It was such a humbling honor to visit with the venerable monks as they came through the Midlands on their Walk for Peace . Today is going to be my peaceful day 🙏🏾

Join me for a public information session about the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) Program on Thursday, January 8 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM at the Keenan High School Theatre, 361 Pisgah Church Road, Columbia, SC 29203. This event is free and open to the public

Introducing: Our State Gender Policy Collective fellows ✨ We’re so excited to spotlight these incredible legislators and advocates we'll be working with over the next year as they fight to advance gender justice in their states. Get to know the fellows in the thread below ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Happy #LaborDay! Grateful for the hardworking people who keep our communities strong. Senator Tameika Isaac Devine 🇺🇸

📣 St. Paul AME Social Action Weekend is Sept 13–14! I’ll join fellow leaders to discuss key issues & connect with the community. Social action starts with being informed & engaged—see you there! #SocialAction #BeInformed

On the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, I stood with Texas legislators fighting gerrymandered maps—a blatant power grab to silence voters. They’ll try it in SC too. We must fight for fair maps & every voice to be heard. 🗳✊🏾 #VRA60 #FairMaps #SCPol

At @NCSLorg talking #Census2030. The count decides political maps + billions for our communities. TX shows how lines can be drawn to silence voices. In 2030, we must ALL be counted & demand fair maps that reflect every community. 🗳️ #FairMaps #RepresentationMatters #NCSL2025

Join us for Pathways to Possibilities — a job & resource fair for those with a criminal record seeking a fresh start. 🗓 July 31 | ⏰ 10AM–2PM 📍 Eau Claire High, Columbia, SC 🎯 FREE & open to the public 🔗 Register: pathwaystopossibilities.eventbrite.com #SecondChances #Reentry #Expungement #Pardon

Congratulations to Collin Murray-Boyles!!! 🎉 The Toronto Raptors are lucky to have you. And special shout out to my Soror Yvonne Murray-Boyles. Great job mom ❤️ #NBADraft #TorontoRaptors #gamecocks #SCPride #SCSenateDistrict19Proud

It was great seeing you . It was a beautiful day.

Beautiful day of peaceful protests at the #NoKings rally. It was great to see so many people standing up and speaking out.

Kristi Noem must resign. She has deported a four year old with cancer, detained a U.S. marshal, and arrested two members of Congress. She’s lost the confidence of the American people. ICE must stop terrorizing our communities.

If they can do this to a Senator, they'll do it to anyone else.

My statement about the Flag Day protest planned for June 14 in SC and response to the statement issued by SC Attorney General Alan Wilson.

Honored to co-host Gov. Wes Moore & First Lady Dawn Moore during #SCDEMWeekend for a powerful business brunch & chat w/ Rick C. Wade. I was able to gift them SC treasures from Jonathan Green, Dawn Staley, & A’ja Wilson as a thank-you for their bold, inspiring leadership—locally & nationally. 💜

Today, we honor the brave men & women who gave their lives in service to this nation. As we reflect, we must also reckon with the reality that many of those freedoms are under threat. Let us not just honor the fallen with words, but with action. Let us defend the democracy they died to protect.

Sending prayers to President Joe Biden, Jill and the entire Biden family. We know Joe is a fighter and God is a healer. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Today, I had the honor of meeting with members of the Botswana Parliament during their visit to Columbia, SC. It was a powerful exchange of ideas on governance, economic development, and the shared commitment to building stronger communities across the globe.

Last day of session and I couldn’t be prouder to stand alongside these fierce Democratic Senators. This session brought some wins and some losses, but through it all, we fought tirelessly for the people of South Carolina. Happy Sine Die! #ADevineLife #SCSenate #SineDie

What an honor to welcome the Ridgeview High School Boys Basketball team, the Keenan High School Boys Basketball team and the Blythewood High School Girls Basketball Ball team. All of these State Championship teams excel both on and off the court and District 19 is proud of them

Wow. It has been some week in the SC Senate. From the hearing and vote on the SC Treasurer to the State Budget vote. I have a lot to say in this week’s update. Make sure you follow me on IG and turn on your alerts so you can hear my recap Thursday afternoon.

It was a pleasure welcoming the student council from @CarverLyon Elementary Language Immersion Magnet School in @RichlandOne . The languages these young people are learning are Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and French.

