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Related: About this forumSo the Department of Education has tweeted about WEB "DeBois"
And then they tweeted to, I shit you not, "apologise".
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So the Department of Education has tweeted about WEB "DeBois" (Original Post)
Recursion
Feb 2017
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PJMcK
(22,998 posts)1. Well, Donald Trump didn't seem to know who Frederick Douglass was
Nothing surprises me anymore.
Can you provide a link? Thanks.
Rhiannon12866
(224,107 posts)10. Here's a link, including Tweets (and apology)
So much for the "Education" department...
Education department misspells W.E.B. Du Bois's name in tweet
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/319132-education-department-misspells-web-du-bois-name-in-tweet
BTW, I went to school with his granddaughter.
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)2. Seems appropriate.
This is Block Hiss Tory Month.
Susan Calvin
(2,148 posts)3. About what I'd expect.
This is all surreal.
Hi, all. This is the former SusanCalvin (space added for new account).
TexasTowelie
(117,485 posts)6. Welcome back, Susan.
Susan Calvin
(2,148 posts)8. Thanks! I appreciate you! nt
Recursion
(56,582 posts)7. Good to see you back!
Susan Calvin
(2,148 posts)9. And you as well! (DU made me wait three minutes.)
bravenak
(34,648 posts)11. Hey!
Susan Calvin
(2,148 posts)13. Hey!
PJMcK
(22,998 posts)12. The space in your screen name...
...needs a heart to fill it!
Susan Calvin
(2,148 posts)14. Awwww!
greatauntoftriplets
(176,985 posts)4. They need educating.
Kber
(5,043 posts)5. Inside rouge employee
It has to be.
Or at least I hope it is.
Because that would actually be genius!