Kweisi Mfume, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 7th district since 2020, shared several updates this week on his official social media account. His posts ranged from celebrating the birthday of a local figure to announcing grant funding for youth initiatives and commenting on national security concerns.
On March 23, 2026, Mfume wrote: “Happy 84th birthday, Professor Larry S. Gibson! Tiffany and I had the honor of stopping by yesterday to wish our dear friend a special happy birthday. https://t.co/a73mvIJ4b1”.
Two days later, on March 24, he highlighted support for Baltimore youth with the following statement: “This week at Mervo H.S., I proudly presented a $1 million grant to B-360, a successful nonprofit that turns the City’s dirt bike culture into career opportunities for at risk teenagers. #Baltimore #Dirtbike #Mervo https://t.co/hyEwMjACEd https://t.co/TMf4pOyYUK”.
On March 26, Mfume addressed concerns regarding government accountability in AI oversight and human rights issues: “It’s a damn shame that Trump’s State Department Under Secretary tried every way he could to not answer questions about serious AI threats to the Homeland and whether or not the US has a responsibility to stand up and speak out against human rights abuses and violations of https://t.co/0y3L59mDAX”.
Mfume was born in Baltimore in 1948 and continues to reside there. He holds a BA from Morgan State University and previously served in the Maryland House of Representatives from 1987 to 1996 before joining Congress as Elijah Cummings’ successor.
