Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, who represents Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted a series of messages on her social media account commemorating Black History Month and engaging with her constituents.
On February 1, 2026, McClellan marked the anniversary of a pivotal moment in civil rights history. She wrote, “66 years ago today, four North Carolina A&T students sat at the lunch counter of the F.W. Woolworth Company store in Greensboro, North Carolina and politely asked to be served. When denied service, they refused to leave.
Day after day, they returned, joined by others fighting https://t.co/dUoRg6SSI7“.
Later that evening on February 2, she offered congratulations to a local organization by posting, “Congratulations, @SkillzVa! https://t.co/nP0aLxwDsa”.
Continuing her outreach for Black History Month initiatives on February 2, McClellan reminded students in her district about an upcoming deadline: “The deadline for my Black History Month Essay Contest is one week away! Middle and high schoolers in VA-04: make sure to submit your essays by February 9th. https://t.co/rrzDsBWbvr”.
Jennifer McClellan has served as the representative for Virginia’s 4th District since 2023 after succeeding Donald McEachin. Prior to her current role in Congress, she held positions in both the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017 and the Virginia Senate. Born in Petersburg in 1972 and currently residing in Richmond, McClellan graduated from the University of Richmond with a BA and later earned a JD from the University of Virginia.
