Dr. Randal Pinkett
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Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners / Entrepreneur / Speaker & Author / Tech & Data Innovator / DEI Expert / Former Athlete / Media Personality (MSNBC, CNN, Fox) / ΑΦΑ
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IT HAS ARRIVED! My 5th book, Data-Driven DEI: The Tools and Metrics You Need to Measure, Analyze, and Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is available NOW! Learn more and find FREE tools, templates, case studies at:
#DataDrivenDEI
#DEI
#DataAnalytics
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I'm leading campaign 4
@nbc
@MarkBurnettTV
@MGM_Studios
2 release
@realDonaldTrump
Apprentice tapes
#ReleasetheTapes
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REPOSTED FROM RUTGERS:
Exciting News! Entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality, and DEI expert Dr. Randal Pinkett ENG’94 will be the keynote speaker at Rutgers School of Engineering’s 2024 convocation on May 10.
#Rutgers
#RutgersSoE
#Alumnus
#SOE_Convocation
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Today is not only Easter but also my 52nd birthday! THANK YOU to everyone for giving me a wonderful BIRTHDAY GIFT: My 5th book, Data-Driven DEI, is RANKED
#1
on Amazon’s Hot New Releases for HR! Check out this video: and learn more:
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@jeandunn52
Thank you for the positive feedback from my appearance today on
@amjoyshow
@MSNBC
@JoyAnnReid
!
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@JustinTinsley
Drew Dixon
@deardrewdixon
is a hip-hop legend, a brave & courageous soul & a trailblazer whose story of reclaiming her power in the aftermath of predatory actions by Black men has redefined the game for Black women & the culture. Thank you
@JustinTinsley
for amplifying her voice.
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I raised money for
@AutismSpeaks
on my finale of The Apprentice and later became a national spokeperson. Now I am supporting the
#YellowForBlue
campaign by
@Frenchs
to raise $100,000 for
@autismspeaks
and this tweet will help them to reach the goal!
#TimeToListen
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Thurgood Marshall. Jackie Robinson. James Brown. 21 Bridges. Avenger. King T'Challa. Black Panther. You will be missed and never forgotten, Chadwick Boseman.
#WakandaForever
#RestInPower
#GoneTooSoon
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Two wonderful gifts to celebrate my 53rd
#HappyBirthday
: Data-Driven DEI () and our work
@bctpartners973
and Black Faces in High Places w/
@jrobinsonphd
have BOTH received Gold Medals from Axiom Business Book Awards! Full list here:
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NEW BOOK! My new book, "Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There," w/
@jrobinsonphd
is available for pre-order NOW from a Black-owned bookseller: . Release date: February 8, 2022.
#NewBook
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Check out my 1st-ever produced video "Candid Conversation with a Black Businessman: 7 Myths of Racial Equity" which is my message to all professionals-in particular- white professionals to foster greater
#diversity
#equity
&
#inclusion
in the workplace.
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This past Sunday, our clocks rolled back one hour. If Donald Trump wins, our clocks will roll back 60 years!...
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@Truactive
@LaurenWern
@starfirst
>> Check your facts. I've spoken previously. The media is only now paying attention.
#DontAssume
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Humbled and honored to receive an honorary doctorate from the historically black college and university (HBCU)
@KyStateU
. Big shout to
@DrMCB2
Dr. M. Christopher Brown II for his leadership on campus and in the community
#HBCU
#ClassOf2018
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For those who missed it, here is a link to my segment this morning on MSNBC's AM Joy on MSNBC hosted today by the Reverend Al Sharpton discussing the latest news with Omarosa...
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A humbling article in today's Jamaica Gleaner. BIG UP to my Jamaican and Caribbean brothers and sisters. Big...
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Donald's underwhelming, generic, self-promoting, platitude-laden remarks blaming bigotry "on all sides" was pitiful.
