Congresswoman Valerie Foushee addresses civil rights legacy and educational initiatives

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee addresses civil rights legacy and educational initiatives
Valerie Foushee U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, representing North Carolina’s 4th district, shared her thoughts on various pressing issues through a series of tweets. Serving in the U.S. Congress since 2023, Foushee has been an active voice on matters concerning civil rights, community development, and education.

On February 21, 2025, Foushee marked the 60th anniversary of Malcolm X’s assassination with a tweet emphasizing his impact on the civil rights movement. She stated: “Today marks 60 years since the assassination of human rights activist, Malcolm X. He was a guiding force of the civil rights movement, and we must honor his life and legacy by continuing the fight for true justice, dignity, and equality for all.”

Later that day, at 20:08 UTC, she expressed concern over former President Trump’s proposed staff cuts to the Office of Community Planning and Development. She tweeted: “Trump’s plan to cut Office of Community Planning and Development staff by 84% will cripple North Carolina’s ability to rebuild homes and support businesses in the wake of Hurricane Helene. I joined @RepDeborahRoss and @RepAdams in urging this administration to reconsider these…”

In another tweet posted at 21:04 UTC on February 21st, Foushee announced her legislative initiative aimed at supporting college students’ transition into higher education. She wrote: “Skills-for-success classes for first-year college students have been proven to foster academic success and help the transition to college life. I’m proud to introduce the College Thriving Act with @RepAdams to provide institutions with the funding they need to establish these…”



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