North Philly State Rep. Malcom Kenyatta Will Address Democratic Convention
State Rep. Maclom Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) will address the Democratic Convention tomorrow night. He is among 17 of what the Democratic National Committee is calling their “Rising Stars.” Among the other “Rising Stars” with whom Kenyatta will be sharing the bill, are former Vice Presidential contender Stacy Abrams and Conor Lamb, who represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District.
Joe Biden tweeted a video that featured Kenyatta, in February of 2020.
America was founded on the ideals of equality, equity, and fairness—we've never fully lived up to them, but we've never stopped trying. During #BlackHistoryMonth and all year-round, let's celebrate the rich history and culture that's always been vital to the fabric of America. pic.twitter.com/FNYM1O6CMm
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) February 2, 2020
You know, I’m just a poor, black gay kid from North Philly, who has the great honor of representing the people that raised him ~ Malcom Kenyatta
On May 19, on the House floor in Harrisburg, Kenyatta delivered a fiery rebuke to those who had suggested that “the purpose of the shutdown was to create unemployment in the commonwealth.”
When Kenyatta called out Republicans for “demanding to be served by a service worker who they refuse to pay a $15 minimum wage,” he was interrupted by Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-100, Lancaster), who asked for a point of order. Speaker Mike Turzai (R-28, Allegheny) then instructed Kenyatta to keep his remarks specific to the bill.