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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Ohio U.S. Rep Joyce Beatty: "Happy Birthday to civil rights icon Claudette Colvin! Claudette was the first Black woman to refuse..."

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Joyce Beatty tweeted the following:

"Happy Birthday to civil rights icon Claudette Colvin! Claudette was the first Black woman to refuse to give up her seat to a white bus-rider, nine months prior to Rosa Parks."
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Here are other recent tweets from Joyce Beatty:

"This #LaborDay, we recognize the incredible and often unseen efforts of Americas union workers. Unions helped make this country what it is, and will lead the efforts to build a better America."
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"If you or a loved one are living with suicidal thoughts, know that you are loved, you are not alone, and there are resources to help you. You can visit bit.ly/3wFa080 or call 614.221.5445 for local support and resources. #SuicidePreventionWeek" on Sept. 4
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"By coming together for difficult conversations like these, we can address the crisis of disproportionate police brutality as a community." on Sept. 3
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