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California U.S. Rep Jimmy Gomez: "@RubyBridges story is one of courage and resilience. We must continue to build upon her legacy to create..."

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Jimmy Gomez tweeted the following:

"@RubyBridges story is one of courage and resilience. We must continue to build upon her legacy to create a more equitable education for everyone.
Black history is American history.
#BlackHistoryMonth 2/2"
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Here are other recent tweets from Jimmy Gomez:

"What an honor it was to have civil rights activist @RubyBridges in #CA34 this morning, sharing her story to @edwardroyballc students.
At only six years old, she became the first African American child to desegregate her all-white elementary school in the South. 1/"
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"Thanks to the #InfrastructureLaw, @LACorps will receive $500,000 in federal funding to:
Create good-paying jobs
Build a green economy
Support communities impacted by brownfield sites like #BoyleHeights and South LA
Green jobs + environmental justice? Count me in!" on Feb. 15
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"Shes only 21 years old and this is the second mass shooting shes survived.
Its not just heartbreaking, its unconscionable. Students are literally pleading with lawmakers to keep them safe.
Republicans need to come to the table. We can end this cycle of trauma and violence. twitter.com/shannonrwatts/" on Feb. 15
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