Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:
"Happy 4th of July! Did you know that Black and Indigenous soldiers made up a quarter of General George Washington's troops during the Revolutionary War? This is a holiday for *all* Americans, so let's honor *all* those who fought for our nation's independence."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:
"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" on July 3Read on Twitter
"#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 2Read on Twitter
"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 1Read on Twitter
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