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Dr. John B. King, Jr.
@JohnBKing
@SUNY Chancellor. Author #TeacherByTeacher, Former Education Secretary for @barackobama, teacher, principal, @EdTrust CEO, & @UofMaryland prof.
Albany, NY
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Apr 29, 2025
    Today’s the day! I’m thrilled to finally share TEACHER BY TEACHER with all of you. You can get your copy now at the link below or at your favorite bookstore. I’m so grateful for your support and can’t wait to see many of you on the book tour! a.co/d/ePpbU7L
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Mar 6, 2022
    I just became the first U.S. Secretary of Education to call on President Biden to unilaterally cancel student loan debt. Can I count on you to retweet and help me hit 35k followers so we can spread the word?
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Jun 16, 2021
    My uncle was a Tuskegee Airman. He faced bigotry and hostility, but he put his life on the line for a country that still regularly denied Black people equal rights. His story is not an attack.
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    Pete Ricketts
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    Jun 16, 2021
    Critical race theory is an attack on our country’s core values.
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Aug 18, 2021
    They're not even trying to hide it anymore. This was never about "Critical Race Theory." It's always been about erasing Black history.
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    The Nation
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    Aug 18, 2021
    Texas Republicans have voted to remove Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream”speech and “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” from Texas social studies curriculum. bit.ly/3zfSZ34
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Jan 21, 2022
    My ancestors were enslaved. They lived in a cramped cabin only 25 miles away from my home today. Three generations later, I served in the cabinet of our first Black President. Our family's story is as American as it comes — no matter what Mitch McConnell thinks.
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Feb 23, 2022
    There is an indisputable student debt crisis in our country. I’m proud to be the first US Secretary of Education, former or current, to call on President Biden to unilaterally cancel student loans for ALL borrowers. My latest in @BusinessInsider:
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    Feb 23, 2022
    I was paying off school loans while I was the secretary of education under Obama. Here's why Biden needs to cancel student debt. (by @JohnBKing) businessinsider.com/biden-cancel-s…
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Dec 6, 2021
    Truth matters. The far-right wants to erase our history. The truth is, my family went from being enslaved to serving in the cabinet of our 1st Black president. I’m running for governor because I know the power of progress and I know that it’s Maryland’s time to move forward.
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Apr 20, 2021
    I’m running for governor of Maryland because I see the vision of a prosperous future for our state, built on economic, racial, climate, and educational justice. We as Marylanders have a common destiny, and we can realize that future together. Join us: johnkingforgovernor.com
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Oct 23, 2019
    Discovering that my great-grandfather was enslaved in Montgomery County, Maryland less than 25 miles from where my family lives has led to a remarkable exploration of painful truths, our ancestors’ amazing perseverance, & ultimately hope.
    Two families — one black, one white — shared a harrowing history. Then they met.
    From washingtonpost.com
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Jan 18, 2017
    Education saved my life. Honored to have served President @BarackObama advancing excellence, equity & opportunity for all. #AllmeansAll
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Jun 19, 2020
    Thinking today about my great-grandfather & his family who were enslaved here in Montgomery County, Maryland (just about 25 miles from where I live). Seeking to honor their memory through working to dismantle systemic racism & advance justice. #Juneteenth
    Two families — one black, one white — shared a harrowing history. Then they met.
    From washingtonpost.com
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
    @JohnBKing
    Jun 29, 2021
    Meet my new opponent, an organizer of the January 6th riot. Make no mistake: He’s dangerous and Maryland can’t afford to have him as governor. Retweet and follow to help me beat him.
    Del. Cox Arranged Buses to Violent Trump Rally, Calls Vice President a 'Traitor' - Maryland Matters
    From marylandmatters.org
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Dec 5, 2022
    Excited to work toward equity & excellence as the 15th Chancellor of @SUNY! Humbled & honored by the opportunity to advance @GovKathyHochul’s vision to make @SUNY the best statewide system of public higher education in our nation. suny.edu/suny-news/pres…
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    Dr. John B. King, Jr.
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    Sep 23, 2017
    Replying to @JohnBKing
    Impact of Maria on PR is heartbreaking. @Lin_Manuel is urging folks to support relief efforts of the @HispanicFed: hispanicfederation.org