Jan
24
2021
ABOVE: Bolu Okupe, son of a prominent Nigerian politician noted for his virulent homophobia, has come out as “gay AF.”
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Jan
22
2021
Jan
21
2021
ABOVE: People are having way too much fun with the Bernie Sanders Inauguration Day meme.
All the signing, BTW, was immaculate! (Image via video still)
Katy Perry's performance of “Firework” on Celebrating America was lovely, and I really dug Demi Lovato's “Lovely Day.”
Watch the whole special, in case you missed it:
Jan
20
2021
HRC's Blueprint for Positive Change 2020 led the way. (Image via HRC)
On Day 1 of his presidency, not even his first full day, President Biden issued what the Human Rights Campaign points out is a landmark executive order regarding LGBTQ rights.
HRC President Alphonso David said in a statement:
President Biden at the signing ceremony, immediately after being sworn in. (Image via video still)
Inauguration Day went off without a hitch!
Some of the most memorable moments:
Biden's Speech
At just over 20 minutes, Biden's speech was delivered passionately and with clarity. The guy with the stutter who's been accused of having dementia knocked it out of the park — and spit poetry at the end:
Musical Performances
Lady Gaga (looking like a human Capitol of some sort — very operatic), J.Lo and Garth Brooks delivered the national anthem, “This Land Is Your Land”/“America the Beautiful”/“Let's Get Loud” (cheeky) and “Amazing Grace,” respectively. And respectfully:
The Actual Swearing-In Ceremonies
Biden and Harris were sworn in, and while that part of the ceremony was — as always — short and sweet, both were momentous:
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman's Speech
Stirring up many emotions, young National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman made a huge impression with her words:
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) Delivers Opening Remarks
Klobuchar was sensational in her duties leading the ceremony's opening remarks, and speaking throughout:
Bye, now!
46 and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden (Image via video still)
ABOVE: You love to see it. It's official — President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Don't miss Hillary's chat with Mayor Pete here! (Images via Apple)
Unlike anyone named Trump, Hillary Clinton knows about passing the torch, being gracious and being genuinely pleased for the success of others.
She also knows how to bury a hatchet and get to work — which she did when Barack Obama, who beat her out of a presidential nomination that had seemed in the bag, asked her to be our Secretary of State.
Today, Hillary is arriving at the Capitol for the swearing-in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, and must be feeling joy that Trump, not just her rival in 2016, but truly the worst public servant in American history, has departed the White House forever:
