Sophia A. Nelson PhD

Innovator | Thinker | Marketer | Public Relations Professional | Passionate Advocate for Transformative Ideas | Crafting Stories and Strategies for Impact |

[Morning Joe @Morning_Joe]

.@Eugene_Robinson: "This man whipped up a crowd, sent them to the Capitol... to threaten the lives of Congress members and his own VP to overturn the result of a free and fair election, and that guy is still a viable presidential candidate? What is wrong with us?"

[American Red Cross @RedCross]

Misinformation can spread quickly after a disaster, causing confusion and distrust within communities struggling to recover. Unfortunately, we’re seeing this during our response to Hurricane Helene.

Sharing rumors online without first vetting the source and verifying facts ultimately hurts people — people who have just lost their homes, neighborhoods, and, in some cases, loved ones. They are already unsure where to turn for help, and spreading misinformation only adds to that uncertainty. It also disrupts our ability to deliver critical aid and affects the disaster workers who have put their own lives on hold to assist those in need.

Here are a few common rumors we have recently seen on social media that we'd like to address:

- "The Red Cross isn’t here."
This is simply not true. Before Helene made landfall, we prepositioned hundreds of Red Cross disaster responders and thousands of relief supplies across the Southeast to support people affected in the aftermath. Today, more than 1,300 disaster responders are helping people in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia, ensuring they have safe shelter, food, hygiene items, medication and emotional support.

- "The Red Cross is confiscating or throwing out donated items."
We are not confiscating, removing or discarding donated items. We focus on providing shelter, food, and relief after disasters. While we don't accept physical donations, as managing them takes time and resources away from our mission, we work with community partners who are better equipped with these resources to handle and distribute these items. For information on where donated goods are available, please call 211.

- "The Red Cross is taking over shelters."
We do not forcefully take over shelters. However, we do provide management support at the request of partners. This is a collaborative effort that no one organization can do alone. Local partnerships are established before disasters to ensure shelter needs are met, and we collaborate with partners to transition evacuation centers into post-storm shelters. We do not take over facilities where partners are still providing services.

- "The Red Cross is taking over volunteer groups."
This is untrue. While we are working alongside other volunteer groups helping during this disaster, the Red Cross is not taking over their efforts or services.

For safety, all Red Cross volunteers must go through a background check and Red Cross training before deploying to support a disaster response. We do not manage or deploy volunteers who haven’t completed this process, including local residents who sign up after a disaster. They must undergo the same screening and training as current volunteers.

[Max Flugrath🗳️ @MaxFlugrath]

NEW: Gov. Brian Kemp has the power to stop the Trump-endorsed Georgia Election Board members who are changing election rules in ways that violate state law.

If there's one thing you do today, read this & spread it everywhere. https://t.co/saECnd5R61

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

🚨BREAKING: Federal U.S. District Court Judge Randall Hall, a Bush appointee, has allowed President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan to move forward.

RETWEET to think Judge Hall for standing up for students!

[Brian Baez @MentallyDivine]

Joe Biden deserves a MASSIVE APOLOGY!

[Jerry Mitchell @JMitchellNews]

120 years ago today, Mary McLeod Bethune opened a training school in Daytona Beach, Florida, with “$1.50, faith in God and five little girls.” Discarded crates and boxes served as their desks and chairs.

Eventually that school became an accredited institution, Bethune-Cookman College, and she served as a college president, one of the few women in the world to do so.

“Invest in the human soul,” she urged. “Who knows? It might be a diamond in the rough.”

A determined civil rights leader, she decried the lynchings of Black Americans and fought for voting rights and better health care. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed her as a national adviser of his “Black Cabinet” to direct the National Youth Administration. She was known as “The First Lady of The Struggle” because of her dedication to the movement.

