A Black Woman was victim to pandering, racist remarks and gestures, and hateful speech with the hope of breeding fear, isolation, and retreat.

She marched forward anyway.

I hope racists like Mike Collins took note of that as well.

#ForCultureForCommunity

Last year, I sent a letter to President Biden calling on his administration to expand health coverage for #DACA recipients. Today, he came through! 👏🏾

This move will impact thousands. #Dreamers are Americans, and they deserve accessible, affordable, quality health care.

Black women are 1.5X more likely to be sent home because of their hair. Discrimination against Black women & girls because of their natural hair is far too common in our workplaces & schools.

I’m proud to help lead the  #CROWNAct , which would ban race-based hair discrimination.

Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth !

This month and every month, we celebrate the contributions that Jewish Americans provide to the rich fabric of our great nation and recommit to fighting antisemitism and prejudice in all forms. #OurSharedHeritage

Wishing everyone in the East Bay a joyful Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Let's unite in honoring the history, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of AANHPIs to our nation this month. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

This is a step in the right direction. But to be clear: cannabis must be fully descheduled in order to end the War on Drugs and repair harm to communities of color.

This move is progress for businesses, but we can’t let it undermine comprehensive reform.

When someone reveals their true character to you the first time, believe them.

Young people have always been at the forefront of movements for justice & peace.
 
Thinking of all the brave students exercising their 1st amendment rights in protest of war, violence, & militarism. Stay strong. Your voices matter.

We know menthol cigarettes are extremely addictive & dangerous.

We know big tobacco companies specifically target menthol cigarettes at Black youth.

We don’t need more discussion; we need a ban U.S. FDA.

By descheduling cannabis, President Biden has the chance to reverse more than 50 years of failed, racially discriminatory cannabis policy.

As #CannabisCaucus Co-Chair, I’m calling on him & the DEA to take action. Read more⬇️ huffpost.com/entry/lawmaker…

Today, I stand with Armenians around the world in remembrance of the #ArmenianGenocide , when the Ottoman government systematically murdered or displaced over a million Armenian children, women and men.

Let us honor them by fighting hate, violence, and injustice in all forms.

After today's arguments, we confirm three crucial facts:

- EMTALA is law.
- EMTALA protects patients’ rights – in every state – pregnant or not.
- EMTALA includes all stabilizing care, including emergency abortion care, full stop.

Read our full statement: