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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
5 years
This is how I find out what my wife, an art teacher, wears to work.
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@AmIshoBaraka
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3 years
This is my son at church. Years ago I would have been embarrassed. Not only am I not embarrassed but I’m encouraged by his liberty. I pray more churches create environments for special needs families. I also pray families will overcome their insecurities. #AutismDad
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@AmIshoBaraka
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7 years
When your Christian faith is driven by nationalism you might be closer to Sharia Law than you think.
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3 years
As a young man I quickly wrote off the faith of DMX. Now I understand the complex subjectivity of his spirituality too well. May his life teach us to be honest about pain, success and self reflection . #RIPDMX
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@AmIshoBaraka
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3 years
My son, who is on the autism spectrum, does a lot of scripting & repetitive speech. There are days when this can be quite annoying. Today, his repetition of “Don’t Worry!” was nothing short of a benediction to my soul. Let’s be wise to discern affirmation from annoyance.
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@AmIshoBaraka
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4 years
I’m officially Professor Baraka! If you would have told me in 2010 I would be teaching graduate students in 2020, I would have looked you straight in your face and said, “Why will it take so long?” 😁 Next step is Dr. Baraka.
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
3 years
My daughter just asked me why I’m not famous like other artists. She is now homeless. Nothing tests your insecurities more than your own child questioning your place in life. 😩😩
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3 years
Today this beautiful man, releases a beautiful book about a beautiful God who calls us to do beautiful work. Purchase wherever books are sold.
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@AmIshoBaraka
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4 years
Church Hurt is legitimate. However the truth hurts as well. Some of what we claim to be Church Hurt is the Truth exposing our inequity and selfish interest.
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4 years
As the father of two boys with autism I have the concern that their Blackness and their “social awkwardness” will be a compounded threat to IMPATIENCE & COMPASSIONLESS police.
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3 years
There is no perfect marriage. There are only people who have yet to give up on each other.
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@AmIshoBaraka
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3 years
You are not as righteous as you think you are and maybe your opposition isn’t as evil as you desire them to be.
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
5 years
It’s amusing to see “educated” Black folks speak as if Christianity was created in a cauldron of white supremacy. I’m even further amused that many Christians seek affirmation from the very folks that seek to mock their very identity. #KnowThySelf #KnowThyHistory
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4 years
This is Compassion! This is Wisdom! This is Equity! This is Efficacy! This is how you wield a sword! This is a Moment!
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@AmIshoBaraka
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3 years
So open-minded that your brain falls out!
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How dumb are these people? They think ”amen” is a gendered word. “Amen and Awomen."
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5 years
Trump is applying the “Clarence Thomas method” of misappropriating egregious acts to gain sympathy. #NotTodaySatan !
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
6 years
2017 has taught me, no matter the personal obstacles or societal dysfunction, my responsibility to maintain HOPE in JESUS, do JUSTICE and use my platform and resources as a BLESSING for others, shall never change. #GetWise2018
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3 years
“Love thy neighbor.” - By someone who was hated.
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Sho Baraka
5 years
There is a surplus of information available to us. However there is also a scarcity of comprehension and wisdom. As the matriarchs in my family would say, It’s ok to “Keep quiet if you don’t know what you talkin’ bout!”
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Sho Baraka
4 years
Once again. As a father of two boys on the autism spectrum, to hear that my fatherhood is a sin is a demonic theology and slick eugenics postured as compassion. #WombToTomb
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In 1957 Mike Wallace(father of Fox News’ Chris Wallace)interviewed Margaret Sanger,founder of @PPFA . She told him what she saw as the greatest sin in the world is. She also couldn’t say that infidelity is a sin😐 This is rotten root of Planned Parenthood.
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Sho Baraka
5 years
When I get on Twitter I hate liberals. When I get on Facebook I hate conservatives. When I get on Instagram I hate my life! 😩 👋🏿💨 📱 🗑
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
4 years
Issa book reveal!!!
