I am devastated

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It is no secret that I am a fan of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood.
She does the work.
Always putting in the time.
Getting things done.
It’s not a coincidence that when President Biden came to Illinois last week, he went to events in Congresswoman Underwood’s district. I want one Underwood over all ‘ The Squad’.

 
Truth

The perceived stars. The actual star. pic.twitter.com/bOAQlAwsYz

— Madam Vice President Harris is GOAT! (@flywithkamala) July 8, 2021

Pt.2

Joe: “What issue am I muddling?”
Lauren: “I believe….”
Me: Damn Joe you just got your ass served on a platter pic.twitter.com/haezp5xTOo

— Candidly Tiff: Pragmatic (@tify330) July 8, 2021

Rep. Lauren Underwood @RepUnderwood describes what the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 is all about. pic.twitter.com/MYDo1r5qiZ

— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) July 8, 2021

The #AmericanFamiliesPlan is an exciting opportunity to address our nation's maternal health crisis. This plan includes the Black Maternal Health #Momnibus Act that I'm leading with @RepAdams & @SenBooker to save moms' lives.
pic.twitter.com/yv1PChZlz6

— Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) July 8, 2021

When we invest in families, we invest in our children’s futures, our communities, and the economy. I was so honored to welcome @POTUS to our community to discuss the American Families Plan at McHenry County College. pic.twitter.com/hY8UcuwULs

— Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) July 8, 2021

Uh huh

WATCH: Rachel Maddow ask the EXACT question we’ve been asking for the past year about why Rep Lauren Underwood doesn’t get more National press

Shes in the business and knows EXACTLY why pic.twitter.com/SZvpbD1ZJa

— Milk Chocolate MAKamala (@NovusDivus) July 8, 2021

Maddow's reaction to Lauren Underwood is not unique. The problem is that our media views politics through a WWE lens. They like up-and-coming storylines. They are drawn to divisive figures. This leaves zero room for the workhorses that go about doing their job the right way. pic.twitter.com/g8T8nQdviM

— Trevor's Company Hasn't Been Indicted In NY (@ObamaClintonDem) July 8, 2021

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood passed four significant pieces of legislation in her first term and now has sponsored a package of twelve bills to address Black maternal health 2 B included in the president's family plan. She's about the work. #Maddow had nothing but praise 4 her. pic.twitter.com/hhEwVa88Qb

— Skeptical Brotha (@skepticalbrotha) July 8, 2021

This man is thoughtful and wise..please follow him. He has such a kind heart.

Last night I was at my peoples house with a few friends and my homegirl with her daugther, 5, who I haven't seen her since she was 3…any way, she told her daughter to give me a hug, and the girl was very shy, I said to the mom don't ever force your child to hug any one.

— Black Professor (@WonderKing82) October 2, 2021

You always find a way to open my mind up to different shit.

Forcing your kids to hug people, sit on their laps, kiss them… stop all of that. You're doing it innocently but their intentions are always completely opposite. It always start off with those small antics.

— Black Professor (@WonderKing82) October 2, 2021

The little girl asked whats my name, I said Mr. Dane, while everyone said their first name. The mother said okay, whats the reason you said "Mr Dane", I know there's a reason. I said, I psychologically established boundaries, I'm an adult and she's a child. We're not friends.

— Black Professor (@WonderKing82) October 2, 2021

The mother said ironically Dane is the only gay man here and he's the on educating me on how to protect my daughter, he's the only one without kids here …. y'all don't have nothing to add .. lmaooo ..2 of my friends said they were listening because they have daughters

— Black Professor (@WonderKing82) October 2, 2021

Black Professor (@WonderKing82) tweeted at 10:46 AM on Sat, Oct 02, 2021:
I said, not just your daugthers but sons too. I said it wasn’t a woman that molested me, it wasnt a stranger that molested me, it was my older cousin who molested me. Trust no one with your kids because adults being lurking and watching your child and your every movement.

If you are like me, you have been glued to the television, trying to follow the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. I do not think that this is going the way that Putin thought it would. I honestly believe that he thought that the Ukrainian Army would fold the same way that the Afghan Army did when we pulled out. No other explanation as to his actions. Pulling the NUCLEAR CARD three days in?
Da phuq!

