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Picture of the century. 😍 📷 credit: Science Tube

Let it be known that Katherine Johnson was the reason for the first astronauts in space. And now Vanessa Wyche, head of the Johnson Space Center and NASA's highest ranking civil servant, is the responsible for the longest manned space flight in history

Love the the Artemis crew. Four extraordinary humans: brilliant, disciplined, and deeply mission-driven. What stands out even more than their intelligence is their character. Kindness. Positivity. Humility. Empathy. The future of space exploration shouldn’t just be bold, it should be human. 🚀✨👇

GAME CHANGER: Montana just found the "exit ramp" to kill Citizens United. They aren't waiting for the Supreme Court—they’re going around them. 74% of voters are on board and corporate lawyers are PANICKING. This is how we win. 🏔️💸 www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/army-secre...

I love everything about this. Well deserved. #WNBA

Good morning, everyone. Group hug! ❤️ Photo: The Artemis II crew after they looped around the far side of the moon and started for home. ABC news.

On this day in 1939 contralto Marian Anderson sang before 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington an event organized by President Franklin Roosevelt after being denied permission to sing to an integrated audience in Constitution Hall in Philadelphia by the DAR...

Look at all that DEI sending astronauts around the moon.

Breakfast experiments are a gamble. Today I rolled the dice.

In case we needed reminding of how far the USA has fallen. This is how it's done.

A US Army Reserve Black Hawk pilot's wife was detained by ICE two days after their wedding. She followed every rule. Checked in as required. Had a pending asylum case since 2021. No criminal record. DHS's response: "Being in detention is a choice." His years of service meant nothing.

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Happy Birthday to Dr Maya Angelou (born April 4, 1928)

Fifty-eight Years Ago Today nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

If you ever meet an Air Force PJ, buy them a drink. They’re some of the bravest MFs you’ll ever meet. They’ve been at this all day trying to find the WSO, despite taking fire every time they go out. “These Things We Do, That Others May Live”

If you’re of a certain age, then I’m sure this view of the Artemis II launch riddled you with anxiety for a few moments.

Astronaut Victor Glover, pilot of the #ArtemisII, and his family. They must be so friggin proud.. www.nasa.gov/learning-res...

Oh yes… weren’t the 80s fun😜😜😜

#ResistanceRoots Augusta Braxton Baker was born on this day in 1911 in Baltimore. She was a librarian and master storyteller who transformed children’s literature by championing positive and authentic representations of Black life. She also spent nearly 40 years diversifying library collections. /1

#ResistanceRoots #WomensHistoryMonth Pearl Bailey was born on this day in 1918 in Newport News, Va. Known for her throaty voice and comedic timing, she was one of the most beloved entertainers of the mid-20th century. She was also social justice advocate who used her fame to fight for equality. /1

We wish a very happy birthday to Marina Sirtis, who played Counselor Deanna Troi on Star Trek: The Next Generation, then on Voyager, Enterprise, Lower Decks, and in four movies—and again in Star Trek: Picard. LLAP!

No more excuses for funding social programs.

Today, Michelle and I are proud to announce that we will be hosting the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th. We can’t wait for you to visit. Go to obama.org to learn more.

Both you and him embody the hope we desperately cling to In these scary times

Reverend Jesse Jackson called on each of us to be heralds of change, to be messengers of hope; to step forward and say “Send me” wherever we have a chance to make an impact. How fortunate we were that Jesse Jackson answered that call. What a great debt we owe to him.

A cartoon from the 1950’s that’s more relevant than ever 💔

Gotta have a little humor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q9l...

I miss the Montreal Expos

Edith Sampson, American lawyer, jurist. The first African-American woman elected to Illinois bench as judge of the Cook County Circuit Court (1962). The first African-American U.S. delegate appointed to the United Nations #womenshistory #BlackHistoryMonth #LawSky #law #UnitedNatons #gov #BHM #woc

BREAKING: Al Green was just kicked out of the SOTU for the second year in a row to chants of USA. He carried a sign that read “black people aren’t apes”. Man I love this guy.

Black History Month: Margaret Bailey, first African American to attain the rank of colonel in the US Army Nurse Corps, the highest rank possible in the USANC. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2026 tinyurl.com/37vs9t5w

#BlackHistoryMonth2026 24/28 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 (1897-1993) was a contralto singer, performing a wide range of music from operas to gospels with renowned orchestras in venues from 1925-1965. She was important in the struggle for African American artists overcoming racial prejudice in 20th century US

Save Virginians money and stop new dirty fossil fuel generation plants. Tell your House Delegates to support SB339 and SB619! Take Action ⬇️ actionnetwork.org/letters/shif... Contact your Delegate ⬇️ house.vga.virginia.gov/members #virginia #datacenter #environment

This one hits hard.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died. He was 84.

Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced

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Obama gets his first touch of the All-Star game