Detroit City Wire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who has been serving Michigan’s 12th district since 2019, recently shared a series of statements via social media. The tweets reflect her ongoing engagement with community issues and international concerns.

On June 3, 2025, Tlaib tweeted about commencing Pride Month with a visit to LGBT Detroit. She emphasized celebrating "Black LGBTQ+ joy, power, and resistance" and expressed pride in supporting the LGBTQ+ community through culture, advocacy, and equal justice initiatives.

Later that day, Tlaib highlighted the significance of Starfish Family Services' Head Start program in her community. She mentioned how parents have observed significant improvements in their children after joining the program and committed to working towards maintaining federal funding for this essential service.

In a separate post, she addressed serious allegations against Israeli forces regarding their actions at US-backed food distribution sites for Palestinians. She quoted a statement: “They told us to take food—then they fired from every direction,” and condemned the situation as genocide while referencing the UN's assertion that aid distribution has become perilous.

Rashida Tlaib was born in Detroit in 1976 and continues to reside there. Her educational background includes a BA from Wayne State University and a JD from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.