Durham Reporter

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee, representing North Carolina’s 4th district since 2023, shared several updates on March 7, 2025, through her Twitter account. These tweets address historical commemorations, a new art competition for students, and a Supreme Court decision impacting international aid.

On March 7, Foushee commemorated the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. She stated: "Today marks 60 years since Bloody Sunday, when peaceful protesters were attacked in Selma, AL as they demanded voting rights for Black Americans. Their courage prompted the passage of the Voting Rights Act, and we honor their legacies by continuing to fight to protect our…"

Later that day, she announced the opening of a congressional art competition. She expressed enthusiasm with: "I’m excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Fourth District Congressional Art Competition for high school students! The winner will have their art displayed for a year inside the US Capitol. The deadline to submit your work is April 11."

In another post regarding international aid and legal decisions, Foushee commented on actions by the Supreme Court against previous administrative efforts to close USAID. She wrote: "I'm glad SCOTUS is properly taking steps to prevent the Trump Administration's illegal shuttering of USAID. There is lots of misinformation going around, so here are some of the ways closing USAID would impact #NC04 and our global community "