Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 13th district, has shared a series of tweets on various topics including an art competition, a discussion on tariffs, and historical reflections on Sojourner Truth. Sykes, who succeeded Tim Ryan in 2023, has been active in engaging with her constituents through social media.

On February 13, 2025, Rep. Sykes announced an opportunity for high school artists to participate in the "2025 Congressional Art Competition." She encouraged young artists to prepare for submissions as her "submission page will be live in the coming days." More details can be found here.

Later that day, Rep. Sykes invited her followers to join her on Instagram Live for a discussion about "the Trump Administration's reported plans for tariffs." The conversation was intended to provide insights into these economic policies. The announcement is available here.

In another tweet from February 13, 2025, Rep. Sykes paid tribute to Sojourner Truth by reflecting on her contributions to abolitionism and women's rights. She highlighted Truth's famous speech "Ain’t I a Woman," delivered at the Women's Rights Convention in Akron in 1851. The tweet can be accessed here.