Congressman Kweisi Mfume discusses the need for a living wage, affordable housing, healthcare, and education in order to build a prosperous America.
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Posted inPolitics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. : A clear and present danger to American health
Congressman Kweisi Mfume represents Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. This week, he sounds the alarm on what he believes are dangerous health policies and staffing decisions made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Posted inBlack History
With the heart of a lion: Parren Mitchell honored
On the 18th anniversary of his passing, Marylanders gathered in Annapolis to honor Parren J. Mitchell, a trailblazing statesman, war hero, civil rights activist, and the first African American to represent Maryland in Congress. Remembered as a mentor and visionary leader, Mitchell’s legacy of courage, service, and empowerment continues to inspire generations to pursue justice and uplift their communities.
Posted inNational News
Congressman Kweisi Mfume introduces legislation to commemorate African American World War II hero Doris Miller
On National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume introduced two bills to honor African American World War II hero Doris “Dorie” Miller, who bravely manned an anti-aircraft gun during the Pearl Harbor attack despite having no formal training. The legislation seeks to posthumously award Miller both the Medal of Honor and the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his long-overdue heroism and service to a country that had yet to grant him full rights at the time of his valor.
Posted inCommentary
Choosing to honor service: I don’t think they’ll miss me
Congressman Kweisi Mfume honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering and serving meals at Baltimore’s Our Daily Bread Employment Center and visiting with veterans at the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Posted inAfro Newspaper
A salute to AFRO News
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has sent a salute to the AFRO News in honor of its 132nd birthday, recognizing its role as a voice for the African-American community and its commitment to challenging America to be a more perfect union.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
An open letter to the Honorable Michael S. Regan
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has written a letter in support of a petition to establish a nationwide national pollutant discharge elimination system for uncovered rail cars transporting coal, in order to protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of coal dust pollution.
Posted inBaltimore News
A celebration of all fathers
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has championed the voices and needs of fathers, mothers, children and families, securing funding for family-related efforts and supporting the Child Tax Credit, in order to ensure a future that is opposite of the government’s past policies.
Posted inNational News
Preserving African American History and Culture Legislation
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume As Black History Month begins, we must ensure that Black history is told fully and accurately. While the truth of the African American journey may not be the easiest to tell, it should be protected and celebrated. Our history as a people in this country is intricate and integral to the story […]
Posted inPolitics
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on the Passing of Vernon Simms, Longtime Congressional Staffer
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Washington, DC – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) issued the following statement on the July 16, 2022, passing of Mr. Vernon Simms, a congressional staffer for three decades who served under Congressmen Mfume and Elijah Cummings. “It was devastating to hear of the passing of my friend and former colleague Vernon Simms, […]
Posted inCommentary
Baltimore’s Phyllis A. Wallace, Ph.D. laid the groundwork for the modern EEOC
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume As a distinguished Black economist and activist, as well as the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate of economics at Yale University, Dr. Phyllis A. Wallace paved the way for women of color to enter the field of economics. Her endeavors were largely based on racial and gender discrimination within […]
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: Freeing Brittney Griner is More Than a Slogan
By Rep. Kweisi Mfume She has worked in Russia for 7 years. She is one of the best players in a sport loved by both Americans and Russians alike. She plays on behalf of our country for Team USA Basketball. She is endorsed by a global, iconic sports brand in Nike. Now she is a […]