Rashida Tlaib tweeted the following:
"Black August commemorates the countless organizers, activists, and freedom fighters who sacrificed their freedom and lives in the struggle for Black liberation. It started in 1970s by Black freedom fighters to honor the lives of prisoners killed by the state."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Rashida Tlaib:
"It was an honor to do the coin toss for the Special Olympics in Detroit on Friday! What an inspiring and fun event! Thank you all for having me. @SpecialOlympics" on Aug. 8Read on Twitter
"If it's a pipeline, it's going to leak. This company has shown it simply cannot be trusted. How many times does Enbridge get to poison us before we #ShutDownLine5 once and for all?detroitnews.com/story/news/nat" on Aug. 5Read on Twitter
"I am extremely disappointed in today's sentencing for Britteny Griner. This excessive sentencing is completely unacceptable. I urge the administration to use all the executive forces available to ensure she is returned home safely with her family. nytimes.com/live/2022/08/0" on Aug. 4Read on Twitter
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