The people of Ukraine and their President have stood up to the Russian menace with such bravery. I am in awe.

I find it annoying that President of Ukraine,Volodymyr Zelenskyy,is conveniently referred to as a former comedian on social media & the news. He has a law degree from the Kyiv National Economic University,his father a cybernetics professor & mother an engineer. Now he's a hero. pic.twitter.com/yMQ5yXzlAo

— BonfaceNyangla (@BonfaceNyangla) February 27, 2022

Once upon a time, four sons were born to Jewish Ukrainian parents. Three sons were murdered by the Nazis. One son survived.
The survivor’s grandson is now an international hero fearlessly confronting his country’s invaders. He is Volodymyr #Zelensky, President of #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/lHYhW3jwQd

— BonfaceNyangla (@BonfaceNyangla) February 27, 2022

I am also in awe of the partnership of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris. The leadership that they have shown. Their ability to get the European Union united in a response. That the reply to Putin and his aggression have been swift and harsh. I am stunned. Countries that have never stepped up are doing so.

President Biden has been three steps ahead of Putin, and one step ahead of the world, the entire time. Biden is the reason all of these worldwide sanctions and consequences have come together behind the scenes. We’re watching Joe Biden’s finest hour.

— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) February 28, 2022

There's a lot of reasons why Russia's Ukraine offensive is not going well for them, chief among them the bravery of the Ukrainian people.

But President Biden throwing the Russians off their game by calling every play before they ran it was a stroke of genius and a factor too. https://t.co/4MopV5Lagt

— What Biden Has Done (@What46HasDone) February 28, 2022

Putin is literally on his own. Nobody is supporting this invasion.

Not even in Russia.

In #Novosibirsk, #Russia, local residents are marching in #protest of the Russian invasion of #Ukraine:

pic.twitter.com/z7VajTdS4N

— Alex Kokcharov (@AlexKokcharov) February 27, 2022

Pray for the people of Ukraine.

About 17 percent of soldiers in the Ukraine army are women – brave women. pic.twitter.com/u0tBIXvTzw

— Tanya Chalupa (@ubco2) February 27, 2022

In a blink of an eye Germany will spend 100bn euros on defense. To put this in context their entire defense budget is 53bn euros. Germany, Sweden, and the EU are sending lethal asst. This will dramatically grow EU's hard power capabilities. 2/

— Max Bergmann (@maxbergmann) February 27, 2022

Calling in from the battlefield in Kyiv, Zelensky pleaded with European leaders who were meeting together:

"He was essentially saying: ‘Look, we are here dying for European ideals.”

That call appears to have changed the course of the world's response https://t.co/xgfWZh9uxh

— John Delaney (@JohnDelaney) February 28, 2022

Russian elites fear Putin. But they no longer respect him. He has ruined their lives — damaged their fortunes, damaged the future of their kids, and may now have turned society away from them. They were living just fine until a week ago. Now, their lives will never be the same.

— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) February 27, 2022

BREAKING: The European Union shuts down its airspace for Russian-owned, Russian registered or Russian-controlled aircrafts, including the private jets of oligarchs.

— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) February 27, 2022

Joe Biden united the world against Russia in a way not many other presidents could have.

— United for The People (@people4kam) February 27, 2022

Condoleezza Rice says Biden has managed to unite NATO in ways she didn’t think possible after Cold War and the @FOX host’s reaction says it all. #BidenStrong #BidenDelivers #BidenHarris pic.twitter.com/ymR6hoypag

— jana morse (@janamorsecode) February 27, 2022

The order means Putin wants Russia’s nuclear weapons prepared for increased readiness to launch.

Putin said the directive was in response to what he called “aggressive statements” by leading NATO powers and financial sanctions imposed by the West. https://t.co/fx6NFZwV8X

— The Associated Press (@AP) February 27, 2022

BREAKING – U.S. citizens should consider departing Russia immediately, U.S. State Department says

— Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) February 27, 2022

BREAKING: #Denmark becomes the First European Country to let volunteers join foreign brigade in Ukraine . #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineRussiaWar pic.twitter.com/irLBsrIQrE

— Conflict Update (@Conflict_Update) February 27, 2022

Wow.

