Yvette D. Clarke for Congress
@VoteYvette
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Lifelong public servant. Progressive champion. Proudly representing NY-9 (Central + Southern Brooklyn) in Congress.
Brooklyn, New York
Joined April 2012
Six more days until our annual Carnival Kick-off Celebration! RSVP today and get ready for a night of food, dancing, laughs, and celebration. See you there! .
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As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I know what’s at stake. Next Monday, I'll be in Charlotte, NC at the NAACP Convention to talk about defending democracy and civil rights in this volatile moment. This is the fight of our time. 👉
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RT @HigherHeights: Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes made history when she was sworn in as the first Black woman president of @TheFlaBar. Best known….
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Baker-Barnes hopes to empower the next generation of lawyers and increase diversity in the legal field.
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RT @NYCSchools: Hey, students! 👋 . Remember: your school-issued OMNY card is valid through August 31—even if you’re not in summer school.….
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RT @TheRevAl: Wrapping a National Urban League strategy session on the #BigUglyBill with a press conference alongside the 8 legacy civil ri….
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RT @kylegriffin1: A growing number of U.S. citizens — many of them Latinos — are reporting they were detained by immigration agents in what….
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From @MatPatGT to the local fashion designer growing her brand on TikTok, creators are powering jobs, building culture, and redefining entrepreneurship. It’s time Congress catches up. That's why I launched the bipartisan Creators Caucus – to celebrate and support our creators.
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RT @bradlander: This is Yasir. He’s 21 yo. He fled Sudan after he was kidnapped & tortured by the RSF (he’s Zaghawa, a group that is system….
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Proud to support @RollingSeaAF and @CBCPAC in the fight to elect Black women. The moment we're in demands that resilient, committed, and principled leaders are at the helm to steer us through choppy waters. When #BlackWomenLead, we ALL win.
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RT @Grace4NY: Right now, nearly $7 billion in federal funding is being withheld from our kids. These are federal funds for after-school and….
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The money, which was allocated by Congress, helps pay for after-school programs, support for students learning English and other services.
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RT @politico: The deadly floods in Texas are dominating headlines — and they're becoming a political story. Yesterday, Trump was questione….
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RT @civilrightsorg: The Trump administration wants to override local control and cancel programs they deem "illegal DEI," yet Secretary McM….
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The story of America is unfinished, but every generation has the chance to bring us closer to freedom, justice, and equality for all. That’s the work I’ll never stop doing for Brooklyn and for this nation. Stay safe and have a happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
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RT @CBCPAC: CBCPAC Chairman Statement on House GOP’s Passage of Big Ugly Bill . Full statement here: .
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RT @TheBlackCaucus: Join the Congressional Black Caucus and a coalition of civil rights leaders, faith leaders, activists, and advocates fo….
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RT @TheBlackCaucus: The CBC just led more than 100 members in stalling a vote on Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill. As the Conscience o….
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RT @CBCPAC: JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote prioritizes corporate greed over working families. This bill raises utility bills, increases healt….
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RT @HigherHeights: Three years ago today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme….
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I will fight this with everything I have. Health care is a human right, and I refuse to let extremist politicians rip it away.
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Cutting $930 billion from Medicaid is reprehensible and dangerous on a mass scale. What’s more, it’s targeted cruelty — disproportionately harming elderly and Black Americans. Mark my words: families will suffer, and communities like mine in Brooklyn will bear the brunt.
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