So, I wake up from a nap and check my inbox, and
@LibbityBoo
is like “HILLARY IS TALKING TO YOU!”
And then I see my mentions.
And then I see this.
I. SCREAMED. And then I called my mom and SCREAMED, called my brother and SCREAMED, and then I sent a screenshot to my guy.
Y’all wanna see something nerdy?
So, I picked my wedding date based on the phases of the moon—we were still under the light of April’s full moon because it had only just started to wane the day before.
Why?
1/11
This is my soror, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. She attended Tougaloo against her family’s wishes, was disowned for joining the Civil Rights Movement, was an original Freedom Rider, was part of the Woolworth’s sit-in, and was hunted by the Klan.
She’s a real one. ❤️🐘
Thus fulfilling my childhood fantasy of a Sailor Moon wedding…but subtly enough that my mom was cool with it.
And that’s how my wedding became the nerdiest thing I’ve ever done.
Fin. 11/11
Let me tell y’all something.
The night Kamala wins, Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton will get dressed in her *finest* caftan, pour herself a glass of the *best* wine she and Bill have in their cellar, put on the cast recording of Suffs, and vibe out through January 20th.
If Harris wins, which I think she will, no one would be happier than Hillary Clinton. People assuming she'd be "big mad" really don't understand her, or women generally.
I’ve said many times that it’s clear that the Zoomers out there stopping traffic have never watched Eyes on the Prize, but let me elaborate.
The Civil Rights Movement was not random disruption—every protest was strategic and meticulously planned. 1/6
As were the mini Princess Serenity and Prince Endymion that same friend modded for our cake and sent us over a year ago (before we had even picked a date)…
7/11
I have news for you about the descendants of enslaved Africans—damn near ALL of us have a Hamilton Brown in our family tree. Because enslaved women were regularly raped by the white men who owned them.
You tried it, though. 😒
…while also having a touch of Princess Serenity. That part had to be subliminal—as was my chosen tiara matching a certain defining detail of her iconic dress…
5/11
You all REALLY need to calm down.
Take a page from how Black Dems have always handled doom and gloom prognosticators—we tune them out, do the work to get our candidates elected, and we VOTE.
Stop. Freaking. Out.
Donate to Biden-Harris.
Drown out the noise with your support.
As for my dress…well, my mom and I always dreamed of me walking down the aisle in something inspired by Princess Grace.
Mallory Dawn by Maggie Sottero gave us what we were looking for…
4/11
I almost forgot—we had three specialty cocktails.
1. The Moon Princess (peachy)
2. The Moonlight Knight (like a mojito)
3. The Dark Moon (espresso and booze)
I wish I’d gotten a picture of the menu. 😩
I promise y’all, I’ve been trying all night not to be petty...but I remember when Hillary stopped NY’s roll call to give all her delegates to Barack in 2008.
Because that’s what *Democrats* do. (For the record, I cried)
@NYPoliticalMom
Sooooo I logged on and saw that this took off…which…wow. 😭
There is no way for me to respond to aaaaaallllll the comments, so I’m just gonna drop a few pics here to show off the color palette. Here’s my bridal party…
I’m gonna say something that a lot of people don’t understand: Black girls deserve stories about being rescued.
Not from poverty, not from the hood—we deserve to be the princess. And I’m serious.
I broke down completely. Joseph Robinette Biden is a good and honorable man who saved this country from itself, and I am disgusted at how he’s been cast aside.
I will not forgive. I will not forget.
Montgomery got the bus boycott because of segregation on busses *in Montgomery.* The boycott’s leaders organized alternative travel arrangements for Black people to get to and from work during its duration—it was highly coordinated and took A FULL YEAR. 2/6
Every action they took was in support of a defined, *attainable* goal. That, and the strategy of peaceful Black folk being met with state violence while demonstrating in their nice church clothes, is why they won.
