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New Jersey U.S. Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman: "Its Hair Independence Day! Racial discrimination persists in the form of discrimination against natural..."

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Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:

"Its Hair Independence Day!
Racial discrimination persists in the form of discrimination against natural Black hair. Its time for the Senate to pass the #CROWNAct to make the U.S. a place where everyone has the right to exist authentically. twitter.com/thecrownact/st"
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Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:

"#OTD 58 years ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law.
Although we've made commendable progress, we have a long way to go toward fulfilling our nation's great promise. Today, let's recommit to ensuring liberty and justice for ALL." on July 2
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"July is Bebe Moore Campbell #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth.

Due to structural inequities in our healthcare system, Black and brown Americans disproportionately suffer from mental illness. My Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act would tackle this crisis." on July 1
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"It's not uncommon for some men to feel it's their right to shout down Black women and try to literally silence them - striking my words from the record - but I will not be silenced in defense of women's rights.
If my colleague doesn't like it, he can whine on his own time." on June 30
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