"There were more than 6,500 racial terror lynchings in America between 1865 and 1950. Lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Its time to change that by passing @RepBobbyRushs Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct, which Ill proudly be voting for on the House Floor today."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Gwen Moore:
"Today, the House will consider my legislation, which will award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Womens Army Corps 6888th (Six Triple Eight) Central Postal Directory Battalion, including my constituent, Ms. Anna Mae Wilson Robertson! (1/3)"Read on Twitter
"Six Triple Eight was the only all-Black Women's Army Corps Battalion to serve overseas during WWII. These unsung heroes sorted millions of pieces of mail and closed backlogs, maintaining morale by ensuring that service members received mail from their loved ones. (2/3)"Read on Twitter
"This recognition is long overdue and timely, reaching the House floor as we close out Black History Month and begin Women's History Month. (3/3)"Read on Twitter
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