Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, a U.S. Congress member representing Ohio's 13th district, recently shared her thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. Her posts addressed the passing of a fellow public servant, historical events in civil rights, and labor advocacy.

On December 4, 2024, Rep. Sykes expressed her condolences for Ohio Senator Kirk Schuring's passing. She acknowledged his long-standing commitment to serving Stark County and described him as "a truly phenomenal individual" who was "a dedicated public servant who always put the people first." The tweet can be viewed here.

The following day, December 5, 2024, she commemorated Rosa Parks' pivotal role in the civil rights movement by highlighting Parks' refusal to give up her bus seat on December 5, 1955. Rep. Sykes noted that this act of defiance sparked over a year of peaceful protests advocating for the integration of public buses and praised Parks' courage and legacy. The full post is available here.

Later that same day, Rep. Sykes marked National AFL-CIO Day by celebrating working families in Ohio's 13th district (#OH13). She reiterated her commitment to collaborating with organizations like @ohioaflcio to advance pro-worker legislation such as the #PROAct. According to her tweet: "When we invest in workers and families, we build an economy that works for all of us." This message can be found here.