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Nov 12, 2022

I’m going to say this one time. PLEASE do not let this elected office, 3 degrees (working on a 4th), national platform, etc, etc, etc fool yall into thinking you can talk to me crazy. I am NOT Michelle Obama. I am Michele Rayner- Goolsby. #FAAFO

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My friend and brother

@bjoewolf

with this rhema word. “WHERE ARE THE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS?….Ron Desantis is not just a Florida problem…HE IS A NATIONAL CRISIS.”

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The Mehdi Hasan Show

@MehdiHasanShow

"Ron DeSantis is not just a Florida problem, he's a national crisis that's threatening freedom and democracy. When is someone going to finally stand up against him?" @bjoewolf joins @MehdiRHasan to call out Democrats' inaction against Ron DeSantis' authoritarian impulses.

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Today was a beautiful day. I was *literally* given my flowers. Friends and community, with the help of my amazing wife, surprised me. God stay knowing and will always reminds us how much they love us. ♥️♥️

Feb 4

This AM we met w/ our community re: state of education. We developed messaging+advocacy+policy- aka organizing. TY

@BiancaGoolsby

@teachingftc

for facilitating. TY Schoolboard Member

@CapriceEdmond

for your support + TY

@AllendaleUMC

for hosting. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/

Nina Turner

@ninaturner

When Harriet Tubman was born, Thomas Jefferson was alive. When Harriet Tubman died, Ronald Reagan was alive. We are not as far removed from history as some would lead us to believe.

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This AM we met w/ our community re: state of education. We developed messaging+advocacy+policy- aka organizing. TY

@BiancaGoolsby

@teachingftc

for facilitating. TY Schoolboard Member

@CapriceEdmond

for your support + TY

@AllendaleUMC

for hosting. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/

Listening to the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on vinyl…is underrated therapy. 😍😍

So. I’ve started watching #NewAmsterdam on Netflix (before they start cutting up). I came here to say give

@jockosims

his things!! He’s why I started watching-he acts his behind off in every scene he’s in!

Always have my people on my left and my right. Most importantly, they always have my back. ♥️✊🏾 #NewProfilePic #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsQueerAF

Mondaire Jones

@MondaireJones

Do you know how crazy it is that on the first day of Black History Month, the

@CollegeBoard

announced it would gut its AP African American Studies course? And then for College Board reps to lie about it, saying this was not in response to Ron DeSantis? Everyone, resign 😮‍💨

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Judd Legum

@JuddLegum

1. Yesterday, the @CollegeBoard released a watered-down version of its AP Black history course The changes satisfied the criticisms of @RonDeSantisFL @CollegeBoard insisted that it had nothing to do w/right-wing complaints But the timeline it offered is NOT EXCULPATORY

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GM! Thank you to folx who have called and/or checked in (even when I may be calling on business 🤣) not wanting anything but to know how I’m doing. It does not go unnoticed+is deeply appreciated. Y’all are real ones. ♥️ The message here: Check in on folks, without an agenda.

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Melech.

@MelechThomas

You’re telling me that the College Board, the same company who creates the culturally biased SAT that’s systemically kept millions of Black HS grads out of college for the last five decades, would fold on their AP Af-Am Studies curriculum??? Who would’ve thunk it!

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I need y’all to stop. This is ridiculous and insulting. I would rather you not even acknowledge BHM. You do everything possible to harm us + silence us. Don’t gaslight us. When you can stand up to Ronald Dion and his attack on Black folks- until then- miss me with this.

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FL House Republicans

@FLGOPMajority

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans, from civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, entertainment, & more. Join us in recognizing these contributions with a #FLBlackHistorySpotlight.

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Rep. Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby

@RepMKRG

Today begins Black History Month, a time for us to celebrate and learn the historic achievements and accomplishments of our brothers and sisters. Follow along all month as we highlight Black Floridians each week!

So proud to serve with this amazing human-

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"Making history! Just announced a new bill to increase teacher pay to $65,000 and I'm so excited to be on the news to promote it! #teachersrock #educationalequity #teacherpay"

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Couldn’t be me. Ain’t NO WAY I’m gonna let another grown person bully me,

@CollegeBoard

and Florida Republicans. Ain’t no way…and on the 1st Day of Black History Month? 🫠🫠 Surely, Jesus didn’t die for this.

