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Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 5, 2021 Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission Sen. Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The 50% + 1 voting requirement purposefully diluted Black votes & produced decades of white-only elected officials. I'm hopeful the 117th Congress & new admin will demonstrate that we have learned from our history & not repeat sordid mistakes of our past." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 14, 2020 Scott and colleagues celebrate passage of bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at HBCUs Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2020 Scott Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies Headed To White House Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. By refusing to act, the GOP has paved the way for modern-day voter suppression tactics. As we look forward, I hope we'll honor John Lewis by restoring the voting rights protections he fought to secure." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 10, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New @TrevorProject survey: 60% of Black LGBTQ youth respondents who wanted mental health care were not able to get it, with over half citing affordability as the reason. We must address disparities in access to care. The Senate must pass The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Chairs Lofgren, Clyburn, And Maloney Challenge Voter Suppression By Texas Governor Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @RepBonnie's tenacious efforts to address the rise in Black youth suicides. Her hearings, meetings & public events have informed this legislation and shined a light on the need for more funding and research to prevent these needless tragedies." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen. Tim Scott, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 1, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating the Start of Black History Month Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden is making racial equity & fairness in America a priority of his Administration. With just a week in office, he's already working to address past inequities. I look forward to working together to make America's greatness accessible & affordable to all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "In order for America to truly be great, we must ensure that its greatness is accessible and affordable for all. Today, President Biden is issuing Executive Orders to advance equity by expanding fair housing, eliminating private prisons, and engaging with tribal nations." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021 Scott and Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 18, 2021 Senator Scott Statement Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 5, 2021 Scott to Introduce Bill Establishing Election Integrity Commission Sen.Tim Scott
Jan. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The 50% + 1 voting requirement purposefully diluted Black votes & produced decades of white-only elected officials. I'm hopeful the 117th Congress & new admin will demonstrate that we have learned from our history & not repeat sordid mistakes of our past." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 21, 2020 More Than A Dozen Scott Provisions Included in COVID Relief, Year End Funding, and Tax Bills Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 14, 2020 Scott and colleagues celebrate passage of bill to train pilots, support ROTC students at HBCUs Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 11, 2020 Scott Bill To Strengthen Partnerships Between HBCUs and Federal Agencies Headed To White House Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "1 year ago, the House passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. By refusing to act, the GOP has paved the way for modern-day voter suppression tactics. As we look forward, I hope we'll honor John Lewis by restoring the voting rights protections he fought to secure." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "State of the Union with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 8, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 21, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 10, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 7, 2020 Tweet - "New @TrevorProject survey: 60% of Black LGBTQ youth respondents who wanted mental health care were not able to get it, with over half citing affordability as the reason. We must address disparities in access to care. The Senate must pass The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas - Chairs Lofgren, Clyburn, And Maloney Challenge Voter Suppression By Texas Governor Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @RepBonnie's tenacious efforts to address the rise in Black youth suicides. Her hearings, meetings & public events have informed this legislation and shined a light on the need for more funding and research to prevent these needless tragedies." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 30, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript Interview with James Clyburn Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 17, 2020 Rep. Clyburn, Sen. Coons Introduce Legislation Commemorating Multi-State Brown v. Board of Education Sites Sen.Tim Scott, ...
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