"DYK - Shirley Chisholm, the first Black women elected to Congress, has ties to Western New York?Her husband Arthur Hardwick was an Erie County resident & both served in the NYS Assembly.They were laid to rest in @ForestLawnCem.#BlackHistoryMonth#learnlivemakeblackhistory twitter.com/TheBlackCaucus"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Brian Higgins:
"60M Americans have signed away their rights at work through forced arbitration clauses & many aren't aware of it.Today the House is voting on historic, pro-labor legislation to #EndForcedArbitration, protecting & giving a voice to survivors of sexual harassment & assault."Read on Twitter
"Today marks National Black HIV & Aids Awareness Day.HIV & AIDS disproportionately impacts the Black community. We must continue working to end associated stigmas & provide the resources necessary for equal access to treatment & prevention. #NBHAAD"Read on Twitter
"The Bipartisan #Infrastructure Law invests billions towards improving water infrastructure.We must repeal the #DirtyWaterRule to ensure that our rivers, waterways, & the overall health of the WNY community are protected under the #CleanWaterAct."Read on Twitter