#Charlottesville
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Tune-in TODAY from 3-6 pm ET on SiriusXM Urban View (Channel 126) as I will guest co-host with my friend
@karenhunter
on
#TheKarenHunterShow
. I will discuss my fifth and
#1
in HR bestselling book, Data-Driven DEI: to access free resources!
#DataDrivenDEI
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Tune-in tomorrow, Saturday, July 10 at 11 am to
@MSNBC
's
@amjoyshow
where I will join fellow "Apprenti" Kwame Jackson along with Anthony Scaramucci, Barbara Res, and David Cay Johnston to discuss politics, current events and the White House
#864511320
#46MINUS1
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@Truactive
@LaurenWern
@starfirst
>>
@jrobinsonphd
and I wrote about Trump's behavior in our 2010 book "Black Faces in White Places"
#BFWP
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I will appear 11pm tonight on
@CNNTonight
w/
@donlemoncnnnews
to discuss latest allegations against Donald Trump including the Apprentice set
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Thanks to Pastor Gregory Holston and Janes Memorial United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, PA for inviting me back to serve as speaker for their 70th Annual Men's Day Program. My message was "Men of Excellence".
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My deepest apologies to everyone who proudly represents Africa, Haiti, El Salvador, and other great countries –...
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I will appear Sat morning 10am on
@amjoyshow
w/
@JoyAnnReid
to discuss latest allegations against Donald Trump and the presidential election.
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UPDATE: My segment on CNN this evening has been POSTPONED. I am confirmed for MSNBC's "AM Joy" on Saturday at 10:30 am and confirmed for "MSNBC Live with Richard Liu" on Sunday at 4-5 pm.
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#DUMPTRUMP
ALERT!: I will appear on CNN CNN Tonight with Don Lemon CNN between 11:45 pm and 12 midnight tonight...
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Only a heartless fool would compare one hurricane death count (Maria/Puerto Rico) w/another (Katrina/Louisiana); lives can't be measured 45!
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@DrDingerBarry
@LaurenWern
>>
@jrobinsonphd
and I wrote about Trump's behavior in our 2010 book "Black Faces in White Places"
#BFWP
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@DrDingerBarry
@LaurenWern
@rolandsmartin
>> Check your facts. I've spoken previously. The media is only now paying attention.
#DontAssume
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I am extraordinarily humbled to be named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 NJ along w/my brother and longtime business partner,
@lhibbert2009
, at
#BCTPartners
@bctpartners973
. Thank you to the entire BCT Family! I am because WE are! Ubuntu!
@jrobinsonphd
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I appear on MSNBC All In with Chris Hayes with guest host Joy Reid TONIGHT between 8:30 pm and 9:30 to talk about...
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Time to begin healing wounds from this combative election and unite our country. Donald did not have my vote but he certainly has my support
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Here is a link to my interview on MSNBC's AM Joy on MSNBC with Joy Reid where I debate Omarosa Manigault on...
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Today we lost a true icon and pioneer in business with the passing of
#EarlGraves
founder of
@blackenterprise
. His book inspired my last book and my company
@bctpartners973
is proud to be among the BE100 companies. Mr. Graves's legacy is immortal.
#BlackEnterprise
#BusinessIcon
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Extremely proud to speak to students today at my alma mater, Hightstown High School, where I talked about entrepreneurship, the positive influence of growing up with my friends in the...
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Thank you to
@SagicorJa
and
@SagicorLife
for inviting me to speak to future leaders of Jamaica in the inaugural class of
#InspireProject
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In the studio right now
@MSNBC
for interview with
@AriMelber
just minutes away at 6:50 pm ET. Tune-in!
@TheBeatWithAri
#BFWP
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Tune-in to
@CNNTonight
w/Don Lemon at 11 pm. I'll be offering commentary on the
@nytimes
article reporting that Donald's businesses lost over $1B between 1985 to 1994 and lost more money than -any- taxpayer during that period.
