February is #BlackHistoryMonth
, and throughout the month we will spotlight people and places that have contributed to the rich and diverse history of Contra Costa County.pic.twitter.com/hfmZvONbER
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Today, we highlight Port Chicago, where on July 17, 1944, a massive explosion killed or injured 435 African American munitions sailors. 50 sailors refused to return to their unsafe conditions and were discriminately convicted of mutiny.pic.twitter.com/XkmPxHjrll
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This year, I was proud to pass a measure in the U.S. House that directs the Secretary of the United States Navy to publicly exonerate the Port Chicago 50.pic.twitter.com/6lzzvHkkkC
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