Marcia Philbrick

Genealogist - Visual Worship Leader - Christian - retired Teacher/Librarian - Kansan

[FOX4 News Kansas City @fox4kc]

The United Service Organizations (USO) is rolling out a new digital collection of never-before-seen World War II-era letters — and the search is on for the family of the soldier who penned them. https://t.co/oBjeJOTAW3

[Alex Taylor @AlexTaylorNews]

𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐆𝐎 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐒 !

UK grandmother handcuffed, shackled, forced to sleep on the floor of a locked cell in an ICE detention centre for 6 weeks, 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒆 having valid visa @guardian

ICE agents get paid per detainee

𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 !

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

Remember when Google dropped this Black History Month commercial in 2020?

That’s what honoring Black history looks like, telling the truth loudly, not sanitizing it when it makes people uncomfortable.

Happy Black History Month.

[Marcia Philbrick @mcphilbrick]

More WWII Morning Reports in the NARA Catalog | https://t.co/Qds90XjXhd https://t.co/eHWiCuUTFg

[KSHSAA @KSHSAA]

Education-based activities are run by schools.

That means educators teach them.

And the purpose is to help students learn, grow, and become responsible adults and productive citizens.

Not professional athletes.

#ProtectThePurpose

https://t.co/k1ManizXNc

[K-State Libraries @kstatelibraries]

This spring, K-State Libraries and the Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab are launching a Mobile Innovation Lab! Packed with tech & tools, it’ll bring hands-on learning to middle & high school students across Kansas!🚐⚙️

🔗Learn more in this article https://t.co/zoIR2F48qh

[Brent Maycock @BrentKSHSAA]

The postgame prayer circle that’s become commonplace after Sabetha games had a little more meaning tonight. Both communities are rallying around Thunder player Daniel Childress who amazingly was in attendance just 8 days after having brain surgery.
#tacklecancer61

[Jake Tapper 🦅 @jaketapper]

FBI posts photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk murder

[🐻 PAWPAW RAY & BABIES 🐻 @pawpaw_ray]

👵It is “Grandparents Day”👴
Fun #kids ideas:
⭐️Help #Grandparents make one of their favorite #recipes
⭐️Ask a grandparent about their childhood!
⭐️Talk to a grandparent about their grandparents - Your Great-Great-Grandparents!

Fun #parenting ideas for #genealogy

[ABC News @ABC]

While some schools initially banned tools like ChatGPT over fears of cheating and plagiarism, many educators are now taking a different approach: teaching students how to use AI responsibly, critically and creatively. https://t.co/J6xLNvycjp

[Marcia Philbrick @mcphilbrick]

Best Facebook Groups for Genealogy and DNA Research - Who are You Made Of? https://t.co/k47qjNN6sE

[NWS Atlanta @NWSAtlanta]

Today is considered the peak of the "dog days of summer." The dog days get their name based on astronomy. In ancient times, many cultures believed exceptionally hot weather was directly related to the appearance of Sirius - the "dog star." (1/2)

[Laura Miers @LauraMiers]

By 2026, the U.S. hopes to “get rid of” a quarter million people involved in science research and education.

We won’t come back from this.

[EveryLibrary @EveryLibrary]

Support libraries and literacy!

Take action at https://t.co/JzesLJp0Hg

[ATF HQ @ATFHQ]

Today, we honor Flag Day, celebrating the Stars and Stripes — a timeless emblem of strength, pride, and hope. From its origins in the Revolutionary War to its presence at homes across cities and small towns, the American flag symbolizes freedom and courage. #FlagDay2025

[Firebrand Magazine @FirebrandMag]

New from Firebrand:
"Prayers for the King (Thoughts on Psalm 72)"
by Rachel L. Coleman
https://t.co/rURbt2Ml6g

[U.S. National Archives @USNatArchives]

#OnThisDay in 1803, the U.S. sealed a deal that doubled its size: the Louisiana Purchase. For $15 million, about 4 cents an acre, the U.S. acquired 828,000 square miles from France, reshaping the nation's future.

[Newberry Library @NewberryLibrary]

#TodayInHistory 250 years ago, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first major encounter of the American Revolution. This map shows its development: the “bridge where the attack began,” a disciplined force of redcoats, and Colonial militia firing from the shelter of “Rock.”

[WIBW @wibw]

Kansas State University’s Wildcat Rocketry team took first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and broke a world record at the 2025 Argonia Cup. https://t.co/K6VglQZgfH