Leah Edgecombe
@LeahEdgecombe
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Educator. “Your heart is the soil of your life.”- Dr. Anita Hill
Huntsville, AL
Joined September 2015
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC. To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you have made to protect our
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September 11, 2001, is a day forever etched in our memories—many of us remember exactly where we were that morning. More than twenty years later, we honor those lost by teaching our students about the tragedy, the unity it inspired, and the lasting impact it had on our nation.
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We’ll never forget the lives we lost on September 11, 2001. Let’s continue to honor their memories, and the courage of our first responders who put themselves in harm’s way.
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Women and girls everywhere are shaping the world with their ideas, kindness, courage, and strength. Today and every day, we celebrate their achievements and the road they've paved for future generations! #InternationalWomensDay
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Women are the architects of progress, the defenders of democracy, and the heart of our communities. Today and every day, we celebrate the power of women who lead, fight, and uplift others. Let’s keep pushing forward—together.
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Today, we mark the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. On that cold Sunday morning, 600 brave souls began their march from Selma to Montgomery. They were met with crushing violence, beaten by troopers with nightsticks and trampled by horses. And still, they returned to Selma and
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So proud of the team at Huntsville HS! On the way to building a strong dual enrollment program! Such a great display of how district level and school level initiatives unite to provide opportunities for students! See your Counselor to hear about all the HCS DE opportunities!
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Alicia Keys!!! Yes!!! "This is not the time to shut down the diversity of voices. We've seen on this stage talented, hardworking people from different backgrounds with different points of view, and it changes the game. DEI is not a threat, it's a gift."
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So many Black North Carolinians have made all our lives better, and we are forever indebted to them for their efforts. During Black History Month, we celebrate their sacrifices and take inspiration from their contributions so that we too can make the lives of others better.
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When I was a teacher, my students and I always took time this month to honor the generations of Black Americans who fought against injustice to achieve equal rights. May we all reflect on our past as we continue working to build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals.
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This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate the RICH 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 & BOLD 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 of Alabama A&M University! Learn more about our Sesquicentennial Anniversary and join the #AAMU150 Campaign at https://t.co/TF2SGn00mX.
#HBCU #StartHere #ProtectTheHill
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We honor our Black and African American communities, cultures, and history. Join us this month in celebrating Black History Month on Sesame Street. 💛💚
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Black History Month reminds us that the fight for justice + equality is ongoing. As we honor the trailblazers who paved the way, let’s remain vigilant against those who seek to undermine our progress. Our history teaches us resilience; our future demands our action.
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From our earliest days, Black history has always been American history – and Black folks have profoundly shaped our American culture through music, art, literature, sports, and beyond. One month a year is not sufficient to celebrate the power of the movements and the people who
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This is how we will survive and thrive for the next 4 years. This is definitely worth a listen.
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Timeline cleanse! I believe in beautiful black brilliance like this. So no, I won’t be intimidated… no I won’t just be quiet… no I won’t let you pretend that excellence should be ignored. I’m fighting for babies like Terrance & beyond. All of our children should have a shot at
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