my professors poured into me!

Please figure this out!