Shontel Brown tweeted the following:
"On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas received the joyous news of emancipation! They were finally free. 157 years later, we celebrate.Today, we remember those impacted by slavery and the radical and courageous people who fought for and found their own freedom."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Shontel Brown:
"Access to clean water is a fundamental human right.That's why I joined 167 Congressional Democrats to defend clean water as the Supreme Court considers gutting the protections of the Clean Water Act." on June 17Read on Twitter
"Next Thursday, I will be hosting my fourth telephone town hall to update you on my work in Congress and answer your questions.Register to attend at shontelbrown.house.gov/live." on June 16Read on Twitter
"Higher prices are straining families budgets in Cleveland and across the nation.Today, I voted for the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act. The bill would help to lower prices at the pump and in the grocery aisle for working families." on June 16Read on Twitter
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