Brenda Lawrence tweeted the following:
"On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas received the joyous news of emancipation! They were finally free. This weekend, Im proud to join our #MI14 community, and the entire country, in celebrating #Juneteenth and commemorating this important history."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Brenda Lawrence:
"Today, @HouseDemocrats passed the #LowerFoodAndFuelCostsAct, a package of bipartisan bills to lower prices for Americas families in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving Americas farmers and ranchers the support they need to thrive." on June 16Read on Twitter
"Today, the House is considering #HR2543, the Financial Services Racial Equity, Inclusion, & Economic Justice Act,a #RacialJusticePackage that will:Help reduce costsCreate jobsStrengthen our economy#RacialJusticePackage | I'm a #YesOnHR2543" on June 15Read on Twitter
"Reports of arson, attempted bombings, vandalism, stalking, hate mail, and harassment against abortion care providers have skyrocketed in recent years.Im proud to support the #HealthcareProvidersSafetyAct to ensure abortion clinics can afford the security they need and deserve" on June 14Read on Twitter