Ayesha

PHD student @University of Toronto. Specializing in African Studies. Mom of 1.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Michelle and I are so inspired by all the young people who made today’s marches happen. Keep at it. You’re leading us forward. Nothing can stand in the way of millions of voices calling for change.

[Ayesha @ay15h4]

@crowley_shelley @MPCelina @MaximeBernier Please take your seven followers and go elsewhere. White privilege is highlighted on this thread at its finest!

[Black Lives Matter — Toronto @BLM_TO]

All out 4 Abdoul🔈TORONTO: come out tomorrow Tuesday March 6th as we take it to Ahmed Hussein’s constituency office to demand justice for #abdoulabdi #stopdeportationnow - this is part of a tri-city action Email: [email protected] headline TORONTO for any questions

[Oprah Winfrey @Oprah]

We see you, Ayodele. LOVE that @IyanlaVanzant is changing the narrative. #FixMyLife season premiere TONIGHT 9/8c. https://t.co/mcxaXnOhvW

[Celina Caesar (like the salad)-Chavannes (sh-van) @iamcelinacc]

@MaximeBernier do some research, or a Google search, as to why stating colour blindness as a defence actually contributes to racism. Please check your privilege and be quiet. Since our gvt’t like research , here is some evidence: https://t.co/aAvhQR3o0l https://t.co/AcX0QdCMxs

[Black Lives Matter — Toronto @BLM_TO]

it takes an incredible amount of courage and sacrifice to share with the world your experiences with anti-blackness from police. @MarciIen shares her experience: https://t.co/P0gmRO8Sos

[Reuters @Reuters]

U.S. gun-control group pledges $2.5 million for marches to end school shootings https://t.co/movvNpiNeQ

[Khloé @khloekardashian]

Why are there even fights to be had? https://t.co/3meT4FqVRk

[Sky News Breaking @SkyNewsBreak]

Russian president Vladimir Putin says Russia is developing a new intercontinental ballistic missile which cannot be intercepted by anti-missile systems and can reach almost any point in the world

[Pariah Carey @DesmondCole]

join me tonight at lilian h smith library for a chat with @JaelRichardson and me for "Very Political and Unapologetically Black," a Freedom to Read Week 2018 event

I'll also be receiving the @pencanada ken filkow prize for freedom of expression
https://t.co/f0Wpewu4L4

[Hrithik Roshan @iHrithik]

I used to love Holi as a kid. Because I was a kid I didn’t care about water wastage, hygiene etc. Today I care. So do my kids. We still enjoy Holi , just in a more responsible way. Enjoy the holiday! ‘in a responsible way’ #HappyHoli

[Jesse Brown @JesseBrown]

The arrogance of the geriatric newspaper barons is astonishing. They keep insisting that papers are the only thing that can provide the public with journalism and are furious with us for their own repeated failures. Enough already.

[Vogue Magazine @voguemagazine]

.@MariahCarey's closet takes over the top glamour to the next level. https://t.co/9RBqLHC0Rv

[Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers]

Update: Lonzo Ball, who injured his knee in yesterday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, had an MRI today. Results of the MRI revealed a minor left knee sprain.

Ball will be questionable for tomorrow’s game at Memphis.

[Ahmed Hussen @HonAhmedHussen]

Great example of how our Canadian diversity is used to strengthen and protect each other.
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Bel exemple de la façon dont le Canada prend avantage de sa diversité pour se renforcer et se protéger les uns les autres. https://t.co/S7ufJkA4rJ

[Reuters @Reuters]

Tears and panic as false missile alert unnerves Hawaii https://t.co/JkiqoZxVUX

[Jesse Brown @JesseBrown]

Genuine question @MargaretAtwood: you quote your accusers as calling you a "Bad Feminist". I don't doubt that some have...but who are you quoting, specifically?

[Pariah Carey @DesmondCole]

NEWS: abdoul abdi has been transferred from segregation in NB to maplehurst correctional facility in ontario. canada is still pursuing his deportation, but public pressure is working. PLEASE keep contacting @RalphGoodale (see my pinned tweet) until abdoul is free! #FreeAbdoulAbdi

[Pariah Carey @DesmondCole]

for the 2nd night in a row @justintrudeau has been asked about abdoul abdi at a town hall.

for the second night in a row, he's referenced his black friend @AhmedDHussen, who was also a refugee. he says hussen will do the right thing.

when, prime minister? #FreeAbdoulAbdi