Repping our favorite team @Commanders during @StMarysHomeforC family day photos repping one of our favorite players @youngchase907 #httc

I disagree with the Department of Justice going after Yale School of Medicine over DEI admissions policies and arguing that objective metrics like GPA and MCAT scores should dominate admissions decisions. The evidence does not support the idea that standardized test scores alone identify the best physicians. The MCAT predicts performance on other multiple-choice exams reasonably well. What MCAT scores do NOT predict are clinical judgment, communication, bedside skill, or physician performance. Put another way: doctors who test well tend to do well on examinations. But test scores do not predict how well they care for patients in clinics, hospitals, surgery, or real-world medicine. Meanwhile, more diverse physician workforces are associated with better preventive care, greater trust, improved access, and lower mortality in underserved communities. There is no objective evidence that excluding minority applicants within a reasonable score range improves patient outcomes. We need minority physicians in this country, and we have the data to prove why. So when people insist that “objective measures” alone should determine admission into medicine — while ignoring the evidence about what actually improves patient care — I increasingly see that argument as less about merit and more about preserving exclusion under the comforting language of statistics. "Equality feels like oppression to those who are privileged"

This is truly the only reason I want to go to space

Virginia: early voting for the redistricting amendment is happening now through April 18. Protect your voting power and help level the playing field ahead of the midterm elections by voting YES today or on Election Day, April 21. Go to IWillVote.com/VA for more information on how to cast your ballot.

No new taxes enacted by Gov. Spanberger since taking office Jan 2026. Democratic lawmakers introduced 50 proposals this session for new/extended taxes on services, including: - sales tax on home/vehicle repairs & maintenance - personal property tax on electric leaf blowers/landscaping gear - taxes on dry cleaning, dog walking, gym memberships, rideshare, fantasy sports, storage. Most remain in committees or punted to 2027; none signed. Her Affordable Virginia Agenda (all passed one/both chambers) focuses on cost cuts like paid leave, grocery tax relief in some bills, housing/energy aid—no broad hikes. Budget avoids general tax increases (minor data center exemption end for revenue). Sources: governor.virginia.gov, lis.virginia.gov, Virginia Mercury, VPM, Pilot.

To my neighbor Trump supporters, if you know your Bible, do you align yourselves with the Pharisees and the Sadducees or would you align yourselves with the disciples of Jesus and why using examples in today’s climate that support your alignment analysis? #qtna

I’m seriously floored by this. People are demanding more decorum and better manners out of a couple skiers THAN THE PRESIDENT.

When Math and Tech come together engagement happens! Mrs Gables 6th grade math class use equations to map out a path for robots with the help of @2Educ8All! @ebracyPPS @hnealPPS @cardellpatillo @WandaCalhoun13 @SterlingWhite59 @LWNolasco @luvmesumath @withoutaklu @jennthomas75

A lil Founders’ Day pic #happyfoundersday #alphaphipalpha #aphia #alphaphialphafraternityinc

We are so proud to celebrate our Brighton Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Ms. Fauntleroy! She is hardworking, student-centered, and the very definition of a class act. Our Hive is brighter because of her! 🐝🖤💛 @PortsVASchools @BrightonVA @AP_Allen06

Look at our Brighton Bumblebees Shining Bright at Safety Town!!! Great job Ms. Reid!! @hnealPPS @AP_Allen06

This is what oligarchy looks like: If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break. If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry. Obscene.

Estimation Fun!! How big is Mr. Wimberley's mouth? How many marshmallows can fit? @ebracyPPS @hnealPPS @AP_Allen06  @hmeducate @cardellpatillo @WandaCalhoun13 @SterlingWhite59 @LWNolasco @PortsVASchools  @withoutaklu #ppsshines #MathRocks

How many ways can G1 make 10? @ebracyPPS @hnealPPS @AP_Allen06  @hmeducate @cardellpatillo @WandaCalhoun13 @SterlingWhite59 @LWNolasco @PortsVASchools @withoutaklu #ppsshines #MathRocks

Our Beehive shines brighter thanks to Ms. Sherri Fauntleroy — BES Teacher of the Year! 🎉🎉🎉@PortsVASchools @AP_Allen06 @ebracyPPS @cardellpatillo @PPS_Counseling

Amen

Just a kid from Portsmouth tryna change the world 🌍 #ppsshines

Amen 🙏🏻

Had the privilege of attending the House Mania Day 1 of the @ronclarkacademy and it was the dopest, engaging, creative things I ever experienced. Can’t wait to see Day 2! @ebracyPPS @hnealPPS @cardellpatillo @SterlingWhite59 @hmeducate @LWNolasco #ppsshines