"I do not want to miss a good chance of getting us a slice of this magnificent African cake." —Leopold II of Belgium Before Hitler killed 6 million Jews.…. Leopold Il of Belgium killed over 10 million Africans in Congo and amputated the arms of countless others. A THREAD

The media shapes racialized perceptions of crime by humanizing white murderers and demonizing Black victims. Trayvon Martin was murdered. They wanted you to know he had marijuana in his system. Connor Sturgeon murdered 5 people. They want you to know he was a star athlete.

The “Disney after dark” starter pack

The main sign got added to the 🏟️. Randy Marion Automotive

Dr. Gladys West helped develop the GPS (Global Positioning System). She is responsible for the math used in GPS technology. You can thank her the next time you use any navigation device like Google Maps to get around!

2019 Other university: 40’3.50” 2020: New coaches told her she wasn’t good enough 2021: coaches wouldn’t let her jump again 2022: 1st year @ App St. = 42’4” 2023: PB @ 43’0” (-1.7) We’re not done this season 💪🏿 Jada Brada✨

Our series learning more about a few of our track & field events leading up to the grand opening of the Randy Marion Track & Field Facility continues as Harrison Robinson teaches SID Kat and photographer Andy the highs and lows of the 110m Hurdles! #GoApp

Leading up to the grand opening of the Randy Marion Track & Field Facility, we're learning more about our track and field events! Today, Megan Plummer and Chris Wainscott teach SID Kat, photographer Andy, and partner services coordinator Seb how to throw a discus. #GoApp

People are always watching how you conduct yourself! #triplejump #appstate #trackandfield

It’s a great day to be a Mountaineer! We celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Randy Marion Track & Field Facility despite forecasted severe weather. #GoApp #AppStateOpen

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Randy Marion Track & Field Facility highlighted the first day of action at the App State Open. #GoApp #AppStateOpen 🗞️: appstatesports.com/news/2023/4/28…

Grace Wisher, an enslaved black girl at just 13 years old, helped create the American flag which inspired the national anthem. She is often overlooked in the storytelling of the nation’s most prominent visual emblem.

The Mountaineers wrapped up competition at the App State Open on Saturday, totaling 22 event wins and 71 top-five finishes. #GoApp #AppStateOpen 🗞️: appstatesports.com/news/2023/4/29…

She’s not done yet!

Jada Branch has earned ☀️𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸☀️ honors for her performance at the App State Open! #GoApp 🗞️: appstatesports.com/news/2023/5/3/…

𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛-𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗧. App State T&F/XC’s Jada Branch set a new facility record in the triple jump with a distance of 13.35m (43-9.75), a mark that is 15th nationally to earn #SunBeltTF Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week. ☀️👟 📰 » sunbelt.me/3nlFCye

O taste and see that the LORD is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in Him. -Psalm 34:8

Back at it again. #USATFOutdoors ⚫️🟡

Thank you Lord ❤️ #baptism #ao1

In 1966, The Black Panther Party for Self Defence was founded by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale. Originally founded to fight police racism, they were dedicated to liberating people from white supremacism and also fed the hungry and mentored youth. A THREAD