#DonaldIsTheBiggestLoser
#DonaldNeededAnApprentice
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Update to my last post: Fox News just cancelled my segment but I am still confirmed for MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes" hosted by Ali Velshi from 8-9 PM EST.
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I will appear on
@CNN
's
@CNNTonight
with
@donlemon
tonight at 11 pm to discuss Donald Trump and allegations of sexism on the Apprentice set.
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Tune-in or record
@ABCNetwork
on Wednesday, May 24 at 10 pm ET for "The Game Show Show" and the third episode of a four-part series entitled, "Over the Top" featuring yours truly and focused on how
#RealityTV
has become a defining part of American culture.
#ApprenticeNotApprenti
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UPDATE: My segment on MSNBC has been cancelled, as I have been told, due to late-breaking news. I will provide updates if/when the segment is moved to another day this week.
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@rolandsmartin
Well deserved and most impressive that you pursued your own path to get there.
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Appearing TONIGHT on
@allinwithchris
with guest host
@amjoyshow
at 8 pm to discuss Donald's racist comments about immigrants. Tune-in!
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Proud to kick off Black History Month speaking to the approx. 2,000 students, faculty & administrators
@WestfieldNJK12
on the topic "Making History" and the inspiration we can ALL draw from Black history makers!
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMakers
#MakeHistory
#24x7x365xBlack
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Extremely proud to speak to students today at my alma mater
@HightstownHS
where I talked about growing up, entrepreneurship & the profound influence of my childhood friend/classmate/mentor,
@AbbottWayne
in shaping my career as a business owner w/
@bctpartners973
#HHS
#ClassOf1989
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I'm grateful to
@KhristiLauren
for her knowledge
-dropping sermon on having a spirit of gratefulness. Thank YOU!
@FBCLG
@dbsoaries
#FBCLG
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I am deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Tierra Kavanaugh Wayne
@ladyt0306
at age 45. She was a trailblazing entrepreneur for our generation, tireless advocate for minority/women business, and champion for diversity & inclusion. She will be missed.
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ICYMI: Yesterday’s segment on
@MSNBC
’s
@amjoyshow
w/
@kwameinc
, Anthony Scaramucci, Barbara Res and David Cay Johnston: (time marker 42:43). Congrats to Joy Reid as 1st Black woman to host nightly evening news show!
#TheReidOut
#BlackGirlsRock
#BlackHistory
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Looking forward 2 appearing TONIGHT w/
@amjoyshow
@JoyAnnReid
on
@allinwithchris
@chrislhayes
@MSNBC
b/w 8:30/9:00 pm to discuss inauguration
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My alma mater
@HightstownHS
has 1st high school class to introduce Federal bill!
#ColdCaseRecordsCollectionAct
will expand access to
#CivilRights
files. Support the GoFundMe campaign helping students travel to Selma Jubilee:
#BlackHistoryMonth
#StayWoke
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@kbyrd2_
@Tmusiclover1
Say what you want about her profanity or her plastic surgery, but you cannot deny that she is a pioneer and a trailblazer.
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TWO BOOK DEALS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
My 4th book, Black Faces in High Places, is available for $3.99 in February. Order here:
My 5th and next book, Data-Driven DEI, will be released 3/14/23. Pre-order here:
#DataDrivenDEI
#DEI
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Tune-in to
@TheBeatWithAri
w/
@AriMelber
on
@MSNBC
tomorrow 6-7 pm ET, where I will discuss Donald Trump and his evolution on race relations
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Tune-in tomorrow Sat Aug 29 10AM ET to "AM Joy" hosted by
@ZerlinaMaxwell
, where I will discuss the Republican National Convention on a panel alongside others. Also check out my latest "7 Myths of Racial Equity" video here:
#AMJoy
#7MythsOfRacialEquity
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I am embarrassed to be an American when our President enacts measures such as his "travel ban" which is so...
