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100 years ago today, Miles Davis was born.

We lost the incomparable Clarence B. Jones, an advisor, lawyer, and speechwriter who helped shape the historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Thank you for your brilliant mind and for helping this nation understand that we all deserve to be treated equally. Rest in power. nyti.ms/4dtc9JS

THE CELEBS CAN'T BELIEVE IT 🥹 TRACY MORGAN IN TEARS SEEING HIS BELOVED KNICKS REACH THE FINALS ♥️

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller May 26,1944

Since we’re talking about standing in solidarity with people who have been wrongfully targeted by Trump’s DOJ. Where is his energy for Rep. LaMonica McIver

The idea that Talarico is politically vulnerable because of supposedly ‘woke’ comments he made about gender six years ago but Paxton isn’t politically vulnerable because of this is insane.

see you there 🧡💙

"Donald Trump stood beneath shelter on Memorial Day, while Gold Star families sat exposed in the rain. It was the perfect metaphor for this vulgar and degraded age in American life." steveschmidt.substack.com/p/rain-man-tru…

#BREAKING: Rep Dave Min: “I just want to point out something here, these January 6th insurrectionists, a lot of them had criminal records, a lot of them were guilty of violent crimes before, a lot of them since being released by Donald Trump have gone on to commit additional crimes including child pornography, child sexual assault, rape, assault, these are NOT good people and there are people right now who have gone and done the worst things after being pardoned by Donald Trump, who are now set to receive millions of dollars in payments, and that’s just WRONG.”🤦‍♀️

President Kenneth Kaunda and First Lady Betty Kaunda flank his mother, Helena Nyirenda Kaunda, in a formal State House portrait in Lusaka, circa 1966. n 1964, Zambia broke free from British colonial rule, and at the helm of this newly independent nation stood its first president, Kenneth Kaunda. Behind the political milestones and the public celebrations was a family deeply rooted in the liberation struggle, a history beautifully captured in a rare 1966 State House portrait from Lusaka. The photograph features President Kaunda and First Lady Betty Kaunda flanking the family matriarch, Helena Nyirenda Kaunda. This image offers a glimpse into the personal lives of Zambia's founding family during a pivotal moment of national transition and African self-governance. Helena Nyirenda Kaunda was an extraordinary figure in her own right, serving as one of the earliest pioneer teachers in northern Zambia at a time when formal education for women was heavily restricted by colonial systems. Alongside her husband, David Kaunda, an ordained minister and educator from Malawi, she helped build a foundation of literacy and community leadership that profoundly shaped her children. Growing up in a household where education and social justice were daily practices, Kenneth Kaunda developed the humanistic philosophy that later guided his presidency and his staunch support for liberation movements across southern Africa. First Lady Betty Kaunda played an equally vital, yet often backgrounded role in the nation's journey. During the treacherous years of the independence struggle, when British authorities frequently imprisoned her husband for his political activism, she managed the household under intense surveillance, raised their children, and provided a steady, unshakeable foundation for the movement. When Zambia finally achieved independence, she stepped into the role of First Lady with a deep commitment to women's organizations and welfare projects, ensuring that the fruits of freedom reached families across the country. Documenting the stories behind portraits like this reminds us that the independence of a nation is never achieved by political figures alone, but by families and communities who quietly carried the heavy burdens of leadership, education, and resilience. #BlackHistory #ZambianHistory #AfricanIndependence

The Forgotten Black History of How Memorial Day Began (This is not your DEI version). It’s the truth. No one should take pleasure in erasing Black History because it’s also part of American History. #Facts time.com/5836444/black-…

Texas, you have a very important election tomorrow! Get to the polls and vote for @ColinAllredTX to protect voting rights, and ensure that Black voices across the state of Texas are not silenced, but amplified.

Legacy. Serena building @NIKE World Headquarters.

This photo of Andy Kim in the moments before ICE gassed everyone at Delaney Hall is going into the history books. We need more of this from our electeds.

Congrats Mike Brown for leading the Knicks to the NBA Finals! I met Coach Brown about 10 yrs ago while attending a Hawks game w/ Rev. Toussaint Hill & wife, Laurel. Mike is a personable guy whose character matches his basketball brilliance. His success is well-earned & deserved.

"The Knicks swept!" Congratulations to the New York Knicks on an incredible run to their first NBA Finals since 1999! 🏀🧹

Charles Long Jr. went from foster care, incarceration, and homelessness to graduating as UC Berkeley’s University Medalist — the highest honor given to a graduating senior. At 43, he earned a 4.0 while double-majoring in Sociology and Social Welfare. Now he’s headed to Columbia University for his Master’s. From the streets to the stage at Berkeley. This is what Black excellence and resilience look like. 👏🏽🔥

Clarence B. Jones, trusted attorney, advisor, and speechwriter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., helped shape some of the most powerful words in the Civil Rights Movement, including portions of the historic “I Have a Dream” speech. He also played a critical role in preserving and helping deliver Dr. King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to the world after smuggling out handwritten pages from King’s jail cell in 1963. His intellect, strategy, and unwavering belief in justice helped amplify Dr. King’s message and push America closer to equality. Rest in Power to a visionary whose legacy should NEVER be forgotten.

Listen to what Stokley Carmichael Tells Black People to do!

Today we remember and honor Darryl Tyree Williams on his birthday. Tyree’s life mattered, and his death after being repeatedly tased while in police custody deeply impacted the Raleigh community and his loved ones. On this day, we lift up his memory and keep his family in our prayers. Rest in Power, Tyree.