That’s not what y’all are doing. 4/6
The participants of acts of civil disobedience were not combative, loud, or self serving. They were *trained* to remain quiet, peaceful, and respectful while enduring both verbal and physical abuse. They were also prepared for the inevitability of mass arrests. 3/6
Hamas just turned down *another* ceasefire agreement. How does making the lives of travelers in Chicago harder change that?
How does harassing Jewish professors change that?
How do violent threats against elected officials change that? 5/6
So, I heard from Greg, and he’s okay, but let me set the record straight.
EVERY Zoom that was organized this week came on the heels of that Black women call. Nobody was copying a damn thing—people were rightly recognizing that they needed to step up, and it was beautiful. 1/4
That’s one source of anxiety relieved.
My mom will be the second Black woman in history to sit on New York’s highest court. I’m so happy, and so, so grateful.
Thank you, Governor Hochul. Gonna go ugly cry in celebration now. 😭
They are misguided and woefully uneducated about what makes an effective protest movement.
And so, for the thousandth time, I implore y’all to watch Eyes on the Prize. Learn something. 6/6
My Georgia Grandma is *so* hurt by this sh*t—she cannot fathom why such a decent man would be treated this way.
Looks like someone forgot that seniors, a stubbornly reliable voting bloc, are SENIORS.
Y’all are attacking one of their own…and they’re watching…
As a woman, and as a Black woman in particular, I will never forgive Bernard for his selfishness or his misogyny. My life and my family are in danger because of what he pulled in ‘16.
If that bothers you, feel free to unfollow me, but don’t you dare try to tell me how to feel.
Don’t allow uninformed celebrities whose wealth will insulate them from the effects of their ignorance drive you to apathy this election cycle.
You have no such protection.
I’m furious with Schiff, but I’m happy he’s been outed as part of the problem.
California Dems, collect your senate candidate. Flood his phone with calls.
To my non-Black friends:
Without interceding, please just take in the reaction of Black people on your timeline to the news that there is a verdict. Not even the result, just a verdict.
That is trauma. Intergenerational, inherited, lived, and sustained.
I just left Schumer a voicemail. I also left one for Gillibrand, telling her that she needs to make a public statement in support of President Biden. I will be calling both offices when they open tomorrow.
New Yorkers, we need to collect our senators.
This whole entire thread. Just because y’all weren’t paying attention doesn’t mean Hillary wasn’t sounding the alarm CONSTANTLY.
We were told she was being dramatic.
We were told she was making up wild stories for votes.
Guess who was right? About ALL of it?
Hillary ran down who Trump was and was going to do, even to his face at the debate. Like a check list. And said it continuously.
People weren't actually paying attention to what Clinton was saying bc they assumed Trump couldn't win so it was ok to talk about how much they didn't
My fiancé had NEVER heard this song before—we were somewhere and the intro started…
Me: Oh, you about to learn something today.
Him: But what’s the song?
Me: (holds up a single finger and grooves out for 1 minute and 55 seconds)
Him: 😒
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the 53% didn’t vote against their interests—they prioritized their wh*teness as the most precious aspect of their identities.
Before you all start shouting about “sisterhood,”understand that they’re going to do it again in November.
The last thing I’ll say before I get to work is that I loathe the “how did we get here” game. We know exactly how we got here.
The NYT knows.
The Far Left knows.
The GOP knows.
The broads who booed her know.
The misogynists know.
The racists know.
Y’all know.
I don’t want to hear any excuses about 2016–just cop to the fact that you were influenced by 30 years of GOP propaganda, admit that Hillary was THEE candidate, and do better.
That’s it. Y’all dropped the ball, and you can’t erase that. Do better NOW.
There is no space in this campaign for mean girl sh*t. We come together as a collective and do whatever we can to get MVP Harris a landslide victory in November, and we do so joyfully.
Check your egos at the door, and be NICE to each other. We’re on the same damn team ffs. 4/4
New people: I have rocked with Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton since I was in kindergarten, and I volunteered with her second run for the senate (as a minor) and both of her presidential runs.
So. If you harbor *any* ill will toward her, this is not an account you should follow.
