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Jim Clyburn's Public Statements on Issue: Arts, Entertainment, and History

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (SC) - District 6

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07/25/2023 Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC)
02/28/2023 CLYBURN, MOULTON REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE BLACK WWII VETERANS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS WITH LONG OVERDUE G.I. BILL BENEFITS
11/17/2022 Majority Whip Clyburn Statement on Speaker Pelosi's Future Plans
10/28/2022 Tweet - "I wish Paul Pelosi a swift and full recovery from this abhorrent attack. Threats facing our elected officials and their families must be taken seriously, and violence in any form, for any reason, cannot be tolerated."
08/28/2022 Tweet - "On August 28, 1955, Emmett Till was murdered at the young age of 14. This is the first anniversary we can commemorate his memory and know that lynching is a federal hate crime in the United States. The Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct is finally law."
07/22/2022 Tweet - "Today, I was honored to present the President's Volunteer Service Award to Ms. Emily Meggett for her contributions to Gullah Geeche Culinary. Many have sought her meals not simply because of the food on their plates but also for the love & warmth she has provided over the years."
07/21/2022 Tweet - "Thank you all for the warm wishes on my birthday. It is my honor to represent the residents of South Carolina's 6th district and serve my House colleagues as Majority Whip. May today bring many blessings and joy your way."
07/18/2022 Tweet - "When I was elected president of my local @NAACP youth council at age 12, I never imagined I would one day earn their highest honor: the Spingarn Medal. I hope to live long enough and serve well enough to prove myself worthy of this prestigious honor."
07/18/2022 Tweet - "When we hear the story of the American Revolution, we don't often learn of the Southern Campaign. Today, ahead of this week's House vote, I made the case for my Heritage Corridor bill, which will highlight Southern historic sites essential to our fight for independence."
07/15/2022 Tweet - "I'm humbled to join the ranks of past Spingarn Medal recipients like Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and my dear friend John Lewis. I've received many recognitions in my life, but none measure up to this. Thank you for this honor, @NAACP ."
07/13/2022 Tweet - "Watch as we welcome the statue of educator, presidential advisor, and SC native Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to the U.S. Capitol. With this honor, she will become the first Black American to have a statue sent to the Capitol by a state in the National Statuary Hall collection."
07/10/2022 Tweet - "Mary McLeod Bethune was one of my mom's greatest heroes. As we celebrate her birthday this month, we will honor her trailblazing legacy by officially making her the first Black person to have a statue of their likeness sent by a state in the U.S. Capitol."
07/04/2022 Tweet - "As we celebrate #IndependenceDay, we are reminded that the right to both liberty and equality are enshrined in our Constitution. Today, let's commit to protecting the liberty of not some, but all Americans. We must remain vigilant in our pursuit of a more perfect union."
07/02/2022 Tweet - "Today marks 200 years since Denmark Vesey was executed in South Carolina for his brave efforts to help emancipate enslaved people. May we honor his legacy and sacrifice by ensuring that America's greatness is available to all."
06/20/2022 Tweet - "Today, I was honored to serve as Grand Marshall for this year's South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest Parade. This #Juneteenth, take time to celebrate with family and friends, reflect on the progress we have made and continue to make in our pursuit of a "more perfect union.'"
06/06/2022 Tweet - "Honored to accept the @FordsTheatre Lincoln Medal from @PhyliciaRashad , awarded to those who exemplify President Lincoln's legacy. This country doesn't need to be made great again--it already is. Like Lincoln, I'm fighting to make that greatness accessible & affordable to all."
05/31/2022 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since a mob of white residents attacked and destroyed the homes and businesses of Black residents in the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. May we commit ourselves to remembering our nation's dark past so we do not repeat our worst mistakes."
05/26/2022 Tweet - "I was honored to accept the President's Volunteer Service Award from The Lowcountry Rice Culture Project on behalf of myself and my late wife, Emily. I am humbled and look forward to continuing my work in Congress to make America's greatness accessible and affordable for all."
05/12/2022 Tweet - "We must know our history to avoid repeating the worst mistakes in our past. That's why I'm pleased my bill to commemorate and expand Brown v. Board of Education historical sites was signed into law today. Thank you to @SavingPlaces for your tireless work on this issue."
04/26/2022 Majority Whip Clyburn Applauds Final Passage of the Brown V. Board of Education National Historic Site Expansion Act
04/13/2022 Tweet - "Proud to help celebrate @GamecockWBB and Coach @dawnstaley 's second national championship in Columbia today. Congratulations on a fantastic season!"
04/07/2022 Senate passes Coons-Clyburn bill to commemorate Brown v. Board of Education sites across multiple states
02/20/2022 Tweet - "Proud to join the Graham family for the unveiling of the Graham Farm historical marker. We don't often learn about the impact the Southern Campaign had on the American Revolution. Landmarks like the Graham Farm ensure we tell that story and teach the full history."
02/12/2022 Tweet - "On this day 113 years ago, the @NAACP was founded with the goal of securing for all Americans their Constitutional rights.   I commend their continued efforts to make America's greatness accessible to all of her people."
02/11/2022 Tweet - "The #AmericaCOMPETES Act will create new possibilities for the next generation of HBCU students. This bill sets aside $1.2 billion to expand research and educational capabilities at our nation's HBCUs and MSIs, ensuring STEM students of color have an equal opportunity to thrive."
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