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Sho Baraka
3 years
I loathe to mention it but in 2012/13 when I was getting dragged by Blacks & Whites for my album Talented Xth many of the folks who are “woke” now were silent and unsupportive. Now I’m not “woke” enough. 🤣🤣
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
3 years
My grandmother, who lived through the Great Depression, Jim Crow, The Civil Rights Acts, many wars, Shaq & Kobe break up, the election of a Black President, Covid-19 and the divorce of Kim and Kanye, just turned 95! God is Good!! Won’t he do it!!
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
4 years
America trying to get the states to link up. #EveryVoteCounts
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Sho Baraka
3 years
Jesus was good before 2020 and He is still good today! Amen.
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Sho Baraka
4 years
@LisaVFields But can we acknowledge that she gave us some proper push ups!!? If that ain’t the spirit of God I don’t know what is.
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Sho Baraka
5 years
Madam @GayleKing !! This Image! This is art! This is History! This is truth! This is power! This is the posture that declares “Ill be here when you’re done!”
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Sho Baraka
4 years
Dave Chappelle’s #846 is ... ◻️A Comedy Special ◻️The best Sociology class ever ◻️ My favorite Ted Talk ◻️An amazing rally speech. ☑️ All of the Above Dave, like many artists who constantly use their platform to address injustices, didn’t have to speak but I’m glad he did.
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Sho Baraka
5 years
When I think of the goodness of God and all he’s done for me, my soul cry’s out hallelujah...and Merry Christmas!
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Sho Baraka
4 years
Don’t be bullied/duped into straight ticket voting. Do your research on the local candidates as well as props/amends/referendums, etc. Local Govt is VERY important.
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
3 years
Maturation is this interesting dance of not giving a f*** about people’s feelings, while at the same time giving a f*** about people’s feelings.
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
3 years
I miss attending Sunday Service. I think our nation misses it more.
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
1 month
Kendrick gave us what I expected from a Kendrick Lamar diss. Uniqueness, gravitas, and maturity. In my opinion, he was writing above the diss track. Fatherhood, Cultural critique, Identity, work-life balance and so much more. This wasn't a diss. This was mentorship! #BiasFan
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
7 years
What if I dropped 4 new songs and two remixes?! The Narrative, Vol. 2: Pianos & Politics - EP by Sho Baraka
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
8 years
Could it be...
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Sho Baraka
8 years
"He looks like a bad dude!" This shows no level of protocol will stop racism. We need worldview change. But until then prosecution will do.
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Sho Baraka
6 years
Celebrating 15 years of marriage today! 🖤🖤🕺🏾💃🏾 And tomorrow I’ll have a gift for you! #SoManyFeelings
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
4 years
Guess who officially finished their manuscript today!!?? Praise da One Tru Living God! He dun brought me a’long way. Hold my mule!!
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Sho Baraka
7 years
"Why #BlackHistory always start with slavery, so even when I'm learning they still putting them chains on me." -TheNarrative
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Sho Baraka
7 years
For the person who copied my debit card, & spent hundreds of dollars, I'm judging you.....for spending that money at TJ Maxx!!! #ReachHigher
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Sho Baraka
7 years
If you perform in churches and on Christian tours don't complain about a "Christian Artist" label! It's Simple!
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Sho Baraka
4 years
Although I’m no Democrat, I praise Stacey Abrams for the significant work of restoring hope and imagination back into GA’s voting process. I hope she gets all the roses she deserves. She enters the pantheon of Black women who have recalibrated America’s political system.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
We create content addressing crime & immorality in "da hood" and it's celebrated but if we address racism & justice then we're divisive!
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Sho Baraka
3 years
Don’t let anyone dismiss your joy or hopeful disposition as naivety. Pessimism is not a fruit of the Spirit.
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Sho Baraka
3 years
Today my oldest brother, who is new to the Faith, sent me a verse of encouragement from the book of Leviticus. Also today I learned that my brother is WAY MORE saved than me! 🤣
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@AmIshoBaraka
Sho Baraka
8 years
I Love this man! I pray for his wife and kids! Your heart, talent and humor will be missed. #RIPDJOfficial
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Sho Baraka
3 years
I’m learning that rest, for me, isn’t just the inactivity of the body but it’s also the inactivity of communication and deep thought. There is so much learning and growth that happens in a quiet mind. But we fear irrelevance.
