Patricia Washington

Hip Hop fan; true media and communications geek

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

Who knew this little video of mine would get so much attention. 😊 @StLouisBlues #BabyPat

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

How?

[Craig Randall @BiggieeeeC]

@ArmaLite15OU812 @DC_Draino And if this witness is right he warned the SS for two minutes about someone being on the roof with a rifle!

[Colagram @coladoggxxx]

Check out this angle. Counter snipers see something and engage? #shooter #snipers

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

What the …?

[Citizens for a Greater Downtown St. Louis @Citizens4STL]

VIDEO: The firsthand accounts from people in our group that were at the Celebrate St. Louis fireworks show at the Arch grounds and walked back through downtown to their apartments do not match the narrative put forth by the SLMPD and the Mayor. It was not, as the Mayor claimed, “a small group of individuals” that caused problems. It was large groups of young people that began gathering in and around Kiener Plaza long before the Celebrate St. Louis fireworks even started. Many in the group were openly carrying backpacks full of illegal fireworks. And the problems started immediately after the fireworks show at the Arch ended. Young people were shooting fireworks into the crowd as they departed the Arch grounds and people were running for cover. As the hour got later, an arsenal of illegal fireworks was deployed around downtown, and people were using fireworks as weapons. Predictably, some of the conflict led to gunfire and shooting victims.

The same trouble occurred last year after the July 4 Arch fireworks show. SLMPD admitted that they were unprepared and didn’t anticipate the chaos and lawlessness that developed. They vowed to do better this year. They didn’t. Things were arguably worse.

City leadership and SLMPD continue to minimize this continued violence downtown and refuse to be accountable for addressing these problems. The police response, based on multiple firsthand observations, was a complete failure. It was a failure of leadership and planning. And their statement in response did nothing to accept responsibility. We acknowledge that staffing is short and the demands are great, especially on the holiday, but we can’t invite 50,000 guests downtown and then allow their safety to be threatened to the point that they vow never to come back. This is an existential problem for downtown and for the City of St. Louis.

Try something different – take responsibility, be accountable, admit mistakes, ask for help. We’ll respect you for that. #Citizens4STL

@SLMPD @saintlouismayor @MeganEllyia @GovParsonMO @JasonHallSTL @NealRichardson_ @CaraSpencerSTL @AlderSheenBean @LishaLiberty @shanecohn @VDanielaV @Schweitzer88 @OldenburgSTL @STL4Ward @schubbard10 @saintlouispres @boydstuff @GreaterSTLinc @CommerceBank @enterprisecares @Cardinals @horseshoestl @Advantes @UnionStationSTL @HiltonBallpark @AquariumSTL @Stifel @DowntownStLouis @stlcid @carolinehecker @charliekmox @andybankertv @srothmantv

[Chief Troy Doyle @ChiefTroyDoyle]

Celebrating 1 year as Ferguson's Chief, I'm grateful to the community for the opportunity to serve. Together, we're forging a path of unity and respect. Thank you, Ferguson, for embracing progress and partnership. Here's to creating a safer, more inclusive home for all.

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

You asked.

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Donald, I’m glad you asked.

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

Ok let’s get this #bracket going! Who is your favorite? Your Cinderella?
@MarchMadnessMBB #Bracketology

[Chief Troy Doyle @ChiefTroyDoyle]

On National Law Enforcement Day, let’s genuinely thank our officers, the unseen guardians who risk everything for our safety - often without recognition. Their selfless courage knits the fabric of a safer, stronger community. #NationalLawEnforcementDay

[Saint Louis Zoo @stlzoo]

The Zoo is thrilled to announce Sabarras George as the new Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. George currently serves as the Vice President of Operations and Facilities and Chief Operating Officer at the Detroit Zoological Society. Read more: https://t.co/m4sibqRWAe.

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

@VirvusJ Too many have No desire for context.

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Here is George Clooney response after Trump accused him of being a "Hollywood elite."

"Here’s the thing: I grew up in Kentucky. I sold insurance door-to-door. I sold ladies’ shoes. I worked at an all-night liquor store. I would buy suits that were too big and too long and cut the bottom of the pants off to make ties so I’d have a tie to go on job interviews. I grew up understanding what it was like to not have health insurance for eight years.

So this idea that I’m somehow the “Hollywood elite” and this guy who takes a shit in a gold toilet is somehow the man of the people is laughable.

People in Hollywood, for the most part, are people from the Midwest who moved to Hollywood to have a career. So this idea of “coastal elites” living in a bubble is ridiculous. Who lives in a bigger bubble?

He lives in a gold tower and has twelve people in his company. He doesn’t run a corporation of hundreds of thousands of people he employs and takes care of. He ran a company of twelve people!

When you direct a film you have seven different unions all wanting different things, you have to find consensus with all of them, and you have to get them moving in the same direction.

He’s never had to do any of that kind of stuff. I just look at it and I laugh when I see him say “Hollywood elite.” Hollywood elite? I don’t have a star on Hollywood Boulevard, Donald Trump has a star on Hollywood Boulevard! Fuck you!"

- George Clooney

actor, philanthropist, humanitarian & activist

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

Wow! I must have missed this on the news.

[Everything Georgia @GAFollowers]

The Palestine protest in Atlanta last night was massive. 🇵🇸

[Senator Angela Walton Mosley Democrat Caucus Chair @SenAngelaMosley]

Introducing Karla May, a force to be reckoned with! She’s fearlessly running to oust Josh Hawley and I’ve seen her give the Republicans hell on the floor. Not just that, she’s dedicated to serving her community tirelessly! Spread the word and let’s all vote for Karla May!

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

Yo North Side @thegabhour. He found out!😂

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

So much to unpack here. Reckless is only the tip.

[Alexis Zotos @alexiszotos]

Police investigation underway after children left behind following arrest at traffic stop in Hazelwood https://t.co/8OMGaQXxRX

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

So this morning @ulstl and @ATT cut the ribbon on a new #connectedlearningcenter and at 4pm will donate nearly 350 laptops to selected families! 8960 Jennings Station Road! Closing the #digitaldivide @KMOV @ksdknews @FOX2now this is awesome!

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

Wait.. so @BigTiggerShow, Gladys Knight and the Pips and…wait for it… Michael McMillan??? Congratulations @MMULSTL

https://t.co/pvNdAtzHjM.

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

Separate but equal? Not!

https://t.co/DBTO5bNp7x

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

History made! Congratulations to @simmons_bank, @MMULSTL and @ulstl on the opening of the new full-service branch INSIDE the Urban League!

[Patricia Washington @gomisspat247]

She worked. Then got on a plane to STL and WORKED IT. @CBSMornings #MichelleMiller @ulstl @MARCMORIAL