Bishop St.Clair

ΑΦΑ . JCSU/Howard University Alum. Theologian/History Educator/ Community Activist/DC Teacher 🍎

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

"I've decided to move on" from CNN, @Acosta says, while expressing gratitude to the network and its viewers.

Some parting words: "Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth – and to hope."

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

I don’t deny the power of my father’s most well-known speech, ‘I Have a Dream.’

However, its power and popularity (with focus on its conclusion) have been misused to weaken its clear messaging about ending racism, stopping police brutality, ensuring voting rights, and eradicating economic injustice.

Why didn’t Pastor Lorenzo Sewell pray these parts of the Dream during President Trump’s Inauguration?

Because the inconvenient truth (that disallows embracing the pipe dream that racism no longer exists in this country) is that Project 2025 and some of the plans that his voters encouraged POTUS to roll out on day one are reflective of an ‘America’ that denies the comprehensive King.

That’s why those who quote Daddy out of context and without the spirit of nonviolence don’t pray using my father’s ’The Other America,’ ‘The Three Evils of Society, ‘Beyond Vietnam’…or ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail.’

It’s simpler to distort the rousing conclusion of #IHaveADream and twist it to push a narrative that authentic, compassionate work to prevent and stop discrimination is actually discriminatory.

It is much harder to distort #LetterFromBirminghamJail’s call to conscience to #Christians and its powerfully relevant teaching on nonviolent direct action, injustice anywhere, devotion to order over justice, doing what’s right, and disobeying unjust laws.

Who can validate inhumane legislation by integrating prayers about civil disobedience and freedom being demanded by the oppressed, both topics covered in LFBJ?

We need to get Daddy’s Dream right, while also realizing that, in his other speeches, sermons, and writings, including LFBJ, he provides the love-centered strategy and courageous path for realizing his Dream.

And we haven’t collectively embraced that strategy or started on that path. In fact, several of the Executive Orders rescinded by President Trump this week blatantly disregard both the strategy and the path.

So keep praying…but don’t pray the Dream in pursuit of false peace, which cries for unity while decrying inclusive and equitable policies and practices.

Pray the Dream in tandem with work for true peace, which, as my father said, is the presence of justice.

#MLK #MLKDay #MissionPossibleMLK

[Daniella Diaz @DaniellaMicaela]

Stephen Miller just walked Republicans through the admin’s immigration executive actions, two people told me and
@jordainc. Part of the discussion was around how to bring back Title 42 and the deportations of immigrants with violent criminal records.

[ᗰᗩƳᖇᗩ @LePapillonBlu2]

Hillary was right. 💯

[Bishop St.Clair @Politco1906]

Humbled to announce my induction to the Shaker Heights School Hall of Fame! This honor means so much to me! Returning to Shaker Heights in the fall to receive this honor and speak to the students of SHHS fills me with so much joy! #ShakerHeightsHallofFame

[Greg Carr @AfricanaCarr]

Sitting in the chair tonight on #RolandMartinUnfiltered for our Brother ⁦@rolandsmartin⁩ who is on his way to Ethiopia!🇪🇹 . 6 pm ET. Got the ⁦@BlkStarNetwork⁩ app yet? #BringTheFunk

[Nic ✨ @NicoleBakerTV]

CONFIRMED: Per @CBSNews President Biden is battling a cold tonight.

[Bishop St.Clair @Politco1906]

This is not going well….

[Greg Carr @AfricanaCarr]

Yesterday was the first day of #SummerSchool second session at ⁦@HowardU⁩ . Every summer for many years, we teach Introduction to Africana Studies courses to incoming freshperson athletes and Karsh and Social Sciences/Humanities Scholars. Welcome to #HBCU intellectual work!

[Therealkillmoenews @killmoenewsdc]

NO HOMICIDES IN D.C 3 DAYS IN A ROW 💯💯💯 LETS CHANGE THAT NARRATIVE AND HIGHLIGHT THE SMALL GAINS AS WELL 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

Since 8-year-old Relisha Rudd went missing ten years ago, her case remains open. MPD has received thousands of tips regarding her case, and we are encouraged by the public's commitment to finding her. We will continue to pursue every lead until we have answers.

[Dr. Gina M. Stewart @drgmstewart]

Selah

[Lakewood Church @lakewoodchurch]

There is an active situation involving shots fired at Lakewood. Law enforcement is on the scene.
That is all the information we have at this time. Please pray for Lakewood and our community.

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

There are reports of a shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church:

[NEWS FROM THE CONCRETE @NFTC_News]

It's very clear the city don't have any control. It's major incident after incident. I don't give a shit which political party gets it under control. Just make out communities safer. When it comes to public safety D.C. is FAILING. There is no standard of excellence.

[SLAM @SLAMonline]

You peeped that the Cavs are 14-1 in their last 15 games? They’re second in the East and currently have the longest active win streak in the NBA. Don’t sleep.

[Sno @Jeezy]

Let me take y’all on a journey… #tinydesk

[DJ Steph Floss @djstephfloss]

There’s not enough talk about the Cavs being the best team in the NBA right now!

[DorothyBGilliamTrailblazer @DorothyBGilliam]

In 1961, I was hired as the FIRST Black female reporter for The Washington Post. This month, you'll learn about many #BlackHistory firsts. I encourage you to use our stories to fuel your ambitions. There are many FIRSTS yet to be had and I'm excited for YOU to join the club.

[Melech. @MelechThomas]

I don’t aspire to pastor a megachurch. I just want to meet the needs of my city.