Rashida Tlaib tweeted the following:
"In 1843, Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truthcommitting to speak truth to power about enslavement and women's rights. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor her incredible legacy, whose struggle for freedom continues to inspire us all."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Rashida Tlaib:
"The Black descendants of enslaved people deserve reparations. Its time for Congress to recognize the lasting impact that enslavement has had and begin to make things right.pic.twitter.com/a75u03Wkgd"Read on Twitter
"Last year, Big Oil raked in record-breaking profits while price gouging our families: @ExxonMobil: $55.7 billion@Shell: $39.87 billion@Chevron: $35.5 billion@BP_plc: $27.7 billionThats exploitation."Read on Twitter
"I am holding MSU and the East Lansing community close to my heart as we mourn the loss of more innocent lives. I am furious that this cycle of violence continues to tear families apart and traumatize our communities. We must honor their lives with action." on Feb. 14Read on Twitter
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