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This man MURDERED Breonna Taylor. In a righteous nation, that crime would cost him his freedom.
But this is Trump’s America. Bigotry is his administration’s north star.
And so, this killer won’t face justice, nor will the Taylor family receive it.
I am…
Congressman William Lacy "Bill" Clay Sr. was a trailblazing leader whose dedication to Missouri’s 1st Congressional District and to the mission of the Congressional Black Caucus left an enduring mark on our nation. As the first Black Congressman from Missouri, he opened doors and…
It is with deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Bill Clay Sr. — a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
May he rest in peace.
The anniversary of Eric Garner's murder was yesterday — but the pain, injustice, and outrage remain just as present today. Our justice system cannot just selectively choose who it serves and protects but will continue to do so if we do not hold those who abuse their power…
We owe it to Eric Garner's loved ones and every other victim of police brutality to never let such acts of violence go unnoticed and unpunished, especially in an administration that wields law enforcement like a gang of for-hire thugs. We must continue to say Eric Garner's name…
I’m remembering our beloved friend and colleague, Congressman John R. Lewis, on this fifth anniversary of his passing.
As we face our existential battle to keep the rights John devoted his life to give us, may we draw strength from his memory and find inspiration in his courage.
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I’m remembering our beloved friend and colleague, Congressman John R. Lewis, on this fifth anniversary of his passing.
As we face our existential battle to keep the rights John devoted his life to give us, may we draw strength from his memory and find inspiration in his courage.
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ICYMI: I am grateful Lupita Nyong'o shared her fibroid story with my colleagues to advocate for more research, resources, and awareness of this debilitating disease that so many women across the nation struggle with.
I encourage my colleagues across the aisle to support my legislation to provide $150 million over five years for the @NIH to research preventative care measures for this public health crisis.
Lupita Nyong'o joins fight to fund fibroids research: 'I no longer want to remain silent'
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Actress Lupita Nyong'o joined the Congressional Black Caucus to lobby for funding, better treatments for uterine fibroids
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I’m remembering our beloved friend and colleague, Congressman John R. Lewis, on this fifth anniversary of his passing.
As we face our existential battle to keep the rights John devoted his life to give us, may we draw strength from his memory and find inspiration in his courage.
ICYMI: I am so grateful to Lupita Nyong’o for coming to Congress to share her fibroids story and advocate for more research, more resources, and more awareness of this debilitating disease that so many women across the nation struggle with.
May her courage inspire my colleagues across the aisle to sign on to my legislation, the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act, which would provide $150 million to the NIH to research this public health crisis and put us on the path towards ending the pain it has caused.
In observance of Fibroid Awareness Month, my colleagues and I hosted a Uterine Health Awareness press conference to advocate for the health of women nationwide. I am proud to stand with my sisters, @repshontel, @repbonnie, and @sen_alsobrooks to reintroduce a myriad of legislation to support research and preventative measures to end uterine cancer and fibroids.
And of course, a special thank you to @coachgessie, @wecanwearwhite, @fibroidfoundation, and all others who joined us today for sharing their stories and tirelessly working to bring awareness to the issues women face with fibroids!
Today, I hosted a very important roundtable discussion to bring awareness to uterine health, where I was honored to be joined by @lupitanyongo who shed light on her own experiences with the severe impacts of uterine fibroids. Our conversation was filled with tears and a myriad of emotion from women who are dealing with this disease, and I am eternally grateful that she took this moment to share her story and lend her powerful voice to the voiceless.
“As a young girl, you’re taught to deal with pain at an early age. We are taught to suffer in silence. I’m speaking out because silence serves no one.” — Lupita Nyong’o.
This #BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that the pay gap Black women face every day didn’t happen by accident – it’s the product of centuries of exploitation designed to deny Black women what they’re worth and deprive them of what they deserve.
It’s time for progress. It`s time for equal pay.
Happy Independence Day! Every 4th of July, we celebrate the democracy this nation fought tirelessly for and was founded upon. These freedoms didn’t come easily and must not be taken lightly. If we hope for them to endure into tomorrow, we have a duty to protect them from the threats they face today.
I condemn Trump`s Big Ugly Bill and every Republican who voted for it.
Trump`s Big Ugly Bill will have devastating impacts on everyday Americans. While House Democrats are voting NO, we just need four of our colleagues across the aisle to have the guts to do the same.
Hear from one of my constituents Richard whose daughter`s health is being put in grave danger just to fund tax breaks to the President`s billionaire buddies.
It`s not too late to call your representatives and let them know they must vote "NO!"
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