Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses civil rights influences and current issues

Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses civil rights influences and current issues
Glenn Ivey U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Glenn Ivey, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 4th district, shared insights into his career and recent activities through a series of tweets. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Ivey has a background that includes a BA from Princeton University and a JD from Harvard Law School. His professional journey includes previous service in the Maryland House of Representatives.

On February 21, 2025, Rep. Glenn Ivey reflected on his upbringing during the Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina, emphasizing its impact on his career today. He joined Jim Townsend from the Levin Center to discuss these formative experiences during Black History Month. “During this Black History Month, I joined Jim Townsend from the @LevinCenter to discuss how my upbringing in North Carolina during the Civil Rights Movement shaped my career today.”

Later that day, Rep. Ivey expressed gratitude towards Monumental Sports and Chris Cillizza for hosting him on “Politics Aside.” He discussed how his experience as a student-athlete influenced both his past and future endeavors. “Thank you to @monumentalsports and @chriscillizza for hosting me on Politics Aside.”

On February 22, 2025, Rep. Ivey met with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area to address financial issues stemming from pending payments by HHS/ORR affecting foster care for unaccompanied children and housing for refugees. He noted the organization’s challenges due to policies from the Trump administration.“Thursday, I met with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area.”



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