IL State Representative of the 5th District!
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Special day in Illinois!
July 25th will now be known statewide in Illinois as a Day of Reflection and Remembrance for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
We understand here in our state that we cannot build a more just future if we are unwilling to confront the injustices of our past.
ALT Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ to sign HB 4323, officially designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois.
The only one attempting to rewrite history is you, @POTUS. The American people deserve museums guided by facts, scholarship, and integrity, not political ideology. Our nation’s museums must remain independent. Keep politics out of our history.
Breaking news: A new 162-page report from the White House, titled “Saving America’s Story,” accuses the Smithsonian‘s National Museum of American History of “extreme political activism” and blames museum leaders for erasing America’s heritage. wapo.st/4brivrw
Thank you to @RobertJPeters Peters, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the @RPCoalition, Chicago Votes, educators, advocates, students, and all who helped advance this legislation.
This legislation honors Rev. Jackson’s vision that every young person enters adulthood with the tools and opportunity to participate in our democracy. By connecting voter registration opportunities with high schools, we are helping empower the next generation of civic leaders.
A major step forward for civic engagement in Illinois.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Youth Voter Empowerment Bill has passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and now awaits the Governor’s signature.
#HB4339 #YouthVoterEmpowerment #RevJesseJackson #VotingRights
Proud to have the Merchandise Mart in the 5th district and call it home!
If we want a stronger democracy, we have to start earlier — meeting young people where they are and empowering them to participate.
Onward. 🗳️ #HB4339 #CivicEngagement #YouthVote
Big win for civic engagement.
HB 4339 — the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, is moving forward, bringing voter registration directly into the high school experience for eligible seniors.
their own after they leave school,” she said. “But if we are serious about building a stronger democracy, we must start earlier. We have to make civic engagement part of the transition into adulthood, and that's exactly what this bill does.”
@RPCoalition @ChicagoVotes
Rep. Kim du Buclet (D-Chicago) told the committee that the measure is intended to foster civic engagement in young adults from the start by removing barriers to voting.
“For too long, voter participation has been treated as something young people are expected to figure out on
The measure, sponsored by @StateRepKim, would require all Illinois school districts to offer high school graduates the opportunity to register to vote.
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On Rosie the Riveter Day, we honor the women who stepped up and broke barriers to move our nation forward. Rosie isn't just history-she's a symbol of the courage and determination that still drives progress today.
Route 66 starts in the 5th District!
To celebrate 100 years of Route 66, @IDOT_Illinois has released a new map—perfect for road trippers looking to explore mile after mile of wonderful Illinois! wcia.com/news/illinois-news/…
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Illinois’ arts and cultural institutions are economic engines, supporting 40,000 jobs and $3B in impact statewide.
Proud to see leaders testify today before my committee today! The conversation continues. Investing in museums and the arts is investing in
Today we honor that legacy and recommit ourselves to building a future where every woman has the opportunity to succeed.
Grateful to work alongside so many remarkable women across Illinois who continue to move our communities forward.
#internationalwomensday
This International Women’s Day we recognize the extraordinary women who lead in our homes, our communities, and our institutions.
Progress has always been driven by women who were willing to challenge barriers and demand a seat at the table.
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DuBuclet said that a major barrier to young people voting is confusion on the process. That barrier is one of the reasons for the youth voter turnout gap. Voting should not be dependent on someone’s zip code or salary status, it should be open to everyone.