"Abe Jones served as the first Black student council member in Wake County Public Schools. Jones went on to lead a successful legal career as a lawyer and judge, including 17 years on the Superior Court. Judge Jones now serves in the NC House of Representatives. #BlackHistoryMonth"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Deborah K. Ross:
"Joe Holt was a central figure in the initiative to integrate the Raleigh public school system. A pioneer in the Raleigh community, his family's work has been recognized with monuments in Oberlin Village, and they've been honored in the Raleigh Hall of Fame. #BlackHistoryMonth" on Feb. 5Read on Twitter
"I'm delighted that the @forestservice has announced the 2022 @USCapitolTree will come from @NFsNCarolina for the first time in 22 years. I can't wait to see visitors in our nation's capital enjoying a piece of our state's vast natural beauty. uscapitolchristmastree.com/2022/02/03/nat twitter.com/USCapitolTree/" on Feb. 5Read on Twitter
"Todays decision is a victory for all North Carolinians. In striking down this extreme partisan gerrymander, our courts have sent a clear message that new maps must guarantee free and fair elections and ensure all voters can participate fully in our democracy. twitter.com/newsobserver/s" on Feb. 5Read on Twitter