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@Vangie4Congress
Jun 19, 2020 • 6 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
Today is Juneteenth, emancipation day. Happy Jubilee Day to everyone! Happy Emancipation Day.

On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas with the news slavery has ended and the slaves were free.

#JUNETEENTH2020
#JuneteenthDay
We celebrate this day as a community because it sparked one of the biggest changes to the lives of ALL Americans. Finally, black people across the Country were free. Though the changes were not immediate, and we still fight for equal rights, it was the first true beginning.
It led us to the right to vote, the right to a full education, and the right to marry who we love.

Today, we celebrate. This is a day of reflection, education and solidarity. We educate our children and show them why we have hope. Hope for unity.

#HappyJuneteenth
My family roots in America go back over 350 years. I have ancestors who were slaves. I reflect on this day humbled by how I am blessed to live in this time with perseverance, and to continue the legacy of change.

We cannot forget our history, we remember it and we grow from it.
This is a day of reflection and education. Let's celebrate the greatness that we have this ability. Enjoy a great meal, laugh with friends and family however you can, and be humbled by our beginnings and strive for a better future for all. 

#JUNETEENTH2020
#HappyJuneteenth
On Capitol Hill I will support, propose and vote for Civil Rights legislation, Criminal and Social Justice reform for our Black Americans and for all Americans. We must continue the legacy and fight to end systemic racism.

#JUNETEENTH2020
#JuneteenthDay
#HappyJuneteenth

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This year was a humbling experience.

I have enjoyed this season working with our community and working to help us every day.

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Attention Northumberland County! have been getting reports that there may be problems with curbside voting in the Democratic Primary. Cont.
While I have heard from the county that curbside voting is now available, there have been reports that paper ballots have previously not been available, requiring voters to go inside to use the touchscreens.
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If you are intending on voting in the Democratic Primary in Northumberland County, please make sure to bring masks and any other safety equipment you need for being in an indoor space.
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Happy Father's Day, it was a long one. 

Today was a wonderful day for Father's Day. It was also the longest day of the year thanks to the Summer Solstice.

#FathersDay
We had great weather here in the 1st District and I'm truly hoping all the dads enjoyed it. No matter how you became a father, you have a hard job, being a dad.

#Dad
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Keep doing what you do and enjoy every day. We are living in a very different way this year, so relax with the extra time you have.
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What I have to say is very important and I ask you to read this all the way through.

About half of our district is the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. This is where our aquaculture is and it is very strong.

#aquaculture
#NorthernNeck
#MiddlePeninsula

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This area makes its living from the hard labor of our Watermen. They need our support now more than ever. Our Watermen catch and raise marine life from rockfish to oysters. They are small businesses that keep the region going.

#watermen
#SmallBusiness

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They keep many more small businesses thriving. Restaurants, local grocery stores, roadside stands and more sell the fresh catches they bring to us.

#grocerystores
#freshfood

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Jun 19, 2020
I am truly proud to announce my endorsement from @SEIU!

"Working people need elected officials who will fight for economic, racial and immigrant justice."

@SEIUVA512
@32BJSEIU
Since her strong campaign 2 years ago, Vangie Williams has been working tirelessly in our community to lift up the voices of working people and make Virginia a better place.

I’m proud to support her for Congress"
Tammie Wondong, VA-1 resident, social worker and @SEIUVA512 leader Image
Union workers are our strongest workforce. They pull together to make sure our working class stay protected and not abused with ensuring safe working conditions, adequate pay scales, the fight for gender and racial equality and so much more.
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