"As Missouri's first Black Congresswoman, I was so proud to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore tonight while Congress honored our nation's first Black Congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm.Black women and girls need to know that they belong in seats of power. Today, tomorrow, and every day."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Cori Bush:
"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." on Feb. 7Read on Twitter
"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." on Feb. 7Read 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
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