Constance Banks

Wife, Mother, Writer and Encourager who loves God and people. 💛 💛 RTs =/= en

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

This song was written to remind my children (and others) that everything about them is #awesomeness!!!! ❤ https://t.co/9voM4wdKGg

[The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center @TheKingCenter]

An esteemed, beloved elder is now an ancestor.

Clarence B. Jones, among Dr. King’s trusted legal counsels and strategic advisors, has passed.

We are grateful for his life and his work in the interest of justice and Civil Rights.

Our hearts go out to his family and our prayers go up on behalf of his loved ones.

Photo: Clarence B. Jones standing above Dr. King with paper and pen in hand.

#ClarenceBJones #MLK #AmongTheAncestors #TheKingCenter

[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)

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

@CBSMornings Did I see a teaser this morning about the social media campaign to buy Spirit Airlines? I'm pretty sure I saw the teaser but I never saw the story. Could you please share a link to it? Thanks.

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

@CBSMornings Did I see a teaser this morning about the social media campaign to buy Spirit Airlines? I'm pretty sure I saw the teaser but I never saw the story. Could you please share a link to it? Thanks.

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

Silly me, I decided to watch the season finale before I stop watching #WillTrent altogether after they killed Amanda for no good reason. Now, this happens to Angie and Seth? The writers want me to stick to my word of not watching anymore. 😩

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

"This is what I do!" You're darn Skippy, Will, so forget about Tennessee and get back to it! 👏🏾 #WillTrent

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

I was already considering not watching anymore because there seems to be more violence in this season than in the past. She already seemed to have a reduced role but if they have killed #RandyMandy off the show, that's going to do it for me. #WillTrent

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

I called it at this time last year! So excited for the new #Matlock law firm but hate to see the season come to an end. It seems like we've been cheated out of a few episodes because most shows have 20-22 episodes per season. 🤔 Can't wait for next season! https://t.co/eorv3az9I3

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

I wouldn't be upset if Senior ends up going to jail and Julian will either take over at Jacobs and Moore or he will join the team after Olympia, Mattie, Sara and Billy break out on their own. #Matlock #MatlockCBS

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

After waiting all this time for a new episode, it's a bummer that Shae, my least fav character, is getting so much attention. The nerve of her to have a stank attitude with everyone, especially Olympia. #Matlock

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

Every episode so far this season has been action packed, which is great! #Matlock

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

Sarah is enough as an unlikeable main character on #Matlock, so we don't need another one in Shae that is on regularly. CBS has already cancelled #Watson, which had the potential to be a really great show but was filled with unlikeable characters.

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

Just now watching the last two episodes of #Matlock and speaking of unlikeable characters, I can't believe they've got this Gina person who has a LONG history of anti-Blackness on my favorite show in over a decade. 😒 Hopefully, she won't become a recurring character.

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

Sarah is enough as an unlikeable main character on #Matlock, so we don't need another one in Shae that is on regularly. CBS has already cancelled #Watson, which had the potential to be a really great show but was filled with unlikeable characters.

[NASA @NASA]

LIVE: They are coming home.

Watch as the Artemis II crew returns to Earth, splashing down at around 8:07pm ET (0007 UTC April 11). https://t.co/n3vZE2rcFv

[Non-Human Media @NonHumanMedia1]

Fulton's Reparations Task Force produces 615-page report on harm done to Black residents

“the cost of stolen labor and the failure to grant recompense can range up to nearly $903 billion from Fulton County alone”
https://t.co/9N2P5cWdr8

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

On April 3, 1968, the night before he was assassinated, my father delivered what would be his final speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.”

He spoke with a clarity that came from conviction, not certainty. He acknowledged the difficulty of the days ahead, yet he was not moved by fear. He was anchored in purpose and in a faith that justice would prevail.

What stands out to me is not only what he said, but how he said it. He was preparing people to stay committed, to stay disciplined, and to continue the work, even without him.

His words are not just history. They are instruction.

Watch the full speech: https://t.co/o3QZvVc4GT

#MLK #BelovedCommunity #Nonviolence365

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

I miss you, Daddy.

Remembering you today on the 58th anniversary of your assassination.

#MLK

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

They'd better not let Maddie and Edwin have marriage issues after forcing her to defend Shae. 😒 She already missed celebrating their 50th anniversary with him. 😒 #Matlock

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

Maddy and Edwin enjoying their dance was so sweet. Too bad it couldn't last a little longer before Olympia brought in problematic news. #Matlock

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

They insisted on having more unlikeable characters (the fellows) than likeable ones and as much as I love Morris Chestnut and the actress who played Mary on #Watson, I could not watch the rest of those characters.

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

As a fan of Morris Chestnut, sad to hear #Watson was cancelled. However, I'm not surprised. Morris was great in his role, as usual but those fellows were hard to watch and I didn't watch one episode of season 2. If they would have replaced them, the show might have had a chance.

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

The Ingrid character has always been annoying and never more than tonight's episode. She should be kicked out of the program for all the violations she's committed so far. Also, she interrupted John and Mary's "date," so that was strike three! #Watson

[Constance Banks @YouHavePurpose]

#Watson would be a great show without the sabotage of Shinwell and Ingrid. I like the research aspect of it, so hopefully they'll continue that and abandon the sabotage aspect of the show next season. Also, get a new group of fellows.

[RNB RADAR @rnbradar]

Happy 83rd Birthday to George Benson. 🎸
One of the greatest jazz-soul guitarists & singers of all time.