She sang for free to help Martin Luther King, Jr. and offered to post Angela Davis’ bail. Aretha Franklin was not just the Queen of Soul - she was a freedom fighter

One term that keeps cropping up in discussions around Brexit is the customs union. But what is it and how does it work? @BBCChrisMorris has the details.

Excited and inspired to be joining #100WomensVoices at #SGHLpool tomorrow evening 💖xx

On an average day in the UK: 3,700 are forced to visit a food bank. 5,400 suffer domestic violence. 4,750 sleep rough on the streets. 4 migrants arrive in boats across the Channel. Guess which one the government is calling a “crisis”?

"No wonder it is being called an unforgivable act of intergenerational theft." Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas says more than 70 per cent of young voters backed Remain in the EU referendum - and there should be a second poll. #77DaysToBrexit

Last chance too book for Tue 22 January 2019 6–8pm Insightful if working with or managing those who are neuro diverse. #diversity #DiversityandInclusion #HR ⏲️ Book today @ goo.gl/MiBXLz 📆 See all our exciting CIPD events @ cipdmerseyside.co.uk

Only 16% of autistic adults are in full time employment (National Autositc Society) What can we do to champion neurodiverse inclusivity with the work place. How can we achieve the unlocking of potential skills of neurodivere applicants and staff? CIPD CIPD Merseyside

Fascinating, challenging presentation, thank you Gill White #fobo #cipdStudentConf

Thank you Andy Lancaster - thought provoking presentation- future of L&D #cipdnap #cipdstudentconference

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: #Abortion was decriminalised in NI as of midnight on 21 October. Congratulations to all who have fought so hard for this human rights victory. Read our blog from Lisa Hallgarten on the change: ow.ly/HtQ650wSV4l #theNorthisNow #abortionrights

Interesting article on the value of social distancing

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FREE CIPD #Coronavirus webinar tomorrow 18th May 12.30-1.30pm (UK) "L&D in an uncertain future" with @sarahlindsell (PwC) @jamcculloch (BBC) and me exploring how #COVID19 is impacting org learning and its future. Join at: zoom.us/webinar/regist… Please RT to get the word out!

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The Mayor of Liverpool

Role models for teamwork, kneeling against racism, fighting for school meals, defending equality and diversity. Champions all.

The best thing I have done with the best people

Sam Smith thank you so much for an amazing concert this evening at Manchester arena 💖xx