Today is complicated—hard—for lots of people for lots of reasons. Let’s show each other some grace, and be thankful for those who do.

Please keep perspective. We have a new VOC Omicron, but do not forget that VOC Delta is dominant worldwide & people are drying unnecessarily because we do not have #VaccinEquity We must ⬆️ vaccination among those most at risk in all countries & drive ⬇️ transmission everywhere.

When someone asks us if we are Christians, I think the best answer is to tell them to ask the poor, the incarcerated, the immigrants and refugees, the widows and the orphans, the least of these. They will tell you who the Christians are.

And the travel ban on 🌍 continues because you are going to stop global spread of #omicron? 📢 Immediate end to the discriminatory travel ban that is decimating, I repeat DECIMATING the 🇿🇦 economy that relies on #tourism to bring in ZAR 82 billion/year! economist.com/briefing/2021/…

Science talks: Europe was responsible for over 80% of the early introductions of COVID-19 in South Africa. Results published at Nature Medicine 2021 (Respected Journal with high impact factor) - Why discriminate Africa now? nature.com/articles/s4159…

My mother would always say, “Nothing is as over as Christmas," but the Christmas promise is never over. As we celebrate Epiphany, I offer you this blessing for your home.

Embrace an opportunity to connect with your global family. Participate in the Tutu Lenten Series ticketbud.com/events/6d6a5e7…

On March 25 we commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. We must learn more about the inhumane history of the transatlantic slave trade and examine the paths that will lead us towards racial healing and justice.

#ElSalv alert: 📌 #Romero | 24 d marzo se conmemora el 42 aniversario del martirio de #MonseñorÓscarArnulfoRomeroYGaldámez, el #SantoDeAmérica: #MgrRomeroVive seguimos su llamado:#CaminarAcompañarSerSolidariosConElPueblo para #VivirEnPazEnPlanetaSano Rudelmar Bueno de Faria United Nations #Teleprensa33

We are so excited about this issue! Thanks to all the contributors who gave themselves to make this happen! Do what @drchanequa said…. Get your order in by Tuesday!!!

There is an ongoing outbreak of #meningococcal disease in Florida, primarily among gay & bisexual men, including those with HIV. CDC is encouraging MenACWY vaccination for all gay & bisexual men in FL, in addition to people with #HIV. Learn more: bit.ly/35Uqzmo.

Death toll rises to 19 students killed in Uvalde Shooting, 2 adults killed, and the gunman. Parents are being asked to provide DNA samples to help investigators. We are doing an hour long NightBeat at 10. #KSATnews

Governor Abbott, if you have any decency, you will immediately withdraw from this weekend’s NRA convention and urge them to hold it anywhere but Texas.

Pledge to fight for reproductive freedom! Take the pledge here: actionnetwork.org/forms/pledge-t…

The saddest news from yesterday was the defeat of Rep. Andy Levin - because he dared question Israeli behaviors. AIPAC & hardline pro-Israel PACs spent millions to beat him & even question his commitment to his Jewish community. Shame on them.

My pastor Andries Coetzee gave the invocation City of San Antonio City Council meeting, condemning white supremacy, gun violence & threats to reproductive justice & same-sex relationships.”It’s not enough to have human rights-it’s essential everyone owns them and is guided by them in daily life”

Happy first day of #txlege from our team on the ground in Austin! 🌟

Our truth will set us free. All of us! youtu.be/CTcv3TR7YEA

WembyMania lives!! #GoSpursGo

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