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Georgia U.S. Rep Nikema Williams: "On this day in 1960, four Black students at NC A&T sparked the sit-in movement when they sat down at..."

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Nikema Williams tweeted the following:

"On this day in 1960, four Black students at NC A&T sparked the sit-in movement when they sat down at a whites-only lunch counter. I've joined @RepAdams resolution honoring the courage of the Greensboro Four, and the bravery of those who joined their movement. #BlackHistoryMonth"
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Here are other recent tweets from Nikema Williams:

"Today is the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on history and move forward to a better future. At a team when politicians are trying to erase Black history from American history, I look forward to celebrating the rich Black history of Georgia's Fighting Fifth."
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"As the proud Congresswoman for Georgias Fighting Fifth, a cradle of the civil rights movement, I look forward to sharing our history. We celebrate the freedom riders, the foot soldiers, and the leaders who've made their mark on Atlanta and our country. #BlackHistory365 y'all!"
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"I'm with @RepJasmine! Sending the message to the American people that their civil rights and civil liberties are less important than "efficiency" goes against our duty as the People's House. twitter.com/RepJasmine/sta" on Jan. 31
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