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Khalid Pitts

@KhalidPitts

EVP @civilrightsorg - Former VP @RockefellerFdn - Political Director @SierraClub - Campaign Director @SEIU - #SmallBiz Owner @corkdc. Heart all things @Prince

 Washington, DC
Joined May 2014
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Well those who know - know this person and she is great! #corkdc
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Tony, your old friends at Cork are giving you our version of an "Italian Goodbye." Hanging some bottles of #Chianti in celebration of over 2 decades of entertainment & insight. If back in the old #neighborhood, stop by. Will have a bottle waiting 4 U and Samiya!🍷 @DanPatrick
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The #whitesmoke has risen, and a new #Pope has been chosen. In recognition, owners Diane and Khalid have arisen from their cellar to toast #PopeLeoXIV with a marvelous Extra Brut #Rose #Champagne - Brocard Pierre Saignée de la Côte. #VivaelPapa #roseallday
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Haven’t heard any Buckeyes named called in the draft yet. How many @UMichFootball players went in the #topten? That’s 2. #michiganwolverines #GoBlue
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As #smallbusinesses across the country await final decisions on #tariff policy, Cork's owners Diane Gross & @KhalidPitts continue to speak out on the dangers raising #taxes will have on the economy, #smallbusiness and the American consumer. TK @TheLeadCNN shorturl.at/BGna1
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As we gather for #seder, the 4 questions we ask of us all... Will we stand against oppression Will we stand against discrimination Will we stand for universal freedoms Will we we stand for the right to be who we are Diane and Khalid - Cork Wine Bar and Markets #Passover
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A genre onto himself. #Prince
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I can't believe what I just saw. Houston would not give up! #finalfour2025
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He took a zero off that 200 but the cost of doing business for #SmallBusiness across America just went up! #TrumpTariffs
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Monday's #IntheNews. As the world of #wine and #spirits wait to see if the next show drops in the latest #TariffWar, Cork owners Diane @KhalidPitts speak out on the irrevocable harm to #SmallBusiness across America - 200% #tariffs😖! #winenews #Europe shorturl.at/YSSbK
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Big win in the #WisconsinSupremeCourt race yesterday. 2026 is a bit away, but we're hoping that progressive energy carries over to #Minnesota. Cork - the official wine bar of @peggyflanagan for Senate😃. Great to host you last week.
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Night Night Cheeseheads. @umichbball #Big10Tournament Champs! #GoBlue
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Here we are
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As we all look at ways to resist attacks on #democracy, #education, #diversity, #inclusion, transparency, & good government, a #ThrowBackThursday remembrance to when one little #winebar said "unfair" and did something about it! #corkdc #trump #fightback shorturl.at/T5KoZ
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Sending congradulations to @UofDJesuit's Point Guard Leroy Blyden for his placement in the state of Michigan's Mr. Basketball race. But more importantly for securing his academic future @UToledo!
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Your Sunday #IntheNews - An Important Read. Why #DEI matters...Say its name. #diversity #equity #inclusion shorturl.at/ucyUf
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Cork's #Valentines Weekend Soundtrack of #love - #Prince's 1988 "When Two R in Love" When two are in love They whisper secrets only they two can hear When two are in love When two are in love
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As many engage in activities in support of our immigrant communities, it is crucial to recognize the importance of protecting the rights of #immigrants has never been more urgent as it is at this time and in this environment. #ADayWithoutImmigrants #immigrantsfeedamerica
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John June Lewis, Sr - recognized as the first #Black American #winemaker in the U.S. Woburn Winery is believed to have been the only #Virginia winery to produce #wine solely from its own grapes at the time. #BlackHistoryMonth2025 #blackhistory2025
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I literally had to brace myself when I heard this heartbreaking news. For those of us whose lives were touched by Cecile personally and professionally, we are devastated. For those who lives she impacted through her decades of advocacy, she was a warrior for Justice.
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This weekend, we are offering up 10% of our proceeds to WCK to aid their work in Southern California. DINE IN - ORDER TAKE OUT - SHOP ONLINE. We will make a #Donation 4 U! You can give directly shorturl.at/0CqyW #LAStrong
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