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@lladkins

Public diplomacy writer for . Bylines: , , , , , , et al. Always eating.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    11 May 2021

    My debut piece for ’s massive rice package is all about Trinidadian pelau from . So exited they asked me to contribute! 1/2

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  2. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    Gentrification Causing Problems for Black Churches in D.C.

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  3. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    An update I hoped I’d never have to make. I’m at a restaurant in Kharkiv, where less than 24 hours ago I was meeting with their amazing team. Today, a missile stuck. 4 staff were wounded. This is the reality here—cooking is a heroic act of bravery. 🇺🇦

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  4. Retweeted
    Apr 15

    Our ocean needs our help. The United States is committed to protecting this vital resource. Together, we can clean up our ocean, create protected areas where communities and ecosystems can thrive, and ensure a healthy ocean for future generations. Join us.

    357 replies . 138 retweets 324 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Apr 14

    The most prepared is a Department that reflects the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives of the entirety of the United States. Every day, we are looking at how to expand our workforce. For more information on how to join our ranks:

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    I shared my thoughts with students, faculty, and alumni about shaping a ready to meet the tests of the 21st century -- an even stronger, more effective, more agile, more diverse institution that can lead America’s engagement in the world.
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  6. Apr 11

    New from me for

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  8. Retweeted
    Apr 10

    FYI: The worst thing you can ever do to your confidence is minimize your achievements as a way to "fit" in. It's not a "thing," it's a big damn deal. It's not "little," it's important. It's not "nothing major," it's significant. Treat yourself like you should be.

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  9. Retweeted
    8 Jun 2021

    Goodnight, my friends. 💙 Be kind to each other and to yourself.

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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 8

    “In my family, we have gone from segregation to the Supreme Court in just one generation.” - on the possibilities still alive in this country.

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    Apr 8

    The "journalists should get off Twitter" stance doesn't take into account that for Black/POC journalists, social media platforms provided a necessary outlet to challenge status quo and hold powerful newsrooms and editors accountable for toxic newsrooms, racism & poor treatment.

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    Apr 7

    Judge Jackson’s confirmation was a historic moment for our nation. We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her.

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    Apr 7

    Historic moment for our courts and for our country. Congratulations, Judge Jackson.

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    Apr 4

    Only 1 percent of the plastic in the ocean is in the top few hundred meters. The rest is slowly sinking, carried into the deep with the help of marine snow.

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    Apr 1

    I join President Biden in wishing all Muslims around the world a blessed Ramadan. While COVID-19 has made gathering difficult over the past two years, I’m hopeful this year allows for more in-person reunions and a deeper sense of connection for all.

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  17. Mar 31

    Watch out.

    This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Washington DC, Arlington VA, Silver Spring MD. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 2,722,104 people in the warning along with 536 schools and 26 hospitals.
    Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Washington DC, Arlington VA, Silver Spring MD until 9:00 PM EDT
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  18. Retweeted
    Mar 29

    I just signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law — making lynching a federal hate crime for the first time in American history.

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    Mar 29

    This afternoon, I’m signing the long overdue Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law — making lynching a federal hate crime. Living up to our founding principles as a nation means coming to terms with the sins of our past. Today, we take another step toward that more perfect union.

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    Mar 27

    I just feel awful, foremost, for the Williams family, who put so much into making this movie the best it could be, and didn’t do anything to deserve how this night imploded.

    185 replies . 375 retweets 4,833 likes
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  21. Mar 25

    How to forgive someone who isn’t sorry

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