Several members of Congress, including Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep. Shontel Brown, and Rep. Yvette Clarke, have introduced the bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act. The act aims to address systemic inequalities faced by Black women and girls in various aspects of life, such as housing, education, workforce, healthcare, and the criminal justice system. It seeks to ensure equal opportunities for Black women and girls to thrive and succeed.
This week was monumental as we made history celebrating the first ever Black Girl Magic Day at city hall ! In a space once imagined without us, we had the opportunity to truly give flowers to the past, present, and upcoming generations of Black Girl Magic ! #blackgirlmagicnyc https://t.co/rZMVzYNfBy
I was honored by my dear friend @RepBeatty for my leadership in sponsoring the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act. Special thanks to @RepJeffries and the Honorable Ventris C. Gibson from @usmint who joined us in celebrating #BlackHistory. https://t.co/xV82XQ9PHc
In 2022, I cosponsored the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act. This week, I joined the @usmint to celebrate the launch of the Harriet Tubman coin honoring this trailblazer. Wonderful to see this come to fruition. Learn more here: https://t.co/stVSipoako https://t.co/6oFoIlYMLp
I was honored by @repbeatty for sponsoring the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act. Tubman was a staple in America’s history. It’s critical that we remember her legacy and the contributions she made to our country. https://t.co/4MG82SZWdL
Yesterday I joined my @TheBlackCaucus colleagues as @RepBeatty and the @usmint presented a Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin to @RepGregoryMeeks as sponsor of the coin program. Black history IS American history. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/FnTFkou2n4
For Black History Month today, I presented a Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin from the @usmint to @RepGregoryMeeks for introducing the legislation for the coin program. Thanks to the Honorable Ventris C. Gibson @RepJeffries and all of our colleagues for joining us! https://t.co/KEOQSBRVin
Black women are essential to the strength and success of our communities. As the first Black Speaker of @NYCCouncil, I’m proud to celebrate the power, resilience, and significant contributions of Black women on #BlackGirlMagicDay! https://t.co/UELHhwx0Ng
Last year, the Council passed a resolution to designate February 15 annually as #BlackGirlMagicDay. Today, we celebrate the power, resilience, and vast contributions Black women have made to NYC and our nation! https://t.co/VcZEVh0QPg
✨ Happy #BlackGirlMagicDay to the Public Advocate's daughters, Amelie and Amani, and happy Black Girl Dad Week. Black women and girls: We know the magic takes skill and strength, and we see all the hard work behind it. Let's build a world that lifts all burdens and barriers. https://t.co/pj4Fg5KHxL
Black women have played a key role in ensuring liberty, equality, and opportunity for all. I am leading the Protect Black Women and Girls Act to ensure Black women and girls have equal opportunities to get ahead and succeed. https://t.co/loHx4CLJ6P
Black women have played a key role in ensuring liberty, equality, and opportunity for all. I’m proud to support the Protect Black Women and Girls Act to ensure Black women and girls have equal opportunities to succeed. https://t.co/O9JijYjodp
✨Happy Black Girl Magic Day✨ Last year @NYCCouncil passed legislation designating February 15 annually as #BlackGirlMagic Day in NYC in recognition of the accomplishments of Black women. I'm excited to celebrate it for the first time this year with my colleagues & community. https://t.co/JcNIE6H5IT
I'm proud to introduce the Protect Black Women and Girls Act beside so many of my friends and colleagues. This legislation will ensure that Black women and girls have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. https://t.co/0RNPmJ0dd1
It was wonderful to join my colleagues, @RepRobinKelly, @RepYvetteClarke, @RepMcClellan, and @ValerieFoushee yesterday in introducing the Protect Black Women and Girls Act. It's a crucial step toward finding lasting solutions to issues impacting Black women and girls. https://t.co/2jaKvKujUc
For every US dollar that a white man earns in the United States, Black women are paid 67 cents. That’s why I’m joining @RepRobinKelly in supporting the Protect Black Women and Girls Act. We must address the systemic inequalities that Black women and girls face every day.
I stood with @RepRobinKelly, @RepBonnie, @RepYvetteClarke and @ValerieFoushee to introduce the Protect Black Women and Girls Act. It will help address disparities Black women face in housing, education, the workforce, health care and the criminal justice system. https://t.co/9vhn9NhVQc
Today, I’m being honored by @RepBeatty for sponsoring the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act. 📺I’ll be livestreaming the event starting at noon - 1 p.m. Tune in to join the celebration. https://t.co/PVCwRAtIHJ
Every person in this nation should have the chance to create their own American Dream. @RepRobinKelly’s Protect Black Women and Girls Act is a key step towards, at long last, doing right by the Black women in America who have too often been denied the opportunities they deserve. https://t.co/62nwasW81O
Join us tomorrow February 15th, for the First Ever Black Girl Magic Day in NYC! We will be celebrating the inaugural Black Girl Magic Day at City Hall! Link to RSVP in bio! #nycblackgirl #blackexcellence #bgmdaynyc #celebrateblackwomen #inspirehermagic https://t.co/CH7Vw6i64W
Black women and girls deserve the same opportunities as their white male counterparts. I'm joining with @RepRobinKelly to support the bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act, which would create a task force that improves outcomes for Black women and girls nationwide. https://t.co/cdTNvxBGnU
Every Black woman & girl in this nation should have the chance to create their own American Dream. Proud to cosponsor @RepRobinKelly’s Protect Black Women & Girls Act - a key step towards doing right by Black women, who have too often been denied the opportunities they deserve. https://t.co/KF6pEo8xHf
Black women have played a key role in ensuring liberty, equality, and opportunity for all. I’m proud to support the Protect Black Women and Girls Act to ensure Black women and girls have equal opportunities to get ahead and succeed.
I am proud to join the @RepRobinKelly in support of the Protect Black Women and Girls Act. We must address the systemic inequalities that Black women and girls face. https://t.co/X8ooRDRoME
Today, I introduced the bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act alongside my fellow co-chairs of the @CBWGCAUCUS and @RepBrianFitz. We must leverage the full weight of the government for Black women and girls to have full, happy, healthy lives. https://t.co/khDPhAG4TX https://t.co/1PJHzl16g5