Joyce Beatty tweeted the following:
"#OnThisDay in 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress. She paved the way for Members like myself to serve as the voice of my district. The true definition of a strong, fearless Black woman."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Joyce Beatty:
"Ohio parents are struggling to find the child care they need, and when they do, the price is too high.We cant ignore this. We have to address child care challenges by investing in children, working parents & our economy." on Nov. 4Read on Twitter
"Theres still time to register!Visit bit.ly/OWNYourVote to claim your seat. #OWNYourVote" on Nov. 3Read on Twitter
"#OnThisDay Carol Moseley-Braun became the first black woman elected to the Senate.I cannot escape the fact that I come to the Senate as a symbol of hope and change, Nor would I want to, because my presence in and of itself will change the U.S. Senate. - Carol Moseley-Braun" on Nov. 3Read on Twitter
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