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Green Bay Packers Fan, hustler of knowledge, extroverted introvert, Fixed Foodie

[The New York Times @nytimes]

George Johnson, a hair-care magnate who rose from a sharecropper’s cabin to found the first Black-owned company listed on a major American stock exchange, and who made a fortune on products like Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen, died has died at 99. https://t.co/zGYqxwquBM

[YouVersion Bible App @YouVersion]

Galatians 5:13

Read today's verse in the Bible App! https://t.co/OTFM8NtHl6

[Know Your Rights Camp @yourrightscamp]

On this July 4th, take the time to read the powerful words of #FrederickDouglass. Spoken in 1852, Douglass’s speech is as relevant today as it was almost 174 years ago. For the full speech, please visit https://t.co/vyNxaVt62r.

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[Be A King @BerniceKing]

Democracy is not sustained by words alone. It is strengthened by truth, protected through courage, and expanded through our commitment to the dignity and rights of every person.

My father’s call remains urgent. May we answer it with disciplined love, moral clarity, and a renewed commitment to creating the Beloved Community.

#Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity #MLK #America250

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

🇺🇸 #America250 #4thOfJuly #MLK #Mountaintop #TheKingCenter

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

The #WordOfTheDay is ‘semiquincentennial.’
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[Be A King @BerniceKing]

62 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law.

It was not a gift. It was won through courage, sacrifice, organizing, marching, and the refusal to accept legalized discrimination.

But civil rights laws do not protect us by merely existing. They must be enforced, defended, and strengthened.

Today, those protections are being threatened by efforts to weaken enforcement, dismantle equity work, restrict voting power, and distort history. We cannot honor the Civil Rights Act while being passive about efforts to undermine it.

We must stay informed. We must vote. We must pay attention to courts, legislatures, school boards, executive orders, and policies that shape people’s lives.

Freedom is not self-sustaining. Justice must be guarded by every generation.

#CivilRightsAct #MLK #Vote #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity

[YouVersion Bible App @YouVersion]

Isaiah 26:4

Read today's verse in the Bible App! https://t.co/svlc0idx2t

[XXL Magazine @XXL]

Queen Latifah is looking like royalty at the 2026 #BETAwards. 🔥

[XXL Magazine @XXL]

⬇️ TODAY IN HIP-HOP ⬇️

1988: Public Enemy release their sophomore album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

What’s their best song?

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

As we approach the anniversary of my mother founding The King Center, I’m reflecting on what she knew so clearly: legacy needed structure. Memory alone was never enough.

She built an official living memorial to preserve and advance my father’s life, work, and legacy. She created an institution rooted in nonviolence, education, training, and the belief that the Beloved Community must be taught, practiced, and carried forward across generations.

The King Center was her answer to that call, and her vision still guides us.

#CorettaScottKing #MLK #TheKingCenter #Nonviolence365 #BelovedCommunity

[Blackish Press @blackishpress]

Michelle Obama on Barack’s legacy: —“It wasn’t just about race”

“The symbolism of his presidency wasn’t just about race — it was also about the way you show up as a leader, a man, a father and a husband. I think that what Barack offered this country was a mature president, a highly intelligent president, a selfless president, and I think that those characteristics are as important as race. I think he made this country proud in a very unique way.”

🔗 https://t.co/iRp0SbbBgo

[Old School 80s @OldSchool80s]

June 20, 1988: New Edition released their 5th studio album, Heart Break, on same day Bobby Brown released his 2nd solo album, Don't Be Cruel. #80s

[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.

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

Join us this Summer Solstice weekend for At the Vanguard—A ‘90s College Reunion! Friday and Saturday, 6–11 pm, celebrate 1990s Black college culture and our HBCU exhibition with DJs, dancing, fashion, and more.

Free. No passes required. RSVP encouraged:
https://t.co/8lPe3enGsl

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

In memory of the iconic Prince, he would've been 68 Today. Happy Birthday Prince! Gone but not forgotten.

“Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” —Prince

[rolandsmartin @rolandsmartin]

BREAKING NEWS: With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing.

Internationally celebrated as the legendary voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” Peabo also captivated audiences through timeless R&B classics, including “Feel the Fire,” “I’m So Into You,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again" and "Reaching for the Sky” among many others.

He transitioned peacefully at 5:00 p.m. ET on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and those closest to him.

For more than five decades, Peabo’s extraordinary voice served as the soundtrack to some of life’s most cherished moments. His music carried generations through joyful celebrations, great love stories and enduring moments of comfort and inspiration, creating a legacy that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him and the countless lives he touched through song.

In this deeply difficult moment, the family asks for privacy as they mourn the loss of a beloved husband, father, family member, friend and artist whose impact extended far beyond the stage.

“We are tremendously moved by the outpouring of love, prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world,” the family shared. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit. His legacy and music will live on for generations to come.”

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the compassion shown during this time and asks for continued privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss. They remain deeply appreciative of the prayers, love and support from around the world.

Celebration of life and memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Deep inner suffering inevitably arises when the human person is reduced to performance, consumption, or a statistical datum. Many young people today live under the yoke of expectations to perform, immersed in an exasperated competitiveness that generates anxiety, fear of not measuring up, and disorientation.

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

When this nation can create billion dollar funds for political allies and supporters, but still will not address reparations for the descendants of slaves, that is not incapacity. That is choice.

America is capable of repair. It has yet to choose justice.

#Reparations

[Marco Foster @MarcoFoster_]

Don Lemon: “If Barack Obama had sued his own government, settled with himself in secret, created a billion dollar fund with no congressional oversight to pay his political allies. What if he did that? They would’ve had him in chains before sundown. The National Guard would have been called in. Impeachment articles would have been filed. Can you imagine Fox News?”