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  Team Clarke · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Alexa, play Heatwave by Martha and the Vandellas

We’re sweating just typing this out… The heat has been insane recently, team. The west coast received the brunt of it; over 100 people have died from heat exhaustion and dehydration. The gulf of Mexico and the Caspian Sea are on fire. Folks, if there were any time to take the exist…
  Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 2:23 PM

Accessible healthcare is a right.

Summer is usually a time for relaxing, but there’s so much work to be done. I’ve been focused on healthcare legislation because I know that too many Americans lack the care they need. Our team needs to build our communications structure to be able to spread my message. Will you chi…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Accessible healthcare matters.

Affordable, accessible healthcare is a human right, and it is our moral duty to fight for access to quality healthcare for everyone in our community. New York’s 9th is incredibly lucky to have a fierce advocate for healthcare research and healthcare equity representing us in Congres…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's July 9, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   July 9, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as yours…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 9:08 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Alert - House Haiti Co-chairs Issue Statement Regarding The Death Of Haitian President Moise

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 7:41 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Alert - CLARKE, PRESSLEY, AND TLAIB REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BAN THE USAGE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC HOUSING

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Alert - CLARKE, PRESSLEY, AND TLAIB REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BAN THE USAGE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC HOUSING

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's July 2, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   July 2, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,   I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as you…
  Urgent goal via Team Clark · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 12:09 AM

The fight for progress is far from over

Friends — we have the chance to make REAL change in terms of racial, economic, and climate justice in the United States, but only if the voices fighting for change can be louder than those fighting for the status quo.  Yvette is leading the charge for justice, and she needs to reac…
  Dr. Clarke · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Will you help Yvette?

I wanted to update you on our progress. So far we’ve been able to raise almost $6,000 of our $7,000 goal ahead of the FEC filing deadline. We’re so close to reaching it, and it’s all thanks to grassroots support from people like you. Team — I can’t express enough how much Yvette me…
  Yvette · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 6:21 PM

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Hey all,  I know I’ve been messaging you quite a bit lately, but I wouldn’t do it if it weren’t important.  This end-of-quarter deadline is our way to show the world that I have the will of the people of Brooklyn behind me as I speak truth to power and take on big tech companies, institutionalize…
  Finance @ Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 11:44 PM

You’re not on the list

Here’s an update from yesterday, folks.  We’re $2,398 away from reaching our end-of-quarter goal. We’ve raised $4,602 of the $7,000 we need so far, and we must reach this goal. We’re about to show the Congresswoman the progress we’ve made, and it doesn’t look like your name is on …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 27, 2021 at 5:38 PM

THEY KEEP COMING

In the past month, Congresswoman Clarke has:  Urged Google to conduct an audit on racial equity Called to update our out-of-date cybersecurity nationwide  Urged Congress to close the Medicaid coverage gap with the American Families Plan Introduced legislation that would establi…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
June 26, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Our seat at the table

Yvette is one of the strongest advocates fighting for justice in Washington today. We need to show the world that she has you, the people of New York behind her. We need to keep her seat at the table advocating for immigrant rights, environmental justice, equal opportunities, and mo…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
June 26, 2021 at 5:21 PM

REMINDER: Join us in person tonight at 6PM

Friend, Happy Saturday! Did you see Yvette's email below? I wanted to send a note to kindly remind you about her first in-person event since New York has reopened. The Congresswoman and myself are excited to see you - can you believe it's been over a year? Please be our guest as we culm…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's June 25, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   June 25, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as your…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Congresswoman Clarke and Senator Warren Reintroduce Bill to Invest $100 Billion in Medical Research, Disease Prevention, Treatments at NIH and FDA

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 10:55 PM

The progress we’ve made

Friends, we have come so far.  Last week, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making Juneteenth a federal holiday.  It is no surprise that this comes in the same year the Congressional Black Caucus celebrates not only our 50th anniversary,…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 8:36 PM

Will I see you this Saturday at 6pm?

Hey Team, Are you free on Saturday night? Yes? Then I'd love for you to join me for our Caribbean-American Heritage Month Evening Reception!  As we finally begin to enjoy the Summer weather and re-opening of New York City, come out and enjoy an evening of fun, music, and celebration of…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 1:55 PM

A Juneteenth message for you.

Folks — Today is Juneteenth, the national holiday where we commemorate the end of slavery in America. It was today, in 1865 that Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas informing the area of the end of the Civil War, and that all the enslaved Africans were now free.…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Yvette's newest bill

🚨🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨🚨 Congresswoman Clarke just introduced new legislation to address climate change and advocate for climate justice here and around the world.  “Climate change is a global crisis, and it is our duty in Congress to take bold steps to safeguard our communities from…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 3:48 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's June 18, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   June 18, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as your…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Making tech equitable

Recently, I proudly joined nine other colleagues to send a letter to Alphabet Inc., the parent company of YouTube and Google to demand they conduct a self-audit on racial equity within its platforms.  When we rely so heavily on algorithms and big data, we often see our bigotries an…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 2:19 PM

Air pollution makes it really hard to breathe.

Failing, dirty energy is making us sick.  Peaker plants are disproportionately located in low-income, Black and brown communities, exposing our communities to higher levels of toxic emissions that cause issues anywhere from acne breakouts to asthma attacks.  Boroughs across New Yo…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 12, 2021 at 3:20 PM

the biggest crime that went unpunished.

