Shaun King on Twitter: "This is such a huge deal. In 200 years of its history, the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has everything to do with civil rights & criminal justice, has had ONE Black member. Today, @CoryBooker AND @KamalaHarris became members. First time its ever had 2 Black members.… https://t.co/w76yNKd0Gr"

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This is such a huge deal. In 200 years of its history, the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has everything to do with civil rights & criminal justice, has had ONE Black member. Today, @CoryBooker AND @KamalaHarris became members. First time its ever had 2 Black members.https://twitter.com/SenBooker/status/950803703191293952 …

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As a new member of the Senate Judiciary Committee – I will make it my mission to stand up to Jeff Sessions & President Trump. And I won't rest until there is liberty & justice for all. Thread

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1. William Davis‏ @WDaltonDavis 9 Jan 2018
  
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  But what's the point if they're both crooks dude? Kind takes away from the celebration don't it? Put Nina Turner in there and I'll say Amen.
  
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1. RaeK‏ @RaeKVPA 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Shamefully overdue but two of the best people to take on all the challenges that need to be met with courage, strength & an intelligent rational approach! Congrats to both!
  
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1. c‏ @Nowuknow999 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Cory booker makes wayne brady look like malcom x
  
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1. ㄥ卂ㄩ尺卂 ‏ @lauramustdie 9 Jan 2018
  
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  @CoryBooker will you sign on for #NetNeutrality now?? Only one more needed & you could be the guy!!!
  
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1. JMB ‏ @Quaker1949 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Two of my favorites. They won't take any shite.
  
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1. Hegemony or Survival ‏ @steven06639 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Too bad their in bed with establishment just too bad
  
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1. ‏ @stetayen 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Dems are bringing it!
  
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1. Delphine‏ @dhallanderson 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Sad but glad they are on the committee
  
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1. Donna Kirkpatrick‏ @panamaniannana 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Yes! We ready!
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1. Brandon McQueen‏ @Bambam1693 9 Jan 2018
  
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  There are times when we have 2 separate from WS by doing 4 ourselves through different avenues & there are times when must infiltrate the WS system & break down their structures that bind us. Hopefully this is one step foward breaking down those structures.
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1. Nancy Sumner‏ @NancySumner12 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Awesome!
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1. Leigh Leyba‏ @SparkyKat_007 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Right on, right on . . Two of my fav Senators!! Congratulations to the both of you. . . You lead and I shall follow!!
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1. (っ◔◡◔)っ Blue Bird Says ‏ @BlueBirdSells 9 Jan 2018
  
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  Now you know white folks know what's best for black folks. I guarantee you that's exactly what they (Senate Judiciary Commitee) believe. #oldracists
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