Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.
Today will be a day that I remember forever. As President Biden finished speaking at the Safer Communities Summit he let us know that he could only take pictures in front of sections of the auditorium due to an incoming storm. As he walked around the front isle to take the group photos he saw me and the picture of my pops who was murdered. He gave me the Joe Biden look, (IYKYK) grabbed my shoulder, looked me in my eyes and said “You know It’s fathers day”.. there was some more conversation, he grabbed and held the picture of my dad and made his WH photographers take a picture with me and the photo of my dad. He looked at me and said “you are his twin” as he walked away.
I was speechless and I still can’t believe it. President Biden is one of the most genuine elected officials you can ever meet and he will listen to you and your story. I can’t wait to get that picture… It’ll be framed and saved forever. Out of the times that I’ve met and talked to him this day is by far the most special. Happy Father’s Day to my pops and happy Father’s Day to Joe Biden. #SaferCommunitiesSummit
MO SAYS GO for commencement!🎓💛🐏🖤🎉We are excited to announce @MoAlie81; the #unequaled two time VCU alum, @vcuathletics & @vcu_hoops star, and current NFL standout with the Indianapolis @colts, as this year's speaker for the May 2023 university wide commencement ceremony!
@VCURamNation Maybe he means that Rhoades is going to reassemble the VCU Rams team at Penn State and go for another league title - but with the Big 10!
Your #A10MBB Player of the Year, VCU's Ace Baldwin Jr!
🏀 leads @VCU_Hoops in scoring with 12.6ppg
🏀 dishes out 5.8 apg (15th national, second A-10)
🏀 totaled 151 assists (third A-10)
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Social entrepreneurs are invited to apply to United Virginia's Social Enterprise Accelerator program that will utilize the SEA Change curriculum. The 9 week program will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-8pm EST beginning March 14.
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Here is the link to information for the application for admission consideration to participate in United Virginia's Social Enterprise Accelerator program that starts in March! https://t.co/YbpVtcEZYQ @SEAlliance @seachng @networkincubate
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Bringing our #JENNERGY to vote today! The lines are NUTS- in like the best way possible. They move quickly and the turnout just fills my heart. Go @JennMcClellanVA go!!!!