Dr. Rümeysa Öztürk has returned to Türkiye after completing her Ph.D. program in child study and human development. Last year, her life was disrupted when ICE targeted her unlawfully with detention and deportation in retaliation for an op-ed she co-wrote in support of Palestinian human rights.

Join #CSKBART in honoring Virginia Hamilton’s legacy this Women’s History Month by reading books from Virginia Hamilton Award winners. See the full list at: https://www.ala.org/cskbart-womens-history-month-reading-challenge

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.

America just lost 92,000 jobs as gas prices rise because of Trump’s war in Iran. He promised lower costs and no new wars — but Americans are losing jobs and footing the bill for his illegal war instead.

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.

What does the truth even mean to those willing to make false accusations against a dead man? Moral corruption is the quiet rot that spreads when integrity is no longer a virtue but an inconvenience, deckedoutmagazine.com/2026/02/28/t...

Happy Women’s History Month! Here’s to the Texas women who refused to be sidelined and made history anyway.

Today marks 14 years since 17-year-old, unarmed Trayvon Martin was shot and killed while walking home. 14 years later, we’re still demanding a country where our children can walk home in peace — without being treated like a threat.

My guest, Aliya Rahman, stood up silently in the gallery during the president’s speech for a short period of time, part of which other guests were also standing. For that, she was forcibly removed, despite warning officers about her injured shoulders and ultimately charged with ‘Unlawful Conduct. 🧵

Y'all dipshits are complaining you can't understand Bad Bunny lyrics while you're out here pretending to understand Melania Trump's english

Bad Bunny understood the assignment…

God will not be mocked. Seattle wins and Trump's friend's team loses (teehee!) The Bad Bunny halftime show was iconic, and the only English spoken was by Lady Gaga. As Ice Cube used to say in the before times, today was a good day.

This is who Michelle Obama is to me - a woman who instinctively knows when a hug & encouragement is needed. I refuse to repost the midnight madman’s racist rant. I choose to do what she did for me on this day - to center her, her compassion and love for others, her beauty and grace.

Guam's attorney general has been relentlessly trying to revive the territory’s abortion ban that was permanently struck down over three decades ago. We've been fighting his efforts every step of the way, and winning. Abortion will remain legal in Guam.

The Trump administration like that Barbie Bleach Blonde Press Secretary knows what that sack of dead horseshit did on his Truth Social is racist. Alway making excuses for him because they are afraid to stand up to him. This is what 🇺🇸 is all back: Fuels of Hate!

Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating tirelessly for the justice and equality of Black Americans and resisting elected leaders’ deliberate abuse and neglect of our communities. He was relentlessly targeted by our government for his views and pursuit of equality.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” I’m thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words today as we see the immense love our community has for one another, especially in this time of deep injustice.

Renee Good was murdered in broad daylight, and Republicans are acting as if it is ok. Where is your decency? Where is your humanity? When will y’all develop a backbone and actually represent the people that sent you here?

Clocked in all year. Prepared. Unafraid. Always with the receipts. Keeping that same energy all 2026.

10 years ago. Kennedy Center Honors

Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally. Just like it’s still the department of defense

Instead of watching Trump's speech tonight, watch a Rob Reiner movie!

We mourn the loss of Rob and Michele Reiner.

Trump absolutely positively belongs in a mental institution...today if possible

I couldn’t leave Chicago without getting a cut from my old barber, Zariff!

Fuck the GOP. Fuck every single one of you who voted against extending subsidies. When people start dying, you won't be able to blame this on democrats. You will anyway, but it won't hold water. Fuck. you. 🖕

Somali Americans are part of this nation and we’re going to keep contributing no matter how many times extremists try to erase us.

You don’t need to be a Democrat to know this is wrong — you just need a conscience. If you can hear what these people survived in ICE custody and feel no outrage, then we are not standing on the same side of right and wrong.

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.

Keep the faith, friends. The real Kennedy Center Honors will be back. 2024 was just one to remember 🌹✨ youtu.be/wsNMiyTAj7s?...

During this season of giving, let’s do what we can to give back to the communities that have given us so much. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.

I will continue fighting every single day to protect our kids, our rights, and our history. We should all recommit to honoring Ruby and her bravery by ensuring that all our children, regardless of background, have access to a fair, just, and equal education. (3/3)

Now, we're witnessing an administration attempt to drag us back. Here are the facts: Trump and his billionaire buddies have cut HBCU funding, limited Pell grants, and attacked DEI. (2/3)

It's ONLY been 65 years since six year old Ruby Bridges walked through the halls of William Frantz Elementary as the first Black child to attend an all white school. Met with mobs and hate, her bravery and courage helped change the course of history for this nation. (1/3)

Have a spooky and safe Halloween everyone!

Democracy requires decency. Our democracy is devolving because we neglected to demand common decency of the most powerful individual in our country; the President.

Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating in Minnesota and beyond! Wishing everyone a safe holiday filled with light and love.

7 million people took to the streets across the nation to protest in defense of our democracy. This country belongs to the people. We will fight for it with everything we've got.

Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present. As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

George Floyd should still be here to celebrate his 52nd birthday. His life sparked a movement, and our fight for justice, accountability, and humanity continues. We’ll never stop saying his name.

Happy Indigenous Day

The gaslighting is wild. THEY control the White House, the House, and the Senate—yet always find a way to blame Democrats for their mess. The so-called “$1.5 trillion wish list” is about protecting health care, food assistance, and housing. (1/2)

Dead or alive, charlie kirk is and was and will always be a piece of shit. a racist piece of shit.

Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.

They cry “free speech” when it’s hate, violence, and lies. But the second we tell the truth or call them out, suddenly we’ve gone too far. That, my friends, is what you call selective outrage.