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Jim Clyburn's Public Statements on Issue: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (SC) - District 6

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02/04/2021 Tweet - "On this day, 108 years ago, the great Rosa Parks was born. Today we celebrate her life and legacy, including her courageous decision to sit that led others to rise."
02/03/2021 Tweet - "151 years ago, the 15th amendment was ratified, giving African American men the right to vote. That right is still under attack today. Voter discrimination and disenfranchisement is still rampant in this country. We must remove all barriers to the ballot box."
02/01/2021 Tweet - "This Black History Month we will celebrate the many achievements that Black people have made throughout the course of history. We will also remember and honor all of those who fought for change and paved the way for the history that we are still making today."
02/01/2021 Tweet - "Glad to see Septima Clark honored with a new US Mint coin. Fired as a public school teacher for not renouncing her NAACP membership, she went on to teach students at the Highland School, including Rosa Parks. I hope this inspires others to learn about her."
01/27/2021 Tweet - "Today we remember the millions of lives, including 6 million Jews, that were lost during the Holocaust due to genocidal hatred. The memory of the Holocaust must always drive us to prevent further atrocities. We must never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay"
01/22/2021 Tweet - "Today marks the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which gave women the right to control their own bodies. Women's right to choose is under assault across this country. We must continue the fight to protect that fundamental right."
01/18/2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today his words still ring true. It is time for the people of good will to stop being complicit. Silence is consent. Don't let this country come apart based upon lies & silence. Stand up & speak the truth."
01/03/2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr. led a voter registration drive opposing rampant voter discrimination and intimidation in Selma, Alabama. Today we honor his legacy by showing up, speaking up, and remembering the work is not over."
12/08/2020 Tweet - "10 years ago the House passed the Dream Act to ensure Dreamers can continue to live in the nation they call home. Last year, we expanded it to include TPS & DED. I look forward to the day that these important protections are signed into law."
12/07/2020 Tweet - "79 years ago, thousands of Americans lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Today, we remember and honor their bravery and their sacrifice for this country."
12/05/2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Although this was not the first bus boycott to take place, it did have an enormous impact on the civil rights movement, and it showed the power we can have when we demand change."
10/27/2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh fell victim to gun violence driven by anti-Semitic hate. We must combat hate in all its forms. And we must prevent its deadly consequences by keeping firearms out of the hands of those convicted of hate crimes."
10/12/2020 Tweet - "Today we celebrate the history and cultures of Native Americans and their contributions to this imperfect nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay"
10/01/2020 Tweet - "Today we remember the innocent lives that were lost 3 years ago during a mass shooting in Las Vegas. We cannot continue to ignore gun violence in this country. We must pass common sense gun violence legislation into law so we prevent tragedies like this from happening again."
09/15/2020 Tweet - "Looking forward to celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with the Latinx communities in South Carolina and all across the country. The Latinx American community has made significant contributions to our nation. We celebrate those contributions this month, and every day."
08/28/2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, Emmett Till was lynched by two white men. Today, we are still witnessing the modern-day lynching of Black men and women by police in this country. Until we put an end to police brutality and modern-day lynching, we will never have liberty and justice for all."
08/26/2020 Tweet - "100 years ago women got the right to vote. As we commemorate the 19th amendment, we must recognize that we have a long way to go before women are truly equal in this country. Women must have access to equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal treatment. #WomensEqualityDay"
08/18/2020 Tweet - "100 years ago the #19thAmendment was ratified empowering women to vote. However, Black people were blocked from exercising that right until 1965 & voting rights are still being infringed by voter suppression tactics. We must fight for equal access to the ballot box for all."
08/15/2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act. For 85 years, this legislation has ensured economic security for millions of Americans. We must protect it from this president and his administration's attempts to defund it."
08/06/2020 Tweet - "John Lewis urged us to use our right to vote as the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have in this democratic society. Today, we continue to celebrate his life & the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Let's keep making #GoodTrouble & protect voting rights for all."
08/04/2020 Tweet - "Every time I think of voting, I think of John Lewis. John wanted to pass HR 4, which is now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. We passed it in the House. I hope the Senate will do more than give lip service to John & by their deeds pass the bill."
08/03/2020 Tweet - "Today, we remember the lives lost one year ago in El Paso, the deadliest attack on the Latinx community in modern American history. We must stand up against hate, racism, xenophobia, and senseless gun violence."
07/31/2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House is well on its way to completing our constitutional responsibility to fund the government. These 10 bills enable a strong economic recovery that makes America's greatness affordable & accessible to all Americans, including my constituents in the 6th District."
07/30/2020 Tweet - "55 years ago, Medicare & Medicaid were signed into law, providing health care for millions of Americans. What many don't know is that in order to participate in the programs, hospitals had to desegregate, leading to more equitable treatment in health care delivery."
07/28/2020 Tweet - "The House unanimously passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2020 yesterday. If Senate leadership and the President want to truly honor John Lewis, they'll pass this bill."
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