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Councilmember Robert White Introduces Legislation to Study Bias in how Law Enforcement Assess Threats for Protests
February 23, 2021

Race-Based Threat Assessments Enabled a Terrorist Attack on the US Capitol. Now Can We Do Something About It?
January 15, 2021

2020 Annual Report
December 23, 2020

Returning Citizens Lead the Way for Historic Progress
July 9, 2020

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"If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bri

"If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” - Shirley Chisholm-first Woman & Black Woman elected to Congress & first Black American to run for President. I’m thinking of Ms. Chisholm today. Happy National Women’s Month everyone!

Black students, students with special needs, stude

Black students, students with special needs, students who speak English as a second language, and students in at-risk categories are not doing well in our schools. It’s time to analyze what needs to change in our education governance. I’m calling for a special committee to do that. The stats below are completely unacceptable.

Law enforcement biases when assessing threats has

Law enforcement biases when assessing threats has been a problem for people of color for years. After Jan. 6, they've presented themselves as a homeland security threat. If you think that American terrorists, won’t do the same things as terrorist cells around the world, then we are very unprepared. My new bill will study biases in how law enforcement assesses threats & will make recommendations to prevent them in the the future. Link in the bio.

We don’t teach personal finance in our schools,

We don’t teach personal finance in our schools, and yet all adults need this skill set. I’m proud to re-introduce a bill to create a financial literacy program in @dcpublicschools high schools to teach students basics like budgeting, taxes, investing, borrowing and interest. Thanks to my colleagues for supporting this important legislation.

Don’t forget tonight’s event! We’ll have a s

Don’t forget tonight’s event! We’ll have a spirited conversation about Black Greek Lettered Organizations. Link in the bio!

“In these days of difficulty, we Americans every

“In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice…, the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man.” - FDR Happy #presidentsday

I just got my 1st COVID vaccination shot. As soon

I just got my 1st COVID vaccination shot. As soon as you’re able to get the shot, even if you are hesitant, get it. Protect yourself and your family, do it for me and my family, and do it for our city 💉💪🏾❤️

The @councilofdc will stream its Black History Mon

The @councilofdc will stream its Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 17 featuring a discussion on the importance Black Greek Lettered Organizations. Please register! dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IShmNj4SQ3C87ld0pnWZ4w 👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿

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