100 years ago, Oklahoma was home to one of the largest and wealthiest Black communities in the United States. The community of Greenwood was a burgeoning Black city center, on its way to becoming a source of generational wealth for Black Tulsans.  On the night of May 31st, the enti…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's June 11, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   June 11, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as your…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Committed to justice for Haitians

I can’t say enough how proud I am of Yvette.  She and her colleagues have decided to stand on the side of justice and establish the House Haiti Caucus, a caucus committed to fighting for the Haitian people, and lifting Haitian voices towards a brighter future. They’re committed to upholding democ…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 2:55 PM

Will you keep us fighting for Haitians?

Yvette stood firmly on the side of justice and established the House Haiti Caucus with her colleagues.  This integral caucus is committed to uplifting Haitian voices and advocating for foreign policies that benefit the Haitian people and not the wealthy elite.  Team — This is a hu…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Gentle Reminder - Join us Tonight @ 6PM - Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke - Virtual Town Hall - The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Tuesday June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. Broadband is an essential utility and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color or national origin deserve access to affordable, reliable broadband. As our communities continue …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month!

Folks — Recently, I, along with a few of my colleagues, took a bold first step towards the pursuit of justice for the people of Haiti.  While Rep. Levin, Rep. Demings, and Rep. Pressley and I come from vastly different backgrounds and all corners of the country, we share a deep com…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Reminder - Join us Tonight - Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke - Virtual Town Hall - The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Tuesday June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. Broadband is an essential utility and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color or national origin deserve access to affordable, reliable broadband. As our communities continue …
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 5:45 AM

Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke - Virtual Town Hall - The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Tuesday June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021 Dear John, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. Broadband is an essential utility and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color or national origin deserve access to affordable, reliable broadband. As our communities continue to…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 2:00 AM

Press Release - CLARKE, SCHAKOWSKY, AND COLLEAGUES PEN A LETTER TO GOOGLE DEMANDING AN AUDIT ON RACIAL EQUITY

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 9:24 PM

Emergency Broadband Benefit - Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke - Virtual Town Hall - The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Tuesday June 8, 2021

June 7, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. Broadband is an essential utility and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color or national origin deserve access to affordable, reliable broadband. As our communities continue …
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke - Virtual Town Hall - The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Tuesday June 8, 2021

June 7, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. Broadband is an essential utility and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color or national origin deserve access to affordable, reliable broadband. As our communities continue…
  Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 12:27 PM

Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke - Virtual Town Hall - The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Tuesday June 8, 2021

June 7, 2021 Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good health and spirits. Broadband is an essential utility and consumers, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, color or national origin deserve access to affordable, reliable broadband. As our communities continue …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 8:54 PM

GLOBAL VACCINE DISTRIBUTION - CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF BIDEN ADMINISTRATION GLOBAL VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's June 4, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   June 4, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as yours…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 8:57 PM

CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH - CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT COMMEMORATING CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226 …
  Yvette · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 8:25 PM

hey cousin! (ish)

I’m so proud of my play cousin! While we’re not actually related, I share a lot in common with Kristen Clarke: we share a last name, we’re both daughters of Brooklyn, are both daughters of determined Jamaican immigrants, and are two Black women making history! Folks, if you missed …
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 3:10 PM

30-second read: update

Friends, Yvette is $394 from her end-of-month goal, which means we need just 20 supporters to step up with a $20 donation. Can I count on you to be one of those 20?  Chip in: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/YCNY-09-Email-May2021-FR-MayEOM Donate $394: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/YCNY-09…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Takes my breath away

Friends,  Yvette continues to inspire me as she champions the most cutting-edge progressive issues of the day along with her fellow Democrats in Congress.  From co-creating the House Haiti Caucus along with Val Demings, Andy Levin, and Ayanna Pressley to uplift Haitian voices and …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Friend, did you read this?

Yesterday, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke sent out an email to her top supporters reflecting on the Tulsa massacre and the progress she hopes to achieve as we continue the fight for racial justice.  From advocating for equitable broadband access across Brooklyn to advocating for sweeping reforms lik…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke's May 28, 2021 Newsletter

News from Representative Clarke   May 28, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I can not do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as yourse…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 10:37 PM

Remembering our history

Monday will mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa massacre that left more than 300 Black Americans dead, more than 10,000 members of that community homeless, and crippled Black Wall Street and this thriving economic center.  The extent to the lasting damage this mob of white supremaci…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 2:57 PM

Remembering George Floyd

Folks — Today, just like many of you, I am mourning with the family of George Floyd and the lives we’ve lost to police violence.  As the family of George Floyd visits President Biden today, I am reiterating my call for the Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. It is o…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
May 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM

FWD: Healing Brooklyn

Yesterday, Dr. Clarke sent an email to our team outlining all the work Yvette has championed these past weeks as we begin to see some form of normalcy return to Brooklyn.  During this trying time, Yvette has endured as a strong voice for progress not just for Brooklyn, but for our entire country.…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 7:33 PM

The issues facing Brooklyn

Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen Yvette champion the economic recovery of Brooklyn by bringing together small businesses, families, and workers to discuss what Congress has done through the American Rescue Plan and what’s left to do.  Not only has Yvette championed economic recovery h…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Yvette Gazette eNewsletter

News from Representative Clarke May 21, 2021 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I can not do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as yoursel…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 8:24 PM

Clarke and DelBene Introduce Legislation to Expand Smart City Technology

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke  U.S. Representative for the 9th Congressional District of New York State   DC Office - 2058 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515  Phone (202) 225-6231 | FAX (202) 225-0112  District Office - 222 Lenox Rd Suite 1 & 2 | Brooklyn, NY 11226…