"From a childhood in segregation to serving in Congress, I'm inspired by the tenacity of giants like Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, Madam C.J. Walker, and so many others, who fought for America's founding ideals of liberty and equality.Happy #BlackHistoryMonth!"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Burgess Owens:
"#BlackHistoryMonth is dedicated to the heroes who rose above slavery, segregation, and racism to champion life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for future generations. Because of their courage, Black Americans have made enormous strides to shape the soul of our country."Read on Twitter
"On February 1, 1865, President Lincoln signed a resolution that later became the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the U.S.#NationalFreedomDay marks a monumental turning point in American history & reflects our country's ideals of freedom, liberty, and opportunity for all."Read on Twitter
"Proud to support @RepKatCammack's Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act to ensure top-of-the-line training for law enforcement agencies across the nation as they fight to prevent this devastating form of modern-day slavery. owens.house.gov/media/press-re" on Jan. 31Read on Twitter
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