angela davis

local artist born and raised in mpls

[RIP Marshmallow 🌈 (Certified Pasta Hater) @Jaded_Chinx]

While everyone is remembering the family of 5 killed in yesterday’s horrific helicopter crash, let’s also remember the pilot. May they all rest in eternal peace.

[The Black Tucker Carlson Jr 🇺🇸 @B1TuckerCarlson]

The history of how Black Americans created every Genre of music in America

[SoulFood66 @BlackAndNative1]

Black Americans‼️🔥🔥🔥

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

The Proud Boys have lost control of their name to a historic Metropolitan AME Church after failing to pay $1M for destroying BLM signs in 2020. Now, any money they make from merch could go to the very community they tried to intimidate. That’s justice! https://t.co/26iHRJsCp9

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

In Louisiana, black women were put in cells with male prisoners and some became pregnant

All children born in the penitentiary became property of the state

At 10 years they would be auctioned off. The proceeds were used to fund schools for white kids #BlackHistoryMonth

THREAD

[EBONY @EBONY]

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lt. Col. Harry S. Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, at the age of 100. A true pioneer in aviation, Stewart distinguished himself during World War II, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for downing three German aircraft in a single mission. He also became a Top Gun winner in 1949, though his groundbreaking accomplishments were only recently recognized.

Despite the barriers of racism that kept him from pursuing his dream of flying commercially, Stewart forged a successful career as a mechanical engineer and vice president of a natural gas pipeline company. His incredible courage, resilience, and character left a lasting impact on history. Stewart’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations to rise above challenges and break barriers.

Read more about his extraordinary life and achievements: https://t.co/pz8yP1KLtF

[Cheo Hodari Coker @cheo_coker]

That's my grandfather in the front row, with his notebook open. Lt Col Bertram W. Wilson.

Come at me with that DEI pilots bullshit.

[Black, Blessed & Unbothered @MelanatedTalk]

Period.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

In 1790, Jean Baptist Pointe Desable founded the city of Chicago. #BlackHistoryMonth

A THREAD

[Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi]

February is a celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth to recognize the beautiful diversity and outstanding contributions, achievements and strength of Black Americans.

This month and every day, let us recommit to creating opportunity and advancing the promise of America for all.

[Win With Black Women @WinWithBLKWomen]

Our hearts are heavy as we send love to the families of Danasia Elder & Kiah Duggins, Esq. We honor their light, impact, & the love they shared. May their families find strength in the love surrounding them. #WinWithBlackWomen

[GullahMuseumSC @GullahSc]

The attacks on #BlackHistory are nothing new. Efforts to ban or rewrite the rich and unvarnished stories of our ancestors, we refuse to let that happen. Black history is the story of resilience, brilliance, and triumph in the face of insurmountable odds. #BlackTwitter

[Lou Facts @LoufactsIGB]

R.I.P to this Black American civil rights attorney Kiah Duggins who passed away last night in the plane crash in DC.

“What brought me to this work is personal. I’m a descendent of enslaved people who have been exploited economically and criminally for hundreds of years.”

She talks about how the same day she took her LSAT to become a lawyer, her uncle got detained and passed which sparked a fire.

@dr_kiya_xoxo (a chemist who went to high school with the Kiah) and I reached out to her family to make sure we can do the gofund me. Y’all donate or retweet.

https://t.co/9jfLNGtAIt

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, led by A. Philip Randolph and made up of porters employed by the Pullman Company, was the first Black-led union to secure a contract with a major U.S. company. Fighting low wages and harsh conditions, these men paved the way for labor and civil rights victories that reshaped America. Here’s a look back at one of their triumphant fights—that began in 1934—for better working conditions. #BlackHistoryMonth

🎥: WTTW News, Chicago Stories, 2001

[ESSENCE @Essence]

Black History Month Honors Our Devotion To Resilience https://t.co/nMhzwWZX3b

[EBONY @EBONY]

As we celebrate Black History Month, we remember the Greensboro Four—Ezell Blair Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Joseph McNeil—who, on February 1, 1960, boldly sat at the segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.

These four freshmen from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sparked a powerful wave of sit-ins across the country, challenging racial segregation and reinvigorating the civil rights movement. Their peaceful protest not only demanded service but also demanded change, inspiring countless others to join the fight for equality and justice. As this year marks the 65th anniversary of their courageous act, we honor their legacy and the enduring impact of their bravery on the journey toward civil rights.

[Joe Bruno @JoeBrunoWSOC9]

Danasia Elder loved God, her kids and travel. The Charlotte woman was a flight attendant on last night's flight from Wichita to DC. Her brother in law tells me she was full of life. She leaves behind a husband and two children, Kayden and Dallas @wsoctv

[Sophia A. Nelson @IAmSophiaNelson]

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth

[NAACP @NAACP]

We will forever continue to celebrate US.

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth!