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The CBC is proud to welcome
@GabeAmo
as the Caucus’ historic 60th member, and the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in the House of Representatives.
We look forward to all we will accomplish together on behalf of the American people.
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Hi,
@realDonaldTrump
. We’re the CBC. We sent you a letter on January 19, but you never wrote us back. Sad! Letter:
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Boyz n the Hood
Poetic Justice
Higher Learning
Shaft
Baby Boy
Snowfall
These are just a few of John Singleton's work. He was a legendary filmmaker who told authentic stories about the Black experience.
He inspired generations of artists behind him. May he rest in peace.
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We –
the nation,
the City of Baltimore,
the State of Maryland,
and the United States Congress - have all suffered a tremendous loss.
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Today, March 8, 2021, is
#InternationalWomen
’s Day!
Special thanks to the women Congressional Black Caucus Members!
how it started: how it’s going:
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You can probably tell. But two of our members are pictured. 😉🙅🏾♂️🙅🏾♀️
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Maya Angelou once said “when you know better, you do better.”
Ralph Northam has had three decades to know better but only now does he acknowledge this racist act.
An apology now isn't enough. He must resign.
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The
@TheBlackCaucus
Mourns the Loss of Congressman John Lewis
The world has lost a legend; the civil rights movement has lost an icon, the City of Atlanta has lost one of its most fearless leaders, and the CBC has lost our longest serving member.
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Happy Birthday Madam Vice President (
@VP
).
Wishing you all the best on your special day!
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The Senate's 3 black members introduce bill to make lynching a federal crime
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The CBC voted today to decline this
@WhiteHouse
invitation for a follow-up meeting w/
@realDonaldTrump
. Here's why: .
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Congressman John Lewis spent his life fighting racism and injustice wherever he confronted it, from boycotts, sit-ins, and other protests in the streets, to championing bold, progressive policies in Congress.
#ripjohnlewis
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History has been made. Congratulations to the House Democratic Leader-Elect
@RepJeffries
.
The first Black lawmaker to lead a major American party in Congress.
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CBC Chairman
@RepRichmond
: "
@realDonaldTrump
's 'shithole' comments are further proof that his Make America Great Again agenda is really a Make America White Again agenda."
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It's definitely giving
#MitchPlease
.
African Americans are ARE Americans, 365 days a year!
In case you missed it, Mitch McConnell said the quiet part out loud last night: “African-American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans.”
Make sure everyone sees this.
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Black people built:
The White House
US Capitol
Statue of Freedom
Smithsonian Institution
Wall Street
Trinity Church
Fraunces Tavern
Faneuil Hall
Fort Sumter
Harvard Law School
Castillo de San Marcos fort
Georgetown University
Univ. of NC
to name a few.
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No one in Congress has taken on
@realDonaldTrump
like
@RepMaxineWaters
. She’s brave, she’s bold, and she’s brilliant. And that’s why we
#StandWithMax
.
#FamiliesBelongTogether
#KeepFamiliesTogetherMarch
WATCH: Maxine Waters responds to death threats: "You better shoot straight"
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The black unemployment rate fell from 16.5% to 7.8% from January 2011 –January 2017. Now it’s 6.8%. Thank President Obama – not
@realDonaldTrump
.
#ThanksObama
#AYearofTrump
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This is a shameful moment on the House floor.
Rep. Eli Crane referring to Black service members who risk their lives for our country as ‘colored people’ is unconscionable.
The GOP fights against diversity, equity and inclusion training and prove everyday why it’s necessary.
Crane: My amendment has nothing to do with whether or not colored people or black people or anybody can serve.
Beatty: I would like those words stricken from the record
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Statue of Mary Mcleod Bethune will become the first of a Black woman in the U.S. Capitol thanks to the efforts of CBC Member
@RepValDemings
.
By the way, Bethune’s statue will replace a statue of former confederate general Edmund Kirby Smith.
#BlackWomen
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Waverly Woodson, a 21-year-old medic from Philadelphia, treated at least 200 injured men on
#DDay
, despite being injured himself. He was with the lone African-American combat unit to fight on D-Day.
#DDay75
#DDay75thAnniversary
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CBC: Rep. Nunes must be removed from intelligence committee, not just chairmanship, & an independent commission is needed.
#TrumpRussia
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@DonaldJTrumpJr
’s tweet was an outrageous racist attacks on
@SenKamalaHarris
that will not be tolerated.
This recklessness must stop now. Clearly the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
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"I couldn’t sit with the soldiers I had been on the battlefield with. I had to go to the back of the bus. Those are the things that come back and haunt you.” – World War II veteran Johnnie Jones, Sr.
