What a joyful weekend! An absolute historical day that continues to bring me to tears and gives a sense of hope and renewal. Here are some of my favorite videos, memes, quotes from over the weekend.
Chills, tears, a MUST watch. I watched it dozens of times…
The images on social media of friends and influencers rejoicing and celebrating the victory of Biden, the end of Trump. Inspirational, heart warming, encouraging.
3. John McCain’s 2008 Concession speech
This 2008 speech was circulating all over social media over the weekend, and is such a stark contrast to the current President and the way he is handling the election.
“While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last,” Ms. Harris said in her address to the nation.
5. Joe Biden’s uplifting speech
Finally, someone who unifies the country instead of divide!
I can’t get enough of all the images of people celebrating in the city. It was a glorious weather, and I am so sad to have missed out on all the festivities and celebrations.
7. Emoji Meme
Says it all.
A powerful image of the mishmashing of Ruby Bridges, the first Black student at the William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans on November 14, 1960. And then Kamala Harris, the first woman of color, the first woman, as vice president of the USA.
9. Kamala in her white pantsuit
Kamala in suffragette white. An interesting read, and oh so powerful!
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So many good articles, memes, mashups, and quotes. What a remarkable day!
the city was electric! seeing how much other people were overwhelmed with joy was affirming. more joy to come in the coming term.