Celina Caesar (like the salad)-Chavannes (sh-van)
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Former 🇨🇦 elected MP | | #mentalhealth & 🧠 advocate | Equity≠Justice | She/Her | Bestselling Author | PhD (neuro) student
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I am fighting back tears knowing how many Black people have died in the United States for doing far less than this.
#WashingtonDC
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Everyone knows that I struggle with depression & anxiety, but this past year I have thought about suicide more than I ever have. Today was horrible. Tonight was worse. If anyone is feeling like I am right now, send a hug to me and I will send one to you. Tomorrow will be better.
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So tired of being attacked as a racist b/c I question racism or speak up against it. The label that does not belong to me. I will not sit & let others say what they wish, because they feel they can get away with it, or others are too cowardice to object. I will speak up
#NotToday
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On
#ParliamentHill
today & wore black so my MP pin would be visible. Security asked What is that? as if pins have changed & Where did I get it? as if I stole it & escorted me through security. Another former MP entered after & walked right in. I see nothing has changed
#cdnpoli
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❤️ When you add women, please do not expect the status quo. Expect us to make correct decisions, stand for what is right and exit when values are compromised. Thank you
@janephilpott
for articulating this beautifully. +1
It grieves me to resign from a portfolio where I was at work to deliver an important mandate. I must abide by my core values, my ethical responsibilities, constitutional obligations. There can be a cost to acting on one’s principles, but there is a bigger cost to abandoning them.
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Today my 11 year old son was called n-gger at school. As a parent you wish you can protect your children forever, but it is inevitable that it will happen. In response to the word, Johnny, who is a gifted student, asked the child to apologize for saying this to him.
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“I believe real leadership is about listening, learning & compassion...central to my leadership is fostering an environment where my Ministers, caucus & staff feel comfortable coming to me when they have concerns” I did come to you recently. Twice. Remember your reactions?
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When will the Gov’t of 🇨🇦 speak out against the violence in
#Nigeria
? When will they condemn the Special Anti robbery squad? When will they say
#EndSARs
?
#SarsAlert
#endsarsnow
#EndBadGoveranceInNigeria
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigera
#EndSWAT
#EndSAR
@AishaYesufu
@endsarsprotest
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My depression has been really bad & hearing about a suicide made me want to post. I am taking my meds, meditating & eating
@LaysCanada
. It is ok to not feel ok and ok to say depression is kicking my ass. My hope is that someone reading his knows that they are not alone💕
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1) There is never a wrong time to do the right thing.
2) Party should never come before principles/ethics
3) True leaders put their own pride aside to do what is right
4) Yes, I am still proud✊🏾
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"I have heard individuals say that I might be a one-term MP because I continue to speak up about issues, and I accept that. I accept that because
#MyFeminism
requires me to be bold... It requires me to smash and challenge the status quo. "
#IWD2018
@Women_Canada
@Empire_Club
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If you still don’t know how long to wash your hands for during the global pandemic, watch this.
#COVID19
#BlackLivesMattter
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Teachable moment for “all”? What Black person does not know that
#blackface
is absolutely deplorable? What POC does not know that painting your face and hands a different colour is wrong? Who needs this teachable moment?
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As someone on the inside, who knows
@Puglaas
, I can tell you that she is fierce, smart and unapologetic. When women speak up and out, they are always going to be labelled. Go ahead. Label away. We are not going anywhere.
#IAmWithHer
#StandUp
#ISeeYou
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Truth is power. Proud of you. ✊🏾
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I am ready to tell my story.
It’s unapologetic
It’s uninhibited
It’s unafraid
It’s authentic
It’s vulnerable
It’s truth
There are no secrets after this. You ready?
#CanYouHearMeNow
pre-order today:
@PenguinCanada
@acollins52
@MarthaMWebb
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Please keep my name out your mouth.
You smiled and nodded in silence as Trudeau purged every woman of colour who dared to stand up to him, from Jody Wilson-Raybould to Celina Caesar Chavannes. But boy you’ve got a lot to say now.
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Now pay her what she deserves, give her adequate sick days and benefits and throw in some accessible child care for good measure.
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#COVID19
I'm proud to live in a nation where a frontline PSW is the 1st person to get the
#CovidVaccine
.
In this historic moment, Anita Quidangen represents the service & sacrifice so many frontline workers made during this pandemic.
She represents hope & humanity for us all.
#COVID19
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You were my voice today. I needed you and you spoke when I could not. Thank you
#HereForCelina
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In order to do politics differently, we need to be different in politics. Despite our differences, arguments and political affiliations, I believe we must move forward and work together for the greater good. Our communities, country and world are counting on it. CCC
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I stand w/
@uOttawa
students condemning the use of the n-word by faculty and staff. My talk, scheduled for this evening has been postponed. Thanks
@JennWallner
for your leadership in this decision.