#DDay75
#DDay75thAnniversary
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Much like the money he inherited from his father to start his business,
@realDonaldTrump
inherited the low black unemployment rate from
@BarackObama
.
#SOTU
#ThanksObama
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Many of our members attended the
#SOTU
to stare racism in the face. Both those who attended & those who didn't wore Kente cloth to protest
@realDonaldTrump
’s "shithole" comments about
#Africa
&
#Haiti
& to stand in solidarity w/ Africans & people of African descent worldwide.
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10 years ago today, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus was sworn in as President of the United States for the first time in U.S. history.
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Congressional Black Caucus' Leadership Helps Shape Tonight's Victory on Infrastructure Package Vote
Read the full release here ⤵️ :
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The CBC is calling for the Barbers Hill Independent School District to end this discriminatory farce and immediately allow Darryl to return to the classroom and receive his education.
#SOTU2024
Darryl George, the Texas student kept out of class because of his locs, has been invited to the State of the Union Address as a guest of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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@SenateMajLdr
Silencing Coretta Scott King from the grave is disgusting & disgraceful. She was right about
#StopSessions
.
#LetLizSpeak
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The Islamophobic comments made by
@RepBoebert
are morally reprehensible and dangerous. We believe this rhetoric perpetuates actions that could undoubtedly inspire more death threats to Representative
@Ilhan
Omar and her family. That is unacceptable.
Read the full release ⤵️:
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As we remember and honor the 400th Anniversary of all of the enslaved Africans arrival in America, we must never forget the tragedies, successes, and contributions of all of them and all of their progeny.
#400YearsLater
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HBD,
@RepMaxineWaters
! Rep. Waters is the top democrat on
@FSCDems
and is a strong advocate for consumers, women, and people of color. She's also a strong advocate for impeaching
@realDonaldTrump
. No one in Congress has taken on President Trump like Rep. Waters.
#AuntieMaxine
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We are genuinely
#livingblackhistory
!
An intergenerational group of CBC members visited the White House to meet with
@VP
Harris for her first meeting in the ceremonial office.
Our power and our message.
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Happy Birthday, Madam
@VP
!
Thank you for your continued leadership and unwavering commitment to serving our country!
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BREAKING NEWS:
#DCStatehood
has passed in the House thanks to
@EleanorNorton
and
@HouseDemocrats
; this bill would make Washington, D.C., the nation's 51st state!
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To all the millennial women who attended today’s luncheon, thank you for taking YOUR seat at the table! 💕
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Congratulations to
@SenKamalaHarris
for your historic performance tonight! We’re so proud of everything you represent as the first Black woman to be nominated by a major party to serve as Vice President. You're a brilliant role model for little Black girls everywhere.
#HBCUGrad
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Founding member of the CBC, 1st AA woman elected to Congress, 1st AA major-party candidate to run for president.
#TBT
#ShePersisted
#BHM
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Mr.President, we have a few questions... 🤔
#FactsMatter
“We may have the best economy we ever had," said Pres Trump, citing job growth, drop in unemployment, and other indicators. But made no mention of $2-trillion hike in the National Debt on his watch, and OMB forecast last week that Federal deficit this year will top $1-trillion.
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After reviewing his record, we believe that Judge Kavanaugh would be a threat to African Americans’ years-long struggle for equality and justice.
Letter:
#StopKavanaugh
#WhatsAtStake
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A veterans’ sacrifice never expires. It's important to take some time today to reflect on the bravery of those who fought & the lives that were sacrificed on the “Longest Day”, including Waverly Woodson, Johnnie Jones Sr., and every African American who participated on
#DDay
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We are calling on the Biden Administration to implement broad-based student loan debt cancellation by executive action.
Read the full statement below:
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@TherealTaraji
: "I am here to speak on the behalf of the thousands, if not millions of African-American men, women, and children who suffer in silence with
#mentalhealth
issues."
#BlackMentalHealth
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The Bluest Eye
Sula
Song of Solomon
Tar Baby
Beloved
These are just a few of Author and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison's work.
She was a brilliant writer who shared heartbreaking and poignant stories about Blackness in America.
May her soul rest in peace.
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It wasn’t a
#VoterFraud
commission. It was a
#VoterSuppression
commission. We’re glad taxpayers will no longer be footing the bill.
#ShamVotingCommission
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@RepRichmond
: "As Members of the CBC, we cannot overstate
#WhatsAtStake
for African Americans and communities of color... A careful, in-depth evaluation of
#StopKavanaugh
's record...uncovers writings that illustrate sparse commitment to equal protection under the law."
