Jamaal Bowman tweeted the following:
"Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans 17 years ago today, resulting in 1,800 deaths and $125B in damage. Many witnessed systemic racism and (its lack of) environmental justice for the first time, but it wasnt the last. We need to protect the most vulnerable with our actions."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jamaal Bowman:
"Rap music is creative expression and covered by the First Amendment. Lyrics should not be used against artists in court, but nearly 600 mostly Black & brown men are incarcerated because they were. @RepHankJohnson & I introduced the RAP Act to fight this injustice."Read on Twitter
"Emmett Till was lynched on this date in 1955 in Mississippi. Black people are still murdered today because of racism. Congress passed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act THIS YEAR after 200 previous attempts.The fight against racism continues today and every day." on Aug. 28Read on Twitter
"I have a dream today, said Martin Luther King Jr in 1963 at the March of Washington, 8 years after Emmett Tills murder.MLK Jrs words inspire me today.The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges." on Aug. 28Read on Twitter
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