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Sho Baraka
3 years
As quasi-libertarian I have ZERO problem w/ private companies denying services to individuals. Those individuals can choose to protest or create a competing company. Conservatives should know better as they have lobbied for Religious Liberty. Don’t move the finish line.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
And the winner is...
@steelydave__
Dave
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Live footage of today's Twitter drama 😂
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Sho Baraka
8 years
I'm selling "I voted" stickers for all the folks who don't want to vote but want to appear like responsible citizens. Get at me!!!
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Sho Baraka
4 years
“True flaw, America Kills and hides behind the law , they purchased this land with violence and never counted the cost” Maybe Both, 1865 -
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Sho Baraka
8 years
I will be moderating a discussion with Presidential Candidate @Evan_McMullin tonight in Atlanta about "The African American Vote". Join us.
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Sho Baraka
8 years
After 3 years and 9 months away I'm extremely excited to present to you #TheNarrative . May God be pleased and may your ears be refreshed.
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Sho Baraka
4 years
Nope!! Jesus dying for our sins doesn’t belie that he was a threat. However remember he was probably more of a threat to the other “brown” people who killed him.
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Jesus didn’t die because of your sins. Jesus died because he was a poor brown revolutionary who was a threat to the Roman Empire.
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Sho Baraka
4 years
When I see people reading the Bible in public I like to walk up to them and say, “ I hate to ruin it for you but Jesus dies in the end.” That way they’re blown away by the plot twist.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
I hate social media but where else will I prove my "wokeness"? Definitely not behind close doors.
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Sho Baraka
6 years
After 15 years of marriage I think I have something to say! And here you go!!! So Many Feelings by Sho Baraka & @VanessaHillHTX (produced by @116Beatbreaker )
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Sho Baraka
4 years
Here ladies & gents is the standard. I’m so glad I got engaged before social media was popping. 😂😂.
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This proposal is A1. Her realization is PERFECT!
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4 years
You’re only worth the value of the idol you bow down to.
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Sho Baraka
3 years
When you will do anything to win, you’ll pick a leader who will do anything to sustain that power.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
The Lord has not giving me the Spirit of fear but POWER, LOVE and SELF - CONTROL!
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Sho Baraka
8 years
I have Joy I have Power I have Hope I will Serve I will Fight I will Love I am Forgiven I am Black I am Redeemed Nothing Can Change That!
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Sho Baraka
4 years
We must make sure that all these companies & orgs that “Stand in Solidarity w/ the Black Community” keep their word when it’s not socially profitable. Start by 1) reviewing your hiring habits 2) investing in Black start-ups. 3)divesting from anti-Black practices. #MeanWhatYouSay
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Sho Baraka
7 years
My labelmate & twin, @prophiphop , releases that medicine for y'all tonight!!!!!
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Sho Baraka
3 years
There are “Black Evangelicals” who are attempting to shame other “Black Evangelicals” for their proximity to White institutions. Let’s no act like 99% of y’all didn’t get your degrees, platforms and funding from the same White institutions.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
This!!!
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Sho Baraka
3 years
As much as it pains my Tuskegee heart I’m very proud, as an HBCU alum, to see Howard represented in the White House! At least it wasn’t Alabama State!
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Sho Baraka
4 years
I’m back with 3 more ISO-FIT exercises.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
To mainstream consumers; It doesn't matter because I'm not famous. To "many" Christians; It doesn't matter unless you're mainstream.
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Ima let you finish but @AmIshoBaraka did the mature rap thing before Jay-Z's #444
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Sho Baraka
3 years
The world is so small today and social media can serve us an unhealthy daily dose of pain & pessimism. While we should never grow callous to tragedy, we must also be vigilant to feed our minds with hope and good news.
