Fanta Jackson

New York fan. Bronx born and raised Queens living now
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[CNN @CNN]

The Justice Department is admitting that a $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dropping the criminal case against a former Olympian that accused him of damaging the pool, according to a new court filing. https://t.co/yWzkTG76wo

[Dov Kleiman @NFL_DovKleiman]

This is awesome: LSU players got to test out the Tigers' new air-conditioned helmets at practice.

The built-in cooling system is designed to help players stay cooler during the heat.

🤯🤯🤯

[Steve Clemans @Steve09812]

It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always

[NFL @NFL]

.@whyguard13 and @obj running routes in sync 🔥 (via @charlottecrrll)

[Fanta Jackson @nylady20]

@susylicious2023 Is the OP clueless? The bride is literally racist 🙄

[Fanta Jackson @nylady20]

@FightTV_Club Where was this teacher when the original girl was getting beat up? Sorry state of affairs. Especially all those other kids laughing

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

Daniel Erving was 18. An honor roll student and a swimmer. On 4/13/26 he was at Lake Ray Hubbard near Rowlett, Texas with two other teenagers and never came home. His body was recovered four days later. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, something his family questions.

[Nora @Heal_within96]

These Black facial masks are being sold on TikTok to impersonate black people. They can 🍇 somebody, or commit any other heinous crime then blame Black people.

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

Meet Michigan dad Ray Lucas who ran into a fully burning house and carried his 18-month-old twin daughters out against his chest.
He walked out with third-degree burns.
They walked out alive.

[Ben Crump @AttorneyCrump]

The families of Nolan Xavier Wells, Daniel Erving, and Tyler Smith came together today with Attorney Ben Crump and Marc H. Morial of the National Urban League. Each lost an 18 year old son. Each is still demanding a full and honest account of how their child died.

[Fanta Jackson @nylady20]

@postcrabcore I'm sorry friend. Praying for you

[philip lewis @Phil_Lewis_]

15-year-old Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr, who was recognized by the Louisville city council for defending a young girl from sexual harassment earlier this year, was shot and killed https://t.co/q6uXklnq7T

[Fanta Jackson @nylady20]

@postcrabcore

[Fanta Jackson @nylady20]

@kevinblue345 I can't wait for his N***a Wake up Call

[Emma Uber @EmmaUber7]

NEW: A Purple Heart veteran is taking legal action after 3 National Guardsmen detained her without a warrant on her D.C. patio in a violent confrontation. Her injuries required surgery.

"We are not at war with Americans, and my porch is not a war zone."

https://t.co/ARhfJoOnyq

[Democrats Deliver @DemzDeliver]

🚨 BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani recovers $104 million in extra tips for NYC workers from delivery apps.

[Patrick Ewing @CoachEwing33]

Once a @nyknicks always a @nyknicks

[Fanta Jackson @nylady20]

@NFL_DovKleiman That's gross. Put some damn shoes on

[🦂THEE Auntie with no kids♏️ @prmade313raised]

These the same white people that have burner accounts on twitter calling us thieves and welfare queens 😂😂

[Rain Drops Media @Raindropsmedia1]

A young man made it all the way to nursing school after being an orphan, rejected by his mother and society. He looks back and celebrates how far he’s come. Congrats to him! 🎉👨🏾‍⚕️