More than 40 years ago, I arrived in Chicago in search of an idea. I was a young man looking for purpose, who believed deeply in America, was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement, and wanted to be a part of something larger. The America I believed in was one where everyone has opportunity, everyone is seen, everyone belongs—because that was an America that had a place for me, too.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and support that @MichelleObama has poured into me over the years. Her story — from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond — is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.
Watching @FreddyLA7 the German World Cup fan road trip through the South and discover actual America has been one of my favorite things online.
Waffle House hash browns. Buc-ee’s snack aisles. Auburn’s stadium. River tubing. Fairhope sunsets. Random small towns that look like movie sets if you actually slow down long enough to notice them.
People fly here thinking America is New York, LA, Vegas, and Disney.
Then they end up somewhere in Georgia, Tennessee, or Alabama and realize the whole country is way weirder, prettier, friendlier, and more interesting than they were told.
That is the America I love watching people find.
Chris Pratt was so panicked while filming the dance scene in Guardians of the Galaxy that he thought he was ruining the movie.
He had to improvise.
“This set is costing $20,000 a minute. I don’t know how to dance.”
He asked for choreographer.
Gunn refused. “Just dance.”
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women in uniform who gave their lives for this country that we love. It is a debt we can never fully repay, but we must never stop trying. I’ll always be grateful to our fallen heroes and their families, whose sacrifice reminds us of what it means to live for something greater than ourselves.
I think Max Verstappen did irreversible damage to Formula 1 by introducing people to endurance racing and Nürburgring. I’ve been glued to the TV for 3 hours so far, while in F1 I usually stop watching after 10 laps and end up scrolling through TikTok
A Destruction Warlock just soloed Voidspire's second boss with help from the raid's Light NPCs. Rextroy is at it again, and the strategy is unreal. 🔥 https://t.co/yO2i7Qxc6f #warcraft#midnight
DTE Energy is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve a nearly $500 million electric rate increase less than two months after a nearly $250 million increase went into effect on March 6. https://t.co/tYweZnPUCv
Proud to announce I am returning as Team Principal for @HaasF1Team!
I have mended my relationship with Gene as he finally wants to reach his hands down his pockets and hand me some focking money.
I’m excited to re-cement my place in the F1 Team Principal hall of fame!
Don Lemon: “That is just plain old racism. Karoline Leavitt had the nerve to say this is just a joke. Are you out of your fucking mind Karoline Leavitt? No, no, no. There is nothing funny about depicting anybody as apes or monkeys. It is revolting. So Karoline Leavitt, fuck off.”
To all the athletes representing @TeamUSA: I'm so proud of you. Your talent and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and Michelle and I will be joining Americans from across the country cheering you on.