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James E. Clyburn, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina's 6th district, shared several reflections and observations on February 4, 2025, through his social media platform. Clyburn's posts highlighted significant historical figures and contemporary political issues.

On February 4, 2025, Clyburn commemorated the birth of Rosa Parks with a post honoring her legacy. He stated: "On this day, 112 years ago, the great Rosa Parks was born. Her simple yet courageous act to refuse to give up her seat changed history. Rosa sat so that others could rise. Today, we honor her bravery, celebrate her legacy, and remember her life of service."

Later that day at 20:53 UTC, Clyburn addressed an educational policy issue in another post: "60 Republicans rejected gutting public education last Congress. They know it's deeply unpopular with parents and educators across every state—red and blue. Americans don’t want educational opportunity taken away or school to be more expensive for their children."

In a subsequent post on the same day at 22:34 UTC, Clyburn paid tribute to Dr. Charles Drew for his contributions to medical science during World War II while highlighting racial challenges he faced: "Dr. Charles Drew was an African American physician whose research revolutionized blood preservation and storage. His discoveries saved countless soldiers' lives during WWII, even as he fought against the U.S. Military's policy on excluding blood from Black donors."