Republicans just dropped a 14 page amendment to the school voucher bill & when asked if we could delay the vote until next week to allow us to read it, they said no & passed it anyway. Out of the 29 Senators who voted for this bill, I wonder how many of them actually read it. 🤦🏾‍♀️

I stand with @hsph.harvard.edu ✊🏾

Monday the City of Columbia dedicated to community center at Earlewood park in memory of longtime community leader Virginia Bedford. It was such an honor as Senator for the area, longtime Earlewoodian and dear friend of Virginia’s to celebrate her in such an amazing way. Her legacy lives on ❤️

Still in awe of the thousands of people who came out Saturday to the SC Statehouse for the #HandsOff rally. In near record heat, people showed up to send a message.

Fear has a way of being contagious. But courage is also contagious.

You’ve changed lives and inspired generations. We are so proud of you — this season was a gift. 🎁 ❤️❤️❤️ always for @dawnstaley & @GamecockWBB 🏀 #ForeverToThee

To Coach Dawn Staley and The Lady Gamecocks, You’ve inspired girls and women across the country — including my own daughters. We’re cheering for you, Gamecocks! Let’s go win it all!!!! #GameTime 🏀

Yesterday I had the privilege to join thousands of my fellow #DefendersofDemocracy at the #HandsOff rally in Columbia, SC . We will continue to raise our voices. This fight takes all of us.

❤️❤️❤️ It was great to see so many #DefendersofSwmocracy

This is beautiful. And so timely. #SoulBeStill

Thank you Rep Malcolm Kenyatta for an inspiring message at this evenings Council of Black Democrats Sunday dinner.

Enjoyed celebrating my friend Jaime Harrison as he ends his term as Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Jaime has been an extraordinary leader in the State and in this party for many years. Excited to see what God has for him in this next chapter.

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Bill requires SC counties pay more to jail teens at DJJ. It could lead to fewer arrests. scdailygazette.com/2025/03/13/b...

As a State Senator, I get to do some pretty cool things. Today I had the honor of recognizing my Soror, Tracie Anderson Swilley , the 2025 National Secondary Principal of the Year on the Senate floor. Congratulations Tracie. We are so proud of you.

I had the distinct honor of welcoming His Majesty’s Consul General, Rachel Galloway to the Statehouse this week. Rachel was visiting Columbia to promote the UK - South Carolina MOU that seeks to strengthen cooperation around trade and investment. #EconomicDevelopment

The 600 men, women, and children who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge did so knowing the dangers that awaited them, yet they walked with faith and purpose. Their bravery ignited a movement that changed history. Sixty years later, their fight remains our fight.

Took my Mommy and my Sweet Pea to go see SIX at the Koger Center for the Arts. It was a great #GirlsNightOut

There’s a lot of illegal sh*t going on. So I asked my colleagues on @democrats-judiciary.house.gov to help explain some of the Trump Administration’s illegal actions in this edition of “Is this sh*t legal?”

Here is a great tool to track what is happening in the SC General Assembly. If you have trouble with the SC Legislature website and reading through the daily journals to decipher votes, etc. use this! The info comes from the SC website. #KnowledgeIsPower legiscan.com/SC/legislation

I am saddened by the passing of Angie Stone, a trailblazing artist & proud daughter of Columbia, SC. She was a champion for our community, always embracing her roots & using her platform to uplift & inspire. My thoughts & prayers are with her family. We ❤️ U Angie!

Today was a beautiful day in SC Senate District 19 as we broke ground on the new medical school for The University of South Carolina at @bullstreetsc

Here to support my friend @joyannreid.bsky.social as she signs off, her last show! She's one of the best!!!

ICYMI: If it’s a Shutdown, it’s not on Dems!

We ❤️ U Joy and your voice matters!!!

This is how I would respond to the email Musk has had sent to government employees (not legal advice). 1. Refused to violate the law. 2. Refused to violate the Constitution. 3. Refused to bow or scrape. 4. Refused to bend a knee. 5. Deleted this stupid email.

🚨🚨Call to Action 🚨🚨 We ❤️ U @joyannreid.bsky.social #WeNeedJoy #turntvoff #WinWithBlackWomen