Stacy Erwin

Mother | Attorney-Educator -Former Corrections Officer | Developer | Assistant Attorney General | Trustee at MSU Law | State Rep. Michigan's 95th District

[Stacy Erwin @StacyErwinOakes]

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[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Imagine the courage it took to say: Let them see.

69 years since the murder of Emmett Till, we reflect on our nation’s reckoning with hate – and one mother’s absolute courage to find purpose in pain.

Today, let's renew our march toward a more perfect union in their memory.

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

What the picture says.

[Dan Kildee @dankildee]

I strongly support and endorse @KamalaHarris to be our Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

She has already been elected and earned the trust of the American people, and she has served honorably as Vice President. She is uniquely qualified to serve.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1966, James Meredith, who had been shot during his "March Against Fear”. The march was to encourage Black voter registration and defy white supremacy across the South.

In the photograph captured during the March against Fear in 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith endured a heinous act of violence. He was shot in the head, back, and neck by an unidentified sniper who ambushed him while leading the march aimed at raising awareness about racism. Let us delve into Meredith's inspiring story:

Before the incident, James Meredith had already established himself as a notable figure. As a veteran air force pilot, he made history by becoming the first black man to be admitted to the University of Mississippi in 1962. Initially accepted, his admission was later revoked upon the discovery of his race. However, the U.S. Court intervened and ruled that the university had unlawfully discriminated against Meredith, thereby granting him access to the institution. On his first day at the university, Meredith was accompanied by law enforcement officers due to the high threat level posed by racist individuals in the area.

In 1966, Meredith orchestrated a march known as the "March Against Fear," in which he initially stood as the sole participant. Spanning an impressive distance of 220 miles, the march aimed to shed light on racism and encourage African Americans to exercise their right to vote for politicians supporting their civil rights in the upcoming elections.

On June 6, 1966, the second day of the march, as Meredith crossed the Mississippi border, he fell victim to an ambush orchestrated by a white man named Aubrey Novell. From a concealed position in a wooded area, Novell fired three shots at Meredith, inflicting severe injuries. It is important to note that despite police and FBI surveillance, this brutal attack managed to occur.

Fortunately, James Meredith survived the ambush. On June 26, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and other activists, along with thousands of participants, took charge of the march and successfully completed it. Meredith, determined and resilient, managed to rejoin the marchers shortly before its conclusion. Throughout the march, the group faced various forms of hostility, including attacks, harassment, and threats from both civilians and law enforcement personnel.

In the aftermath of the attack, Aubrey Novell was found guilty of assault; however, the punishment he received was lenient, with a mere two-year prison sentence. This outcome sparked further discussions and debates about the need for more stringent measures against racially motivated violence.

Remarkably, James Meredith is still alive today, at the age of 90, carrying with him the memories of his courageous actions and unwavering commitment to the fight for equality and justice.

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

If your cookout costs more this year, is it "inflation" or "greedflation"?

[Team Katie @TeamKatiePorter]

This week, President Biden paused shipments of certain weapons to Israel.

But the U.S. hasn't blocked aid to military units that have committed human rights abuses.

I explain how Leahy Laws are supposed to safeguard taxpayer dollars, and why they aren't working as intended. ⤵️

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: President Biden just released this ad showing every member of the Kennedy family endorsing him over RFK Jr. Retweet to make sure everyone sees RFK Jr.’s family destroy his candidacy.

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BREAKING: President Biden just announced that 78,000 public service workers, including teachers, firefighters, and nurses, will receive nearly $6 billion in debt cancellation. This is a huge win for working Americans!

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

“fuck it, i’ll do it!” —black women

Black women are routinely erased from public memory and historical narratives of resistance.

Black women powered the civil rights movement, but rarely became its stars. #InternationalWomensDay

A THREAD!

[Stacy Erwin @StacyErwinOakes]

🙋🏽‍♀️My Ultimate History Crash Course | Robert Reich https://t.co/lc1pXbkyVx via @YouTube

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1902, Sarah Rector was born.

Sarah became a multi-millionare oil baron and the richest black child at just 12 years old.

She was so rich that Oklahoma legislature legally declared her to be a white person.

A THREAD!

[BlackHistoryStudies @BlkHistStudies]

"#NinaSimone is an icon of Blackness, a champions who stood up and said "I am proud to be Black, I am proud to be African." Like Miriam Makeba and Muhammad Ali, they made us celebrate our Blackness and everything we were taught to hate about it." - Ishmail Blagrove

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Most Americans will pay Social Security taxes all year long, but as of today, folks making $1M a year are done pitching into the program.

That's because SS taxes are only applied to the first $168K earned.

This makes our tax system less fair and puts Social Security at risk.

[MichCapCon @MichCapCon]

Raiding the pension fund is never a good idea

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[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

Inventions by Black Inventors. #BlackHistoryMonth

A THREAD!

[Val Demings @valdemings]

Joe Madison fought injustice his whole life. When he saw a problem, he spoke up. When he spoke up, he demanded results. He held the powerful to account and gave voice to the voiceless. The Black Eagle was one of a kind, but all of us can learn from his legacy. A life well lived.

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution was passed, abolishing slavery. How Slavery continued after the 13th amendment ‘abolished slavery’

A THREAD!

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: Elon Musk is stopping individuals from searching "Taylor Swift" out of fear they will find this pro-Biden image of her. Retweet to get the word out that Taylor is a Biden voter.