Black Celebrities Honor 9/11 Online

(The Root) — Today marks the 12th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. Citizens across the nation and around the world marked the day with reflection and remembrance, both online and off. Suggested Reading Why This Black-Owned D.C. Bar Has A Strict No-Phones Policy Bring These Delicious Drinks to Your New Year’s…

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On Twitter, black celebrities tweeted messages of condolences and encouragements for those still in mourning.

I Never will forget 9/11 blessings to all the brave hearts ❤ art by @TheRealNaturel🙌 http://t.co/6pDQwtjg2i
— SWIZZ BEATZ (@THEREALSWIZZZ) September 11, 2013

Remembering those who are still affected by 9/11…. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/4oh50GBTBn
— Niecy Nash (@NiecyNash) September 11, 2013

https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/377811703293300736

keep the families of the fallen in your thoughts & prayers today… 9/11 http://t.co/B5eJwWoUSR
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) September 11, 2013

Today is a day in history we will always remember. Prayers still for all victims of 9/11
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) September 11, 2013

Listening to #OneSweetDay in honor of those lost on 9/11/01 w/ deepest sympathy for their loved ones as we ALL continue to heal #Remember911
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) September 11, 2013

Remembering those who lost their jobs, loved ones, lives. Honoring those who sacrificed their lives in hope to save others on #9/11.
— MYA (@MYAPLANET9) September 11, 2013

Tracy Clayton is a writer, humorist and blogger from Louisville, Ky.

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