Linda Thomas-Greenfield
@LindaT_G
Grandma, wife, mom in that order. Served as @USUN Ambassador 2021-25, reformed diplomat and now traveling for fun.
Honored and humbled to serve as @USAmbUN. To everyone who has reached out to offer kind words, including my second family in the Foreign Service and around the world: I'm sorry I'm unable to reply to all of you! Your support means everything to me.
I am honored, and beyond humbled, to have been sworn in today by @VP Kamala Harris as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. Diplomacy is back. Multilateralism is back. America is back.
This #WorldRefugeeDay let us reaffirm that Refugee rights are human rights. I commend UNHCR High Commisisoner @filippograndi and the @Refugees team for their tireless efforts to support some of the most vulnerable hoping to start anew. Many countries and NGOs have stepped up, but…
Disheartening to see the Trump Administration again quit UNESCO, the UN’s Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. @UNESCO leads the world’s efforts on ethical artificial intelligence, access to education, and designates our World Heritage Sites. The United States has…
Breaking News: The U.S. said it would again withdraw from UNESCO, the latest move by President Trump to cut ties with international organizations. nyti.ms/4maUZlS
Inspiring moment to be with @TheTabChoir for their 5,000th episode in Salt Lake City!
Our 5,000th episode of Music & the Spoken Word is tomorrow! Click the link to join the livestream at 9:30 a.m. MST—youtube.com/live/XuVCPhuX9…
Pleased to speak at my friend Amb Pamela Bridgewater’s book launch event. ‘Bridging Troubled Waters’ is a crash course in overcoming obstacles, building the trust needed for successful diplomacy, and details Pamela’s extraordinary career as a three time U.S. Ambassador to 🇿🇦🇬🇭🇯🇲.…
A career Foreign Service Officer, Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater (ret.) served in South Africa during the anti-apartheid movement, which led to the election of President Nelson Mandela in 1994.
I strongly condemn today’s personnel actions taken at the State Department. This is cruel and unacceptable treatment for American diplomats who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation and promoting our values. Mark my words, the adverse impact on our national security…
BREAKING: The State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under a Trump administration plan, official says. apnews.com/article/layoff…
I am devastated by the flooding and loss of life in Texas. Particularly saddened by the deaths of many young people from Camp Mystic, where my niece was working this past month as a Counselor. l pray for the families who are experiencing this unimaginable loss. Grateful to first…
Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River, confirms 27 campers and counselors died following catastrophic Texas flooding. Follow live updates: cnn.it/4kow5xK
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, I’m reminded of the motto: E Pluribus Unum, Out of Many, One. Let it be a reminder that the next generation of American leaders is counting on us to stay engaged in this fight for what’s right: for freedom, liberty, and justice for all.
Big news! 🎙 @mitchellreports will moderate our upcoming live podcast with Ambassador @LindaT_G on July 10 in Washington DC! Andrea Mitchell is @NBCNews's Chief Washington and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent. 🔗 RSVP now: support.vitalvoices.org/event/vital-vo…
My message to USAID personnel: Today is a sad day. Throughout the decades, I have had the privilege of working alongside many of you on the emergencies, conflicts, and crises impacting the last, the least, and the lost in our world. Your unshakeable commitment to people has made…
As former Director General of the Foreign Service @StateDept, I stand with @AFSAtweets and their efforts to protect U.S. Foreign Service personnel in the face of proposed Reductions in Force. Thrilled to engage AFSA leadership today on their work to protect and empower American…
80 years ago in San Francisco, the #UNCharter was signed. The United Nations is not perfect, but I believe it can still live up to its founding principles. As Secretary Albright wisely once said: “if the UN didn’t exist, we would create it”. Let me be clear, we need the @UN today…
Enjoying my friend @CapehartJ’s moving new memoir “Yet Here I Am: Lessons from A Black Man’s Search for Home”. Jonathan’s optimism and constant ability to push for progress for the African American and LGBTQ communities among others, never ceases to inspire me.
I join those across the United States in commemorating #Juneteenth. To me this day is a call to action: We must redouble our efforts to end racism in all its forms, at home and around the world. Spent the day admiring African American arts and culture at the @NMAAHC
Thrilled to see @UN Deputy Secretary General @AminaJMohammed in New York. She is a tireless advocate for women and girls, the #SDGs and our world.
I join those in celebrating Minister @ABaerbockArchiv’s election to be the next President of the United Nations General Assembly. The United Nations needs transformational leaders during this perilous time for the multilateral system. I wish her success in all her efforts.
Congratulations to Liberia on winning an elected seat on the Security Council. I know you will be a strong representative for Liberia, the African continent and the globe.
Today I stand with the LGBTQ community in celebrating #Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This month and always, I believe that our diversity is our greatest strength. 📸 from a 2021 visit to @stonewalNPS.
Although saddened by their passing, I want to pay tribute to Ambassador Ruth Davis’ and Congressman Charles Rangel’s legacy’s as formidable African American leaders and mentors to so many at the State Department. They fought for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive America. Let us…
