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Sunday, November 17, 2024

New Jersey U.S. Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman: "On this day in 1865, the last remaining enslaved Black Americans were freed. #Juneteenth is more than..."

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Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:

"On this day in 1865, the last remaining enslaved Black Americans were freed.
#Juneteenth is more than just a celebration of that day. Its a time to remember all the civil rights progress weve made while acknowledging the long road ahead toward full equality for Black people."
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Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:

"My father taught me the importance of public service. Without his love and support, I would not be the person I am today.
Happy #FathersDay to the fathers who uplift and inspire us every day."
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"In a country as wealthy as ours, one hungry child is too many. I thank my friend and colleague @Ilhan for leading the fight to get school meals to children in need. twitter.com/USProgressives" on June 17
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"As the climate crisis worsens, heat waves will only become more frequent and more dangerous.
We need to pass my Stay Cool Act to ensure that our communities remain livable in the face of extreme heat. twitter.com/MotherJones/st" on June 17
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