Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Jennifer L. McClellan U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan, representing Virginia's 4th district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of tweets commemorating a significant event in the history of school desegregation in Virginia. Her posts highlighted the bravery of four students who played a pivotal role in this historic moment.
On February 2, 2025, McClellan tweeted: "OTD in 1959, Lance Newman, Michael Jones, Ronald Deskins, and Gloria Thompson entered Arlington County’s Stratford Junior High School. These brave four students were the first to desegregate any public school in Virginia. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2025".
Later that day, she provided further context by encouraging her followers to read more about this historical event: "Read the rest of the story https://t.co/bn5CtmqqlL".
In another tweet posted on February 3, 2025, McClellan shared an additional link: "https://t.co/85JkIwAake", inviting her audience to explore further details related to the subject.
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