We’re less than a week into 2023, and we’re already experiencing some emotional blows, from Gangsta Boo’s death to Damar Hamlin’s critical condition and all the trending Twitter topics in between.
Romance is (finally) in the air between Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons. Kyra Harris Bolden became the first Black woman justice on Michigan’s Supreme Court.
But one Twitter thread wiggled past the slew of 24/7 news from the moment recording artist and engineer Under Rated Societytweeted the challenge on December 12.
Almost a month in, the thread is dripping with Black excellence, love, progress, joy, healing, and straight-up vibes.And people are continuing to add to it every day.
Pinned at the top of Under Rated Society’s page, it’s the timeline refresher we can’t stop coming back to!Keep scrolling for a few highlights of the 2022 wins shared in the Twitter thread:
Congrats! To People On Twitter Who Bought Homes Or Improved Their Living Spaces
Congrats! To The People Who Got Degree’d Or Landed Their Dream Careers Or Promotions
Congrats! To Everyone Who Started Or Expanded Their Businesses
Congrats! To Everyone Who Won Battles Against Medical Scares Or Conditions
Congrats! To Everyone Who Got Engaged/Married Or Expanded Their Families
Congras! To Everyone On Twitter Who Crushed Other Personal Goals Like Weight Loss, New Car, Travel Etc.
As of Wednesday, the original tweet had over 58,000 quote tweets with accomplishments from people across the world.
But this article is meant to give that Issa Rae energy! And if ya need a hint (and don’t frequent Twitter), that means we’re rooting for everybody Black!
Here’s to 2023, may it top the last wild, wild year!
Cassandra SantiagoCassandra Santiago is a multimedia journalist, editor, and editorial strategist with over a decade of experience shaping conversations across arts, entertainment, culture, and global news. A graduate of the University of Iowa, she has built a cross-platform career spanning newspapers, magazines, radio, and digital media. She joined The Shade Room five years ago and currently serves as a Senior Editor, where she leads editorial direction, oversees exclusive coverage, and trains and edits a team of writers. Cassandra has played a key role in developing high-impact content and editorial strategies for an audience of more than 30 million, contributing to platform growth, engagement, and monetization across multiple channels. In addition to her leadership role, she remains a daily contributor, with her articles generating more than 41 million views since 2023. Beyond The Shade Room, Cassandra offers freelance social media strategy services, speaks on the influence and impact of Black media at public panels, and owns Did It For You, an event design company in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She is Poynter Institute–certified and was named to the DMV’s 35 Under 35 list in 2024.
