Not that you need a reminder, but here’s the legendary Miss Roberta Flack with the Quincy Jones Big Band (with Ray Brown, Eric Gale, Grady Tate, Jerome Richardson, etc.) from the film “Save The Children.” (1972 Jesse Jackson PUSH Black Expo) May Miss Flack RIP. 🕊️🙏🏾

🧵 57 years ago today. Me and my mother, #CorettaScottKing, at my father, Rev. Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr’s, funeral service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. I’m sharing this thread of photos, not to cause sadness, but to remind us of a cause as critical today as it was

On his 100th birthday, I remember #MalcolmX and share these words from my mother, #CorettaScottKing, about her, my father (#MLK), and Brother Malcolm: “We shared with Malcolm a strong desire for African Americans to reclaim their racial pride, to take joy in themselves and their

#MLK just being “Daddy.” I miss you always. #FathersDay

My father was once asked if he educated my mother on “the issues” around global peace advocacy and the perils of war. His reply: “She educated me.” #CorettaScottKing #MLK

In 1946 WWII veteran Maceo Snipes was shot in his back by the KKK the day after he became the first Black person to cast a vote in Taylor County, Georgia. After he was shot, Mr. Snipes walked three miles to the hospital with his mother. For six hours doctors left him waiting

🗣️A word from my mother about a few of the many forms of violence: “Starving a child is violence. Suppressing a culture is violence. Neglecting school children is violence. Punishing a mother and child is violence. Discriminating against a working man is violence. Ghetto housing

RIP King

A genius creative has returned to the Creator. We will miss you, D’Angelo. But music is such a powerful part of our lives that your artistry will remain in our atmosphere. Thank you. 👏🏾

People need reflection. I regret not having more time with you. Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God. You sir, moved us, stirred us, inspired and even

D’Angelo was one of a kind. As a pioneer in neo-soul, he inspired a generation of singers, and helped shape music today. Michelle and I are thinking of his family, and all those who loved and admired him. nytimes.com/2025/10/14/art…

Calling Stevie Wonder overrated isn’t just disrespectful, it’s STUPID.

James Baldwin: When any white man in the world says "Give me liberty or give me death", the entire white world applauds When a black man says exactly the same thing, word for word, he's a criminal & treated like one and everything possible is done to make an example of him

Dearest #RubyBridges: Thank you. >>> 65 years ago today, 4 federal marshals escorted 6-year-old Ruby Bridges to her 1st day of school (1st grade), as the 1st Black student to attend previously all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. And today, there

I will miss you, Mother Viola Fletcher. So triumphant. So gracious. So courageous. So present. Thank you. #ViolaFletcher #TulsaRaceMassacre

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. nytimes.com/2025/11/24/us/…

Viola Ford Fletcher was just seven years old when she survived the Tulsa Race Massacre. For the rest of her life she raised her family, gave back to her community, and fought for justice for Tulsa survivors and their descendants. I was fortunate to meet Mother Fletcher and her

A warrior for justice, a witness to history. Honor the life and legacy of Viola Ford Fletcher — the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre — on Nov. 29. May her story forever inspire the fight for truth and reparations. 🕊️

known as "Sassy" amongst most Musicians. She was also, a Pianist. Ms. Sassy EMBODIED, Every Lyric & Melody, she touched. Pianist, Erroll Garner, composed *Misty. The Lyrics came (5) yrs later from Johnny Burke, for Mr. Johnny Mathis. the melody is, Enchanted. A Singers Dream🎼