#BlackLivesMatter
#SystemicRacism
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How can someone in leadership continue to have confidence in a man, who is responsible for the public purse, but doesn’t remember the owes $40K or a house in France or the contents of his own wallet? Canadians must question the capacity of both of these men to lead.
#cdnpoli
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If you watch anything this morning - watch this. This is heartbreaking. 💔 This is Canada. Beetabun Moonias from
#Neskantanga
First Nation is us and we are her.
She is currently in Thunder Bay due a water crisis in her community. Thank you
@solmamakwa
for sharing this.
#cdnpoli
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The problem is Judy that 1) you did not treat the
#blackface
issue with seriousness or sensitivity. You got your ass handed to you and then decided to put out a statement.
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A very charitable view would be that the PM learned in 2019 that kicking independent voices out of Caucus was wrong.
Of course, it could also just be a misogynistic, racist double standard and a reflection of the PMs growing weakness. 🤔
#cdnpoli
#NationalCaucus
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This! So familiar. So incredible. So hurtful. So powerful. I love this woman and continue to stand with JWR. Proud if you
@Puglaas
💕✊🏾
#cdnpoli
#Elxn44
#IndianInTheCabinet
shares some of my experiences (good, bad, & ugly) in Indigenous & Federal politics.
Writing it was joyful, painful, and healing. ❤️ and 🙏🏽s for all the kindness and support along the way.
Herewith: The Prologue (part of it anyway)…
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What if the GG says no? What if she says avoiding potential risks from a fourth wave is more important than your political aspirations?
#thinkingoutloud
#cdnpoli
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🤦🏾♀️ J-sus Chr!st! The privilege continues. There is no excuse for this. Apology is a first step. You should be aware of the history of
#blackface
and racism in this country and others. Apparently
#diversityisourstrength
? Deeply disappointed.
"I’ve taken responsibility for it, for having made a real mistake in the past,” Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says after a photo surfaced of him in brownface makeup
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This is what happens when we speak about
#racism
. I understand and acknowledge
@manjotbains
story. In Sept 2018, I was told that I needed to decide what ‘type’ of Liberal I would be (ie toe the line & be quiet) or leave the Party. Easy choice ✌🏾Bye!
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Everyone take a moment to wish my mother, Odessa Caesar, a happy 71st Birthday!! She has always been the iron that sharpens me💕
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So this happened today (20+ years after screwing up my undergrad so bad that it removed me from a neuro program) Thanks
@janephilpott
for the encouragement & seeing me. Thanks
@KTerna
for holding my hand, being fun & firm! Thanks
@QueensUHealth
&
@QueensU_CNS
for the opportunity.
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There isn’t a right or wrong time to stand up for human rights. There isn’t a right or wrong way to stand up for human rights. You just stand up for
#HumanRights
. Every time.
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But not for Johnny. I am sad that another 11 year old felt that it was ok to use that word, and that he knew well enough to use it towards a Black person. To Johnny, I am proud to be your mommy and
@drchavannes
is so proud to be your daddy.
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🤦🏾♀️The
#Resistance
?? Quit legitimizing this feigned attempt to fight for Canadians. Fixed the cover page for ya!
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Hello Twitterverse, please welcome Otis Bean Chavannes💕
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The fact that this individual took the time to get the paper, cut this out, write this bs, fold it, put it in an envelope, put an address on it, get a stamp, go to the mail box and mail it, is impressive. Now, if only they can use this energy for good!🤦🏾♀️
#Cdnpoli
#addwomeneh
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My daughter just got accepted into
@UofT
@uoftengineering
and I would not be happier!!!!! Not sure if she will accept, because she is waiting for one more school, but, lawdhavismercy!!!! The Chavannes are hype 👏🏾👑👏🏾👑
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Hey
@ElizabethMay
! Despite your best efforts, and having multiple dinners to get people on board,there is a reason why nobody from 2019s “independence row” joined the
@CanadianGreens
. So please, take several seats, and catch up on
#intersectionalFeminism
while you are at it.
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@drchavannes
You exemplified the level of maturity I did not have at 11 years old or beyond. Thank you to the staff at
@jackminer
for taking this situation seriously and taking appropriate action. Thank you to Johnny’s friends for standing with him, supporting him and being allies.
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Sigh. I am really trying to not be cynical as I leave politics, but damn...🤦🏾♀️
#blackface
#elxn43
Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting black Canadians 'love' Trudeau for wearing blackface | CBC News
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Honoured to rise in the
#HOC
today to speak on
#bodyshaming
. What makes us
#unique
, makes us
#beautiful
.
