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Michigan U.S. Rep Rashida Tlaib: "In 1955, Charles Diggs became the first Black American to represent Michigan in Congress. He was born..."

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Rashida Tlaib tweeted the following:

"In 1955, Charles Diggs became the first Black American to represent Michigan in Congress. He was born in Detroit and a civil rights champion. He was the first chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and a staunch critic of the apartheid regime in South Africa."
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Here are other recent tweets from Rashida Tlaib:

"@NLRB. Union busting is disgusting. twitter.com/moreperfectus/"
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"Your access to health care should not be tied to your employment."
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"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." on Feb. 15
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