Francie Mae Blog

I lived in poverty, but poverty didn't live in me! Sharing my journey & empowering others. Philanthropist. Veteran.
#Tennessee State.#Retired & enjoying life!

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

#NeverGiveUp
This lil girl (me) lived in poverty all of her childhood. She studied hard & received a partial scholarship to TSU! This woman (me) retired from successful civilian & military careers. Now she's a member of organizations that award college scholarships to students.

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

Happy Birthday to my HBCU, Tennessee State University!

[The Princess of Soul @princessofsoul_]

Jennifer Hudson performs “The Impossible Dream” at the Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago. Absolutely spectacular performance!!!

[Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson]

Dear Young Americans. All of these men and women served honorably while in office. They acted like Presidents & First Ladies. They were imperfect. They erred. But they never tried to divide us or make us turn on one another. What you see in the Presidency now is NOT NORMAL. And we apologize to you that for the past ten years of Trump, all you know is chaos, division, cynicism, violence, and ugliness. We will do better. We will have great and good leaders again. #Obamapresidentialcenter

[ABC News @ABC]

Opal Lee, described as the "grandmother of the movement,” said that as the 250th birthday of America approaches, people should also remember Juneteenth.

Read more: https://t.co/TY2s1BRO1w

[Christopher Webb @cwebbonline]

A powerful moment.

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, the Clintons, and the Bushes, heads bowed together in prayer.

Not divided by politics, but united in prayer.

[BlackHistoryStudies @BlkHistStudies]

The meaning of the Juneteenth flag ❤️💚🖤

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

Good morning. Celebrating Juneteenth!

[Bob Golen @BobGolen]

Back when the transition of power wasn't so acrimonious. Back before dictators. Back when we believed in democracy.

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

The Barack Obama Presidential Center will open in Chicago on June 19, 2026.

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

Good morning!

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

#play
Whew, writing my first play is definitely challenging. I'm committed to building a conversational community one book, program, speaking engagement, or play at a time! Hopefully, the play will be stage ready this November. It takes a team!

[Sports @Sports]

The goats are back 🐐

Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the Ladies’ Doubles at Wimbledon

[TV One @tvonetv]

“When we lost Bernie Mac, we lost one of the most real and honest voices in comedy.” Bernie Mac’s comedic legacy lives on ’til this day, and we’ll always remember him! Celebrate Juneteenth with our #Unsung: Best in Black marathon on Friday at 11a/10c.

[Historical Africa @historical_Afr]

In September 1946, Albert Einstein called racısm America’s “worst disease.” Earlier that year, he told students and faculty at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, the oldest Black college in the Western world, that racial segregation was “not a disease of colored people, but a dısease of whıte people, adding, “I will not remain silent about it.”

When Albert Einstein moved to America, he was disappointed to see how Black people were being treated. Even in his new hometown of Princeton, he observed separation of the whıte and bIack societies. Einstein thought of segregation as “unacceptable.”

Albert Einstein rarely accepted honorary doctorates but he did so for Lincoln University, a small historically Black college in Pennsylvania in 1946. He also gave a lecture before a small group of students who are seen with him in the photo. Also taught Black university students but the press didn't like to publicise it as the idea of educated equal Black people scared the establishment.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years.

I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

Good Wednesday morning!

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

The performers for the Obama Presidential Library opening on June 18 have been announced:

Stevie Wonder
John Legend
Jennifer Hudson
The Roots
Bruce Springsteen
Christina Aguilera
Marsai Martin
Common
U2’s Bono and The Edge
Eddie Vedder
Marc Anthony
Tems

[Francie Mae Blog @BlogFrancie]

#tree
Hopefully this big scary tree next to my property will be trimmed today.

[NBA @NBA]

How it started vs. how it’s going 🥹

The Brunsons are NBA Champions!

[Wimbledon @Wimbledon]

Back together, at Wimbledon 💚💜

Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the Ladies’ Doubles at The Championships 2026