We mourn the passing of Sylvester Turner, a devoted advocate for our community and a steadfast supporter of Texas Southern University. His legacy of service, leadership, and advocacy will forever remain.
Rest in Power, Sylvester Turner.
Rep. Sylvester Turner has passed away at 70 years old. He leaves behind a profound legacy of service to his community and the nation. A former mayor of Houston and a dedicated member of the Texas House, Turner’s career spanned decades of fighting for the people of Houston and advocating for social justice. His recent election to Congress in January was the culmination of years of public service, having earned a law degree from Harvard and serving as a state legislator for over 25 years.
Known for his fierce advocacy, Turner made his final impact just hours before his passing, speaking out for Medicaid support and reminding us all to "don’t mess with Medicaid." His commitment to his constituents never wavered, even in his final moments. Turner’s death leaves a void, but his legacy as a fighter, leader, and champion of Houston’s people will never be forgotten.
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You don’t have to watch the video of #TyreNichols being beaten by police.
You don’t have to subject yourself to that trauma.
It should not require another video of a Black human being dehumanized for anyone to understand that police brutality is an urgent, devastating issue.
I am disgusted by the grotesquely inhumane treatment of #TyreNichols.
I want elected officials, civic leaders, corporations & faith leaders to invest the same [even more] energy in preventing police brutality as they did in preparing for responses to a video of police brutality.
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