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Hope is the hardest thing to hold on to, and that's why I fight for it the hardest.
#wednesdaythought #morning
#Action #eclecticresolve
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4 Aug 2024
let us soak up the moment we’ve worked our whole lives for
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It's back (cue Jaws music)...
Although it never went away.
I can't wait til we get officials in Texas that actually care about the air we breathe and the water we swim in. khou.com/article/news/health…
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2 Aug 2023
We’ll celebrate "Killing Me Softly" all month long! Happy 50th! #killingmesoftly #rnb #singers #loveisasong #robertaflack #50thAnniversary #musichistory #songhistory
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The Idea Midwife (Action Jackson) retweeted
14 Jul 2023
Do you know any recent graduates (Phd) or junior economists interested in joining the Econ Dept @HowardU ? We are looking for Postdoctoral Fellows in Economics and Data Science. #econtwitter @NEAEcon @ASHE_ASSA @AEACSMGEP
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The Idea Midwife (Action Jackson) retweeted
3 Jul 2023
Please join us as we celebrate the life of Dr. William Spriggs on Saturday, July 8th. Link to rsvp below. #EconTwitter @NEAEcon @ASHE_ASSA @HU_COAS @AEACSMGEP
25 Jun 2023
Please join us to celebrate the life & legacy of AFL-CIO Chief Economist & former Chair of the Department of Economics at Howard University William E. Spriggs, a dedicated labor & economic equality advocate, professor & champion for working people. go.aflcio.org/wes
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First part expected, it's the second one that's 😯. When was the last time something like this was done? #judicialactivism at it's #fiercest
30 Jun 2023
Breaking News: The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan on Friday, a resounding setback for tens of millions of borrowers. The ruling also imposes new restrictions on presidential power. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3NRQHRY
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If you know, you know. 🤘🏾
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The Idea Midwife (Action Jackson) retweeted
25 Jun 2023
Please join us to celebrate the life & legacy of AFL-CIO Chief Economist & former Chair of the Department of Economics at Howard University William E. Spriggs, a dedicated labor & economic equality advocate, professor & champion for working people. go.aflcio.org/wes
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Not Big Pokey. We will miss you.
18 Jun 2023
Houston Icon Big Pokey Passes Away at 45 trib.al/cUv2MFH
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Hope [and Faith] over Everything
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Student loans update: Repayment restart date announced nj.com/education/2023/06/stu…
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So...I'm a little extra, and I was today years old when I realized it was okay to be.
#extra #allday #everyday #betterlatethannever
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The Idea Midwife (Action Jackson) retweeted
9 Jun 2023
The Spriggs family appreciates the kind words & condolences offered. In lieu of flowers/gifts they ask that a donation be made in his honor to the newly established William E. Spriggs memorial fund to the Econ Dept at @HowardU .
Gifts can be made at giving.howard.edu/professor-….
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Well said as usual Dr. @AfricanaCarr. He will be missed.
7 Jun 2023
Bill Spriggs is a giant. A brilliant, principled scholar. An iron link in the genealogy of #HBCUMasterTeachers , including his father, Thurman E. Spriggs. Your soul rises like Re, Brother. We love you. Ase-oo!
Tonight, @rolandsmartin will pay tribute on #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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The Idea Midwife (Action Jackson) retweeted
7 Jun 2023
Bill Spriggs is a giant. A brilliant, principled scholar. An iron link in the genealogy of #HBCUMasterTeachers , including his father, Thurman E. Spriggs. Your soul rises like Re, Brother. We love you. Ase-oo!
Tonight, @rolandsmartin will pay tribute on #RolandMartinUnfiltered
7 Jun 2023
Today is tough day. We lost a pillar of our department, @HowardU and the economic profession. A mentor to countless and an advocate for all.
@WSpriggs we are forever indebted to your leadership.
Please keep the Spriggs family in your thoughts.
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😔 RIP to the the brilliant and inspirational Dr. @WSpriggs. He was the person that made Economics a reality for me by getting me my 1st Economics job. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and condolences 🙏🏾 to the family. This is a lot to take.
7 Jun 2023
Today is tough day. We lost a pillar of our department, @HowardU and the economic profession. A mentor to countless and an advocate for all.
@WSpriggs we are forever indebted to your leadership.
Please keep the Spriggs family in your thoughts.
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