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Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - ""Do you believe in miracles? YES!" We witnessed a miracle 40 years ago today when our 1980 Olympic hockey team beat the vaunted Soviet team in Lake Placid. The town's a jewel that's magical year round. And so are the Olympic Museum & Herb Brooks Arena:"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Reverend J. Edward Nash, Sr. will always be remembered as a leader and advocate for African Americans in Buffalo and nationwide. As a founding member of the Buffalo Urban League and local NAACP branch, we'll always honor his legacy. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Bob Douglas was the first African American inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He founded the famed "New York Rens'--a Harlem Renaissance era team that John Wooden described as one of the greatest he's ever seen. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Born on Long Island, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. As a religious poet and preacher, he criticized slavery through his poems. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate his poetry and leadership."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2020
Tweet - "From serving as a librarian in Brooklyn to serving in Congress, Major Owens devoted his life to service and building a better New York for all. He was a friend, trailblazer, civil rights activist, and pillar of the New York community. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 16, 2020
Tweet - "As a champion for journalistic integrity, role model, and daughter of Queens who lived in Buffalo too and across New York, Gwen Ifill is truly deserving of her own stamp. This #BlackHistoryMonth and every month, we honor her legacy."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2020
Tweet - "If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, so many more all authored by Harlem native James Baldwin One of the most thought-provoking voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Baldwin is an American icon #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Madame C.J. Walker was an American innovator. She became a self-made millionaire after building a successful African American hair care company: Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing. Her N.Y. home--Villa Lewaro--remains a National Landmark. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Add Lost Navy Sailors to Vietnam Memorial, Requests Meeting with Defense Secretary
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Tweet - "A fighter for Harlem and the rights of African Americans everywhere, Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was the first African American to represent New York in Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2020
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.Res. 694, "Recognizing the Importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Laws Derived Therefrom"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 12, 2020
The Sun - Miracle on Ice
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Literary icon Langston Hughes was one of the key leaders of the Harlem Renaissance. As the writer of poems like 'Harlem', his impact on American literature should forever be remembered and celebrated. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2020
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Harlem Renaissance blues singer, musician, and performer Gladys Bentley was a true pioneer. While singing and playing the piano, Bentley's performances helped break barriers for LGBTQ performers. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - "As the first African-American photographer for both Life & Vogue magazines, Gordon Parks was a true pioneer His legacy and photographs will live on forever at the Gordon Parks Foundation and the Gordon Parks School, both located in NY #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The 1st African American woman to win a Tony for best actress, Diahann Carroll--Bronx-born, raised in Harlem--broke racial barriers. She continued to do so in her trailblazing role "Julia," winning a Golden Globe award & Emmy nomination. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2020
Tweet - "So proud to join the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade today in New York City! Wishing everyone health, happiness, and good fortune. #YearOfTheRat"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Sculptor and Civil Rights Activist Augusta Savage was a pioneer of the Black arts community As a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and first director of the Harlem Community Art Center, her impact is still being felt in New York today. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting National Heritage Areas
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham. In 1854, she refused to get off of a streetcar that only allowed white passengers. Her courage inspired Black New Yorkers fight to end racial discrimination on street cars. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "An incredible honor to join African American Clergy and Elected Officials at today's meeting in Brooklyn in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and #BlackHistoryMonth. This day and month are reminders of how far we've come as a country and how far we still have to go."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Jackie Robinson changed American sports forever. In 1947, Robinson broke baseball's "color barrier" when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His legacy of standing up for equal rights will always live on. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - ""Do you believe in miracles? YES!" We witnessed a miracle 40 years ago today when our 1980 Olympic hockey team beat the vaunted Soviet team in Lake Placid. The town's a jewel that's magical year round. And so are the Olympic Museum & Herb Brooks Arena:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Rochester abolitionist & author Austin Steward was a successful grocery business owner. He was chosen by community members to give a speech celebrating slave emancipation in New York. He was also VP at the 1st Black National Convention. