Today's Black Hero of Mississippi is Robert G. Clark, Jr., the first Black man elected to the Mississippi legislature since 1894. He served from 1968-2004, and the seat is now filled by his son, @bryantclark.
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#BlackHistoryMonth
#HealthcareinMS: Mississippians are suffering. Thousands of Mississippians have no healthcare, while others have no way of receiving proper medical care due to hospital closures across the state.
Chairman Robert L Johnson III on Amendment I to HCR 65, a resolution to extend the session and suspend the session until April 1. Amendment I included provisions for working people who would not be covered by sick leave. The amendment failed 43-73. #msleg
Rep. Bryant Clark is speaking now.
"I dont think its right that we go home, hunker down when we have thousands of citizens across this state who are going to be left with no resources at all to try and weather this storm. "
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@bryantclark says other states have already done this, so the model is there. Give our citizens the same benefits being received in other states. @state_sr asks to speak on the resolution #msleg
On this week’s episode of The Other Side, Rep. Bryant Clark joins political reporters @GanucheauAdam and @BobbyHarrison9 to discuss his father’s legacy, his goals this legislative session & his thoughts on the Democratic presidential primary.
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Rep. Bryant Clark offers amendment that would affect Districts 22 & 23 but not district 13. Both districts in the amendment have white Republican senators. 22 would gain black voters, 23 would lose some. #msleg
House of #msleg passes Senate redistricting plan 78-36. Rep. Bryant Clark, D-Pickens, argued against plan, saying it does not do enough to address court's concerns about the dilution of black voting strength, Plan now goes back to court for final approval. https://t.co/1ghj8YbBeC
Rep. Bryant Clark offers second amendment. He says there’s no language specifically directed towards hate crimes. He says the legislature should address this in the constitional amendment. Chair asks body to oppose. Bryant’s refers to Craig Anderson case.#msleg
The principle of separation of powers is a bedrock of our democracy. One branch cannot interfere with the core functions of another branch of government. #msleg https://t.co/MufgIZWtLK
MS is an example where private prisons profit and impedes meaningful criminal justice reform at the expense of local communities. #cjreform
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Congratulations to former House Speaker Pro Tempore Representative Robert Clark upon his Honorary Doctorate of Public Service Degree from Mississippi State!