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@AyannaPressley

Change can’t wait. History-making Boston City Councilor running to be a champion & advocate in Congress. Democratic nominee for MA 7th Congressional District

Dorchester, MA
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Joined April 2009
Born February 03
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Aug 7

    Our campaign has proven time and time again that in the face of hate in Washington and disparities in our own communities, when we come together we are powerful beyond measure. Today, I am grateful to share our new video: The 1 Bus

    73 replies 546 retweets 1,347 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    18 hours ago

    My sisters and I are busting through these doors and will hold them wide open! Cc:

    Very cool cover from the New Yorker, featuring , & !
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  3. Retweeted
    Nov 9

    I will be on TONIGHT alongside , , and @ 7:30 pm to discuss the midterm elections!

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  4. 20 hours ago

    Making history is one thing, but we want to make headway. We want to make .

    4 replies 46 retweets 223 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Nov 8

    File this under questions we will no longer ask female candidates “Can a congresswoman wear her hair in braids, rock a black leather jacket and a bold red lip?”

    11 replies 83 retweets 438 likes
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  6. Nov 8

    Join me and my father Martin Terrell tomorrow for the release and signing of his memoir "Without A Compass." He will be sharing his inspiring story from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Look forward to seeing you all there.

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  7. Nov 8

    To my , new colleagues - thank you for raising your hand to run for public office. Together, we broke through concrete ceilings & are issuing a clear mandate for .

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  8. Nov 8

    My statement on the resignation of Jeff Sessions. I am committed to working with my colleagues to defend the fundamental rights of all people, protect the Mueller investigation, and hold the Department of Justice accountable.

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    Mass. congresswoman-elect, Democrat , celebrates the departure of former AG Sessions, saying "bigot exit stage left." "I'm glad to see he and his bigoted mindset and his policies exiting the White House...but certainly no more encouraged by who will succeed him."
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  9. Nov 8

    Join me and my father/author Martin Terrel for a release and signing on November 9th at 5:30pm - 7:30pm in Dudley Sq

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  10. Nov 7

    Our cat, Sojourner Truth aka SoJo is so obsessed w/Conan, I jokingly refer to her as "Jr." But today, my usually unbothered cat, (where I am concerned) met me at the door! Making history? Cool. Earned feline love? Priceless.

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  11. Retweeted
    Nov 7

    Having a moment with Congresswoman , THE FIRST BLACK CONGRESSWOMAN IN MASSACHUSETTS! Thank you to & for making this moment happen and to @meredithniermanphoto for capturing this moment of pure joy.

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  12. Nov 7

    I am eternally grateful to everyone who made this very moment possible. But we know that this is more than just a moment. Together, we have built a movement for inclusion, justice and equity. With thanks to your labor of love, change is on the way.

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    Nov 7

    What happened when Massachusetts Congresswoman Elect ⁦⁩ and author and activist ⁦⁩ met for the first time, ahead of separate TV appearances on ⁦⁦⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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  14. Retweeted
    Nov 7

    One year ago today my friend ⁦⁩ won her seat on the Boston City Council. Ever since, she has been integrity in action!

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  15. Nov 7

    I know, that's right! Thank you for being my friend & a sister in solidarity in the fight & work towards , & leadership at all levels. We honor all that you do in the name of social change & progress!

    Last night’s defeats are nothing compared to what we have just won. Black women in power, Muslim women in power, Puerto Rican Women in power, Native American women in power, queer women in power— Women. In. Power. Keep fighting. There’s so much more good to come.
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  16. Retweeted
    Nov 7

    Congratulations we are so proud of you!! My Congresswoman is black and her name is too/ Got a Black Panther Jacket/Janet Jackson braids/That Tsunami is coming 💯 See what…

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    Nov 7
    Replying to and

    Alyssa! My fellow Aquarian, I am exceedingly thankful for you & proud of you, sister!

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  18. Retweeted
    Nov 7

    Living for the friendship goals that are and right now 🙌🏻 👑

    my feels: i love and + want them to know how much their courage+service matters, so stoked for my OG Kerry cohort and hope no one takes their eyes off of GA +make sure every ballot is counted for also just cuz
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  19. Retweeted
    Nov 7

    from Boston's new congresswoman (congrats!) and recent speaker, : “People don’t live in checked boxes...They live in nuance. They live in intersectionality. And those are the type of policies we have to develop.”

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  20. Nov 7

    Here's my version of our selfie our very own moment

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  21. Nov 7

    You forgot the most important part of what I said--"So Blair, thank YOU for sharing your gifts!"

    “In my faith tradition we have a saying: ‘It is a sin to have a gift and not share it with the world.’” - to me right after we took our selfie 💜
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