Because it will take a village to clear this young man's path to healing. Because Dafonte Miller's survival, his testimony, and his healing will be his radical action in the face of this injustice. Because his life matters.
Donald Trump has decided he does not want to be President of the United States.
He does not want to be a President to those who disagree.
And he’d rather see most Americans leave than handle our nation’s enshrined tradition of dissent.
But we don’t leave the things we love. 🇺🇸
True, our leaders' tweets aren't so blatantly racist. But we do have a province where you can't become a teacher if you wear a headscarf, so we should take the gloating down a notch.
Advice to #JussieSmollet from the #mediatraining guide: GameFace
"The quicker the flight from denial to acceptance, the
better the odds for managing a #crisis. Set the record straight with the precision of a surgeon with no time to lose."
- Rule 9, Assume the Truth Will Come Out
Thrilled to have finally met & interviewed @MIAuniverse. Look for my chat with her on @TheAgenda. We talk about music, politics, activism, and her documentary 'MATANGI/MAYA/MIA'. #NeverStopLearning#HotDocs
Well written piece by Toronto Star's Morgan Campbell demonstrates the impact of Kaepernick's calling. Because we'll all look back at this athlete's statement and his sacrifice for what they revealed. https://t.co/2iozL6ty7M
1.The story of how #ViolaDesmond ended up on Canada's $10 bill is an improbable one. It speaks to the power & love of a formidable woman named #WandaRobson for her big sister Viola. It shows us how ordinary people from small places w/ vision & persistence can make history.
“The whole system of the U.S. was supposedly designed to keep people like Donald Trump away from power, and if they somehow slipped into power, to control them while there. That system is failing," says @davidfrum. https://t.co/ygKUjMal3O