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It's absolutely unacceptable that schools are punishing our African-American kids the way they do. These kids are dealing with a multitude of issues at home and school should be a safe haven for them.https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/20/us/politics/devos-education-department-civil-rights.html …
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Today is the day. Tweet us using the hashtag
#CBCDemandsJustice to ask a question or comment. Members will start answering questions during the 9 AM EST hour.pic.twitter.com/2gGAUVBoNy
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These findings are a clear indication that the
@usedgov needs to put guidance in place that will ensure our young black kids are being fairly treated in school. I have worked on this issue tirelessly since coming to Congress & I will continue to advocate for black students.Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
And young black boys are not the only ones suffering from the disproportionate disciplinary action in schools. Young black girls are suspended and expelled at the highest percentages among both sexes and all racial groups.pic.twitter.com/nJqlOCZ42l
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@PennGSE study explored the disproportionate impact of school suspension and expulsion on black students in Southern students. Study: https://equity.gse.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/publications/Smith_Harper_Report.pdf …Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo -
Shortly after introducing this bill, the Obama administration put into place guidelines for school discipline. The current Administration has repealed that guidance.
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In 2015, I took to the House floor to debate my Youth Empowerment Strategy which would give students the opportunities they need to be successful.https://youtu.be/1FwBHrOKURA
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A very big congratulations to all of the high school students throughout Louisiana. Education has the power to open multiple doors for young people and TOPS makes that possible.http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_dcb923c0-3cd2-11e8-9fc1-c70aad362538.html …
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It’s time for women to get
#equalpayforequalwork. No woman should have to work an extra 18 to 30 years to make what a man makes.#EqualPayDaypic.twitter.com/ndgaOrqMMK
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Did you know that a black woman in Louisiana will have work until she is 104 years old to earn what a man will earn by the time he is 60 years old?
#EqualPayDay Stats:@nwlcpic.twitter.com/1AGTximlkE
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@nwlc reports that women throughout the U.S. earn 20% less than men and the numbers only get worse as you look at different ethnic groups.#EqualPayDaypic.twitter.com/WVj3r071Np
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#EqualPayDay is a day that should not exist in our society. Women work just as hard as men, if not harder, and they need to be paid#equalpayforequalwork.pic.twitter.com/xUNAf6N9Ri
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New Orleans Mayor-elect
@LaToyaForNOLA will become the first woman to hold the position when she is sworn in on May 7th.#WomensHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/iW391oxKlq
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Irma Thomas, known as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans” is a local cultural icon and won her first Grammy in 2007.
#WomensHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/MVELatCcr2
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"As with many cases before Alton, the system has prioritized absolving the perpetrators instead of vigorously seeking fairness for the deceased, their family, and the larger communities in which they live."https://richmond.house.gov/press-releases/rep-richmond-responds-louisiana-attorney-general-decision-alton-sterling-shooting …
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Families affected by the 2016 flood may be able to receive a tax refund based upon their losses due to recent changes in law.http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/article_62faf0d2-2962-11e8-856e-ff21591ad112.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share …
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