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Councilmember Kendra Brooks
@KendraPHL
City Councilmember At-Large. Mother and grandmother from North Philly. Organizer. Fighting for a Philadelphia where working families thrive.
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Jun 15, 2020
    I support the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza, as I supported the removal of the Rizzo statue, and as I support the removal of all other symbols and monuments to police brutality, racism, colonization, and oppression. (thread)
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Jun 25, 2020
    Today I voted “no” on the the amended FY21 budget, which eliminates the $19 Million increase proposed for the FY21 PPD budget and moves crossing guards and safety officers out of the PPD budget. It includes no real cuts to the PPD for FY21. I believe this is a mistake. (thread)
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Oct 27, 2020
    Sick with grief and anger over the death of Walter Wallace at the hands of police. Another Black person denied their humanity. Another man who was killed instead of helped. We will keep fighting because he deserved better. Because his mom deserved better. Because we all do.
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    Ellie Rushing
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    Oct 26, 2020
    Replying to @EllieRushing
    Walter Wallace Jr., 27, a twin, father, and son, was shot 10 times by police, said his father, Walter Wallace Sr. A video shows Wallace was at least 10 ft away from the officers when began shooting. His mother begged them not to shoot. inquirer.com/news/west-phil…
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Jun 10, 2024
    I want parents to know the truth about vouchers. Data show that private school vouchers overwhelmingly benefit wealthy families whose students never went to public schools in the first place. They are scam to take our public dollars and send them to private schools. #novouchers
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    Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
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    Jun 10, 2024
    What people may not realize is these scholarships aren’t going to be paid for by Roc Nation, they would be paid for by taxpayers. Roc Nation is not donating $300M, they’re leading an advocacy effort fighting for Harrisburg to pass legislation that will create these scholarships.
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Apr 16, 2021
    ICYMI: Data shows that despite being well-funded, police are failing to address serious, violent crime. The PPD spends most of their time on noncriminal calls & traffic infractions, deploying law enforcement to over-patrol and harass communities of color.
    theappeal.org
    Philadelphia Police Aren’t Solving Crimes. It’s Time to Divert Their Funding
    For too long, the city has continued to invest more money into an approach that clearly isn’t working.This budget season, Philadelphia must hold our law enforcement accountable for their failures by...
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Aug 20, 2022
    It was a privilege to talk with @SenSanders today about the labor movement in Philly and how we can fight together for a political and economic system that works for all—not just the wealthy few. Philly is a union town, and we’re proud to host someone who fights for workers!
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Apr 4, 2022
    We’re not asking for forgiveness. We’re asking for justice. Cancel 👏🏿 it 👏🏿 all 👏🏿 #pickupthepenJoe #CancelStudentDebt @StrikeDebt
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Jun 3, 2020
    Thank you, @PhillyMayor, for removing a statue that symbolized police violence and the criminalization of the Black community in Philly. Now, it's time to reevaluate increasing the police budget by $14M and consider redistributing those resources to support communities.
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    The Philadelphia Inquirer
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    Jun 3, 2020
    “The [Frank Rizzo] statue is a deplorable monument to racism, bigotry, and police brutality for members of the Black community, the LGBTQ community, and many others," Mayor Kenney said in a statement Wednesday following the statue's removal. Details: inquirer.com/news/frank-riz…
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Nov 16, 2023
    ✨ Minority Leader Brooks ✨
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
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    Apr 17, 2023
    This is an exciting step forward for Philadelphia. When Council passes this budget, it will mean free all-access Septa passes for 25K low-income Philadelphians to get to work, job interviews, school conferences, and family events.
    Philly mayor proposes giving free SEPTA passes to city employees and 25,000 people in poverty
    From inquirer.com
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Dec 22, 2021
    I believe that love is a mobilizing force, a commitment that challenges us to show up for each other, to care more courageously, to fight to transform our world for the better. Yesterday, Keith and I had a small ceremony in City Hall celebrating our love.
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    May 31, 2020
    I am a mom and a grandma, and first and foremost I am a Black woman. I am Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, Renisha McBride. Just like millions of Black people across our city and country, I see myself in every murder of Black men, women and transgender people. (thread)
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Jun 17, 2020
    Policing doesn't make our schools safe. Well-paid teachers, nurses, social workers, counselors & non-toxic buildings make our schools safe. My daughter, Zion, and other @215studentunion organizers are quoted in this article and I could not be prouder!
    These Black Students Have Fought Over-Policing In Schools for Years
    From teenvogue.com
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    Councilmember Kendra Brooks
    @KendraPHL
    Feb 9, 2023
    As a @TempleUniv alum, I am deeply ashamed of this behavior. Cutting healthcare and tuition benefits is not just a ruthless strikebreaking technique, it punishes low-income and working class students trying to make ends meet and get an education. Solidarity with @TUGSA_6290!
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    Madison Ingram
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    Feb 8, 2023
    Lol “for my convenience”
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