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Illinois U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood: "During #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm reminded of the legacy of Shirley Chisholm. The first woman and Black..."

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Lauren Underwood tweeted the following:

"During #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm reminded of the legacy of Shirley Chisholm.
The first woman and Black person from a major political party to run for president of the United States, she taught me that if they dont invite you to the table, you bring your own folding chair."
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Here are other recent tweets from Lauren Underwood:

"Thrilled to speak at @USDOLs celebration of the Family and Medical Leave Act!
I introduced the Job Protection Act to expand the FMLAs protections to millions more Americans so that everyone can take care of their family and themselves, without fear of losing their job." on Feb. 10
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"At the White Houses 30th anniversary celebration of the Family and Medical Leave Act with @RepHoulahan and @RepColinAllred! Were advocating for family & medical leave for all thats why I introduced the Job Protection Act, the largest expansion of FMLA protections since 1993." on Feb. 10
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"Democrats deliver. Democrats defend. For people like Cindy, and for people all across our communities." on Feb. 9
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