Putin has achieved something Hitler nor Bin Laden ever managed:

get their assets seized by the Swiss.

The fact that Switzerland is doing this means that Putin is so despised by their other major account holders that there's no risk of fallout.

Warp Speed. https://t.co/dgDOMswwXW pic.twitter.com/wElFqgAYos

— STEMtheBleeding (@STEMthebleeding) February 27, 2022

Russian tanks are out of fuel, their soldiers are getting killed, protests inside and outside Russia are growing exponentially, and Putin needs to buy time to regroup. If this is a pause, we must take advantage of it to shore up military and civilian supplies to Ukraine. https://t.co/w971QxKvzc

— Spandan @ Reclaim the Fight (@reclaimthefight) February 27, 2022

did you every think: Germany would start spending big time on defense, Swiss would freeze assets, the world's biggest hero is a Jewish comedian and Russians are protesting in the street. Look what Putin has done.

— Jennifer 'I stand with Ukraine' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) February 27, 2022

Solidarity with Ukraine

pic.twitter.com/SUwuE1BmMA

— J Haddix (@doctor_eon) February 28, 2022

“If [Putin] wants to kill himself, he doesn’t need to use nuclear arsenal. He has to do what the guy in Berlin did in a bunker in May 1945.”

— Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations pic.twitter.com/KaN9NgZyP3

— The Recount (@therecount) February 28, 2022

The GOP showed their entire azz yesterday.

But, Judge Brown gave a Master Class in Black Professional Sensibilities.

Today, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is demonstrating the breadth and depth of her legal expertise from her experience working at ALL levels of the justice system.

— Rep. Lauren Underwood (@RepUnderwood) March 22, 2022

Y’all need to stop being so surprised that Ketanji Brown Jackson is this good. She wouldn’t be there if she wasn’t and y’all got too used to the mediocrities who immediately preceded her.

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) March 22, 2022

When they hit you with their “best” shot but you know you killedT that shit.

Day 3 tomorrow. Rest up, patriots! pic.twitter.com/uSR9orX84p

— Renee (@PettyLupone) March 23, 2022

Overqualified Black women having to gracefully dodge "thinly-veiled" racist questions and condescension from underqualified white men.

A Memoir.

— Golding (@GoldingGirl617) March 22, 2022

Judge Jackson was extraordinarily impressive today. And this expression to end the day is perfect and says so much. Well done! pic.twitter.com/p2ygJQo7Ar

— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) March 23, 2022

Joy Reid to GOP senators: Ketanji Brown Jackson bested you intellectually and you’re mad about it https://t.co/SMI85ocSY5 via @msnbc

— Skeptical Brotha (@skepticalbrotha) March 23, 2022

Uh huh
Uh huh

Behind Senator Mike Lee's questioning of KBJ today is the strong white conservative fear that Justice Jackson will attempt to be a "judicial activist" from the bench and attempt to "create law" as a SCOTUS Justice.

This line is never not a swipe at Brown v. Board of Education.

— Kenneth of House Pfizer 1st of His Name (@Needle_of_Arya) March 23, 2022

As a Black woman, I see these Day 2 hostile and disingenuous "questions" for what they are – an attempt to humble and disrespect #KetanjiBrownJackson and by extension all of us. To those attempting to demoralize her and us I say – we were made for times such as this.

— Aimee Allison (@aimeeallison) March 22, 2022

Judge Jackson to Sen. Cotton after he repeatedly suggested she was evading questions: "It's not that they're difficult questions, it's that they're not questions for me. I am not the Congress. I am not making policy around sentencing …"

— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) March 22, 2022

ON KETANJI BROWN JACKSON AND THE CONFIRMATION HEARINGS pic.twitter.com/oLv3eQD6BQ

— Trae in ARKANSAS 4/1-3 (@traecrowder) March 22, 2022

When your eyes finally connect with the other Black employee after a racist tirade during a work meeting. pic.twitter.com/aYxAI1vzUg

— Renee (@PettyLupone) March 22, 2022

And this is why representation matters. Senator Booker really seeing Judge Jackson, giving her the space to show her humanity, honor her ancestors, and celebrating all that she has done. Honor all that she is and what she represents.

