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David M. Beasley

Oct 31

When we're honest with each other about our history, we become stronger, not weaker. Grateful for the walk through the @bhamcivilrights with President & CEO Bowie and Education Director Woods. Racial reconciliation isn't a liberal idea or a conservative one. It's a human one.

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Two people are standing in a corner with large windows overlooking the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. The day is clear and sunny, with trees and buildings visible outside. One person is dressed in a suit jacket and jeans, and the other in a suit, as they engage in conversation.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 29

I came to Harlem to listen, and I left with a lot to think about. Around the table were people of many faiths, and every one of them wanted to find common ground for the sake of their families and neighbors.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 28

Real change starts at the local level, with leaders willing to listen to the people they serve. Thank you for the time, @DougJones.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 25

Another standout conversation from the Breaking Bread Tour: I sat down with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. It reinforced something I'd already seen along the way: progress starts with people willing to sit down and listen to one another.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 23

Nursing asks you to show up for people no matter who they are, what they believe, or where they come from. I'm grateful for young people like Kierney Murphy, part of a group of nursing students at @OhioState, who are about to carry that lesson into the world. nursing.osu.edu/news/2026/09/1…

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David M. Beasley

Oct 21

Breaking Bread Together is about showing up in the neighborhoods where people live and work. On a tour of @clemidline, Cleveland's business district and greenway, Brad Whitehead showed me the investment areas set to bring real job development to local residents.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 21

Saddened to hear of the passing of Alex Sanders. He was a true Southern gentleman and one of the great storytellers South Carolina has ever known. Alex could hold a room like no one else. Praying for his family. Rest well, my friend.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 21

"America will never be great until we are good, and to make America good again, both parties must get back to talking to each other and focusing on uniting Americans so we can address the real challenges and opportunities that American families have today."
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David M. Beasley

Oct 17

With so much division and shouting in this country right now, I wanted to have a different kind of conversation — one about listening instead of arguing. I sat down with @DougPetcash of @10TV for Face the State. Grateful for the chance to talk about what it actually takes to move aking bread.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 15

Congratulations to @16thStBaptist in Birmingham on their new Education and Visitor Center! A few weeks ahead of their grand opening on September 15th, I got a walk-through of the new facility and learned about the incredible educational work they're doing.

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Two individuals are standing next to a stone monument dedicated to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, a historic civil rights site. One individual is gesturing toward the window above the monument.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 11

Thank you to @OhioState for welcoming me with open arms to speak with students about my experiences. The questions and conversations were thoughtful, and they gave me real hope for the future. @TheLantern
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Erin Burnett OutFront

Oct 7

Former Republican Gov. of South Carolina David Beasley, who has supported Trump in the past, says the president is “tearing this country apart” with divisive rhetoric: “The lack of civility in this nation is going down by the minute, and I don’t think people in America can take it much more.”

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David M. Beasley

Oct 7

A few weeks ago, our Breaking Bread Tour started at the place where a shared meal really begins — on a farm. Thank you, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, for showing us how to use food as the starting point for young people to grow into leaders and build a healthier future for our communities.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 6

Still on the move, our Breaking Bread Together tour brought us to Harlem. Thank you to our hosts for welcoming us and sending me home with this hat. In the city's hustle, we slowed down to talk, listen, and learn from our neighbors; that's what Breaking Bread Together is about.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 6

This is abhorrent. Elections don’t have to be about cruelty and lies. South Carolina deserves better. I urge voters to look at the merits of each candidate and cast their vote accordingly. We must reject politics based on division and hate. While South Carolinians can strongly disagree with one another, we can do so civilly and with honest intentions for the betterment of our communities and well being of our families.

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Oct 5
🔴#SCSuccession

U.S. president @realDonaldTrump weighs in on the surprisingly competitive U.S. Senate race in South Carolina between @AnnieAndrewsMD and his candidate of choice, @DarlineGrahamSC (Nordone).

🗳️#Crossroads2026

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David M. Beasley

Oct 5

Be the neighbor who brings people together, chooses understanding over division, and sees people for more than online disagreements.

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Oct 2

Always great to catch up with a fellow South Carolinian. It was so inspiring chatting with former Governor David Beasley about his mission to feed the poor and bring people together.

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David M. Beasley

Oct 3

Some of the best conversations I've ever had happened over a shared meal. That's where real connection starts. What's your go-to way of connecting with the people who live right next door?

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David M. Beasley

Oct 1

Breaking Bread is rooted in this core belief. It starts with the acknowledgment that we are all made in the image of God.

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David M. Beasley

Sep 28

Unity is not about agreeing on everything. It is about finding common ground, showing mutual respect, and moving forward despite our differences.

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