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Alabama U.S. Rep Terri A. Sewell: "Today for #BlackHistoryMonth we recognize Rev. Joseph Lowery. A Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient,..."

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Terri A. Sewell tweeted the following:

"Today for #BlackHistoryMonth we recognize Rev. Joseph Lowery. A Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Lowery was a minister and Civil Rights leader. As cofounder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, he is known as the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement."
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Here are other recent tweets from Terri A. Sewell:

"Severe storms are slated to hit Alabama starting around noon and into the night.
Please make sure that you take all necessary safety precautions and find a safe place to weather the storm! I am praying for the safety of all Alabamians.
al.com/news/2023/02/s" on Feb. 16
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"Born in Decatur, Alabama, Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and NASA astronaut. Someone who has always reached for the stars, in 1992, Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space. This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate her astronomical achievements!" on Feb. 16
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"For todays #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, we recognize Bill Traylor. Born into slavery, after emancipation Traylor became an artist. While working on the sidewalks of Montgomery, he produced nearly 1,500 pieces of art which are celebrated as staples of modern & self-taught art." on Feb. 15
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