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@SpeakerPelosi
has been a constant ally in this fight.
We need to make sure George Floyd’s death was not in vain.
The Senate needs to finish the job we started in the House.
The Senate must pass the
#GeorgeFloydpolicing
Act and get it signed into law.
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@realDonaldTrump
: "Both sides, law & order..." Your false equivalency, dog whistles are sad. White supremacy is to blame.
#Charlottesville
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House and Senate Democrats observe a moment of silence for all of the Black lives we have lost in America due to police brutality and for those who have also suffered physical and emotional abuse. It is time for a change. Enough is enough.
#BlackLivesMatter
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Waverly "managed to set up a medical aid station and for the next 30 hours occupied himself removing bullets, dispensing blood plasma, cleaning wounds, resetting broken bones, and at one point amputating a foot."
#DDay75
#DDay75thAnniversary
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We are deeply saddened by the news of trailblazer, humanitarian, and cultural icon Sidney Poitier's passing.
May his memory be a blessing.
"In my case, the body of work stands for itself... I think my work has been representative of me as a man."
— Sidney Poitier
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On May 25th 2020, Derek Chauvin held his knee on the neck of George Floyd for 8 minutes and 46. For 8 min and 46 seconds
#GeorgeFloyd
struggled for his life, then died.
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
#ICantBreathe
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The nation is heartbroken by this loss and
we extend our sincerest condolences to his
wife,
children,
grandchildren,
friends,
staff
and all those positively impacted by his
remarkable life and work.
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To our forever Black Panther Chadwick Boseman, thank you for powerfully telling our stories. You were indeed young, Black, and gifted.
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@rarebirdlit
Accountability is necessary. Thank you for taking proper action.
Black women have enough to worry about on a daily basis.
@NatashaTynes
’ actions were malicious and simply unnecessary.
She needs to find a hobby & do better next time.
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Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of Congress, dedicated his life to voting rights and equality. Let us continue to honor his life and legacy by passing legislation that would restore the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and curtail some of the worst forms of voter suppression.
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The Congressional Black Caucus mourns
the loss of one of its founding members,
the longest-serving African American in Congress,
and the former Dean of the House –
Congressman John Conyers.
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He also saved four men from drowning, pulling them from the waves & administering CPR after their guide rope broke on the way ashore.
Woodson never received the
#MedalofHonor
, the highest U.S. military decoration given to those who display extraordinary valor in action.
#DDay75
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Winner of 5 NBA championships.
First-round pick in the 1996 draft.
One of the greatest NBA players of all time.
Kobe Bryant's accomplishments surpassed sports. He inspired generations of athletes on & off the court.
May he & all those lost in this accident Rest In Peace.
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As a lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and the truth, Elijah Cummings was the true definition of a leader & his commitment to civility & humanity were invaluable in times such as these.
To many, he was a friend & mentor, but to the members of the CBC, Elijah was family.
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What's at stake this year for the Black community?
Civil Rights.
Voting Rights.
Health Care.
Education.
Black Wealth.
Criminal Justice Reform.
That's why
@TheBlackCaucus
is hosting the National Black Leadership Summit.
It's Time to Wake Up!
#CBC2020Summit
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S̶a̶f̶e̶t̶y̶ ̶&̶ ̶S̶e̶c̶u̶r̶i̶t̶y
E̶q̶u̶a̶l̶i̶t̶y̶ ̶&̶ ̶J̶u̶s̶t̶i̶c̶e
H̶e̶a̶l̶t̶h̶c̶a̶r̶e̶
E̶c̶o̶n̶o̶m̶i̶c̶ ̶S̶e̶c̶u̶r̶i̶t̶y
V̶o̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶R̶i̶g̶h̶t̶s
F̶e̶d̶e̶r̶a̶l̶ ̶J̶u̶d̶i̶c̶i̶a̶r̶y
T̶r̶u̶s̶t̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶P̶r̶e̶s̶i̶d̶e̶n̶c̶y
#WeHaveLostALot
b/c of
@realDonaldTrump
. Watch!
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The Congressional Black Caucus Released the Following Statement on the Trump’s “Platinum Plan” for Black America
Don’t be fooled.
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Let’s be clear
@BillOReilly
, America was built on the backs of our ancestors. European settlers used African slaves as a free labor source for over 200 years.
So yes Bill, that’s exactly what happened.
#Reparations
Slavery reparations is a far-left favorite because it does a number of things.
