As a member of the Black theatre community, I stand with to help protect Black people, Black talent and Black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country. Join us: blacktheatreunited.com
Pinned Tweet
Follow
Click to Follow AudraEqualityMc
Audra McDonald
@AudraEqualityMc
Persisting. Reclaiming. Unyielding.
Joined December 2009
Audra McDonald’s Tweets
And congratulations to every single artist both on stage and off who poured their brilliant craft, heart and soul into this most magical world that is the theater. 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️
Quote Tweet
Congratulations to #audramcdonald on her @thetonyawards nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a play! 
@AudraEqualityMc
@AudraEqualityMc
13
41
773
🥹❤️
Quote Tweet
Doing research and came across this lovely parallel language.
1954, Brooks Atkinson reviewing Carousel: "Barbara Cook's...Carrie Pipperidge is obviously the biggest find"
1994, David Richards reviewing Carousel: "@AudraEqualityMC, the real find of this production..."
4
3
174
💔🙏🏾💔
Quote Tweet
Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. nyti.ms/444e0xM
read image description
ALT
2
11
245
Quote Tweet
We have raised over $1,000,000 for @alifeinthearts (The Actors Fund/Entertainment Community Fund) and thousands of dollars for @NAACP_LDF @Waterkeeper @adoptolderkids and many more non-profits. And @YouTube just terminated @StarsInTheHouse channel. No explanation
20
63
361
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Quote Tweet
Fun fact about #AbbottElementary the students are doing actual worksheets for school. The papers are not props. I love that even more because in between shots, the actors help them with their work #paleyfest
Show this thread
3
11
353
I so want to be worthy of receiving this.
4
8
167
Quote Tweet
Funny. People who were verified (like me) are choosing to be unverified. And the verified people are now paying to be verified.
So the unverified are the real verified. This is all too weird.
7
14
243
Rest in Peace Todd. Thank you for everything. You will be so sorely missed. 🙏🏾❤️
Todd Haimes, Who Rebuilt Roundabout Theater Company, Dies at 66 - The New York Times
1
8
136
FBI investigating GOP Oklahoma officials caught on tape talking about lynching Black people, murdering newspaper reporters.
228
3,984
9,446
There's a lot to be said about who gets to stand their ground, who doesn't, and how often, it's people in the latter group who are buried underground by those who refuse to cede dominion over it.
9
306
2,162
🙏🏾🙏🏾
Quote Tweet
His name is #RalphYarl and I’m sick and tired of this feeling…my heart completely broke when I learned this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally rang the door of the wrong address in an attempt to pick up his siblings, was shot in the head… (1/3)
Show this thread
1
19
154
Beyond parody.
Republican state officials in Louisiana ask lawmakers to ban the study of racism at universities, citing divisive 'inglorious aspects' of US history
537
2,605
5,845
A family in Kansas City is demanding answers after a white man shot their Black child in the head when he accidentally rang the doorbell of the wrong home, and then shot him again
The man was taken to police station to make a statement and then released
1,905
26.6K
67K
Show this thread
A Kansas City teen who accidentally went to the wrong house to pick up a sibling was shot after ringing the doorbell. The prosecutor’s office will now *determine if charges are warranted.* 🤔
Permitless carry went into effect in Missouri in 2017. #moleg
690
4,453
14.3K
Show this thread
What happened to this young man is the reason every black mother fears for their child! What the fuck are at doing if we can’t protect out kids from these racist mfs!!
502
7,471
31.4K
"The Memphis Police Department is introducing a unit that will arrest unaccompanied minors that sell food, play loud music, are inappropriately dressed or dancing in the street.”
This is a recipe for more incarcerations and police killings of Black teens.
3,164
7,772
20.9K
Hospitals are more likely to give drug tests to Black women delivering babies than white women, regardless of the mother’s history of substance use, suggests a new study of a health system in Pennsylvania. nyti.ms/3GJT98Z
read image description
ALT
411
1,944
3,191
Officials in Oklahoma announced a “major scientific breakthrough” in a search for the graves of people killed in the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, saying that six sets of exhumed remains had yielded DNA profiles that could be traced to living relatives.
136
1,312
3,189
NASHVILLE — The meeting to reappoint is Monday 430pm. We’re told republicans are trying to get council members to object to his appointment to delay it, so showing up if you can is important. nashville.gov/departments/co
97
3,098
6,855
Mass shootings.
Quote Tweet
What does your country do better than any other:
15
104
817
People: It's wrong to hold Trump accountable for repeatedly falsifying his business records.
