#ahmaudarbery was born on Mother's Day 1994. What a gift. I dedicated 2.23 miles of my jog this evening, in honor of what should have been his 26th birthday. But I thought about his mom. I really cannot imagine the strength and faith it must take to get through today and this Mother's Day, and all the days to come. All in public view. So while I wish all my friends the happiest of Mother's Day, I also ask that you keep Ahmaud's mom, Ms. Wanda Cooper-Jones, in your thoughts and prayers. #irunwithmaud
Had a really wonderful evening at The Africa-America Institute's @aaiafrica 35th Annual Awards Gala, with my friend @kaikaigroup @yaakiara. @badassboz was the perfect emcee. Among the honorees was @unwomen ED Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka who received the Excellence in Women's Empowerment and Leadership Award (and was introduced by @opensocietysfoundation president the Honorable Patrick Gaspard, to my right, and to my left is my mentor @aaiafrica President Kofi Appenteng). The multitalented, brilliant @cynthiaerivo made an appearance via the trailer for #Harriet. Last but not least, I missed speaking with @boriskodjoe not only about #theyearofreturn2019 but how much I enjoyed the 30-day challenge with @nicoleariparker, @patkodjoe and family (#kofit)! #UNGA #AAIGALA2019 #AAIAFRICA
