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Channel D.C. Correspondent 🎥 Political Junkie 🗳️ Auntie of twins. Run for Fun🏃🏽♀️ Former Terp baller 🏀 Holla at me: brie.jackson
@nbcuni
.com
We’re married!
Jen and I met on
@Match
nearly 7 years ago & talked over the phone for 3 months before finally meeting in person. Since then, we’ve been by each other’s side through good times and challenges. We’re a team. Whatever I lack she has my back and vice versa.
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Please join me in wishing a HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY to my aunt, Dr. Joycelyn Elders 🎂🎉
Born in Schaal Arkansas, she grew up to serve as the first African-American & second female U.S. Surgeon General. She's a vocal advocate for sex education & racial equality in medicine
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🎂Today I’m officially older than my mom who passed away when I was only four. She was an author and professor at Howard University. I've been told that she was a beautiful, caring and feisty woman.
People say we look alike and that I share her passion for journalism…
. On 11/11/22 we had an intimate ceremony. We’re excited about our future together & overwhelmed by the continued love & support. Thankful to have a ride or die, someone who lets me nap while they drive. Wifey for Lifey! ❤️👰🏾♀️👰🏻🏳️🌈
#RespectForMarriageAct
#LoveIsLove
Before the
#WHCD
my dad sent me a text with some of his favorite journalists to watch
@JoyAnnReid
&
@TiffanyDCross
were at the top.
Thank you ladies for giving me street credit with my dad ❤️
Jerome Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, tells black people, Latinos and other ppl of color to avoid alcohol and drugs and adds: "Do it for your abuela, do it for your grandaddy, do it for your Big Mama, do it for your pop pop."
Context: Many found this language highly offensive.
It’s been six years since TV journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were killed while covering a story in Virginia
Saying a prayer for their families and friends 🙏🏽
If you get a chance today do a random act of kindness in their honor
#adamlike
NEW From WH official: K-Pop supergroup BTS will appear at today’s White House press briefing
The Grammy-nominated musical group will deliver brief remarks
President Biden mentions Joshua Davis from Virginia. Joshua has diabetes.
@POTUS
urges cutting the costs of prescription drugs to help alleviate financial stresses for families.
@POTUS
says yesterday was Joshua’s birthday
#SOTU
#SOTU2022
🚨NEW: Statement from
@POTUS
on surprise trip to
#Ukraine
️
"When Putin launched his invasion nearly one year ago, he thought Ukraine was weak and the West was divided. He thought he could outlast us. But he was dead wrong."
#BreakingNews
One member of the Texas Democrats’ delegation has arrived in DC after leaving the state today -
@jasminefor100
. She says she will not be back in TX until August 7th.
Claudette Colvin, at 15-years-old was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama — 9 months before Rosa Parks.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Her story is shared
@ChelseaClinton
's 📚 "She Persisted" 👉🏽
📚 Standing My Ground: A Capitol Police Officer's Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble
Written by Congressional Gold Medal recipient Harry Dunn
Congratulations
@libradunn
! 🎉👏🏽
I'm so excited to announce this to you all!!! 🖤
#StandingMyGround
#GoodTrouble
My memoir STANDING MY GROUND is on shelves 10/24/23 and available to preorder now:
This is my beautiful mama. She passed away when I was 4. We didn’t have much time together but I know she’s guiding me from above. Acting as that whisper saying “You got this” or opening doors to an unexpected opportunity. That’s the power mom’e hold.
Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️
From
@POTUS
: Lynching is pure terror meant to enforce the idea some people don’t belong in America
President Biden delivers remarks at WH screening of "Till", the story of Emmett Till & his mother's fight for justice
Attendees include civil rights activist, lawmakers & actors
@SenatorTimScott
to reporters abt Dems &
#policing
bill:
They didn't want a deal. You can't say no amendments in the House and then say "no" to amendments in the Senate.
"Never again, another shutdown"
There are growing efforts to prevent a
#govermentshutdown
in the future. Sen.
@MarkWarner
introduced "The Stop STUPIDITY Act". The bill would prevent shutdowns if Congress can't reach an agreement.