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They succeed at keeping us scattered, confused, and defeated; unable to recognize the factors that contribute to our impoverished circumstances -Robert Jones Jr. #StayWoke #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryIsQueerAF

KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL👇🏾👇🏾 The distortion or erasure of history is how kings+kingmakers attempt to control the marginalized. By preventing us from learning the truth about ourselves—and themselves 1/

Raymond Paultre

@RayPaultre

Ron DeSantis is actually banning books and diversity programs at colleges He also has a good chance of becoming president of the United States and this WILL happen in other states We’re fighting him with duct tape and toothpicks Help! Please! Not sure what else he has to do

Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice

#BlackHistoryIsQueerAF

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@RustinCenter

Honor #BlackHistoryMonth Raise up Bayard Rustin Godfather of Intersectionality Planned the March Brought nonviolence to the Movement Inspired the Freedom Riders Spoke Truth to Power Angelic Troublemaker Lost to history because of who he loved Who he was Never again! @RustinCenter

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We know that Florida has declared war on Black people, our history + attempting to erase Black LGBTQ history. So, I’ve teamed up w/

@NBJContheMove

this Black History Month to remind y’all that American history is Black history+Black history is queer af. #BlackHistoryisQueerAF

Representative Rita Harris

It is. It’s incredibly frustrating because all of these “pressing matters” can be addressed during regular session in THREE weeks. Yet, Republican leadership is so hellbent on pushing their harmful agenda, at any cost.

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@RitaForFlorida

A special session is being called next week.

Orange County Sheriff's Office

@OrangeCoSheriff

Sheriff Mina: I oppose no-permit and open-carry gun laws. Here’s why | Commentary

@SheriffMina

: “In a world where my deputies’ heads are on a pivot, constantly looking out for active shooters, doing all they can to protect this community from violence, permitless carry would make their jobs exponentially harder.”

orlandosentinel.com

The Orange County sheriff and former Orlando police chief writes that allowing guns on the streets without proper training will result in more shootings and more intimidation.

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Jan 31

🗣️🗣️ SAY THIS

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Janelle Perez

@janellesofia

Statistics show that when a Black man is suspected to have a gun they are killed by police at alarmingly higher rates than white men. Let’s not forget about the folks in our communities who will be significantly much less safe while following this new law.

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My sadness is proof of my love, and my love proves that I am driven by profound spiritual bonds to my people- past, present, and yet to come. - Benji Hart

Annette Taddeo (She/Her/Ella)

@Annette_Taddeo

🚨ENDORSEMENT🚨Rep.

: “I’m w/ Annette Taddeo for FDP Chair. Enough with the internal drama, we need to build a reliable infrastructure that’s inclusive not just for the next cycle but for many thereafter and she’s the fearless leader for the job.”

It’s WILD to me that a COMPETENT law enforcement executive and/or officer would be in SUPPORT of permit-less carry. This is the complete antithesis of public safety. #florida

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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

@RevJacquiLewis

More bodycams. More trainings. More “conduct reform.” Same death. Stop rewarding violence with additional funding! Defund policing and invest in what actually keeps us safe.

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Jan 29

My hearts!!! ♥️♥️♥️ I can’t take it!! ♥️♥️♥️ so happy for you both!!

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Eunic Epstein-Ortiz

@eunicortiz

Jan 29

When Eve & I had our double surprise proposal, we began to talk about a celebration in Florida. We then realized that if (sadly, when) same-sex marriage is overturned by SCOTUS, our marriage in Florida would be illegal. So we went to Stonewall in NYC. Full story in pics.

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A lowly Policy Aide

@CJ_Hende

Elected officials condemning instances of undeniable police violence but refusing to reconsider the resourcing and structure of policing is lip service. Empty.

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I will always uplift our light and lives. They are want us to focus on how they kill us (and there is time and space for that) but I will always focus on the divinity and humanity in us. ♥️ #RESTINPOWER #tyrenichols #blacklivesmatter #justiceovereverything

SAY THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Maurice Moe Mitchell

@MauriceWFP

Charging or jailing the killers is not enough. Justice is changing the conditions so no-one dies during a traffic stop. Policing is fundamentally broken. Trading white officers for Black ones was never a solution. If we're serious about public safety, we'll fund our communities

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I REFUSE to watch Black folks die on camera. I don’t need to imagine because I’ve watched it too many times to count. I also don’t need to watch watch to know the whole damn system needs to be indicted.

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I won’t watch the video. I refuse to watch us die. But my brother didn’t lie. twitter.com/MaxwellFrostFL

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It’s been a week. 1. We have leadership literally putting our lives in danger. 2. I was called performative.🤷🏾‍♀️ 3. Got some heavy personal news. 4. Last night was the first time I had a full nights sleep in my own bed. 5. I’m behind on reading😩 Yet, I am grateful. ♥️

Rep. Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby

@RepMKRG

Jan 27

Today we honor and reflect on the lives lost and families affected by the Holocaust. We will never forget the horrific genocide that was committed. We will continue to combat antisemitism and racism in our community.

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Ashley Gantt and 7 others

Jan 26

“You Can’t Say On Monday You Support Dr. King And On Wednesday Refuse To Tell His Story.” Proud to stand w/my colleagues, Attorneys Ben Crump+Craig Whisenhunt+the brave students who are willing to challenge a governor who believes he’s a king. Black History IS American History.

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