Today, on Nelson Mandela Day, may we celebrate the life and legacy of this wonderful man. May we follow his example when it comes to human rights and forgiveness. Here I am, with my mother, meeting Nelson Mandela, many years ago when we traveled to South Africa for @specialolympics. He spoke of the power of the individual, the power of acceptance, the power of forgiveness, and the power of compassion. I fondly look back on these lessons from him, and hope we can all carry these truths forward. I hope in his honor and his spirit, we can all treat each other with compassion, respect, acceptance, and forgiveness, today and every day. That we can work towards a more loving and understanding society. #NelsonMandelaDay
A day to remember 🏆
Congratulations to the new men’s #Wimbledon champion @carlosalcaraz
And a massive thanks to everyone who makes @Wimbledon so special - until next year!
The Prince and Princess of Wales, alongside King Charles and Queen Camilla, pose for a photograph after watching a fly-past by the Red Arrows from the Palace of Holyroodhouse, in Edinburgh.
📸: Yui Mok
Today is #LovingDay, a celebration commemorating the day the Supreme Court struck down state bans against interracial marriage. It's named for the monumental case, #LovingvVirginia, and the interracial couple at its center, Richard and Mildred Loving. When they married in June of 1958, interracial marriage was banned in the state of Virginia where they lived due to the Racial Integrity Act of 1924. Although they were able to marry in a different state, they were arrested in Virginia for living together. Their case eventually went all the way to the Supreme Court, where it was decided unanimously in the Lovings' favor on June 12, 1967.
I’ll never forget leaving the color purple premiere and riding in the limo with you. I’ll never forget you doing an impromptu “simply the best” under the stars in South Africa on new years for us. Your voice, your music has moved the world and your life has encouraged us all. We will miss you, warrior, survivor, conqueror and queen. Rest well Ms. Tina Turner.