— ALPieroth (@alpieroth) March 22, 2022

Cory Booker is me! https://t.co/XFTC1pdjac

— Bloated IG Political Commentator (@coreybking) March 22, 2022

I am not going to get into anything the Josh Hawley, resident Insurrectionist of Whoville and country club MAGA cousin of Cindy Lou, said today.

It was all garbage and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson effectively took out the trash. pic.twitter.com/z6NmbZmMYk

— Unofficial Judge Ketanji Defense Account: Qondi (@QondiNtini) March 22, 2022

Moods pic.twitter.com/CcgZ0JnUY7

— Thee Lost Edges of Candace (@nching0) March 23, 2022

The GOP continued to be on one.

But, Judge Brown Jackson was wonderful.

No matter what else happens from this point, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will become Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

All these Republicans who sat there torturing her and trying to break her will not prosper and they will be forgotten in history

She will be remembered pic.twitter.com/trlGSgkNYN

— Unofficial Judge Ketanji Defense Account: Qondi (@QondiNtini) March 23, 2022

Never forget. Elections matter. Without Joe Biden winning, and the Democrats winning those Senate seats in Georgia, none of this would be happening.

If you don’t think that the Court is on the ballot in November, you haven’t been listening to the GOP.

“But don’t worry my sister, God has got you. And how do I know that? Because you are here and I know what it has taken to sit in that seat.” – Senator @CoryBooker to Judge Jackson today.

Thank you Senator for saying what needed to be said. pic.twitter.com/l7CnRiP0XA

— Symone D. Sanders (@SymoneDSanders) March 23, 2022

Watching Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings have been triggering in a way that I'm not sure anyone who isn't a Black American can fully understand

— Mary Wilson (@TheeMaryWilson) March 23, 2022

Well y’all.

I’m closing the day with these hopeful words Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke to the young people of this country who may doubt their ability to achieve greatness.

Goodnight. pic.twitter.com/yzZtEnNpiR

— Renee (@PettyLupone) March 24, 2022

This bullying, badgering disgrace happens because Rs don't police their own, Ds don't use power to stop them and media prefers to downplay and normalize R's conduct. Groups who support KBJ should be outraged by the failure to treat her respectively with deference she has earned.

— Jennifer 'I stand with Ukraine' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) March 23, 2022

Sen. Cory Booker might be going on, but EVERY Black person, especially Black women, knows what those tears are that Judge Brown Jackson just dabbed away.

— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) March 23, 2022

#KetanjiBrownJackson https://t.co/hqRlsRephn

— Leaundra Ross (@LeaundraRoss) March 24, 2022

On a live stream of the hearing with over 500 Black women. My Black women group chats are blowing up right now. We are watching this hearing and baby …….. Black women are hot.

Ya’ll will see us at midterms. Thank you and have a great day. #ConfirmJudgeJackson

— Chantelly (@chantellym) March 23, 2022

When we say #ProtectBlackWomen & support Black women, we mean what Sen @CoryBooker did for Judge #KetanjiBrownJackson today. It was a welcome reprieve from the guttersnipe filth coming from Republicans & a reminder that #BlackJoy is an act of resistance. pic.twitter.com/pAPzdqjGw6

— Reecie @BlackWomenViews (@ReecieColbert) March 23, 2022

During Sen Cory Booker’s comments, I know I am not the only Black woman in America crying right along with #JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson.

“You have earned this nomination. You are worthy.”

Thank you @CoryBooker, for having Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s back. pic.twitter.com/G2wjmNhUcJ

— I Us (@JuneSummer1) March 23, 2022

This is why diversity matters. Without Booker no member would have spoken up like this. Amen.

— Jennifer 'I stand with Ukraine' Rubin (@JRubinBlogger) March 23, 2022

Ancestors bless Senator Cory Booker for standing up for his Black sister Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in the most joyful, passionate terms.

Back home we have praise singers. That’s Cory.

“Nobody is going to steal our joy. You deserve to be here.”

Ketanji and I are both crying pic.twitter.com/IdugDJYb48

— Unofficial Judge Ketanji Defense Account: Qondi (@QondiNtini) March 23, 2022

Here is the entirety of Cory Booker’s speech about Ketanji Brown Jackson and the history she is making.