Same People: The Black guys used a bullhorn, get them out of here.
Still same people: Ban drag shows
Somehow still the same people: Dead children are the price we pay for freedom.
169
2,148
7,647
99
905
4,373
👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Quote Tweet
Fraud. Fear. Fascism. It is their three-legged stool. Folks, this fight for democracy is not simply an American one but a global one. We must remain vigilant & focused. And even in the face of this divisive & racial attack on democracy, we can never give up! #WhileIBreatheIVote twitter.com/atrupar/status…
Show this thread
1
6
103
Tennessee GOP-dominated House expels 2nd Democratic lawmaker, after falling short of ousting another. The two expelled are black. The lawmaker who survived expulsion is white.
249
642
1,815
WTF: Tennesse just voted NOT to expel Rep. Gloria Johnson, who's white, but expelled Justin Jones, who's Black. These Tennesse Republicans aren't just fascists, but they're also racists. This is messed up on every level. Vote all of these people out.
2,332
4,413
18.1K
Show this thread
Jones: If I'm expelled from here, I'll be back out there with the people every week demanding that you act. If you expel me, I will continue to show up because this issue is too important…
1,078
7,662
33.1K
Wow. Students are standing outside the Tennessee House right now and chanting, “Fuck you fascists.” Young people are absolutely pissed off & we are about to give Republicans hell like they’ve never seenZ We aren’t forgetting this.
6,228
14.3K
57.1K
Show this thread
Rep. is expelled. This image will remain, along with his powerful words. I believe that something powerful has shifted in Tennessee. The whole world is watching. Especially the young people of Tennessee.
2,350
17.1K
57.8K
Rep. Justin Jones goes *in* on TN House Republicans, saying some members who were found guilty of domestic violence, or were involved in other crimes and investigations, did not face expulsions.
287
3,566
10.2K
Show this thread
🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️🕊️
Quote Tweet
Last month, @CovenantHouse & @CovenantHouseNY hosted a luncheon for #NYC faith-based leaders. We discussed CHI's mission and programs that support the end of #youthhomelessness & shared a letter from our Board member, @AudraEqualityMc.
The event was inspirational! 
22
This. This. This.
Quote Tweet
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman.”
I’m exhausted at being angry. And disrespected. I know many of my sisters are too. Sending you love today queens.
2
15
194
Are we paying attention?!?!? 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Quote Tweet
Pay attention. This is the most important thing that happened yesterday. Tennessee had one of the worst histories of disenfranchisement after the end of Reconstruction. Now, gerrymandered white legislators simply expel Black ones. 1/n apnews.com/article/tennes
Show this thread
5
17
115
1,659
3,176
15.3K
This is a VERY SERIOUS situation unfolding in Nashville. The reps who stood w/their constituents who came to the state house to demand gun safety, are facing expulsion from the House. Their Member ID badges have already been turned off. This is how democracy ends.
Quote Tweet
From @brotherjones_ on the ground in Nashville— the Tennessee legislator is planning to expel lawmakers who stood with gun control advocates today.
They have been stripped from committee assignments and their member ID’s have been shut off.
THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY.
Show this thread
1:01
1.9M views
3,721
30.5K
57.3K
Vanderbilt students made it to the Tennessee State Capitol. They are leading the march
2,658
2,879
18.8K
Some thoughts on motherhood.
2
1
151
Yes sex is good but have you ever read a really well written “clap back” letter?
Quote Tweet
NEW: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg just sent a letter to House Republicans & doesn’t hold back. He writes, “What neither Mr. Trump nor Congress may do is interfere with the ordinary course of proceedings in New York State.” Bragg is taking off the gloves & it’s incredible.
Show this thread
3
170
Dream come true to reunite with this incredible company. ❤️
Quote Tweet
Our most heartfelt thanks to all involved in the one-night-only RAGTIME In Concert benefit! Watch Original Broadway stars @AudraEqualityMc, @bstokesmitchell & #PeterFriedman, with @kelliohara in the role originally performed by the late Marin Mazzie (1/2)
youtube.com/watch?v=W8fR_C
Show this thread
8
189
Speak Baby. Speak. 🏳️⚧️
Quote Tweet
This is what courage looks like: Niko, a trans 10-year-old, drove hours with his father to testify against S.627, which prohibits gender-affirming care. The subcommittee chair cut off testimony, blocking them from speaking - so he’s sharing here. Please RT #SupportTransYouthSC
1:37
45.6K views
2
1
305