I just signed legislation declaring #Juneteenth an official holiday in NYS.
This new public holiday will serve as a day to celebrate freedom, recognize the achievements of the Black community & reflect on injustices that remain.
I'm incredibly proud to sign this into law.
Nevan Baker was found HANGING from a tree in Orlando. @OrlandoPolice quickly ruled his death a suicide but now we learn his hands were tied, teeth missing and face bruised. We demand transparency and a comprehensive investigation so we know exactly what happened! #JusticeForNevan
While Trump received over $100,000 in free government health care for himself, he's attempting to throw 20 million Americans off their health care. Yes. Trump, the self-proclaimed billionaire, believes in government help for himself, but rugged individualism for everyone else.
Gov Justice: "We'll welcome any President, maybe not Barack Obama" https://t.co/kjxqeFKApi via @YouTube@JimJusticeWV
Is a disgrace!
This is why we need to get out and vote.
Finally let my grandmother out the house after being under stay at home orders for the past 90 days. I gave her outing rules in order for her to go out and while in store of course I should have known better because… https://t.co/uogsHuGued
Finally, after 74 days. Seventy-four days, two prosecutor recusals, one district attorney letter defending the killers, and one horrific video. And these arrests do not happen if the last item on that list is not leaked online this week. This is America. https://t.co/oigfZ8fmAv
.@RepAlexMooney as your constituent, I urge you to consider the recommendations from the @NAACP and pass legislation that would ensure an equitable recovery for the Black community and people of color. #WeAreDoneDying
.@Sen_JoeManchin as your constituent, I urge you to consider the recommendations from the @NAACP and pass legislation that would ensure an equitable recovery for the Black community and people of color. #WeAreDoneDying
.@SenCapito as your constituent, I urge you to consider the recommendations from the @NAACP and pass legislation that would ensure an equitable recovery for the Black community and people of color. #WeAreDoneDying
Sixty years ago today, the Greensboro Four stood up to injustice by sitting down at a lunch counter. Our journey is full of such stories; of acts of patriotic protest that challenge this country we love to live up to our highest ideals, however long it takes. #BlackHistoryMonth