Civil Rights Leader. Former: Founding Pres. & ED, @MuslimAdvocates; @JudiciaryDems Sen. @RussFeingold. RTs =/= endorsmt. also on Post, Mastodon
Apr 22, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Racism and American corporations go hand in hand. Yesterday I joined racial justice leaders from across the country to demand investors - who have power over corporations - change that culture. #GeorgeFloyd#MakiyahBryantracialjustice.majorityaction.us/letter-to-asse…
When corporations care about something, they take action in powerful ways. Last year the largest corporations & investors in the US made statements for racial justice - and then did nothing. We're demanding they change. racialjustice.majorityaction.us/letter-to-asse…
Apr 21, 2021 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
Happening NOW: U.S. House of Representatives debating passage of the #NOBANAct - a bill to prevent any future presidents from enacting discriminatory bans like the Trump Muslim Ban again. Thanks to @RepJudyChu for introducing this bill and to @RepJerryNadler for his leadership...
An number of House allies have been critical champions of #NoBanAct, including @RepRashida@RepJayapal@RepAndreCarson@Ilhan Rep @DonBeyerVA, getting us to this important day. We thank them and all the cosponsors for their leadership. We urge the House to vote YES!