Two years ago, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act was signed into law by President Biden, making lynching a federal hate crime. The Act was a significant step towards addressing the injustices faced by Black Americans and confronting the darkest parts of American history.
Two years ago this week, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act became law. I am thinking of my friend Joe Madison who I worked closely with in passing this critical legislation. I miss Joe and am grateful for his commitment to racial justice and to Prince George’s County. https://t.co/gUYjjHCeDS
It was two years ago today that @POTUS signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a federal hate crime. This legislation served as a resounding call that white supremacy has no place in our world – and I was proud to co-sponsor it.
2 years ago, President Biden signed into law the Emmett Till Antilynching Act that I supported. This bill defines lynching as a federal hate crime and honors the life and legacy of Emmett Till. https://t.co/MvoInz4kLd
Today we mark the anniversary of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act becoming law, making lynching a federal hate crime. Emmett Till was a 14-year-old boy who was kidnapped, beaten, and shot by a mob in Mississippi in 1955. That violent and deadly act of hate was motivated only by… https://t.co/2u0yE0nVKX
Today marks the 2-year anniversary of the Emmett Till #AntiLynchingAct - a bill that finally made lynching a federal hate crime.
Two years ago today, @POTUS signed the Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct which made lynching a federal crime. I’m incredibly proud that I worked on this monumental bill. https://t.co/P1QyqWiCiq https://t.co/AehJhKnAAo
Two years ago, @POTUS signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law, making lynching a federal hate crime A long overdue step towards confronting the darkest parts of our history. During the signing, I was reminded that we are at our best when we center our work on humanity https://t.co/vHKcOrcOUK
Today I’m honoring the 2 year anniversary that @POTUS signed the Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act into law. I’ll continue to advocate for legislation that addresses the injustices that Black Americans face each day. https://t.co/UR6WzpHQPB
In 1955, the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till sent shockwaves through the country and was a catalyst for the civil rights movement. Two years ago today, I was proud to see the Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct finally signed into LAW.