#CdnPoli
#Empowerment
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The only time I “may” have to rate
@AndrewScheer
is for this answer/non-answer right here? Why
@NatashaFatah
@CBCPolitics
@CBCNews
are you asking the question instead of profiling Dr.
@LeslynLewis
herself??
#cdnmedia
🤷🏾♀️
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Everybody: Try to blend in and tow the party line in politics
Me:
(Acting like I got an invite to the
#MetGala
)
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With all the cell phones in the world recording all kinds of shit - THIS👇🏾👇🏾 is the best
@FoxNews
can come up with? THIS! Really??! 😂😂😂😂😂💀💀😂😂😂😂 And they put it on tv😂😂😂
Laura Ingraham interviews an anonymous poll worker —complete with disguised voice.
Fox News has jumped the shark...
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I will never take seeing something like this for granted again!
#LessonsFrom2020
Me when a vaccine arrives and we can attend packed arenas and stadiums again...
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Morning Tidbit: Don’t put on an
#OrangeShirt
today if you are going to continue to practice your oppressive, colonialist BS tomorrow.
#OrangeShirtDay2020
#OrangeShirtDay
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Expect the unexpected tomorrow on
@globalnews
@TheWestBlock
@MercedesGlobal
. Thank you Rob for making me look good on camera, and, most importantly, comfortable is saying what needed to be said.
#Elxn44
#cdnpoli
#IsaidWhatisaid
#noregrets
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Lesbian activity should be celebrated! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎
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Y’all memories are short. Everyone taking a knee today, that dismissed
@BLM_TO
yesterday, I hope you know how powerful Black women are. ✊🏾
#BlackLivesMatter
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The child refused. Johnny gave him a second chance to apologize. Again, the boy refused, and proceeded to call him a “stupid dumb (a-word).” Johnny then reported the incident to the school and the boy was suspended. Johnny was unaffected by the incident today.
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Facts!👇🏾👇🏾
I’m waiting for
@CBCNews
and
@CTVNews
to do the extensive reporting on
@LeslynLewis
’s historic candidacy for
#CPCLdr
as they have done with Kamala Harris in the US. My guess is that if Lewis wasn’t a Conservative, there would have been much more coverage.
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Office closed. Lights off.
Thank you
#TeamCelina
Thank you
@TownofWhitby
Thank you Canada
It was an honour serving the best country in the world. Love y’all.
CCC
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The way
@machelmontano
talks to me (and everyone else) through his music is magical. This is a moment!!
#SaveSoil
#touchtheground
#mm40
#ConsciousPlanet
@SadhguruJV
@ishafoundation
@cpsavesoil
On My Way felt extra special last night!!! The culmination of my Sadhanapada journey!!!
#SaveSoil
- Join the movement at
#TouchtheGround
#MM40
#ConsciousPlanet
#Sadhguru
#Mahashivatri
#MSR2022
#EarthBuddy
@cpsavesoil
@ishafoundation
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Ok. We’ll play🥂
Dr. C & CCC💕
How it started Vs. How it’s going
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On
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
I am blessing you with my lovely face, that is still here, because the world is a better place with me in it. Can you say this, out loud, for yourself, copy & paste it with your beautiful face? The world is truly better with you in it. I love you💕
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Thank you
@verified
and everyone who supported my birthday campaign. It worked!!! Love you all.
#HereForCelina
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You only recently heard about this bruh??🤦🏾♀️
I heard firsthand in Iqaluit recently how hard it is for families to get by with the high cost of living. Now, Justin Trudeau is making it even worse with his carbon tax that makes life more expensive while doing nothing to help the environment. That’s why I'll scrap it.
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Max. Seriously. It’s time to be quiet.
Hurrah!
Our caring and generous government is removing another major social inequity by solving the Great Menstrual Products Unavailability Crisis of the early 21st century.
How in the world were previous generations able to manage their lives without such help from Ottawa?!
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I stand w/
@uOttawa
students condemning the use of the n-word by faculty and staff. It is not the job of the student to pay for an education & be required to educate the teacher. My talk, scheduled for this evening, has been cancelled in support of students & striking workers.
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Stop peddling this BS. This is Chrystia’s triumph, courtesy of Chrystia’s hard work.
#cdnpoli
Chrystia Freeland’s new role as finance minister is a triumph for Canadian women, courtesy of Trudeau, who has stayed true to his goal of equality for women. The choice displays Trudeau’s self-confidence as well as confidence in Freeland. Heather Mallick:
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When alt-right, so called “news outlets” use intimidation and bullying tactics, like following women and backing them into a corner, to get a story, I call them what they are.
#unintimidated
#unapologetic
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Completely disappointed by this thread. Diversity & Inclusion go hand in hand. Inclusion is what makes people feel at home.