Watch it. EnJOY it. Share it. pic.twitter.com/XcjS5zK1n8

— TrumpsTaxes (@TrumpsTaxes) March 23, 2022

The little unprotected Black girl in me so needed to hear this from a Black man all my life. THANK YOU @CoryBooker I hope you realize how sitting in your Black boy joy healed Black girl magic all over America today. Thank you big brother for loving us for real

— Cutiethinks (@cutiethinks) March 24, 2022

This is everything. pic.twitter.com/VX1knS0KN0

— Maya Harris (@mayaharris_) March 24, 2022

Why do I love this picture so much!???!!!!!! #kbj pic.twitter.com/0LFXXJi2DK

— Aretha Grant (@ReeInspired) March 24, 2022

Just watch this video. Just watch. pic.twitter.com/wmERvmniL5

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 23, 2022

Ben Sasse: "What judge would you mold yourself on?"

Judge Brown-Jackson: "I don't have to mold myself on a judge; I am a judge."#KetanjiBrownJacksonHearing

— Clarence Patton (@cpattonbkny) March 22, 2022

There’s a former Senator behind Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson that has served as her Sherpa throughout this entire Confirmation Hearing by the name of Doug Jones. He’s been a great support just a few steps behind her. pic.twitter.com/D7U5VUiJ0E

— Sassenach (@sass3366) March 23, 2022

For many Black people watching the KBJ confirmation hearing is very triggering. While we are undeniably proud of KBJ and the historical significance of this moment, we are triggered watching her being questioned by white people who are unqualified for their jobs.

— MySimpleAss (@MySimpleAss1) March 23, 2022

After Booker finished speaking, Judge Jackson walked off the floor smiling and sniffling. Senators (and members of congress in the room!) ran up to Booker.

Kennedy gave Booker a hug. So did Klobuchar. Hirono flashed him two thumbs up. Jackson's parents also hugged Booker.

— Julie Tsirkin (@JulieNBCNews) March 23, 2022

Senator Jon Ossoff reminds us and the Republicans in the room that there are “millions and millions of people who are watching and cheering [her] on. Right now at this very moment in homes across this country.”

Future Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made us proud pic.twitter.com/af5KtUm64q

— Unofficial Judge Ketanji Defense Account: Qondi (@QondiNtini) March 23, 2022

They’re asking Jackson about CRT and other race-related questions to justify their inevitable talking point that Kemanji Brown Jackson Is a Scary Race-Baiting Radical and they’re going to say that about her no matter what her answers are

— Dreamweasel (@Dreamweasel) March 22, 2022

Long story short, the GOP message going into the 2022 midterms will be Sleepy Joe Biden Appointed an Angry Black Revolutionary Woman to the Supreme Court to Angrily Legalize Child Pornography and Our Brave Republican Senators Tried to Warn Us

— Dreamweasel (@Dreamweasel) March 22, 2022

…in every aspect of our jobs, especially promotions and discipline. Example: Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh.

It is insulting to state that KBJ is an affirmative action pick, when white women have benefited the most from affirmative action. Yet, here we are.

— MySimpleAss (@MySimpleAss1) March 23, 2022

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Watching the disrespect that the GOP Senators inflict on #JudgeKetanjiBrownJackson is shameful. All of the Black Women I follow, have stated, this is EXACTLY how they, their friends & family are treated in so MANY of their encounters: shopping, working, healthcare, classes. 1/6

— Daniel Maycock (@danielmaycock) March 23, 2022

Got the bad news yesterday that @lynnv378 passed away in her sleep. She was only 44

I started reading Lynn as she chronicled her battle with COVID in early 2020.

I stayed because I found Lynn to be smart, kind, good of heart and brave.

Brave not just because of the hardships thrown her way, but also humbled by the bravery of her willingness to share those hardships.

Her willingness to be open and honest about her ups and downs made her one of the bravest souls on this internet.

I was rooting for her, and couldn’t wait to see how the next chapter of her life would be. I am praying for her husband and son, who she loved with all her heart.

There is something to be said about the anonymity of this internet. And, even though we may never meet, there are good people out there, and they share their stories, and they have no idea whose lives they are touching.

