Roosevelt Weeks

Director - Ft. Bend County Library

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Youth Career Day at Fort Bend County Library. These young people are the future.

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Austin love their libraries!

[Paige Ellis, City Council Woman - District 8 @PaigeForAustin]

We just finalized the FY25–26 City budget.

This budget balances reserves over the next 4 years, sets a new gold standard for park maintenance, and makes targeted investments in wildfire mitigation and firefighter overtime pay. (1/2)

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Stick with family and support one another.

[Kevín @KevOnStage]

People who grew up poor. What’s something you STILL do that you can 100% attribute to growing up poor.

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Amen!

[✨Lovely✨ @ItsLovelyLaveau]

Hang it in the Louvre

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Getting ready to speak at #AALL conference! Let’s go!

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Indianola, Ms. is my hometown. Shameful history…

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

How President Lyndon B. Johnson tried to stop Fannie Lou Hamer's Powerful Testimony by impromptu Press Conference to Get Her off the air, 1964.

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Keep up the good work!

[Black Caucus Round Table (TLA) @bcrtxla]

July Happenings: Leadership, Connections & Continued Learning! The @TXLA Officer Governance Training was an incredible experience. Grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside passionate library leaders. How’s your July going? #BCRTTLA #LibraryLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth

[Mr. Billy the Librarian @3kingvisions]

Over 40 plus black male librarians unite to support each other!! We make up less than 1% of the field!! Share this post please!! Librarians are LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL!

[Texas Library Assn. @TXLA]

Nominations are open for the 2026 BCRT Ashley Bryan Award! This award, presented by the TLA Black Caucus Round Table, honors a debut Black children’s picture book author whose work uplifts culture and community in children's literature. Publishers are invited to submit nominations by August 1. https://t.co/pKsKstBp1U

[Omega Psi Phi® Fraternity @OfficialOPPF]

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly celebrate this historic day, recognizing the strength of our ancestors and reaffirming our commitment to uplift.

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Congrats @CoachMaxie! We are proud of you.

[Texas Southern University (TSU) Athletics @TXSOTigers]

Congrats to @TSUFootball legend Brett Maxie @coachmaxie on being named to the @Saints Hall of Fame!

[Black Caucus Round Table (TLA) @bcrtxla]

📚 Black Caucus Round Table @TXLA hosted an insightful convo on the past, present & future of Black Librarianship through a #BCRTTLA lens. Former chairs shared impactful perspectives…leaving us empowered to carry the torch forward. #JuneteenthEdition #LibraryStrong

[Omega Psi Phi® Fraternity @OfficialOPPF]

Today, the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We salute their courage, legacy, and unwavering service.

[Shondra E. Wygal, MPA @swygal71]

Did you know Black men are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white men? #AARPHouston had a table at the 3rd Annual African American Male Wellness Agency event at UH. @AARPTX @AARPBlackCom

[Urban Libraries Council @UrbanLibCouncil]

Cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services are hitting libraries hard—especially in small and rural communities. ULC stands with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries and others to protect libraries of all sizes. Listen via @NPR: https://t.co/G82ebRsepy

[Urban Libraries Council @UrbanLibCouncil]

“The IMLS is the flagship for this telling of the American story.” Former @US_IMLS Director Crosby Kemper defends the agency’s vital role in supporting libraries, museums & democracy. A must-read op-ed in The @KCStar: https://t.co/Q7Y2pXXagh

[Urban Libraries Council @UrbanLibCouncil]

The Association for Rural & Small Libraries, @ALA_PLA & @UrbanLibCouncil urge the administration & Congress to reverse @US_IMLS grant cancellations. IMLS must honor its commitments—libraries in every state rely on this support to serve their communities: https://t.co/N1wkLfHKt3

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

@BerniceKing Thanks for reminding us.

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

Happy Library Workers Day! Please stop by your local library and let the staff know you appreciate them. We are here for you!

[Roosevelt Weeks @rxweeks]

@jemelehill You know it!