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#KamalaHarris
looked at
#MikePence
like a Black mother looking at her child when they’ve done wrong when she said, “There was a time when our country believed in science!” 😂
#KamalaHarrisVP
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Donald is throwing Jeff Sessions under the bus. Sessions has 2 choices: run away/resign or ram Donald's bus with his own.
#FightFireWithFire
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Getting ready to moderate the Pipeline to Inclusive Innovation National Town Hall panel discussion at
#CUEEDPIITownHall
@TheCUEED
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As someone unafraid to call out his Atty General & Majority Leader it's pathetic Donald did not call out white supremacy!
#Charlottesvile
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Tune-in 3-6 pm ET on SiriusXM Urban View where I will guest host on the
@karenhunter
show! . I will discuss my latest video "Candid Conversation with a Black Businessman: 7 Myths of Racial Equity":
#KarenHunter
#7MythsOfRacialEquity
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On Tue 4/4 I will speak at my late father, Leslie Pinkett's alma mater
@MorganStateU
Earl Graves Business School. I hope to make him proud!
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Check out my segment on MSNBC AM Joy on MSNBC with Joy Reid TODAY at 11:00 am. I will appear opposite Omarosa to...
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Tune-in to MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes" tonight between 8 pm and 9 pm. I'll be commenting on Michael Cohen's anticipated testimony of racist comments he heard directly from Donald (aka "45 Minus 1").
#FortyFiveMinusOne
#DumpTrump
#ApprenticeNotApprenti
#Testimony
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Tell
@realDonaldTrump
: condemn all acts of bigotry and intimidation against children. Visit
#StandUpToIt
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#Scaramucci
is out. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down in 2017 so the Trump Administration's White House could take over!
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THANK YOU to
@StacieNCGrant
or recognizing me, along with a group of distinguished servant leaders, as a 2019
#Faithpreneur
Legacy Gala Honoree at this year's
@Faithpreneur1
Weekend 2K19
#Faith
#Entrepreneur
#GodIsMyCEO
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As a proud foster parent, I am humbled to be honored by the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset,...
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Tune-in to
@MSNBC
@amjoyshow
with
@JoyAnnReid
tomorrow, Saturday, December 28 at 10 am ET, where I'll be offering commentary on Donald's impeachment by the House of Representatives and impending trial by the Senate.
#AMJoy
#Reiders
#MSNBC
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"You can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into. You can only behave your way out!" -
@StephenMRCovey
at
#NSN2016
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@ibrahimjackson
Thank you for the shout out for “Black Faces in White Places”
@ibrahimjackson
both from me and on behalf of my co-author
@jrobinsonphd
! We believe the content is more timely today than ever.
#BFWP
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First dance for my fellow Apprentice contestant
@marshawnevans
w/husband
@MrJackADaniels
#jackandmarshawn
#thedaniels
http://t.co/16r0hwbRo0
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@Russian_Starr
@HoodsOrganics
>> The first day I reported for work as "The Apprentice" Donald was reading articles about himself
#egomaniac
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On my way to NBC's studios in New York City for a 4:20 pm EST segment TODAY on MSNBC Live with Richard Lui.
#MSNBC
BCT Partners
#HotMessInTheWhiteHouse
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Check out my interview w/
@AlfredEdmondJr
of
@blackenterprise
on “Beyond The Hype" to answer: Is Black- businesses winning in the age of DEI? Streaming on
#blackenterprise
LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube beginning today @ 12 pm.
@bctpartners973
#TheSuccesspert
#beyondthehype
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Powerful sermon
@FBCLG
as we close out the
#GreatPreachers
series with the Rev. Dr. Frank Thomas who delivered a “dangerous sermon” on Luke 18:15-16, “.. do not hinder [the children], for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
#FBCLG
@dbsoaries
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Thank you to Mark Quinn, Entrepreneurship Chair, and all of the faculty, staff and students of Xavier Univ.
