College mom, empty nester, forever a show choir mom, sarcastic middle school English teacher, and lover of all things MN! My tweets = my own awesomeness!
Thank you, @Surgeon_General for inspiring my M.A. Public Health 2024 grad from @UNCpublichealth! Her focus on Maternal and Child Health will need your support more than ever to support ALL people!
Congratulations to @UNCpublichealth for all you’ve accomplished on your way to today’s commencement and thank you for inviting me to celebrate with you! I feel hopeful knowing this intelligent and compassionate group will be using their talents to protect our nation’s health.
Michelle Obama was named one of USA TODAY’s “Women of the Year,” a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country.
When told about the honor, Michelle Obama was asked if she had a guiding mantra. Her answer wasn’t surprising to the people who love her most:
“Barack and I really did use “going high” as a mantra when the critics were loudest,” she said. “For us, going high was a line in the sand, a decision point – a place to step back and decide who we wanted to be.
It’s not always easy to go high, of course. But unlike making the choice to take the low road, going high will never, ever diminish who you are.
It always helps us shine our brightest and lead lives with a little more dignity.”
Congratulations Michelle Obama! 💙
Extremists in Florida are banning books, attempting to erase our history, and intend to teach our students that enslaved people benefited from slavery.
It’s outrageous.
Once again, @UNCpublichealth was ranked by peer leaders as the number one public school of public health in the United States — tied for number two overall. The 2023-2024 rankings were published April 25 by U.S. News and World Report. https://t.co/ESXFHnW7Uo
Even the statement, “Let’s invite more Black people to the table,” implies ownership of the table and control of who is invited.
Racism is about power.
I will never watch the video. All I can think is, what a privilege it is for those of you who only have to think about this when it’s on your twitter feed instead of CONSTANTLY, b/c it’s never about your sons. #TyreNichols#beanally
I haven’t had the chance to thank my dear friend @jtaff1231 for this: a luminary in memory of my mom that she put out for winter solstice. Our first holiday season without her has been hard, but thinking about all of the love she shared always makes me smile. #ENDALZ#formymom