The Youth Advocacy Champion training on reducing and preventing harmful practices started today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 4-day training is organized by @UNICEF_AUOffice through @GlobalSpotlight in collaboration with the @AUYouthProgram.
#YouthLedAction#ENDViolence
Adam Toledo was 13. He was unarmed and had his hands up when the Chicago police shot and killed him. It's absolutely sickening that the police LIED about an "armed confrontation" when they shot him.
They killed a frightened, unarmed child and then slandered him.
6yo as soon as we wake up: Mom should I turn on the TV?
Me: No, let’s wait a bit with the TV.
6Yo: Yeah, I think it was broken yesterday. They were only talking about Pennsylvania all day. #Election2020
My street is drenched in darkness. All the windows are blown out and all people inside seem to have left. But one neighbor left a candle in his empty living room and I cannot explain how much calm its small light keeps lending me.
If anyone needs a dose of inspiration re: democracy and why we fight for this imperfect system, listen to @nathanlawkc @ChicagoCouncil this morning!
Tonight I am spending time with students who completed their capstone through @ILGlobalScholar. Can't wait to celebrate this accomplishment with them. #Classof2020 You are AMAZING!!
Happy 90th Birthday @AdlerPlanet in Chicago, the first planetarium in the western hemisphere. Since opening, it has seen humans go to space, walk on the moon, and revolutionize our understanding of our universe. We wish you many more years of connecting the public with space!
Ted Koppel called Hannity bad for America to his face.
It's ok to loop this for an hour or two to get through your new #QuarantineLife today.
#WednesdayWisdom