Lisa R.

Christian. Published author. Loves good journalism. This account exists to discuss books and all forms of art. Researcher of history. Stay informed.

[Lisa R. @cocoarose33]

#Socialmedia #twitter #bluesky It's a OPEN COMMENT ...NO ONE has to agree with you on anything! They are allowed to respond with their own thoughts. People are so sensitive. Block them otherwise YOU shut up. You don't get to control things in an OPEN SPACE!

[The_Buffalo_Don 🇺🇸🦬✊🏾 @bigbuffalodon]

@WUTangKids @theliamnissan That hat toss was the equivalent to the Batman symbol being spotlighted in the air

[BLH @_RareDefined]

In honor of #Juneteenth! 🫶🏾

Angie Stone had a song for the nation.

[KENYON DIXON @kennygotsoul]

“Optimistic” by Sounds of Blackness is somehow the Juneteenth theme song. It just is

[BET @BET]

We're not crying, you are.🥹

Michelle Obama stepped to that podium and gave her husband every single flower he deserved. She spoke directly to Barack and brought him to tears.

This is what love and legacy look like. 🖤

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

The performers for the Obama Presidential Library opening on June 18 have been announced:

Stevie Wonder
John Legend
Jennifer Hudson
The Roots
Bruce Springsteen
Christina Aguilera
Marsai Martin
Common
U2’s Bono and The Edge
Eddie Vedder
Marc Anthony
Tems

[The Associated Press @AP]

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. The roughly $850 million project covers both the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president.

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Barack: You told me all those years ago that you couldn’t promise me the world, but you could promise me an interesting life. Of course, you outdid yourself and managed to give me both.

Eight years in the crucible, and not once did you melt from the heat. Not once did you let it harden you. Instead, you used it to reveal your truest essence: your stubborn optimism and unflinching courage, your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency, your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

[Jermaine Watkins @JermaineWatkins]

Happy Juneteenth.

Sounds of Blackness

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

Happy 95th Birthday to actress, singer, comedian, writer and television producer, Marla Gibbs!

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

One of the greatest hip-hop tracks ever recorded.

[Vinyl Records🎱✝️🇧🇷👪🗽 @j_c_domingues]

Zapp & Roger - Computer Love - 1985 🎤

[Lisa R. @cocoarose33]

@laansou Nobody cares about that. What matters now are his white kids inheriting everything and keeping that money train among other white people. Michael is gone. HIs legacy is white now.

[Lisa R. @cocoarose33]

@ThinknSip @KillaKreww Paris is right on schedule. I was waiting on this day since she was a child. She knows she is NOT half-Black and Michael was not her biological father. She has made peace privately with the truth. She's fine with things. It's the stans still freaking out over everything!

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

Joe’s NPR Tiny Desk will drop tomorrow

[Lisa R. @cocoarose33]

@landofthe80s I didn't know there was a Garbage Pail Kids movie....or maybe I erased it from my brain. Haha.

[Lisa R. @cocoarose33]

@tater5500 @landofthe80s This is the one I was going to say. I still can't watch this movie. It disturbed me too bad.

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

Happy birthday to Jackie Wilson, born on this day in 1934!

[Lisa R. @cocoarose33]

@MarioBilla84332 @hitsjunkie They were influenced by several groups at Motown. Of course The Jacksons were the main influence as far as having 5 members.

[Hits Junkie @hitsjunkie]

38 years ago today, New Edition dropped “If It Isn’t Love” 🔥

The lead single from their fifth album Heart Break. It peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and showed the group’s smooth evolution from teen idols to grown R&B kings.

That perfect blend of catchy hooks, tight harmonies, and late-80s New Jack Swing bounce.
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