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Illinois U.S. Rep Robin Kelly: "Today in #BlackHistoryMonth , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, among 87 other brave protestors,..."

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Robin Kelly tweeted the following:

"Today in #BlackHistoryMonth , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, among 87 other brave protestors, were arrested in Montgomery, Alabama for organizing and participating in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. We remember their fight for change and honor their struggle with action."
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Here are other recent tweets from Robin Kelly:

"High rates of hypertension increase Black Americans risk of heart attack and stroke. But with investment, research and access to innovative treatment solutions, we can #MakeHypertensionHistory." on Feb. 21
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"On #PresidentsDay, I am thinking about everything we have accomplished under the leadership of President Biden. Our communities are stronger and our streets are safer because of his bold vision for America. I look forward to making even more progress this year." on Feb. 20
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"Black communities are disproportionately impacted by gun violence, yet the conversation about prevention does not always reflect this fact. I was proud to speak with Everytown about the importance of amplifying Black voices to stop the cycle of violence. robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/p" on Feb. 17
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