RIP, Lynn.

Gone far too soon.

With a very heavy heart, I want to share that our friend @lynnv378 passed away in her sleep on Tuesday. She was loved by so many and such a valued part of our twitter community. My heart is broken. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.https://t.co/3LSDZELBs8

— Candidly Tiff (@tify330) July 8, 2022

Lynn touched so many people on this hell app. She shared her soul, emotions, politics, joy, and sadness with all of us. Her fight and spirit inspired so many of us.

Rest easy warrior…you will be missed pic.twitter.com/CuUutLcMQY

— Miss Aja (@brat2381) July 8, 2022

I remember Lynnv378 being so happy about her self-care/mental health journey. Few would ever share a process so private. It was a privilege. May she rest in eternal happiness.

— Crystal4Kamala – Fully Vaxxed (@crystal4obama) July 8, 2022

We lost a lifetime Democrat. @lynnv378 passed away in her sleep as l was messaged and told. A kind and gentle soul. Tears. Rest in Power my Twitter friend.
– SilverPrincess pic.twitter.com/aNlMZjCEJg

— silverprincess (@marsha_vivinate) July 8, 2022

Live everyday to the fullest. pic.twitter.com/8mAzkQZQ1z

— Candidly Tiff (@tify330) July 8, 2022

Lynn's passing got me thinking about the community we've built here. Sure it's online and we haven't met in person but I have come to really appreciate your insights and your willingness to tolerate my rants. Cowboys content and all. Just wanted to put that out there.

— Down And Out Bad In DFW (@Kennymack1971) July 8, 2022

I have to admit that when this all began, I rooted for Ukraine, because I thought Putin was being heavy handed, and illogical, and just a damn demon for invading Ukraine. He had no reason other than wanting to get back the former Soviet Empire.

I honestly didn’t expect Ukraine to last this long. I didn’t expect their fight and determination to go as far as it did. I didn’t expect for the investment that the United States and NATO in the arms they sent to Ukraine to pay off the way that it has.

I will always believe that Putin invaded Ukraine believing that they would fold the same way that the Afghan Army folded after the United States pulled out. Nothing else makes any sense as to why Russian was so woefully unprepared for what has happened. I mean, so much has been the failure of just basic military logistics.

We we suckered, like everyone else, to believe in Russian’s military might because of Putin’s bluster?

Because, from where I am, the heart of the Ukranian’s fighting him, with strong weaponry supplied by United States and other NATO countries, is going toe-to-toe with Putin’s Army, and standing strong, fighting for the survival of their country.

So, let’s hear from people more knowledgeable than me about the happenings in Ukraine.
Watching the Ukraine people fight to keep their country and their democracy has been nothing short of inspirational.

The stance and the success of the Ukraine fighting forces has made the MSM sad. They thought that Ukraine would be a bludgeon to hit over the head of the Biden-Harris Administration, after Afghanistan. That the investment President Biden has made in Ukraine is paying off. That Ukraine is holding out and now getting successes….the MSM has little to no interest in Ukraine anymore. It’s quite interesting. Also, nothing from the Republicans about Ukraine….I wonder why?

Uh huh
Uh huh

I have kept up with the happenings mostly through the posts by Adam Silverman at Balloon Juice. He has a cold, military trained eye on the happenings, and is able to break it down into understandable language for civilians like me.

NOTE: The rapid collapse of the RU front east of Kharkiv is making plotting UKR progress difficult. Several optimistic projections have been promulgated, and press releases from RU and UKR are contradictory. The 2100 UTC post is regarded as conservative. Updates to follow.

— Chuck Pfarrer | Indications & Warnings | (@ChuckPfarrer) September 11, 2022

MANY THANKS: To friend and colleague @COMMCEN76 who mapped and analyzed the rail networks supplying RU occupation forces.

— Chuck Pfarrer | Indications & Warnings | (@ChuckPfarrer) September 11, 2022

"They will call (the Russian retreat) a gesture of goodwill," Zelensky said. "We will call it victory."