More about the bill:
@SenatorTimScott
, the newest member of the Armed Services Committee says he wants to help make sure the
#Military
can defend threats to the U.S. Today Senators heard details abt national
#Security
challenges facing our nation. WATCH:
. TODAY Jason Sudeikis & the cast of
@TedLasso
will meet w/
@POTUS
to discuss addressing mental health
The Biden Administration has made the
#mentalhealth
crisis a priority, focusing on training more providers & making care more affordable and accessible
The cast of “Ted Lasso” will visit the White House on Monday to participate in a discussion with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on “the importance of mental health to promote overall wellbeing.”
I hope to continue the work she started for years to come and pray she'll continue to smiling down and give strength to her baby girl.
Feeling Grateful and blessed for another birthday🙏🏽.
Here's to entering another chapter 🥂🎊❤️
#birthday
#Blessings
Thanks for tuning in to
@NBC_EarlyToday
this Christmas morning!
It was such a nice treat for me to have the opportunity to solo anchor the show. Looks like I was definitely on the "nice" list 😂😉
Hope Santa brought you something special too
#MerryChristmas
LATEST Afghanistan evacuation numbers, from the White House
Approximately 19,000 people evacuated from Kabul in 24 hour period
Since August 14, the U.S. has evacuated & facilitated nearly 82,300 people on US military & coalition flights.
Total since the end of July: 87,900
NEWS to help kick-off
#BlackHistoryMonth
@staceyabrams
has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote nonviolent change and boost voter turnout
2022 was the first year my stories aired on
@nbcwashington
where dad watches
He now sends (almost) daily texts mixed with tough love & humor
Here’s a few of my favorites 👇🏽
I hope they make you smile & remind you of someone who has your back ❤️
Cheers to 2023 texts! “Luv U”
NEW evacuation info over 24 hour period according to WH:
21,600 evacuated from Kabul
37 US military flights carried nearly 12,700 evacuees, 57 coalition flights carried 8,900 people
Since August 14, U.S. has evacuated/facilitated the evacuation of approximately 58,700 people
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims
Initial claims were 1,508,000 for the week ending 6/13 (-58,000).
Insured unemployment was 20,544,000 for the week ending 6/6 (-62,000).
Busy day on tap for
@POTUS
and
@VP
on Thursday.
The newly Inaugurated team will watch the virtual Presidential Inaugural Prayer service in the morning
Biden and Harris will receive daily briefing before Biden delivers remarks on COVID response
I’m baaack!!!
😁 Super excited to be in the studio after nearly three weeks
Went on vacation, had a mild case of COVID and took time to recover
Grateful to be back and healthy 💪🏽
Missed y’all! 😘
Charlotte, North Carolina:
These two football teams gave Sam Jordan — a student with Down’s Syndrome — a special senior night.
Sam has been the student manager on the squad for four years.
Sports. Humanity.
This is the Twitter content I’m here for...
UPDATE: That didn't last long...
"Trump's erratic behavior does not allow him to rewrite the calendar, and pick new dates of his choosing"
Biden camp agrees to October 22nd. But says that should be the FINAL debate ( as previously scheduled).
Like the
@TedLasso
team, we
#believe
:
1.) Football is life
2.) And mental health is a national priority
Thanks to Jason Sudeikis and the Lasso crew for bringing this important discussion into the briefing room!
IMPORTANT NOTE: "No federal statute gives the president the authority to override state decisions."
President Trump has threatened to "override" Governors, despite having no authority to do so.
@BrookingsInst
has examined this before 👇🏽
Great way to start the week!
Had an opportunity to fill-in co-anchor on
@NBC_EarlyToday
. Such a great experience! 😊
Thank you for all the kind emails, text messages and support. Y’all know how to make this girl smile ❤️
HAPPENING NOW:
#TexasDemocrats
speaking about
#voting
rights.
More than 50 Democrats left Texas saying they are revolting against Republicans efforts to suppress voters
Papa J stopped by the D.C. bureau for an in-person consulting session
We had a nice talk over breakfast about goals & career development
His pointers:
🗣️Speak up
⏸️Pause when making your points
✅Make your career objectives & needs clear
Great running into
@morningmika
&
@JoeNBC
during this morning’s run.
It was perfect timing for us b/c we were discussing our careers. Thank you for the advice abt “Range”. It gave us more confidence in the decisions we’ve made and our paths moving forward. 🏃🏽♀️👊🏽
Happy
#MotherDay
to all the wonderful & inspiring women out there!
This is my sister Toni. Her dream of becoming a mother came true when she fostered & then adopted the twins
Since then, she says every day feels like Mother's Day because of them ❤️