Ben Acquaye

Aristotle - It's the mark of an EDUCATED mind to entertain a thought without accepting it. DTM, Teacher n Storyteller. Alberta, Canada.

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

@UbakaOgbogu Agree

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

My neighbor is 84 and lost his wife last year. He has no kids and I noticed he stopped cooking and barely turned his lights on. He was just fading away. So now, every single night when I cook dinner for my family, I make an extra plate and walk it over. We sit on his porch for 20 minutes and just talk. He told me yesterday that our little chats are the only reason he gets out of bed. It costs me nothing but a little food and time, but it means the world to him.

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

@kwadwo777 💯

[The Tragically Hip @thehipofficial]

Today is the #nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation. Learn how you can move reconciliation forward at https://t.co/fGxusdcKWs (@downiewenjack).

[Don Wilson @heiltsuk_paleo]

They stole them so young… if this photo doesn’t chill you to the bone, something is very wrong. Today is a tough one because thoughts of my Dad & so many other residential school survivors I know & love are coming in like a flood. #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Leonard Cohen

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

Congratulations

[City of Edmonton @CityofEdmonton]

We’re thrilled to welcome Medgine Mathurin as Edmonton’s new Poet Laureate!

Medgine is a multilingual spoken word artist whose poetry is shaped by her lived experiences as an immigrant, a woman living with chronic illness, and a passionate advocate for marginalized communities.

She now becomes Edmonton’s 11th Poet Laureate, a role she’ll hold in partnership with @artsedmonton and @EPLdotCA. Join us in celebrating her voice and vision.

Learn more at https://t.co/rMGz5Fds97

📸: Emmanuel Tuyishime

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

Happy Canada Day.

A very special welcome to all new Canadians.

What a journey! Congratulations

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

"Until the deer have their own historian, the story of the hunt will always glorify the hunter"

#Weeklyquotes

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

@brrittanyt Congratulations.

[Africa Centre @AfricaCentreYEG]

Calling all girls aged eight to 17 years! Join Africa Centre, in collaboration with the City of Edmonton, for an all-girls basketball program designed to build skills on and off the court. Learn the game, build confidence and grow leadership skills with the support of experienced coaches. Register now through the link here: https://t.co/3n2IJFqkNN

Looking for more ways to play? Our year-round coed Basketball Program is open to all children and youth aged 10 to 19. Join us for skill-building, mentorship, and fun on the court! Register here: https://t.co/qXT6jkKcR7

We acknowledge the support of the City of Edmonton - Local Government and Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).
@CityofEdmonton

[Occupy Calgary #ABResistance #EnoughIsEnoughUCP @CalgaryOccupy]

~ The UCP has hired 2 highly esteemed law firms with OUR TAX DOLLARS to discredit Athana Mentzelopoulos & to destroy her financially.

They're using OUR TAX DOLLARS to cover up their crimes!

This lawsuit may be the only way we will ever know the truth.

https://t.co/IUkzFtHNDG

[Carolyn Roberts @mcarolynroberts]

May the 5th is Red Dress Day. The first thing you can do to enact change is to read the report! This will help you understand the harm and colonial violence that continues to happen to Indigenous Woman and Girls. It's time to stop the harm,/ https://t.co/tE25dhpg82

[Andrew Knack @AndrewKnack]

Your Voice is at Risk

Bill 50 continues the legacy of Bill 20 which harms our local democracy. I can’t cover all of the troubling changes in Bill 50 in one short video but this covers how it expands the harm from Bill 20.

#yeg #yegcc

[Africa Centre @AfricaCentreYEG]

Happy International Women's Day from Africa Centre! Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world.

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

@bickersb1 Solid, solid conversation on @ryanjespersen . Really top quality comments and insights.

Keep up the good work and congratulations on your recent awards.

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

@terryoinfluence Like this idea for engagement!.

[APTN News @APTNNews]

'I want my mom.'

Elle Harris, daughter of Morgan Harris, speaks to reporters about her mom and how she’s feeling following the announcement of remains discovered at the Prairie Green Landfill.

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

@albertan_rural Keep up the good work here.

[Ben Acquaye @Papabedo]

In Canada, the theme for 2025 is:

Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations

#BlackHistoryMonth

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

From our earliest days, Black history has always been American history – and Black folks have profoundly shaped our American culture through music, art, literature, sports, and beyond. One month a year is not sufficient to celebrate the power of the movements and the people who have fought for the rights we enjoy today. That’s something that we have to do each and every day, as we strive to live up to their example and make sure our children and grandchildren remember their stories.