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Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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 - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." 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 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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. 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 - "Women deserve the full protection of the United States Constitution. That's why House Dems passed the Equal Rights Amendment resolution. And I proudly voted YES. #ERANow" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jerry Nadler
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. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 13, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots are Counted Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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. 11, 2020 Tweet - "From covering up Pres. Trump's attempts to cheat in our elections to confirming judges like Mr. Brasher with a history of discriminating against African-American voters: Senate Republicans are showing outright contempt for the right to vote in free & fair elections #StopBrasher" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Less than one week after covering up President Trump's attempts to cheat in the next election, Senate Republicans are moving to reward a Trump judicial nominee--Andrew Brasher--who has shamefully spent his career defending voter suppression efforts. #StopBrasher" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie today from President Trump. I will say it again and again and again: LTC Vindman is a patriot. He's living up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is only a show of weakness from the president." 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 Tweet - "As usual, the White House runs away from the truth. LTC Vindman lived up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is not a sign of strength. It only shows President Trump's weakness." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Generations of Americans have fought and sacrificed to extend voting rights to all. So why are Senate Republicans trying to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who spent his career defending unconstitutional voter suppression? We must #StopBrasher." Sen. Chuck Schumer
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
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Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to David Ferriero, U.S. Archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration - Speier, Members of Congress Urge Archivist to Certify ERA Now! Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thankful for the amazing life and legacy of trailblazing Mathematician Katherine Johnson #NASA. She helped send America to the Moon. Others got the glory. But Ms. Johnson is no longer a #HiddenFigure. May she forever #RestInPower " Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
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 - "To my friend and our hero: Happy Birthday, @RepJohnLewis . You are an inspiration to us all to keep fighting side-by-side every day for the civil rights of all Americans." 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 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Grace Meng, ...
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. 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 - "Women deserve the full protection of the United States Constitution. That's why House Dems passed the Equal Rights Amendment resolution. And I proudly voted YES. #ERANow" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jerry Nadler
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. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 13, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Bill to Ensure All Active Duty Overseas Military Ballots are Counted Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 13, 2020 Tonko Votes with House to Advance Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Nydia Velázquez
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. 11, 2020 Tweet - "From covering up Pres. Trump's attempts to cheat in our elections to confirming judges like Mr. Brasher with a history of discriminating against African-American voters: Senate Republicans are showing outright contempt for the right to vote in free & fair elections #StopBrasher" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Less than one week after covering up President Trump's attempts to cheat in the next election, Senate Republicans are moving to reward a Trump judicial nominee--Andrew Brasher--who has shamefully spent his career defending voter suppression efforts. #StopBrasher" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "This is the #DailyLie today from President Trump. I will say it again and again and again: LTC Vindman is a patriot. He's living up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is only a show of weakness from the president." 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 Tweet - "As usual, the White House runs away from the truth. LTC Vindman lived up to his oath to protect and defend our Constitution. This action is not a sign of strength. It only shows President Trump's weakness." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Generations of Americans have fought and sacrificed to extend voting rights to all. So why are Senate Republicans trying to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who spent his career defending unconstitutional voter suppression? We must #StopBrasher." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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
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