It reinforces the radical belief that the United States was founded by racist white men who installed a system whereby white guys would run everything and blacks, women and others would be exploited.
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We held a very productive meeting with
@POTUS
& Sr. White House officials on CBC priorities ranging from voting rights, police reform, economic justice and the plight of Black men and boys. The CBC remains committed to advocating for the issues that matter most to Black families.
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There is it, and just like that,
@KristenClarkeJD
became the first Black woman confirmed as the nation's assistant attorney general for
@CivilRights
!
Sworn in by
@VP
@KamalaHarris
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 📸
@PeterVelz46
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It is unconscionable our justice system would allow an armed vigilante — who traveled to Kenosha, Wisconsin and killed Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, and wounded Gaige Grosskreutz — to go free.
Read the full release⤵️:
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Dear Senators:
#StopGorsuch
on merits, oppose other
#SCOTUS
nominees until independent commission investigates
#TrumpRussia
. Sincerely, CBC
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@realDonaldTrump
: We're not surprised that you're using
#WomensHistoryMonth
to continue your attacks on women. We demand an apology that we know you're not smart enough or strong enough to give. After all, you couldn't even bring yourself to apologize to a military widow.
WATCH: Trump attacks Maxine Waters: She's a "very low IQ individual"
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For centuries, Black women have had to reclaim both their time & pay; 63 cents for every $1 isn’t enough!
#BlackWomensEqualPay
#EqualPay2Day
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President
@realDonaldTrump
and his Administration have done so much damage to our community and the country over the past two years.
Do you remember how you felt on on November 9, 2016? That’s a good reason to vote on November 6, 2018.
#WeHaveLostALot
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Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Joe Madison, “The Black Eagle”.
A civil rights icon, author, and legendary radio host, Joe Madison championed the fight for equity and justice.
We send our condolences to his family and loved ones.
May he rest in peace.
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Voting rights are non-negotiable. It is time for the Senate to do its job. Pass the John R. Lewis
#VotingRightsAct
now! Democracy can not wait.
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Empowered women, empower women!
From the Women of the
#CBC
to all of the women around the world. Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
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“We know that racial disparities in everything from healthcare to finance – from housing to education, are a pervasive issue in this country.” - CBC Chairwoman
@RepBeatty
on
@MSNBC
’s
@thereidout
with
@JoyAnnReid
#TheReidOut
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We
#StandWithMaxine
.
CBC Chair
@RepRichmond
: "In exercising her constitutional right to freedom of speech at a recent rally,
@RepMaxineWaters
did not, as she has made clear, encourage violence, like
@realDonaldTrump
has been doing since the election."
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Sessions wants to put more people of color in jail and take away their educational opportunities.
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We are so proud of our CBC Member
@SenKamalaHarris
on her selection. This is HERstory.
#WinWithBlackWomen
#BlackWomenLead
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Congressional Black Caucus Sends Letter to President of
#Nigeria
Muhammadu Buhari on State Sanctioned Violence Against Peaceful Protesters
#EndSARS
#EndPoliceBrutality
#BlackLivesMatter
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"We just passed a resolution calling for a public release of Robert Mueller's report. We're not going to let it get buried. The world deserves to know what has gone on with this administration." -
@RepKarenBass
#CBCTakeOver
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.
@iJesseWilliams
said he stopped by the CBC meeting to pay respect to the 49-member caucus, including
#CivilRights
hero
@repjohnlewis
.
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You know the black vote is important when both US state/local govs & foreign govs try to suppress it.
Last year, we met w/
@Facebook
& other tech companies about this issue.
If they can't stop the weaponization of their platforms, then Congress will.
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Congratulations to President-Elect
@JoeBiden
and our CBC Member VP-Elect
@SenKamalaHarris
! We look forward to working with you.
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@RepPressley
: "I rise on behalf of the young boys and girls, saddened and scared because they attend more funerals than graduation parties."
#GunViolenceAwarenessMonth
#EnoughisEnough
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Pass it on: On the anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection. We are calling on the Senate to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. It's time.
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Today would have been her 27th birthday. Dear Breonna, you may no longer be here with us on earth, but we will never forget you. We will keep fighting until justice is served.
#sayhername
#takeastand
#justiceforbreonnataylor
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On this day three decades ago, one man walked out of jail free and determined to end the brutal apartheid system of racial oppression that had imprisoned South Africans. Today we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his fight against injustice and inequality. ✊🏿
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Happy Birthday,
@BarackObama
! We miss you. In the words of your favorite rapper, we have 99 problems & the 22nd Amendment is 1.
#ObamaDay
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