Maryland was always an interesting case study to me. It seemed as if statewide office was always going to be out of reach for Black candidates. A number of them fell short. It seemed to be insurmountable…until it wasn’t.
Congratulations to the new Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore. Only Black Governor in the United States.
May he serve the people of Maryland well.👏🏾👏🏾
Democrat Wes Moore is officially sworn in as the first Black governor of Maryland. pic.twitter.com/KmtZhwNXuq
— The Recount (@therecount) January 18, 2023
Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor, taking the oath of office using Bibles once owned by his grandfather and Frederick Douglass. https://t.co/TWXh5LQs0d pic.twitter.com/pZZXm9DZMP
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) January 18, 2023
Maryland we march forward together. pic.twitter.com/COzBBg2LDb
— Gov. Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) January 18, 2023
My son James leading us in pledge of allegiance at my inauguration.
James, your mother and I are so proud of you. pic.twitter.com/a3HrR8zyzQ
— Gov. Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) January 18, 2023
https://twitter.com/SIfill_/status/1615825141602172930?s=19
We begin our walk to government house to start Maryland's next chapter. pic.twitter.com/yYasrEbRmC
— Gov. Wes Moore (@iamwesmoore) January 18, 2023
Wes Moore has made history as Maryland’s first Black governor.
After the formal swearing in, Moore was introduced by Oprah Winfrey to a crowd of roughly 5,000 people gathered in front of a building historians say was built with enslaved labor. https://t.co/1RgOZuYoRj pic.twitter.com/9ZjxyQ1sit
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 18, 2023
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Have been blessed to call the new Governor of Maryland @iamwesmoore a friend for more than half my life. So honored to be at his & @arunamiller’s inauguration today! https://t.co/mUWYDoja65
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) January 18, 2023
.@Oprah on the Inauguration of @iamwesmoore “An extraordinary day, a historical day, a legacy-building day.” @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/bRFREprkjW
— Bruce Leshan (@BruceLeshan) January 18, 2023
The beautiful First Lady of Maryland! America the beautiful! pic.twitter.com/uIBwTyYQeg
— Marrcos Biden/Harris 2024. Democracy over Despair (@BKMDMAP) January 19, 2023
UH HUH
UH HUH
@david_darmofal@mstdn.social (@david_darmofal) tweeted at 10:54 AM on Fri, Jan 20, 2023:
I highlight what @VP Harris is doing in part because I realized during the primaries and it’s been reinforced during the past two years, that a lot of white liberal Democrats only highlight what white politicians do.
(https://twitter.com/david_darmofal/status/1616479163824705539?t=HPrp48txq8Q-ljX2NOo09A&s=03)
I don’t disagree with this
Shannon (@kcshannonlee1) tweeted at 11:04 AM on Fri, Jan 20, 2023:
I think a lot more young Black men need to join the military even if it’s for two years. They’ll be alright.
(https://twitter.com/kcshannonlee1/status/1616481744051486720?t=bP52OfA-XumQaJ-vqWuzkg&s=03)
Update on the friend in the hospital.
He has a brain tumor. He’s had it for years. The doctor, when they first found it, told him,
” if it doesn’t bother you, don’t bother it”.
And, that was ok advice, but, it’s bothering him now, after 6 years.
He sent me the info on the doctor that will be doing the surgery. From all of the research, this guy is really the best in the city for this surgery.
I appreciate continued prayers
Arah Iloabugichukwu (@arahthequill) tweeted at 5:02 AM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
Patriarchy doesn’t prepare boys for partnership. It teaches them that women are “property” you can penetrate, property that otherwise has little worth without an owner.
(https://twitter.com/arahthequill/status/1615665931077705730?t=POX1jNKKzPoOlaBurDw88A&s=03)
Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) tweeted at 8:00 AM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
.@Target raised its minimum wage for all employees to $24/hr & all who work as little as 24hrs/wk gets health insurance. Target will prove: 1. The labor problem isn’t people are lazy, it’s that they aren’t paid enough. 2. More ppl will shop at a store that treats employees right.
