By Congressman Kweisi Mfume “Strange Fruit,” written by Abel Meeropol and recorded by Billie Holiday in 1939, captures the sadness and sadistic nature of lynchings in America. Its lyrics compose with horrifying imagery the following scene: “Southern trees bear a strange fruit, blood on the leaves and blood at the root. Black bodies swinging in […]
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Henrietta Lacks deserves the Congressional Gold Medal
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume The chronicles of human history have always contained chapters depicting martyrs whose legacies are crafted through their selfless sacrifice. For most of these figures, their physical lives were finite, from birth until death. The effects their lives have on the world after they depart continue their story in spirit. But for […]
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black female nominee to SCOTUS set to inspire generations to come
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume The Supreme Court of the United States, the third pillar of our nation’s branchesof government, serves as a check on Democracy to ensure the Constitution, thelaw of the land, reigns free. With lifetime tenure on a court of just nine members,both the executive and legislative branches bear significant responsibility inselecting and […]
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Op-ed: Firing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Is Overdue
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Last week, I brought the Government Operations Subcommittee of U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee to Baltimore for a hearing on postal service delays. I extend my thanks to Subcommittee Chairman Gerry Connolly and the entire Oversight Committee for working with me to bring this hearing to Maryland’s 7th District. In […]
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Op-Ed: Terrorists Won’t Stop Our HBCUs
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume In order to ensure the safety of all Americans, it is essential that we reshape how we view and approach the growing threat of terror to our nation. In 1995, we were shocked at the gruesome nature and carnage left behind by the Oklahoma City Bombing. Six years later, on that […]
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Congressman Mfume Nominates 30 Maryland Students to Attend U.S. Service Academies
Baltimore – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume announced nominations of 30 students from Maryland’s 7th congressional district for acceptance into the United States Service Academies’ Class of 2026. Congressman Mfume has the honor of nominating qualified young people for attendance at four of the Military Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, […]
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Celebrate Black History Every Month
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Black history in the United States is a story of persecution, excellence, achievement, and the resolve to fight for a nation where all citizens are treated equally notwithstanding the color of their skin. As we enter the month of February, we begin “Black History Month,” a justifiable celebration of past and […]
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Pass Voting Rights Legislation Now!
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume Earlier this week, President Joe Biden uttered five words about the voting rights bills stalled by Republicans in the U.S. Senate: “I’m tired of being quiet.” Mr. President, you should be. The time to pass voting rights legislation is now! ~ Naturally, the transition into a new calendar year brings about […]
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2021: Highlights of the 117th Congress
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume One year ago, I took the oath of office to begin the 117th Congress. The initial coronavirus strain and COVID-19 pandemic were as they are now, in full throttle. Likewise, Donald Trump was contesting the November 2020 election results, we were days away from the January 6 violence at the U.S. […]
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Rep. Mfume receives response from USPS showing actions to improve performance over last year’s holiday season
Mfume, Van Hollen, Maryland Delegation Receive Response from USPS Showing Actions to Improve Performance Over Last Year’s Holiday Season, but Urge Further Action Mfume, Van Hollen, and the Maryland Delegation Wrote to Postmaster General DeJoy in November Requesting an Update on their Readiness for Holiday Mail Surge December 22, 2021| Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris […]
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65 Years Later – Reflections on the Montgomery Bus Boycott
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume On December 5, 1955, one woman’s act of courage in the face of immoral, systemic law, prompted a stand against a country that refused to see her as an equal. This woman was Ms. Rosa Parks – she said no when asked to give up her seat on the Montgomery, Alabama […]
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Op-Ed: Let’s not mask the epidemic of gun violence killing our people
By Congressman Kweisi Mfume As a proud son of Baltimore, it pains me to see how our city and its surrounding suburbs are affected by gun violence. We cannot hide from it. We must not mask it. We have to deal with it directly. When there are 12 murders in one week including the killing […]
