If you were young in 2001, or weren’t even born yet, it can be hard to imagine what 9/11 felt like. The shock of that beautiful, cloudless morning. The heartbreak of the families whose loved ones were taken with such swiftness and cruelty. The realization that the forces of malevolence and violence were closer, and the future less certain, than we knew.
But in the days that followed, we felt something else, too. Pride in the rescue workers who had rushed to the scene, and the passengers who had stormed the cockpit. Admiration for the men and women who left behind lives of comfort to serve their country. A deep resolve that nothing would break the will of a truly United States of America.
Today Michelle and I are remembering those we lost that day, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the wars that followed. We pray for their families. And we hope Americans everywhere remember the true lesson of 9/11: that we can survive even our darkest days as long as we move forward as one nation and one people.
I was given my name by the Iroquois Nation many hundreds of years ago. By 1660 my name was printed on maps by the Europeans as they accepted the Native name which means Beautiful waters.
In 1867 the Canadian government decided to use my name for their providence.
I'm suing to block the Trump administration's new rule that allows the USPS to intercept and reject lawful ballots, threatening millions of Americans’ right to vote.
With the midterms less than three months away, this will create confusion and unacceptable risks for voters.
Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.
The New York Knicks will receive their championship rings
Raise their championship banner to the Garden rafters
Then play LeBron James & the Philadelphia 76ers
On NBA Opening Night
Tuesday October 20
At 7:00pm
On NBC
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan.
Pvt. Isabella Gonzales.
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad.
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton.
Four American heroes killed in Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice.
We will never let their patriotic service or sacrifice be erased.
Emmett Till should be celebrating his 85th birthday today.
Instead, he was robbed not only of his life, but of every year, relationship, dream, and possibility that should have followed. White supremacy destroys lives, wounds generations, and depends on our willingness to look away.
Remember Emmett. Reject the hatred that killed him. Continue the work of dismantling every system that devalues Black life.
#EmmettTill
Tonight, New York mourns the loss of one of our own, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad of Ozone Park, who was killed in action while serving our nation.
My heart is with her family, loved ones, and the soldiers who stood beside her as they grieve this unimaginable loss.
Sgt. Rampersad lived a life of courage and selflessness. May we honor her memory, remember her sacrifice, and keep all who loved her in our prayers.
Six years ago today, my parishioner, my mentor, and my hero, John Lewis, transitioned into ancestorhood. May God bless the memory of the boy from Troy, and may we all continue getting into good trouble.