(https://twitter.com/kurteichenwald/status/1615710800500383744?t=L_-UIR4NOdnj4P9w6e22Pg&s=03)
Joseph Zeballos-Roig (@josephzeballos) tweeted at 7:47 AM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
🟡NEW: Republicans are increasingly anxious that a deal from McCarthy to put a national sales tax bill for a House floor vote will carry huge political consequences.
Anti-tax activist Grover Norquist: “This is a political gift to Biden and the Democrats” https://t.co/UrGkS62ble https://t.co/0Pl7JqMmIB
(https://twitter.com/josephzeballos/status/1615707405970546688?t=-iIIC8uSAimzE4kHKlt2MQ&s=03)
@david_darmofal@mstdn.social (@david_darmofal) tweeted at 4:27 PM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
IA, losing its first in the nation caucus completely: reasonable
NV, moving from 3rd to 2nd after having expected to be 1st: fine
SC, moving from 4th to 1st: shocked & happy
NH, moving from 2nd 7 days after IA to 2nd 3 days after SC: how dare you!
(https://twitter.com/david_darmofal/status/1615838298139938816?t=tB0kcZvEsciOQqtUT_1ScQ&s=03)
I Tweet For The Patially Informed Wyte Housewives (@GullahRehabbed) tweeted at 5:01 PM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
I don’t know why I am always shocked that there are almost double the percentage of Gen X of color than Boomers of color.
Reading a project by a person on my team. From a kid to graduating college, when I saw 66% of Gen Xers were white, I could feel it in my life.
(https://twitter.com/GullahRehabbed/status/1615846819585482752?t=a6D29pZrT16RY3VO0zlzBg&s=03)
Rob Lowy (@rob_lowy912) tweeted at 9:02 AM on Tue, Jan 17, 2023:
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision to halt plans for a $3.5 billion Ford Motor Co. battery plant over his concerns about Chinese influence cost one of the poorest areas of Virginia a reported 2,500 jobs with potential for more.
(https://twitter.com/rob_lowy912/status/1615363976657010689?t=j_rh1hMtivpL6RRnW2eXYQ&s=03)
I love this.
Jasmine Crowe-Houston (@jasminecrowe) tweeted at 6:16 PM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
My husband has just purchased two more properties on the street he grew up on in Birmingham, AL. Bringing his total to four. He’s literally buying the block piece by piece and making affordable housing. I really love this and can’t wait to see them be built.
(https://twitter.com/jasminecrowe/status/1615865631617826816?s=02)
Pete beat Bernie in IA. Cope, you socialist b*tch. (@Needle_of_Arya) tweeted at 11:35 PM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
witnessing an entire generation of white conservative parents of K-12 children essentially become their violent segregationist ancestors in real time is some wild sh-t to watch unfold
(https://twitter.com/Needle_of_Arya/status/1615945925930909696?s=02)
UH HUH
UH HUH
SFDB (@sfdb) tweeted at 7:40 AM on Wed, Jan 18, 2023:
So Nazi symbols were projected on buildings in Jax and West Palm Beach for extended periods of time this past weekend.
We all know why this is happening now. We all know why these people feel comfortable operating in Florida. But no one says anything.
The silence is deafening. https://t.co/kZFFmP48TC
(https://twitter.com/sfdb/status/1615705666949185536?t=4ZvSiVA9_VyUzTDx1fHG0A&s=03)
Wu-Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) tweeted at 7:11 AM on Thu, Jan 19, 2023:
Leslie Jones takes on George Santos or whatever his name is
*P.S. @TheDailyShow give her the job already https://t.co/1dZA74TCoz
(https://twitter.com/WUTangKids/status/1616060879413383171?t=b6XRUvlLAwIPxeZ0-_Bx1Q&s=03)
ABC News (@ABC) tweeted at 4:42 PM on Thu, Jan 19, 2023:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Country singer Dolly Parton is 77 today. https://t.co/feeRP1oW7W https://t.co/pX8b1OYr1p
(https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1616204398174081048?s=02)
wear a😷😷😷
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Protests in France
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Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) tweeted at 4:18 PM on Tue, Jan 17, 2023:
Republicans: “We are going to plunge the world economy into chaos unless you cut Social Security!” Democrats: “No.” Media: “high wire brinkmanship between the political parties!”
(https://twitter.com/brianschatz/status/1615473548474163206?s=02)
Good Morning, Everyone😊😊😊