Terri A. Sewell tweeted the following:
"My special guest tonight at the State of Union is the Curry family from Selma who lost their home of 50 years in the tornadoes of Jan 12th. The Currysput a spotlight on the devastation in Selma and the need for 100% federal assistance to help us recover and rebuild!"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Terri A. Sewell:
"Today were celebrating Birmingham's own Odessa Woolfolk! A lifelong educator and living legend, she is best known for her role in the founding of @bhamcivilrights.Of her work and legacy, Woolfolk said, Youve got to step up, even before youre asked. #BlackHistoryMonth" on Feb. 6Read on Twitter
"For todays #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, we recognize Montgomerys own Octavia Spencer. A celebrated actress, Spencer is one of two women of color to have received three Oscar nominations and the first Black actress to receive two consecutive nominations!" on Feb. 5Read on Twitter
"Today for #BlackHistoryMonth we recognize Olympian Carl Lewis. A Birmingham native, he won mine gold medals from 1979 to 1996, setting multiple world records in track & field. He has held the indoor long jump record since 1984." on Feb. 5Read on Twitter