"In 2019, Black people made up 42% of new HIV diagnoses in the US.Systemic racism in our health care system prevents and stigmatizes accessing care in our communities.On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we're making it clear that so much more must be done to save lives."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Cori Bush:
"900,000 people in the US have now died from COVID-19, with 2,500 people dying every single day from this disease.I'm holding space today to remember their lives and pray for their families and loved ones.We must keep working to put an end to the pandemic. We cannot let up."Read on Twitter
"The United States cannot continue hoarding COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and medical supplies.To end the pandemic we need to massively expand global vaccine distribution, testing capacity, and access to medical supplies.The House just passed my amendment to do that." on Feb. 4Read on Twitter
"I'm grateful to be making Black history alongside @SaintLouisMayor.As the first Black women to hold our positions, we carry this mantle for the next generation of Black girls to become historymakers and changemakers.This work is about bringing the next generation with us." on Feb. 4Read on Twitter
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