Kweisi Mfume tweeted the following:
"The National Statuary Hall collection, beginning in 1864, consists of two statues from each state. Dr. Bethunes statue was constructed to represent the state of Florida, and I was honored to participate in todays commemorative unveiling. #USCapitol #Bethune"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Kweisi Mfume:
"Today, I had the great privilege to attend the unveiling of the statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in the U.S. Capitol. Dr. Bethune was an African American civil rights advocate, presidential adviser, and educator."Read on Twitter
"I was honored to join Rabbi Reyder at the Torah Completion and Celebration in memory of Efraim Gordon who was tragically murdered last year when he visited the U.S. to attend the wedding of a family member. #gonetoosoon" on July 12Read on Twitter
"Thank you Catonsville 4th of July Celebration 21228 for bringing the community together One Nation Indivisible With Liberty and Justice For All! Old friends and new, we stand United. It was a pleasure to join you. #TeamMaryland #Happy4th #IndependenceDay @Gr8rCatonsville" on July 5Read on Twitter