"Today for #BHM, we remember Richmond native Arthur Ashe, a world champion tennis player, who helped pave the way for other Black athletes. He was also an activist, author, educator, & a civil rights champion. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in '85. "Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from A. Donald McEachin:
"Maggie L. Walker was a trailblazer in Richmond, who fought for economic empowerment, civil rights, & educational opportunities for Black Virginians. She was the first Black woman in the U.S. to found a bank. Today, her residence in Jackson Ward is preserved by @NatlParkService." on Feb. 4Read on Twitter
"Throughout the month of February, I will be highlighting some of the barrier-breaking Black Americans from our Commonwealth who have helped move the nation forward. #BlackHistoryMonth" on Feb. 4Read on Twitter
"Read more about the COMPETES Act, my mentor-protg legislation, and our additional amendment here. bit.ly/3ooRwoj" on Feb. 4Read on Twitter
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