Aurelia Best, PhD

retired old econ. prof.
BajanCanadian

[Aurelia Best, PhD @nobody2000th]

Amen

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment.

He was released 27 years later.

[Joe_S_Pure🩸 @Joe_S_Pure]

Evening prayer 🙏✝️✨

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

— The origin of Memorial Day—

The origin of Memorial Day trace back to 1865 when freed slaves started a tradition to honor fallen Union soldiers and to celebrate emancipation and commemorate those who died for that cause.

A THREAD

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

🚨NEW: Kerry Kennedy has announced Late Show Host Stephen Colbert is the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power.

RETWEET to congratulate Colbert on this honor!

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimizing slavery and for failing to condemn it for centuries. https://t.co/cQz8oU5Wkh

[David Dennis Jr. @DavidDTSS]

65 years ago yesterday my dad was part of a group of heroes arrested in Jackson, MS while participating in the Freedom Rides. This is what it takes. This is what it’s always taken.

He was 20 years old.

[Iris Seraphina  @iris_seraphina]

Imagine graduating 🎓 and using your moment to talk about Jesus. ✝️

He could've said anything... he chose Jesus. ♥️

In a world where everyone wants attention for themselves, this young man used his graduation speech to point people to Jesus Christ. 🙌🏼

"I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody about somebody who changed my life... and that man's name is JESUS CHRIST. He loves you." ✝️💞

That kind of bold faith deserves to be heard.

#Jesus #faith #Christian

[Typical African @Joe__Bassey]

The history they want to erase and this was in 1953.

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

NAACP President Derrick Johnson: The NAACP is calling on athletes coming out of high school not to attend any state-funded schools of states that have moved to minimize our right to vote. The NAACP will fight in solidarity with the CBC to ensure that we have representation, and if we don't, we will withhold the talent that play on the football field on the basketball court in this moment.

[Kimberly Leaf Fan @Kimberlyhautumn]

@SojkaAnn So pretty 🌸

[Ann Sojka🇨🇦 @SojkaAnn]

Happy Sunday

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Pride is a promise — that every Canadian can live safely, openly, and proudly as themselves.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we recommit ourselves to fight for the dignity, security, and equal rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada and around the world.

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

Our children are watching — and they are horrified and disgusted at what this country has become. They will be left with nothing but bills, bankruptcies, and incurable chronic diseases.

[Ashlar @RealAshlar]

A shocking incident unfolded when police officers racially profiled an Assistant US Attorney at her own doorstep, completely unaware of her position. The encounter escalated tensions and exposed serious misconduct, ultimately derailing the careers of the officers involved. Following investigations, the officers now face up to 8 years in prison, highlighting the consequences of racial profiling and abuse of authority

[MeidasClips @MeidasClips]

Charlie Angus on impact of Canadian boycott of US travel: "Many tourist locations are talking about drops of 50% ... There's areas where the losses have been as high as 80%. We're not bragging as Canadians. We're doing something to defend our sovereignty and put the pressure on MAGA."

[Earthglory @ab_cd_1235]

Turquoise Lake 🏞️

[YouVersion Bible App @YouVersion]

Jesus calls us to love others as ourselves—because doing so is how we show we love Him. Today, as you reflect on how you love others in your life, spend time praying this prayer about loving others!

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

I’m heading to Montgomery because the fight for voting rights will now be won state by state and community by community.

I hope you will join us there, or organize in your city. This is a time to protect our power, defend democracy, and keep moving forward together.

#AllRoadsSouth #FreedomSummer2026