Morgan Williams

If Lincoln spoke to "the better angels of our nature", Trump calls to our demons. His return is a moral as well as political tragedy. As others study his example, progressives will need to think harder about how to respond. As so often, I've been thinking about Gladstone...🧵

For decades, Quincy Jones was music. From producing Thriller, to composing the score for The Color Purple, to working with Frank Sinatra to Ray Charles, it seemed like every big record – and every big film – had Quincy’s name on it. His music appealed to listeners of every race and every age. And by building a career that took him from the streets of Chicago to the heights of Hollywood, Quincy paved the way for generations of Black executives to leave their mark on the entertainment business. Michelle and I send our thoughts to Quincy’s friends, family, and everyone who has lived their lives to his songs.