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Sho Baraka
2 years
Jesus is a much better Lord & Savior than I am and a good day for me is when I’m not trying to prove that to be false.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
I've been quiet for a while now and here's one of the reason! A @ForthDistrict Talk Show
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Sho Baraka
3 years
The same people who say “to make a long story short” are the same people who say “I’m on my way” knowing neither are true! I know this because I’m that person.
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Sho Baraka
3 years
@WokenessG @dentonbible As much as I think wokeness has its problems, to say it’s the church’s most insidious ideology in the last 70 years, THIS MAN skipped over White Evangelical silence during 50-60’s, segregation in churches & seminaries, Prosperity pimps, Political expedience of Republicans, etc 🤣
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Sho Baraka
4 years
I’m not sure what alternate timeline or universe I’m on but I’m actually retweeting a statement from Ben Shapiro that I agree with.
@benshapiro
Ben Shapiro
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No, Trump has not already won the election, and it is deeply irresponsible for him to say he has.
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Sho Baraka
6 years
Thank you Malawi! It was a blessing to my soul! I’m always amazed with the reception and education I receive from African countries. Salute the amazing artists as well.
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Sho Baraka
5 years
Our theology around “Calling” is often inspiring but it can also be elitist as many folks choose jobs out of the need to provide. Many in the Bible were called to do things they had no desire to do but God “called” them to serve a need. Should calling emphasize need over desire?
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Sho Baraka
8 years
#SoGoneChallenge by Sho Baraka *because it's late and "bars" are still open
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Sho Baraka
3 years
MAYBE THERE SHOULD BE MORE BUILDING RATHER THAN DESTROYING, less we be here again 50 years later having the same palaver.
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Sho Baraka
2 years
Choose Forgiveness! Your bitterness reeks of pride and insecurity. I carried the stench of dead expectations for many years. Forgiveness cleanses the soul.
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Sho Baraka
3 years
With the levels of racial animosity Black folks receive, for even the MOST BENIGN political statements, you would have thought White people were: Enslaved. Denied reparations. Forced into segregation. Terrorized by mobs. & Denied access into every meaningful institution.
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Sho Baraka
3 years
What I learned in 2020! *Warning: Strong Language, Hot Takes and dope Shirt!
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Sho Baraka
7 years
Kenya came for the Love!
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Sho Baraka
3 years
Can we stop assigning every damn practice or idea to Europe & Western Ideologies? It’s satirical that even when attempting to dismantle white supremacy many people are actually perpetuating it.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
"I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong." - Frederick Douglass
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Sho Baraka
8 years
Sociology studies my broken soul. Philosophy speculates why it's broken. Art interprets it. But Only the Jesus heals it!
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Sho Baraka
5 years
@AP_Africa My heart breaks for the souls on board and their families. My heart breaks for the economic impact this may have. My heart breaks for those who will have to face their fears by taking this flight in the future. I’ve taken that route and will most likely take it again.
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Sho Baraka
7 years
1) Know your state Rep. 2) Know their stances on policies. 3) Gather others & resources to put pressure on them.
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Sho Baraka
8 years
Everyone at @humblebeast loves Coffee. I don't! Here's what happens when they ask me to taste it straight black!
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Sho Baraka
8 years
Salute to the image bearers fighting for justice in Standing Rock, ND.
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Sho Baraka
8 years
Evangelicals for Trump!!!! Your Candidate just encouraged you to check out a sex tape! Your move!!!
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Sho Baraka
4 years
I come from a theological legacy of resilence (&) hope in the midst of peril: The organizing of Richard Allen The courage of Harriet Tubman The intellect of Anna Julia Cooper The imagination of Phillis Wheatley The wisdom of Frederick Douglass Circa 1619, #PrayerAndAction
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Sho Baraka
3 years
I don’t know @johnlcooper nor Skillet. However, after reading his critique of @AndCampaign , he seems to be an example of a conservative who says they “want solutions” but refuses to untether himself from a Christian posture that appears nationalistic. I doubt he read And’s book.
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