Val 🪷 Green

Social Worker

[ESSENCE @Essence]

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, ESSENCE is honored to unveil the first magazine cover of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic career. 

As the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, there is no better moment to celebrate her extraordinary legacy. Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the American Dream and serves as a powerful voice for those simply seeking the God-given birthrights promised to every American.

We are proud to feature her on the cover of this special double issue of the newly reimagined ESSENCE magazine. Be sure to pick up this historic collector’s edition when it hits newsstands.

[Travis Akers 🇺🇸 @travisakers]

In the past hour, the Trump admin has deleted their web page that recommended setting thermostats between 75-78 during heat waves, and 85 if you are not home, after the GOP learned that Mayor Mamdani was urging New Yorkers to follow White House guidance.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

Someday, let's get back to this, America.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you are celebrating Barack Obama Appreciation Day today!

[Omar Artan Fanpage @OmarArtand1]

I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support, encouragement, and kind messages I have received from people around the world. Your solidarity has reminded me that football unites us beyond borders. Thank you to everyone.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Keeping cool and creative: water sillouettes on the driveway.

[📹 mamamamamamamidwest]

[Eddie S. Glaude Jr. @esglaude]

Had a wonderful evening in Atlanta with @ericadunbar and A Capella Books!

[E! News @enews]

That's Sir Idris Elba to you. 👏 He poses with Sabrina Dhowre Elba after being awarded knighthood by King Charles at Windsor Castle.

[Eddie S. Glaude Jr. @esglaude]

If freedom is given… it can be taken. Challenge the premise…no one group owns freedom. #AmericaUSA

Pre-Order your signed copy from @labyrinth.books today! https://t.co/qLeplzpl3O

📖 @crownpublishing
🎥 @MainLineFocus

[The Obama Foundation @ObamaFoundation]

"Hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting." — President Obama

[Mike McClure Jr. @PastorMikeJr]

I DON’T BOTHER anyone & I’m NOT BOTHERED by anyone. I stay in my lane, live in my zone, and trust what GOD has for me is for me!

[6ɪx✦ @ok6ixx]

A book store in Kyoto had a cat. Not unusual, lots of bookstores have cats. But this cat had a job.

Every time someone came in, the cat would walk over, sniff them, then either go back to sleep or follow them around the store.

I watched this happen with like five different customers. Some got followed, some got ignored.

Asked the owner about it. He said "ah, cat knows who needs company and who needs solitude."

I said that's a pretty specific skill for a cat. He laughed. "I don't know if it is skill or instinct. But cats are never wrong."

He said people who get followed usually end up talking to the cat. "They pick the cat up, they pet the cat, they tell the cat about their problems. Cat listens."

People who get ignored usually browse quietly and leave. "They come here for peace. Cat knows this. Cats do not bother them."

I asked how he figured this out. He said "I didn't figure it out. I just noticed. A cat came to this store as a kitten 8 years ago. Stray. I let him stay. After a few weeks, I see a pattern. Cats have purpose here."

He said some customers come specifically to see if the cat will follow them. "They want to know: does the cat think I need company today? It is like fortune telling, but with a cat."

The cat walked over to me while we were talking. Sniffed my hand. Then jumped onto my lap and fell asleep.
The owner smiled. "Cat says you need company today. So you have company."

The cat was warm and heavy on my lap. I sat there for an hour, reading books, while the cat slept.

I felt better when I left.

[Doug Jones @DougJones]

Yes folks, we are still having primary elections in Alabama on Tuesday, May 19th and I would appreciate your vote for Governor. Lots of noise out there but the election will go on. Your vote is your voice so make it heard. Vote May 19 and let’s change Alabama.

[Doug Jones @DougJones]

The primary elections are this coming Tuesday, May 19th. Forget the noise and confusion - this election is still happening and your vote is more important than ever. I am running for Governor to make a difference in the lives of all Alabamians and would appreciate your vote this Tuesday.

[SKI @skiistiredasf]

She really did a good job on the hair 🥹❤️, gifted hands… black is forever beautiful 😍

[Qondi @QondiNtini]

Listen to me very carefully

Senator My Boo and Senator Bae COME AS A SET AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY

The two prettiest best friends in the Senate belong together

Vote for Senator Jon Ossoff in the primary happening now and in the general election https://t.co/BGbxh6JQoA

[Doug Jones @DougJones]

What happened today in Montgomery was a disgrace. It was a complete circus that wasted time and your taxpayer dollars. The people in power made it clear they care more about politics than the people of Alabama.

Your vote is how we hold them accountable. Alabama deserves better.

[Eddie S. Glaude Jr. @esglaude]

Opening the box of the first hard copies of the new book. https://t.co/YJXguRej9y