JanCan

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Semi-retiree, educator, writer, gardener, Eng tutor & proud grandma of 2 college grads. Fur baby Maxi(RIP)

[Tevin Macharia Mukabana @TevinMacharia]

Allow me to pray Psalm 91 over your life today:

May you dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and may you remain under the shadow of the Almighty.

May the Lord be your refuge and your fortress. When fear rises, when uncertainty comes, when battles surround you, may your heart remember that God is faithful and He is with you.

I pray that every trap of the enemy set against your life will fail. Every hidden attack, every evil report, every arrow that flies by day, and every terror that comes by night shall not prevail over you.

May the Lord cover you with His feathers, and may you find safety under His wings. May His truth be your shield and your protection.

I declare that no evil shall overpower you, and no disaster shall come near your dwelling. The Lord will command His angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.

You will not be destroyed by what was sent to break you. You will not be swallowed by fear. You will not lose your peace. The God who has kept you until now will continue to preserve you.

May the Lord satisfy you with long life, reveal His salvation to you, and cause you to see His goodness in every area of your life.

In the name of Jesus, amen.

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@TevinMacharia Amen!

[🇺🇸 William 🦅 @William258118]

He has risen indeed,

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@educatedhustler Amen

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@Crazymoments01 Too much sweetness for sure.

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

James Dorsey is 94 years old. Born on Ellerbe Plantation in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1931. He still does not have a birth certificate because the plantation never recorded his existence. The effects of slavery did not end with emancipation. They followed our people into the most basic records of identity. This is NOT ancient history.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with Michelle Obama!

[Charles Booker @Booker4KY]

There is a lot I want to say about the slander and gross disrespect being levied against the remarkable former First Lady of the United States.

However, the best response is Michelle Obama in her own words.

[Mia Anderson @Mia_Anderson8]

little respect, a massive smile. 🥺❤️ This sweet little girl saluting a soldier is the purest thing you’ll see today!😍💚

[Black Information Network @blackinfonet]

Today we remember Nikki Giovanni on what would have been her 83rd birthday.

Known as “the people’s poet,” she helped shape the Black Arts Movement and inspired generations through her powerful voice, truth, and imagination.

Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni.🕊️

[Black Media Hub ✊🏿 @BlackMediaHub]

say their names

[Media Boyfriend @MediaBoyfriend]

A little girl in Boston went home one day and asked her Nigerian mother if she could change her name to Zoe.

Nobody at school could say Uzoamaka.

Her mother was cooking. She didn't even turn around.

"If they can learn to say Tchaikovsky, Michelangelo, and Dostoyevsky, they can learn to say Uzoamaka."

That girl kept her name.

Then she went to Hollywood and won three Emmy Awards.

And now the whole world knows exactly how to say Uzoamaka Aduba.

Your name is not a burden. It's a prophecy.

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@RobinRoberts Where ya'll at? I bet you're in Africa somewhere.

[Wolf of X @WolfofX]

At just 24 years old, Philani Dladla was sitting on the side of a Johannesburg road with a pile of secondhand books beside him.

But unlike most people struggling to survive on the streets, he wasn’t asking strangers for money.

Instead, he spent his days reading every book he could get his hands on, then offering honest reviews to people passing by.

If someone enjoyed the review, they could buy the book from him.

People soon began stopping not out of pity, but because they were inspired by his intelligence, passion, and love for literature.

His knowledge and storytelling earned him the nickname “The Pavement Bookworm.”

Philani had grown up facing poverty, homelessness, and addiction, and books became the thing that helped him rebuild his life.

What began as a small roadside book-selling idea slowly turned into something much bigger.

Over the years, he launched community reading programs and book clubs aimed at helping young people escape poverty through education and self-development.

His journey eventually gained international attention. He became a published author, gave TEDx talks, appeared in interviews around the world, and traveled to motivate others with his story of resilience and transformation.

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@skiistiredasf That's really an accomplishment: passing the NY Bar Exam on the first try.

[The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter]

Naomi Osaka on why she chose to host a party for the black tennis players:

“You know I'm seeing a little bit of-
‘Why can't you love everyone for all skin tones?’ and ‘what if someone had an all white party?! First of all I do love everyone for who they are no matter their race + ethnicity, (I'm literally half Japanese lol). I can only speak from my experiences in my own life though, growing up as a tennis player I didn't see many people that looked like ME and I feel like it's important to celebrate them.

Secondly I feel like it's important to note that there have been all white dinners/parties. I don't know how else to tell you this, I literally seen them all the time and never had an issue with it at all. To the people who ask this question I want to ask you this question too, ‘What is it about POC getting together that unsettles you so much?’

I want to end this by saying I grew up watching my dad get discriminated against, having the cops called on him multiple times at the tennis court. There are multiple things I will apologize for in my life but celebrating being black and appreciating who we are will never be something I would consider saying sorry for. Thanks.

Actually I lied, I am sorry. I'm sorry for the people who cannot comprehend in their brains that this is not about exclusion, this is a celebration about how far we have come 🖤”

(via Naomi on Threads)

[Dike Clinton Chisom @DikenaClinton]

This is a kid going places in life‼️
Determined to be different. 💯

The fact that he kept all his awards neatly organized in a binder says everything about his discipline, focus, and determination… and seeing his pastor recognize his achievements in front of the congregation made the moment even more powerful 🙌🏾🥹❤️

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@GuGi263 Beautiful dog.

[JanCan @Writeratheart6]

@Crazymoments01 Just adorable.

[Andrew Weinstein @Weinsteinlaw]

Joe Biden literally wrote a memo telling staff that he’d be disappointed in them if they missed family milestones because of work.