Kweisi Mfume tweeted the following:
"A year ago, I spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging passage of the bill that made Juneteenth the 11th National Holiday and the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day. My remarks can be viewed below: m.youtube.com/watch?v=osIL6n"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Kweisi Mfume:
"I was happy to spend Father's Day at New Shiloh Baptist Church, with my son and grandson along with Wes Moore and his son. Happy Father's Day to every dad out there - enjoy your day! #Blessed #Faith #Family" on June 19Read on Twitter
"I wish you all a joyous Juneteenth celebration, recognizing the power, enduring spirit, and strength that is African American history and its leaders. #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2022" on June 19Read on Twitter
"Today marks the first anniversary of Juneteenths federal recognition. One hundred fifty-seven years ago, the last enslaved African Americans, in Galveston, Texas, received word of President Lincolns Emancipation Proclamation and their ensuing freedom." on June 19Read on Twitter
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