I’ve said this before, but if you’re doing an MLK day service project consider bringing King-level analysis to it. Don’t just serve lunch at a soup kitchen, interogate why millions of ppl live in poverty in the first place.
King’s legacy isn’t about charity, it’s about justice.
Remember the authentic, comprehensive King.
Here is some seldom-quoted #MLK, speaking about America’s discrimination against Black people in its land “giving.” Listen for terms like “economic floor” and “bootstraps.”
#MLK91#BelovedCommunity#FierceUrgencyOfNow
The night before he was assassinated.
Assassinated. Many wish “Happy Birthday” to a man today that they would have hated then. The authentic, comprehensive King makes power uneasy & privilege unhinged. Never forget: He’s not here to hear “Happy Birthday” because he was murdered.
I’m hopeful, but I’m not naive. Humanity is in quite a conundrum. I still believe we can be better to each other and to the planet, beginning with accepting the truth about where we are and how we got here.
Along with truth...advocacy, voting, love-centered vigilance.
We can.
The moment we all feared is likely upon us.
An unstable President in way over his head, panicking, with all his experienced advisers having quit, and only the sycophantic amateurs remaining.
Assassinating foreign leaders, announcing plans to bomb civilians.
A nightmare.
1 year before he was assassinated, my father spoke out in opposition to the Vietnam War. It heightened hate toward him. He was among the most hated men in America. Many who quote him now would have hated him then & may hate the authentic #MLK today. https://t.co/JYXrowaEVW
“Research shows that 70% of all jobs are not published publicly on jobs sites and as much as 80% of jobs are filled through personal and professional connections.”
Who makes money when the United States goes to war?
What communities are further marginalized and oppressed when the United States goes to war?
We must understand that what my called the Triple Evils of militarism, poverty (capitalism) and racism work in unison.
Some may have noticed a low hanging wire pretty close to your home. That wire is a “service drop” and it connects you to our energy grid. Learn more about them and keep safe with these precautions: https://t.co/osVqjHk5Mt
#DYK that we offer a payment plan for qualifying low-income customers that allows payments based on income? To learn more and apply, click here: https://t.co/fU2hMGZR9z
FYI: DTE employees will never demand immediate payment with a credit card by phone. This Utility Scam Awareness Week and always, remember to know the red flags of a scammer targeting you or your business. #StopScams https://t.co/qHgHjeC2jQ
Many Michiganders use space heaters to stay warm during the colder months, but these devices pose some serious safety hazards.
Remember these #safetytips if you use a space heater in your home or office: https://t.co/zCkzG2zl3W
Today marks the start of Utility Scam Awareness Week. Utility customers across the globe are targeted by imposters by phone, in-person, and online, and this week we want to raise awareness on how our customers can protect themselves and others. https://t.co/qHgHjeC2jQ #StopScams
Joi Harris, DTE vice president of Major Enterprise Projects, shares #career advice for young women interested in pursuing a career in #STEM: https://t.co/374njDnOKF #NationalSTEAMDay#NationalSTEMDay
Heavy rain & strong winds are in the forecast tomorrow throughout #Michigan. Please be careful during your trick or treating or other #Halloween activities.
If you see a downed wire, make sure to stay 20-feet away & report it by using our mobile app or calling 1.800.477.4747.