Her home in Daytona Beach was designated as a National Historic Landmark. In 2018, the Florida Legislature designated her to become one of two statues representing the state inside the U.S. Capitol. Two years later, Time selected her as one of the most influential women of the past century.
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[Christopher Webb @cwebbonline]

Trump’s probably having a tantrum right now.

OCTOBER SURPRISE 🚨

President Biden quietly stepped in and helped fix the ILA dock worker strike—keeping goods flowing and the economy steady.

While Trump stirred the pot, Biden got shit done.

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

I'm thrilled to share that my dear friend @SeanPittman has written his first book! Mark your calendars because on Sept 3, "Disaffected!" hits Amazon.
📘 Reserve your copy
(https://t.co/CBrrVkJ5AA)
#DisaffectedBook
#thesocialLight
#theworldismytruf

🔖Inked Elephant Publishing

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

All I can say is WoW...
Coach Tim Walz voice...

The moment epic!
The memories life changing!
History!

Now the work begins!
#dosomething #DNCConvention2024 #theworldismytruf #makevotingahabit
#votingiseasy
#votingmatters
#2024isnow
#thesocialLight

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

🌟 Thrilled to announce that S.A. Nelson & Associates is a finalist for the Organizational Leadership Award of the Year at the prestigious ATHENA Awards presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches 🌟
https://t.co/3CKiQ661cp
#SANelsonPR #SANatWork #watchSANwork

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

Celebrating freedom, resilience, and progress. Let’s use our voices, talents, and resources to move our community forward, our votes to make lasting change. Happy Juneteenth! #thesocialLight #iamtheMagic #theworldismytruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

Celebrating Juneteenth: a day of freedom, resilience, & progress. Use our voices, talents, & resources to move our community & votes.
Have a social productive Juneteenth S.A. Nelson & Associates. We Connect You. #SANelsonPR #SANatwork #sanonthego #localEvery #theworldisourtruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

Go Florida Panthers bring home the cup!

It was a pleasure meeting Kevin Stenlund and Anthony Stolarz from the Florida Panthers Hockey 🏒 Team...

We are ready. #thesocialLight #iamtheMagic #theworldismytruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

@KravisCenter brings the Virtual Reality International Space Station to WPB. Space Explorers: The Infinite runs Sept. 2. 🎟 start @ $45, $35 & $25 https://t.co/bHXRUxPqMl

#explorewhereyoulive #thesocialLight #SANelsonPR #SANatwork #watchSANwork #theworldismytruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

JITG2024 🎤 drop! Closing out Jazz in the Gardens with a bang! 🎶🌺
The VIBES was on 1000. Memories that will last a lifetime.

Until next time, #JITG2024! 🎉✨ ##miamigardens #MemoriesMade #GoodVibesOnly #SANelsonPR #watchSANwork #SANatwork #thesocialLight #theworldismytruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

Reposted from @being.snelson SOBEWFF 2024 an amazing weekend. The People were a vibe. The Food was amazing. The Drinks were delicious. This was one to remember! They will see me next year for sure! 🫶🍴😋👋 #herdbehavior #ExcellenceIsAHabit #thesocialLight #theworldismyturf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

@ForumClubPB featured an insightful address from Mark McKinnon, co-host of "The Circus" on Showtime. He shared perspectives on the current politics. *we continue to believe democracy* Hollani Davis WPTV News was the perfect host.
#oneCommunity #theSocialLight #theworldismytruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

@ForumClubPB featured an insightful address from Mark McKinnon, co-host of "The Circus" Showtime. He shared perspectives on politics. *we continue to believe in democracy* Hollani Davis of WPTV News was the perfect host #oneCommunity #theSocialLight #theworldismytruf

[Sophia A. Nelson PhD @sopnel]

Cheers to all the outstanding nominees and winners recognized tonight at the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, Inc. 12th Annual Ascension Awards! 🎉🏆 I been outside all week 😂#AscensionAwards #ExcellenceRecognized #excellenceisahabit #onecommunity #thesocialLight