@MaximeBernier
’s thread is toxic and damaging to everything we hold dear. Drawing lines and building walls don't help. Canadians are better than that.
1/ Trudeau keeps pushing his “diversity is our strength” slogan. Yes, Canada is a huge and diverse country. This diversity is part of us and should be celebrated. But where do we draw the line?
Diversity is what makes Canada strong: Trudeau
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In case anyone is wondering, my job description does not include “making you comfortable”.
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My open letter to
@SashaExeter
,
I cannot begin to tell you how proud I am of you. You captured in an 11 minute video what life can be like when you stand up to powerful families and speak out against the establishment, all while knowing that you have everything to lose.
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Thank you
@Oprah
&
@TheMollySimms
for ft. me in the April 2018 ed. of
@O_Magazine
. Check out p. 114 for the full article. 📸:
@pavansapra
What are you willing to
#StandUp
for?
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and so he has been preparing. He knew the word, although directed towards him, was not about him or a description of him. It, and its meaning had nothing to do with him, and everything to do with the person using it. I am sad today.
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His response was such because Johnny has been taught about this word for a very long time. We, as his parents, knew that the time would come when its venom would be directed at him, and so he has been preparing. He knew the word, although directed towards him,
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To Liberals who say I am difficult & everything I have do is selfish. Don’t come for me if I didn’t call for you. You focus on me but I focus on the communities I love, that elected me & that need your help. Focus on me. Disparage me. Label me. I’m never afraid of you
#cdnpoli
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Why are we still giving “leaders” a pass when answering this question? If you cannot definitively understand, and say yes to the fact that systemic racism exist, you are in the wrong line of work. There are no grey areas here.
#cdnpoli
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Every woman in our caucus earned our place to be where we are. Some were business owners, community leaders and political powerhouses. Seeing women succeed should not be cause for criticism, but cause for celebration. We worked very hard to be here and earned this spot.
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When your house is burning and the people inside no longer have confidence in your ability to do the right thing, you prorog...I mean, you run and hide.
#ItIsWhatItIs
#cdnpoli
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Everyone please take a moment to wish the handsomest little love of my life Johnny, a very Happy 11th Birthday. I love more than you will ever know. Have a fantastic day my sweet!
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4) It’s not the responsibility of the Black community to forgive. Stop looking to us for something we do not automatically need to give. JT is not the manager of a local coffee shop. He is the Prime Minister of a G7 country. Stop treating him like a kid and push him to do better.
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May 2-4 will mark 20 years since our first kiss! A day later, he told me that I would be his wife, 6 months later we were married. I love this guy. Our marriage has never been perfect, we have made a ton of mistakes, but God knows that we are perfect for each other. ❤️❤️
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Kinda waiting for the world to erupt on Rempel for calling the PM a tool, based on something he said, in the same way that the world erupted on me for telling Maxime Bernier to check his privilege in response to his foolish statement. I won’t hold my breath though...🤷🏾♀️
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We have a job to do as Members of Parliament. A job requires an understanding that not everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Please see my statement below.
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The absolute limp dick asshole that does this to a handcuffed woman is why people want to defund the fucking police
#DefundPolice
#meanwhileinCanada
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This little girl’s head wrap game is tight! 👏🏾👏🏾🥰👏🏾👏🏾 I am a little (lotta) jealous about it😫
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He was not traumatized or upset. He was completely cool when we spoke to him at school and fine when I picked him up after school. He went to dance class, and then we took him to Playdium (to try to make the day better - but he did not need it).
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Harry already paid that debt by being kind to us.
#IStandWithHarry
❤️❤️
At the moment I am too tired to express it more eloquently but the love being expressed on social media for Harry is giving me the stamina to tend to him. So thank you all. I am in your debt.
#IStandWithHarry
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Good morning Barbados!! Big up yourself!! 🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧
Barbados will become a republic this week, replacing Queen Elizabeth as head of state.
British colonizers enslaved over 380,000 people to work on Barbados' sugar plantations. Sandra Mason, set to be the first president, said she wants to "fully leave our colonial past behind."
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The tragedy of this story. The amount of times I had to explain the contribution of refugees and immigrants to the development of this country, to people that said “they” were “getting too much”. This young man didn’t get enough.
#Covid_19
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Dear Everyone asking Black people, who bear the burden of racism, to help you find solutions to this “problem” your eyes are now seeing in your wokeness, If you are not paying us to be advisors or consultants, don’t expect us to fix this for you. Signed, So Effing Tired
#BLM
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The interview I gave last week to the Globe and Mail has had unintended effects on those I care about. Although that was not the intention, it was the consequence, and I am sorry. I no longer want to distract from the great work my caucus colleagues are doing. Love and hugs, C.
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