Tammy Duckworth

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Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

In 1908, white residents in Springfield torched hundreds of homes and businesses of Black Illinoisans and murdered six—simply because of the color of their skin. After this horrific tragedy, determined citizens banded together and set out to form the NAACP. https://t.co/YVayPPYj4w — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 12, 2022

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Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

Despite so many in power resisting their efforts, the @NAACP has been a leading defender of civil rights, racial justice and equality in our country for 113 years. And while their story is long and winding, it started in Illinois after the Springfield Race Riot. — PolitiTweet.org

113 years fighting to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights absent of racial hatred and racia… https://t.co/SuoLCFeFr5

Posted Feb. 12, 2022

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Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth

The Springfield Race Riot was a tragedy that gave way to a historic organization dedicated to building a better tomorrow for all, and it should not go unrecognized or be forgotten. That's why I'm proud to be working with @SenatorDurbin to make the riot site a national monument. https://t.co/mK0KXGCv3I — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 12, 2022