Marlenia Thornton, MBA

Husker Alum. Stray reporter. Motown born. Cornhusker bred. Honorary Chair of the BeyHive. Red Velvet Ambassador. Nerdy by nature. Opinions are all mine.

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10 year ago today, Beyoncé's "Formation" was released.

It debuted at #10 on the Hot 100 following its full commercial release, won Best Music Video at the #GRAMMYs and was named the #1 best song of 2016 by Rolling Stone.

[Team USA @TeamUSA]

History made. ✨

Laila Edwards becomes the first Black woman to compete for the U.S. Olympic Women’s @usahockey Team.

#WinterOlympics

[PBS News @NewsHour]

The president's Thursday night post drew backlash for its treatment of the nation's first Black president and first lady. https://t.co/fzCTLHwGWT

[PBS News @NewsHour]

The Trump administration is accelerating its plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.

Six new agreements, announced Tuesday, will move billions of dollars in grants to other federal agencies. This would include a plan for the Labor Department to oversee some of the largest grant programs for K-12 schools. Critics say such actions put vulnerable students at risk.

President Donald Trump has called for the department's elimination, but that requires congressional approval.

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

Goooo Biiiig Reeeed!

[LegoScenesOfLincoln @JasonDlego]

College Basketball Crown Champions! @HuskerMBB

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

@dawonbbaker Congrats!

[Al Roker @alroker]

Going into the severe weather and hurricane season, this cannot be good.

The Commerce Department has laid off hundreds of NOAA employees, many with specialized skills who work at one of the world's top climate science and weather forecasting agencies.
Why it matters: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible for providing weather watches and warnings, monitoring and studying Earth's climate, as well as operating weather satellites and protecting marine life.
The layoffs of probationary employees that began Thursday hit soon after cuts at the behest of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency occurred at other climate and environment agencies.
The big picture: NOAA's missions require staff to work around the clock to monitor dangerous weather, earthquakes that could cause tsunamis, and other hazards.
In recent weeks, NOAA's National Weather Service has issued warnings for deadly flooding in Kentucky, heavy snow, frigid temperatures and other hazards across the country.
While NOAA had pushed for public safety exemptions from the layoffs for NWS meteorologists, not all were granted. A congressional aide reported hearing that "some" at NWS were spared but "not many."

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

I am selling 2 verified tickets for Beyoncé: COWBOY CARTER TOUR on February 16th, 2025 at Soldier Field, Chicago via Ticketmaster. Interested? https://t.co/CiIEiAWEqY

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

Black women breaking barriers doing what they love.

We love to see it!

I love seeing Black creatives thrive

[Good Morning America @GMA]

Meet the artist behind the @NFL's Super Bowl logo design! 🏈

https://t.co/MUFt0Hsu5z

[Nebraska College Preparatory Academy @ncpaunledu]

The countdown is on—only 4 days until #GlowBigRed! Support the NCPA community by donating as little as $5 or sharing our page. Your support helps scholars gain skills, build friendships & make memories at UNL Summer Camps!

Donate today!  https://t.co/uq8DDniDe2 
#GiveBigGlowBig

[PBS News @NewsHour]

Harry Stewart Jr., a decorated World War II pilot and one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, has died. He was 100 years old.

After the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, Stewart enlisted as soon as he turned 18. He joined what was considered an experiment to train Black pilots in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Stewart went on to fly 43 combat missions. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for downing three German aircraft during a single dogfight. Stewart retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1950, but later returned to the skies to give rides to aspiring young pilots.

“I did not recognize at the time the gravity of what we are facing. I just felt as though it was a duty of mine at the time. I just stood up to my duty,” Stewart told CNN during an interview about World War II in 2024.

Photo by Monica Morgan via Getty Images

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

We love to see it 🥰

[GRAMMYS @RecordingAcad]

Congrats Album Of The Year winner - ‘COWBOY CARTER’ @beyonce #GRAMMYs

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

“Say a prayer for what has been
We'll be the ones that purify our father's sins
American Requiem
Them old ideas (yeah)
Are buried here (yeah)
Amen” 🎶🎵

[ABC News @ABC]

Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in more than 50 years when she took home the win for best country album for "Cowboy Carter." The last time a Black woman won a country award at the Grammys was the Pointer Sisters in 1974.
https://t.co/hHQOmKbBPZ

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

Beyoncé is not a country art…
Aht aht.

[BEYONCÉ @Beyonce]

COWBOY CARTER TOUR 2025

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

This #BlackHistoryMonth, our museum is honoring the @asalh’s theme, “African Americans and Labor.” Join us in celebrating the Black woman by honoring her tireless efforts in building and maintaining communities. Learn more: https://t.co/calSl1ugTB

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

Not me though

[Marlenia Thornton, MBA @Mar_lee_na]

I wonder how he feels about “16 Carriages.”

[Nebraska Volleyball @HuskerVB]

legends

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

“Yes, I’m Black.
I’m proud of it.
I’m Black and beautiful.”

#MLK #BlackHistoryMonth

[EBONY @EBONY]

Black History Month, forever.