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 11, 2022

FRIENDS LIKE THESE: “Citizens” of Putin’s puppet states in Luhansk and Donetsk are evacuating and crowding roads to the frontier– only to discover that they're being refused entry into Russia. Odd, because many of them are carrying freshly issued Russian passports. https://t.co/Qe1bKL3Igr

— Chuck Pfarrer | Indications & Warnings | (@ChuckPfarrer) September 11, 2022

Ukrainian forces on the Russian border – the town of Hoptivka.
The battle of Kharkiv Oblast is an absolute Ukrainian victory. pic.twitter.com/SpidoQoHFW

— Illia Ponomarenko (@IAPonomarenko) September 11, 2022

ICYMI, watch this too: https://t.co/szdEK3RXVt

— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) September 11, 2022

Intelligence: Russia plans to again shell Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Russian forces are allegedly planning another attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the neighboring city of Enerhodar, says Ukraine’s Defense Ministry’s Intelligence Directorate.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 11, 2022

The sixth reactor was operating on “island mode” for the past three days, maintaining only its own needs, after Russian shelling damaged power lines. Now, "preparations are underway for its cooling and transfer to a cold state,” reportedly the "safest state."

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) September 11, 2022

First, and most obvious, there's not even a hint of the Ukrainians' advance from Kharkov deep into Russian-held territory. Quite the opposite, instead there are tallies, drawn directly from MOD briefings, of alleged enemy losses (4000 KIA since 6 Sept) 2/https://t.co/TJfOQurDJu

— Mark Galeotti (@MarkGaleotti) September 11, 2022

But even so, the propagandists can't help but trip themselves up. The account of how a Mi-35 gunship crew allegedly thwarted a Ukrainian river crossing might be comforting to the paper's readers…assuming they don't look at a map, because… 4/https://t.co/G0nekyMkWt

— Mark Galeotti (@MarkGaleotti) September 11, 2022

Appreciate them because they recognize some of those who are overlooked by other award shows.

Black award shows are mental wellness boosts! I swear it’s nothing short of uplifting and motivating to see Black Excellence celebrated and honored. #BHM @naacpimageaward

— Madam Vice President Harris is THEE GOAT! (@flywithkamala) February 26, 2023

.@IAMQUEENLATIFAH honors Black women during her #NAACPImageAwards opening monologue pic.twitter.com/vh6KwnBS6D

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 26, 2023

"Angela Bassett did the thing" finally comes full circle! Angela is hilarious! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/AbOJfFQPmg

— charlie wilson fan club president. (@travisfromdabk_) February 26, 2023

WOW! Civil rights attorney Ben Crump just gave an incredibly moving acceptance speech at the NAACP Image Awards. This line stood out the most:

"We must fight til hell freezes over…and then we fight on the ice."

Not only was his speech incredible but pic.twitter.com/iJSBor6BPj… https://t.co/iHFIjQWkBW

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 26, 2023

Nicco Annan of #PValley accepts his #NAACPImageAwards for best actor in a drama series pic.twitter.com/PUDZuZ0ZZ2

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 26, 2023

Congratulations Entertainer of The Year @ImAngelaBassett
54th #NAACPImageAwards#OurStories #OurCulture #OurExcellence pic.twitter.com/PHCjEjJLpF

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 26, 2023

Congratulations to Outstanding Motion Picture @theblackpanther #WakandaForever
54th #NAACPImageAwards #OurStories #OurCulture #OurExcellence pic.twitter.com/9ls0v1ePkV

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 26, 2023

Brittney Griner and her wife take the stage to huge applause at the #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/j0aWQNokpC

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 26, 2023

Class is in session folks!

Congrats to the cast of 'Abbott Elementary' for
winning Outstanding Comedy Series! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/FdpCx7g003

— BET (@BET) February 26, 2023

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s powerful full speeches at the #NAACPImageAwards

“Even as we demand equality at the top of our lungs, we consistently fail to extend our advocacy to protect some of our most vulnerable.”

pic.twitter.com/8ZzvR2dWfR

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) February 26, 2023

Jonathan Majors and @IssaRae get closer while presenting at the #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/MeGuMtGHLz

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 26, 2023

Congratulations @serenawilliams! Jackie Robinson Sports Award recipient. We celebrate your greatness! 54th #NAACPImageAwards #OurStories #OurCulture #OurExcellence pic.twitter.com/MflfMJ30or

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 26, 2023

Congratulations #WillSmith
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.#Emancipation 54th #NAACPImageAwards#OurStories #OurCulture #OurExcellence pic.twitter.com/RZkEThuZ8Y

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 26, 2023

Congratulations to Outstanding Comedy Series @AbbottElemABC
54th #NAACPImageAwards #OurStories #OurCulture #OurExcellence pic.twitter.com/LgZo16XCOs

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 26, 2023

Hi! I’m Jawn Murray and I just won a @NAACPImageAward for Outstanding Talk Series for Executive Producing @SherriShowTV hosted by @SherriEShepherd!

