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Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "If libraries are centers of learning and truth, librarians are guardians against the misinformation that tears at the fabric of our society. Check out my #BlackHistoryMonth podcast episode with the first African American @LibnOfCongress, Dr. Carla Hayden." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Oswald Hope Robertson is cited by some as the inventor of the blood bank. But Dr. Charles Drew, an African American physician, is the inventor of the modern-day blood bank. He developed a method to allow blood to be stored for 2 months. #CriticalRaceFacts" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2022 Clarke, DeLauro, Clyburn, Meeks, Torres Introduce Legislation to Honor Constance Baker Motley Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Hayes, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming Federal Support for Americans with Disabilities Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Following Arrest Of 10-Year-Old Waipahu Student, Schatz Urges Education Secretary To Update Guidance On School Arrests, Consider Impact On Children Sen. Brian Schatz
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "As my friend @SenatorWarnock has so eloquently said: "Some people don't want some people to vote." But with history's eyes on us, we must -- and we will -- fight back." Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 17, 2022 Rep. Obernolte Japanese American World War II History Network bill passes House Natural Resources Committee Rep. Jay Obernolte
Feb. 17, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions" Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 17, 2022 Senators Cruz, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Achieve Justice for Civil Rights Era Victims Sen. Ted Cruz
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology Rep. John Larson, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Growing up, my mother instructed me to learn all about South Carolina's Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Bethune was her greatest hero. I look forward to joining @USRepKCastor when we can finally welcome the statue of her likeness to its final home, the U.S. Capitol." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Texas' restrictive voter laws are designed to deny Americans their sacred right to vote. House Democrats have passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and HR1 to ward off similar attacks happening across the country. It's long past time for the Senate to do its part." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights is an "all hands on deck" situation. The Senate must do its part by passing the For the People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. All of us must do our part to protect our democracy." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 14, 2022 Gillibrand Successfully Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call To Protect Civil Rights For People With Disabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic; HHS Issues New Guidance To Health Care Providers To Enhance Protections For Those With Disabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 14, 2022 Norton Celebrates 204th Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 14, 2022 Cortez Masto Joins Effort to Make Government Services Accessible in More Languages Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "On this day 113 years ago, the @NAACP was founded with the goal of securing for all Americans their Constitutional rights.   I commend their continued efforts to make America's greatness accessible to all of her people." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "This week's #CriticalRaceFact highlights Elijah McCoy. Thomas Savery is known as the inventor of the steam engine. However, Elijah McCoy's automatic oil cup made these engines safer and more efficient. Many tried to copy his work, but most companies wanted "the Real McCoy."" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Owens, Sen. Scott: Pandemic restrictions have tilted the playing field against black students -- school choice can level it again Rep. Clarence Owens
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericaCOMPETES Act will create new possibilities for the next generation of HBCU students. This bill sets aside $1.2 billion to expand research and educational capabilities at our nation's HBCUs and MSIs, ensuring STEM students of color have an equal opportunity to thrive." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Ted Budd Announces New Support for Bill Targeting Human Trafficking Sen. Ted Budd
Feb. 10, 2022 Hirono Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Void and Prevent Forced Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Harassment and Assault Sen. Mazie Hirono
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, we must raise our voices and fight against the false, politically motivated, narrative about schools teaching critical race theory.   As I wrote in @BlackPressUSA, no amount of whitewashing or book banning will change our history." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date Title Politician
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "If libraries are centers of learning and truth, librarians are guardians against the misinformation that tears at the fabric of our society. Check out my #BlackHistoryMonth podcast episode with the first African American @LibnOfCongress, Dr. Carla Hayden." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Oswald Hope Robertson is cited by some as the inventor of the blood bank. But Dr. Charles Drew, an African American physician, is the inventor of the modern-day blood bank. He developed a method to allow blood to be stored for 2 months. #CriticalRaceFacts" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2022 Clarke, DeLauro, Clyburn, Meeks, Torres Introduce Legislation to Honor Constance Baker Motley Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Hayes, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming Federal Support for Americans with Disabilities Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Following Arrest Of 10-Year-Old Waipahu Student, Schatz Urges Education Secretary To Update Guidance On School Arrests, Consider Impact On Children Sen.Brian Schatz
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "As my friend @SenatorWarnock has so eloquently said: "Some people don't want some people to vote." But with history's eyes on us, we must -- and we will -- fight back." Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Feb. 17, 2022 Rep. Obernolte Japanese American World War II History Network bill passes House Natural Resources Committee Rep.Jay Obernolte
Feb. 17, 2022 Chairman Nadler Statement for Subcommittee Hearing on "The Rise in Violence Against Minority Institutions" Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 17, 2022 Senators Cruz, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Achieve Justice for Civil Rights Era Victims Sen.Ted Cruz
Feb. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology Rep.John Larson, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Growing up, my mother instructed me to learn all about South Carolina's Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Bethune was her greatest hero. I look forward to joining @USRepKCastor when we can finally welcome the statue of her likeness to its final home, the U.S. Capitol." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Texas' restrictive voter laws are designed to deny Americans their sacred right to vote. House Democrats have passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and HR1 to ward off similar attacks happening across the country. It's long past time for the Senate to do its part." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights is an "all hands on deck" situation. The Senate must do its part by passing the For the People Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. All of us must do our part to protect our democracy." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 14, 2022 Gillibrand Successfully Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Call To Protect Civil Rights For People With Disabilities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic; HHS Issues New Guidance To Health Care Providers To Enhance Protections For Those With Disabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Feb. 14, 2022 Norton Celebrates 204th Birthday of Frederick Douglass, D.C. Voting Rights Champion Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 14, 2022 Cortez Masto Joins Effort to Make Government Services Accessible in More Languages Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "On this day 113 years ago, the @NAACP was founded with the goal of securing for all Americans their Constitutional rights.   I commend their continued efforts to make America's greatness accessible to all of her people." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "This week's #CriticalRaceFact highlights Elijah McCoy. Thomas Savery is known as the inventor of the steam engine. However, Elijah McCoy's automatic oil cup made these engines safer and more efficient. Many tried to copy his work, but most companies wanted "the Real McCoy."" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Owens, Sen. Scott: Pandemic restrictions have tilted the playing field against black students -- school choice can level it again Rep.Clarence Owens
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The #AmericaCOMPETES Act will create new possibilities for the next generation of HBCU students. This bill sets aside $1.2 billion to expand research and educational capabilities at our nation's HBCUs and MSIs, ensuring STEM students of color have an equal opportunity to thrive." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 11, 2022 Rep. Ted Budd Announces New Support for Bill Targeting Human Trafficking Sen.Ted Budd
Feb. 10, 2022 Hirono Applauds Senate Passage of Bill to Void and Prevent Forced Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Harassment and Assault Sen.Mazie Hirono
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, we must raise our voices and fight against the false, politically motivated, narrative about schools teaching critical race theory.   As I wrote in @BlackPressUSA, no amount of whitewashing or book banning will change our history." Rep.Jim Clyburn
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