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Reverend J. Edward Nash, Sr. will always be remembered as a leader and advocate for African Americans in Buffalo and nationwide. As a founding member of the Buffalo Urban League and local NAACP branch, we'll always honor his legacy. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Playing for the Brooklyn Eagles, New York Rens, and more, Clarence "Fats' Jenkins became a sports legend He was one of the greatest outfielders in the era of segregated baseball & an inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Bob Douglas was the first African American inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He founded the famed "New York Rens'--a Harlem Renaissance era team that John Wooden described as one of the greatest he's ever seen. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Born on Long Island, Jupiter Hammon was the first published African American poet in North America. As a religious poet and preacher, he criticized slavery through his poems. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate his poetry and leadership."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 17, 2020
Tweet - "From serving as a librarian in Brooklyn to serving in Congress, Major Owens devoted his life to service and building a better New York for all. He was a friend, trailblazer, civil rights activist, and pillar of the New York community. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 16, 2020
Tweet - "As a champion for journalistic integrity, role model, and daughter of Queens who lived in Buffalo too and across New York, Gwen Ifill is truly deserving of her own stamp. This #BlackHistoryMonth and every month, we honor her legacy."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 15, 2020
Tweet - "If Beale Street Could Talk, Go Tell It on the Mountain, Notes of a Native Son, so many more all authored by Harlem native James Baldwin One of the most thought-provoking voices of the Civil Rights Movement, Baldwin is an American icon #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 14, 2020
Tweet - "Madame C.J. Walker was an American innovator. She became a self-made millionaire after building a successful African American hair care company: Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing. Her N.Y. home--Villa Lewaro--remains a National Landmark. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Add Lost Navy Sailors to Vietnam Memorial, Requests Meeting with Defense Secretary
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Tweet - "A fighter for Harlem and the rights of African Americans everywhere, Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was the first African American to represent New York in Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 12, 2020
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.Res. 694, "Recognizing the Importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Laws Derived Therefrom"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 12, 2020
The Sun - Miracle on Ice
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Literary icon Langston Hughes was one of the key leaders of the Harlem Renaissance. As the writer of poems like 'Harlem', his impact on American literature should forever be remembered and celebrated. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 11, 2020
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Feb. 11, 2020
Tweet - "Harlem Renaissance blues singer, musician, and performer Gladys Bentley was a true pioneer. While singing and playing the piano, Bentley's performances helped break barriers for LGBTQ performers. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - "As the first African-American photographer for both Life & Vogue magazines, Gordon Parks was a true pioneer His legacy and photographs will live on forever at the Gordon Parks Foundation and the Gordon Parks School, both located in NY #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The 1st African American woman to win a Tony for best actress, Diahann Carroll--Bronx-born, raised in Harlem--broke racial barriers. She continued to do so in her trailblazing role "Julia," winning a Golden Globe award & Emmy nomination. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 9, 2020
Tweet - "So proud to join the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade today in New York City! Wishing everyone health, happiness, and good fortune. #YearOfTheRat"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Sculptor and Civil Rights Activist Augusta Savage was a pioneer of the Black arts community As a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and first director of the Harlem Community Art Center, her impact is still being felt in New York today. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020
Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation Supporting National Heritage Areas
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Before Rosa Parks, there was Elizabeth Jennings Graham. In 1854, she refused to get off of a streetcar that only allowed white passengers. Her courage inspired Black New Yorkers fight to end racial discrimination on street cars. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020
Tweet - "An incredible honor to join African American Clergy and Elected Officials at today's meeting in Brooklyn in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and #BlackHistoryMonth. This day and month are reminders of how far we've come as a country and how far we still have to go."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Jackie Robinson changed American sports forever. In 1947, Robinson broke baseball's "color barrier" when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. His legacy of standing up for equal rights will always live on. #BlackHistoryMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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