Baltimore City Wire

Kweisi Mfume, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 7th district, recently shared several updates via social media, highlighting his involvement in significant community and legislative initiatives. Mfume, who succeeded Elijah Cummings in Congress in 2020, is known for his active engagement in local and national matters.

On November 23, 2024, Mfume attended the Center for Urban Families' (CFUF) event celebrating "25 Years of Seeding Legacies for the Future" at the American Visionary Art Museum. He expressed gratitude for being honored alongside Danielle Torain-Victor for their contributions to Baltimore's activism and advocacy. "This week, the Center for Urban Families (CFUF) celebrated 25 Years of Seeding Legacies for the Future at the 2024 Urban Visionary Awards at the American Visionary Art Museum. Danielle Torain-Victor and I were honored for our activism, advocacy, and impact on Baltimore. Thank you…"

Later that day, Mfume announced new legislation he introduced in the U.S. House aimed at designating Public School 103 as a National Historic Site. This school was attended by Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice. Mfume highlighted his personal connection with Justice Marshall as an inspiration behind this legislative effort. "This week, I introduced legislation in the U.S. House to designate Public School 103 — the former elementary school of the first Black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall — as a National Historic Site."

On November 25, 2024, Mfume commended various law enforcement agencies and partners involved in "Operation Tornado Alley." He acknowledged State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and U.S. Attorney Erek Barron among others for their successful collaboration on this operation impacting Baltimore's safety landscape positively."Today, #Baltimore is thankful for State’s Attorney Ivan Bates..."