God Is Good! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/YwMgZnT9O9

— Jawn Murray (@JawnMurray) February 25, 2023

My @naacpimageaward speech! @MrsKevOnStage pic.twitter.com/2fcU6W2Nip

— Kevín (@KevOnStage) February 25, 2023

Congratulations to @Tenochhuerta
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for @theBlackPanther #WakandaForever 54th #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/Z6Akww51vp

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 25, 2023

Congratulations to Outstanding Social Media Personality @kevonstage 54th #NAACPImageAwards #OurStories #OurCulture #OurExcellence pic.twitter.com/M2epCgWkLj

— NAACP Image Awards® (@naacpimageaward) February 25, 2023

#TheWomanKing herself @ViolaDavis reigns on the #NAACPImageAwards carpet pic.twitter.com/sh21H9mNzm

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 26, 2023

Angela Bassett DM'd Ariana DeBose. "I just wanted to make sure she was okay, because it's a lot of attention." https://t.co/JAcEviI0Qj pic.twitter.com/anzVhOZ0cc

— Variety (@Variety) February 26, 2023

"Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter chats with Variety's @angelique814 about the show's #NAACPImageAwards nomination, feeling renewed love for her previous roles and listening to Sheryl Lee Ralph sing. https://t.co/JAcEviI0Qj pic.twitter.com/g25TlRcpu2

— Variety (@Variety) February 26, 2023

Black Love on our red carpet #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/NIV0pJPK9F

— BET (@BET) February 25, 2023

The Man.
The Method.
The Legend.

@methodman #NAACPimageawards pic.twitter.com/6YmEvTsO3q

— BET (@BET) February 26, 2023

.@EliseNeal ATEEEEEEEEEEEEE #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/4PwhDWHSEH

— BET (@BET) February 25, 2023

About last night. Profoundly grateful to @naacpimageaward for honoring me with Outstanding Directing for #TheWomanKing. It takes a village and my village is STRONG. pic.twitter.com/3fkAA9G2kM

— Gina Prince-Bythewood (@GPBmadeit) February 25, 2023

THE @thesherylralph has just arrived on the red carpet! #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/JJcvfrRwnt

— BET (@BET) February 26, 2023

Quinta Brunson looked breathtaking in @DundasWorld for the NAACP Image Awards

: @TyrenRedd pic.twitter.com/FsNjan7Ao5

— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) February 25, 2023

Zendaya looks stunning at the NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/JAcEviIyFR pic.twitter.com/4DX0RRlQlJ

— Variety (@Variety) February 26, 2023

Tenoch Huerta has arrived at the #NAACPImageAwards
pic.twitter.com/lYMuwIyWZk

— Tenoch Huerta Updates (@tenochupdates) February 26, 2023

This is why I love TikTok pic.twitter.com/g4jdQgqXdx

— Claude Kelly (@ClaudeKelly) February 25, 2023

#StrangerThings star Caleb McLaughlin is on the scene for the #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/JTkTUlXMnY

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 25, 2023

YA GIRL IS GROWN! @marsaimartin #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/8MEZ151TzO

— BET (@BET) February 26, 2023

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends.

Always bet on Black

The #1 and #2 movies at the box office this weekend is a Black Mermaid and a Black Spiderman pic.twitter.com/jWxzZyvGzk

— LOCAL BLACK GIRL FOR HIRE (@IamNiaRae) June 3, 2023

Both iconic pic.twitter.com/XqkMHIqPJB

— Flounder (@lazyariel) June 4, 2023

we love to see it pic.twitter.com/5djabVpkbj

— roy (@royscave) June 3, 2023