Bobby L. Rush tweeted the following:
"Emmett Tills legacy was forged by his mothers persistent fight for justice, which pushed the U.S. to broadening civil liberties. That is why we introduced H.R. 2252, the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act, to acknowledge her fight for civil rights."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bobby L. Rush:
"Today marks what would have been Emmett Tills 81st birthday. Murdered at 14, his death sparked a nationwide protest for the safety & protection of Black lives galvanizing the civil rights movement."Read on Twitter
"Proud to cast my vote for the House minibus spending package, which would fund the creation of good-paying jobs, bolster our economy, & strengthen our fight against climate change. I am also thrilled that critical investments have been included to enrich the 1st District." on July 21Read on Twitter
"On #MandelaDay, we honor Nelson Mandela's legacy. Many of the most inspirational & empowering moments in my life were shared w/ him. The times that I was in company, I heard his impeccable words of wisdom flowing from his great reservoir of integrity, morality, & social justice." on July 18Read on Twitter
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