@XULA1925
for welcoming me to speak as a part of their Global Entrepreneurship Week 2018 celebration!
#XULA
#XavierUniversity
#GEW2018
#StudentEntrepreneurship
#CampusCEO
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Attention Black Men!
#BLACKENTERPRISE
will present its 4th annual
#BlackMenXCEL
Summit, Oct. 22 and 23, dedicated to the excellence of Black men. Register ASAP as the conference begins tomorrow! Learn more here: or register here:
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I was proud to host the 1st Annual Alpha Phi Alpha John H. Johnson Alphapreneur Pitch Experience competition. Congrats to Bro. Andrew Suggs whose winning company, Live Chair, improves the health of men of color at barbershops.
#APHIA
#LiveChair
#Alphapreneur
#SocialEntrepreneur
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#Scaramucci
out as WH Communications Director. On the Apprentice Donald always called people a disaster. He is now the disaster!
#YoureFired
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Here is the latest in my seemingly endless rounds of media interviews about my experience working for Donald...
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Join me &
@bctpartners973
co-founders
@lhibbert2009
dgrundy
@jrobinsonphd
on Wed 5/20, 7-8 pm ET for webinar, "Overcoming Adversity in Business: A 20th Anniversary Discussion," moderated by
@AlfredEdmondJr
of
@blackenterprise
. REGISTER here: .
#BCT20
#BE100
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Based on his actions today, it appears that Donald will be pursuing the Presidency again in 2024.
Based on his actions prior to today, it appears that Donald will be losing the Presidency again in 2024.
#WorstPresidentEver
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Super excited to get my copies (yes, plural) of "Parable Of The Brown Girl" by
@KhristiLauren
which highlights how God uses the stories of "hidden figures" to teach powerful lessons for all figures!
#ParableOfTheBrownGirl
#BlackGirlMagic
#BlackGirlsRock
#BlackHistoryMonth
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I signed the petition supporting Black Lives at MIT. Will you join me? Read the petition and sign here
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My firm
#BCTPartners
@bctpartners973
is hiring a Culture, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Senior Consultant to bolster our growing portfolio of D&I work. Please help spread the word and encourage exceptional candidates to apply here:
#DiversityandInclusion
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My recent interview w/
@DiverseIssues
commenting on the potential diversity disaster of the Trump Administration
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#BuyBlack
: ESSENCE List of 82 Black-Owned Businesses to Shop for the Holidays via
@EssenceMag
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Tune into Fox Business (not to be confused with Fox) at 3 pm TODAY for The Clayman Countdown with Liz Clayman. We will discuss how businesses can really invoke change, the work we are doing at
@bctpartners973
and my book, Black Faces in White Places.
#BFWP
#BFHP
#BCT20
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Rev. Dr.
@RevRaquel1
delivered a powerful sermon this morning
@FBCLG
: If all you have left is you and God then that is all you need to “Start Again!”
@dbsoaries
#FBCLG
#GreatPreacherSeries
#SundaySermon
#StartAgain
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Thank you
@chevrolet
for your ad during the NFC Championship with people of diverse backgrounds discussing car dependability; shame on you
@chevrolet
that not one person of color was seen offering commentary throughout the entire ad!
#FireTheAdAgency
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ATTN PHILLY: I'll be speaking
@TempleUniv
on Wed, Nov 20th at 6:00 pm, for an event sponsored by the
@TempleU_NSBE
chapter of
@NSBE
on the topic of "5 Things Every Student Must Know." ALL students (and non-students) are welcome!
#Philly
#BornInPhilly
#NSBE
#NSBELove
#Temple
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Happy Founders' Day to my esteemed brethren of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated!
@apa1906NETwork
#AlphaPhiAlpha
#APhiA
#1906
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Preparing to deliver keynote speech at this morning's
@CRMSDC
Annual Meeting breakfast on
#MinorityBusinessEnterprise
#MBE
in Washington, DC
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