No Kings Pt. 3 RECAP π
Detroit
Grosse Pointe
Romulus
Taylor
Wayne
Wyandotte
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#ThankYouMighty13th
#GettingInGOODTrouble
#WeDeserveBetter
#ThePeoplesVoiceMustBeHeard
I will continue that work here in Lansing, as well as in DC, to bring resources home to the people who need it the most. No matter where you live, I will always fight for you π
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HappyBlackHistoryMonth
#StandingOnTheShouldersOfGiants
So proud of Indivisible Downriver/Western Wayne County, Michigan United, and so many others for organizing this event with little to no planning time.
We will always stand with the people and fight back against injustice ππΎ
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#SayNoToICE
This isn't about cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. This is about eliminating resources from Michiganders who need it the most.
I can think of many things where $340M could go towards like helping bring down costs for everyday working families.
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#FightingForYouEveryday
I always strive to live by that principle. I love you with all my heart and thank you for always being there for us even during the most difficult times π₯°
#HappyBirthdayGrandma
#NeverFightTheUrgeToGive
#WeLoveYouSoMuch
#ThankYouForEverything
#AlwaysWithThePeople
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#AlwaysWithThePeople
#JoinOurMovementToday
#TakingOurSeatBack
#WeDeserveBetter
#Mighty13th
#StayTuned
#MoreToCome
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
For more information about Black history right here in Michigan, please visit:
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#HappyBlackHistoryMonth
#EverydayIsBlackHistory
#RememberWeAreStandingOnTheShouldersOfGiants
#ThankYou
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
We cannot let them get away with invading our communities, kidnapping our neighbors, and killing with impunity. We must abolish ICE NOW.
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#InjusticeAnywhereIsAThreatToJusticeEverywhere
#GetInGOODTrouble
#MakeYourVoicesHeard
#WeDeserveBetter
Proud to Stand with Minnesota on the House Floor π
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#InjusticeAnywhereIsAThreatToJusticeEverywhere
#GetInGOODTrouble
#MakeYourVoicesHeard
#WeDeserveBetter
I am honored to have the endorsement of Sunrise in our fight to bring real representation back to our community. Thank you, Sunrise!
#AlwaysWithThePeople
P.S. Thank you to Ken Whittaker, Leslie Elder & the entire team at Michigan United. To be on the same stage alongside some amazing justice warriors is truly a blessing ππΎ
#InjusticeAnywhereIsAThreatToJusticeEverywhere
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
P.S. Dr. King said: "We are not makers of history. We are made by history." ππΎ
#NeverForgetYourHISTORY
#HappyMLKDay
#TheWright
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
Join me in fighting for a government that represents the people and doesn't let injustice stand π
#InjusticeAnywhereIsAThreatToJusticeEverywhere
#AbolishICE
#WeDeserveBetter
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
Happy 112th Founders' Day to the great men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. π€πΎ
At midnight, we got to celebrate on the grounds of where we were founded at Howard University aka "The Mecca" on January 9, 1914 here in Washington, D.C. π
#BluPhi
#Happy112thFoundersDay
#PBS1914
#AlwaysWithThePeople
P.S. Just know that the fight is not over, however when you have GOD Almighty on your side anything is possible ππΎ
#PraiseHimInAdvance
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#FightingForYouEveryday
#ThisIsDeeperThanPolitics
#HonoredAndBlessedToS
I am here and by the grace of GOD ready for the challenges ahead and will be honored with the privilege to serve as your next Congressman of Michigan's Mighty 13th District π
#ThankYouCongressmanConyers
#ForYourLifeOfLegacyAndService
#OurTimeIsNow
#TakingOurSeatBackBack
#AlwaysWithThePeople
Oil. Greed. Capitalism. War. No Congressional Approval. And A Mounting Economic & Healthcare Crisis Here At Home
Who Suffers In The End..US (We All Do) π
Here's a clip from the Chappelle Show "Black Bush" skit that reminded me of what Trump is doing right now
#WeDeserveBetter
#AlwaysWithThePeople
Yesterday, my oldest son Donavan had a half-day at daycare, so he got to spend the rest of the day with me in Lansing.
We went to meetings together, session, and welcomed our new Detroit Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield to the Capitol π
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#LittleDonavanTakesOverLansing
#DadLife
Yesterday, I spoke at the "Communities, Not Cuts" Rally held on the steps of the Capitol calling out House Republicans for cutting over $645M in already appropriated funding.
I was quoted in the Michigan Advance
#CommunitiesNotCuts
#FightingForYouEveryday
#GetInGoodTrouble
#AlwaysWithThePeople
Yesterday, I joined the picket line in support of the Bricklayers union and our brothers and sisters in the Building Trades, as well as spoke at the Detroit-Hamtramck Coalition's press conference advocating for the right to breathe clean air here in our own communities π
#AlwaysWithThePeople
Both the women and workers there continue to get sick and from what I read and heard from constituents and others has led to death.
This is inhumane and WE MUST DO MORE...
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#WeDeserveBetter
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
Also, highlighted the $270M expansion of the Rx Kids program that we fought for in the budget, which will help provide prenatal, postnatal, and infant support for Mothers with young children across Michigan π
#WeDeserveBetter
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
We are co-hosting 3 events in the next 2 weeks:
Trunk or Treat, Home Buyer Education Community Event, and a Festifall & Turkey Giveaway ππΎ
See flyers for more details π
#ThankYouGODForEverything
#NeverFightTheUrgeToGive
#BringingResourcesHome
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
Today, I attended the funeral for the late great Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick.
Left early to give the Memorial Resolution speech in honor of the late great State Senator/Representative & Judge Virgil Clark Smith ππΎ
#YourLegaciesWillContinueOn
#RepresentationMatters
#AlwaysWithThePeople
Today, I attended the funeral for the late great Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks-Kilpatrick.
Left early to give the Memorial Resolution speech in honor of the late great State Senator/Representative & Judge Virgil Clark Smith ππΎ
#YourLegaciesWillContinueOn
#RepresentationMatters
#AlwaysWithThePeople
Good morning everyone, hope all is well and Happy Friday π
We're fighting and working hard for you each and every day π
#BringingResourcesHome
#LifeOfARepresentative
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
It means the world to me that my community is so deeply with us in this movement to return real representation back to the Mighty 13th ππΎ
Thank you to todayβs new endorsers β thrilled to have you with us on Team Donavan!
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
Family π
#LoveYours
#AlwaysWithThePeople
#HonoredAndBlessedToServe
Thank you to Leaders We Deserve and @davidhogg.bsky.social for your endorsement of our people-powered campaign! Honored to have you with us on Team Donavan!
#LetsGoWin #WeDeserveBetter #AlwaysWithThePeople #HonoredAndBlessedToServe
This state budget provides $75M for after-school programs, $16M to fund Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives, $5M for water affordability, and much more.
We are leading the fight to support working families and protect our most vulnerable communities π
#AlwaysWithThePeople