They might be old, but that Clinton machine ain’t to be played with. HRC has always liked her. I think they’ll throw everything behind getting her elected
If you have ever thanked Rand Paul’s neighbor for his service, then watch how you talk about Academy Award winner Willard Carroll Smith.
That’s it, I promise I’m done. My hot water’s gonna run out if I don’t finally get in this damn shower.
The “abolish police” crowd is *really* working my last nerve.
Have you ever been burglarized? Ever had a drive-by in your neighborhood? Kk, well, I have, and I cannot express how completely disconnected from reality you jackasses sound.
I once lied down in the middle of the street during a BLM protest. I’ve been there. I get it.
I’m not going to argue with people about why we should study and learn from the successes of the elders.
Pragmatism is key. That’s all I’ve got for y’all on that. Take it or leave it.
Joseph Robinette Biden is a good and honorable man. I was proud to vote for him in 2020, I was proud to cast my primary ballot for him this year, and I am forever grateful for his decades of compassionate leadership.
Idk who needs to hear this…but rich Black folk are still BLACK before anything.
See: Professor Gates being arrested for breaking into his own house.
See: Oprah in that luxury boutique.
See: The Duchess of Sussex.
See: Serena Williams.
See: Naomi Osaka.
See: Simone Biles.
He IS positioning himself as a bridge to a younger candidate. And she’s it. That’s why her profile has risen so dramatically.
The turncoats see it—that’s why they’re wilding out. The stronger Kamala performs, the more their personal aspirations are crushed.
They’re butthurt.
Biden stays in to protect VP AND *HER* Incumbency in 4 years.
*HE* knows what he’s doing.
That’s why *THEIR DONORS* are trantruming so hard.
This is just like 4 years ago when they didn’t want him to stick to having a BW VP. ESP not *HER*.
Same shit. Different day.
The lack of empathy from some for Naomi Osaka really bothers me.
Some of the responses I’ve seen are *perfect* examples of why high functioning anxiety is hard to even talk about—there are people who really and truly are callous enough that they will actually say “get over it.”
“She is a true champion for justice, diversity, and inclusion. Her appointment underscores the importance of a diverse judiciary. We commend the governor on this superb choice.”
I’m gonna cry again, y’all. That’s. My. Mom. Here’s a pic from her very first day as a judge. 😭💛
“Justice Troutman brings to the Court of Appeals invaluable experience as a prosecutor, trial court judge and appellate justice,” said T. Andrew Brown, president of the New York State Bar Association.
The “problem” is the press and its refusal to cover the very real, very important work she’s doing. Kamala isn’t “hiding.” She’s been out here, but y’all are too concerned with site traffic and stirring up “controversy” to cover her fairly.
The Fourth Estate is a joke. 😒
“Joe Biden’s version of the Democratic Party” is just the Democratic Party.
That’s why he’s won so many elections.
Because he’s a Democrat who meets his fellow Democrats where they are on the issues.
Thought we all knew that.
I’m noticing that I’ve picked up quite a few new followers in the midst of my blocking spree.
Hello. I don’t tolerate misogyny, racism, anti-Semitism, or anyone belittling Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, or Madam Secretary, Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton.
Dear Twitter,
What is *intense* about my mom being considered for the New York State Court of Appeals?
Your new algorithm is tagging anything related to Blackness, and your racism is showing. 😒
Dear
@HillaryClinton
:
I bought these from Trader Joes thinking I could be cool & eat 🌶 like you.
I was wrong.
Please come take this from me.
Love, Carmen 🥵
We’ve always been in distress, and we’ve *never* been deemed delicate enough to be deserving/in need of rescue.
Why does the Black princess have to have a job? Why does the Black princess have to solve all her damn problems?
That’s our reality—we deserve an escape.
Cousin: Can I take some pictures of you?
Me: (has never met a camera I didn’t like) 😏
At her apartment
Cousin: Do you need me to give you some poses?
Me: (*has never met a camera I didn’t like*)