| Dear Friend,
Welcome back to my Week in Review newsletter. Please remember to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube for regular updates on how I am serving the people of South Carolina!
Celebrating Israeli and Jewish American Heritage Our nation has always celebrated diverse heritages, especially that of Israeli and Jewish Americans. While our country has experienced a rise in antisemitism and antisemitic violence, it is vital to drown out any prejudice with positive recognition. Israeli Americans are interwoven in our history and culture making our nation all the more beautiful. As co-founders of the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and I introduced a resolution highlighting the contributions of Israeli Americans. Our resolution also condemns discrimination and antisemitic violence happening in our nation. Read more about our resolution here! Encouraging Students’ Educational Journeys A quality education is key to unlocking opportunities for students of all backgrounds. This month, I’m highlighting the opportunity higher education provides by recognizing National College Application Month, a time to affirm our commitment to ensuring all students can continue their educational journey. This week, the Senate unanimously passed my resolution with Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) designating November as National College Application Month. My resolution encourages students to look toward their future and consider their options for higher education. I was joined by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Angus King (I-Maine), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Tom Carper (D-Del.). Read more about our resolution here!
Spilling the #SCSweetTea and Honoring a Trailblazer This week, I am spilling the #SCSweetTea on local trailblazer, James Henry Conyers. Mr. Conyers paved the way for many in our nation by becoming the first Black man to enroll in the United States Naval Academy in 1872! Earlier this week, the Naval Academy Alumni Association honored his legacy with a marker near his resting place.
Read more about this here!
Sincerely, | 