Elijah Cummings

The Internet is in shock right now. Everyone from celebrities to high-profile politicians have come forward to react to the shocking death of publicized U.S. Representative from Maryland’s 7th District Elijah Cummings at age 68.

Today, we lost a great man, a true public servant and powerful force of change. As a lifetime member of @NAACP, we thank you for being a warrior in the fight for equality, justice and civil rights. Rest in power #ElijahCummings pic.twitter.com/KkiioWZuC1

— Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) October 17, 2019

Brother #ElijahCummings lived life in service of humanity. As he transitions to eternity, we reflect on his model of good character. I never saw Elijah Cummings when he didn't have what elders in our community call "the good word." His soul rises like Ra. #Asé

— Greg Carr (@AfricanaCarr) October 17, 2019

This one has broken me.
I am broken. @RepCummings was a lion. A fierce warrior for justice. He was principled and kind. His spirit was pure & his moral compass was true. He will be GREATLY missed.

This one really, really hurts. #RIPSir #ElijahCummings

— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) October 17, 2019

Thank you, @RepCummings.

What a life of passionate service and courage.

My heartfelt condolences to your wife, your family, the City of Baltimore, the United States and the world.

Your life blessed a multitude.#ElijahCummings pic.twitter.com/t3A6ieF7ky

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) October 17, 2019

We are praying for the wife and family of @RepCummings, for Baltimore, and for our nation. His death is resonating with sadness in the hearts and minds of so many. A life well-lived…#ElijahCummings pic.twitter.com/y3kOsRqNBb

— The King Center (@TheKingCenter) October 17, 2019

I can not believe this news. May he Rest In Peace & Power. May we honor his legacy with every ounce of the best of who we are. #ElijahCummings

— Jonathan Van Ness (@jvn) October 17, 2019

Rest In Power #ElijahCummings … Woke up this morning to learn of the heartbreaking loss of a beloved and great leader. At a time when principled, effective bipartisanship is almost nonexistent, this loss is especially devastating… pic.twitter.com/QgmVh2vu8B

— Van Jones (@VanJones68) October 17, 2019

I want to tell you – and I want you to believe me – that you just do not know what a powerful loss this is for us all. The leadership #ElijahCummings practiced was remarkable and special. In these times, especially, we must really pause & respect the passing of great people.

— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) October 17, 2019

“When we’re dancing with the angels, the question will be asked, in 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing?” Rest in power sir. #ElijahCummings pic.twitter.com/axB57jsV4z

— Jossie Valentin (@JossieValentin) October 17, 2019

#ElijahCummings was one of the most honorable, selfless public servant who cared deeply for others. A powerful force for change. We will miss you brother. #WeAreBaltimore.

Rest in power.

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) October 17, 2019

The entire @NAACP family is devastated by loss of #ElijahCummings. A fearless champion of justice who fought tirelessly for civil rights & equality for everyone, including his beloved Baltimore. Our democracy is stronger because of him. #RestInPower pic.twitter.com/GLyd2aNKd9

— NAACP (@NAACP) October 17, 2019

DON'T DO IT, TRUMP.

Whatever you say about #ElijahCummings better be respectful and dignified.

If you don't understand those words, say NOTHING.

RIP @RepCummings

— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) October 17, 2019

I am devastated to report that Congressman Elijah Cummings has died at the age of 68. He was the first congressman I'd ever met. A 6th grader, precocious, and curious he respected my opinion, was kind and generous with his time. I'll never forget. Rest in heaven. #ElijahCummings pic.twitter.com/PpFS5x1Us2

— Lena Tillett (@WRALLena) October 17, 2019

When giants fall, we all hear it.

Congressman #ElijahCummings rest, please rest. We will continue your fight—the fight—and we will win and you will be proud. pic.twitter.com/jAYTesJboM

— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) October 17, 2019

“The greatest gift we can give our children is democracy intact.” #ElijahCummings #RIP #MayJusticePrevail https://t.co/5fFxfZ6ELs

— Susanna Kashiemer (@SusannaEsther1) October 17, 2019

An evergreen clip for these times. @RepCummings fought until the day he died. He BEGGED the American people to pay attention. Thank you #elijahcummings for your service. Your life, your work will not be in vain. pic.twitter.com/obCtVZzKoV

— Tiffany Cross (@TiffanyDCross) October 17, 2019

The extended applause here….how beautiful. #ElijahCummings https://t.co/VT6XCYQcqH

— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) October 17, 2019

#ElijahCummings tweeted his own epitaph.

A man of integrity and immense dignity.

Rest in peace. https://t.co/nboeJ1XPZO

— Peter Daou (@peterdaou) October 17, 2019

In Congress and his community, #ElijahCummings was a thunderous force for equality, accountability, and moral clarity. And because he knew the importance of working with people from all backgrounds and parties, he got things done. America has lost a leader. RIP, Chairman.

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) October 17, 2019

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Today we mourn a great one, what a loss to the American people.

The late Rep. Elijah E. Cummings was born during a time when Black people were not allowed a seat in big board rooms, leading the democratic party or free to curse on the radio. It is hard for some to imagine the struggles that he endured as a sharecropper’s son, but those obstacles fueled his spirit and helped him rise up to become leader of the Congressional Black Caucus from 2003 to 2004 and ultimately being the chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee for U.S. House of Representatives that courageous investigated President Donald Trump.

“When we are dancing with the angels, the question will be ‘What did we do at this moment?’” #RIPElijahCummings pic.twitter.com/MQ957A1D93

— Tommy X-TrumpIsARacist-opher (@tommyxtopher) October 17, 2019

Born Jan. 18, 1951, think about the impact it had on his life when while in grade school, a counselor told him that he would never be a lawyer because he was slow and did not speak well? In 1996, he told The Associated Press that he was “devastated” and that his “whole life was changed.” Cummings said, “I became very determined.”

Cummings served people, but was an ally and advocate for poor Blacks in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was elected to lead for over many generations.

#RIPElijahCummings – a good man with friends on both sides of the aisle. https://t.co/nxpOiodBBk

— John Avlon (@JohnAvlon) October 17, 2019

He died early morning Oct. 17 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, leaving to mourn his wife, Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, and a host of family and friends.

Rockeymoore Cummings, the chairwoman of Maryland’s Democratic Party shared in a statement to the public, “Congressman Cummings was an honorable man who proudly served his district and the nation with dignity, integrity, compassion and humility. He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not our problem.”

His dignity and spirit changed the way that the world viewed Black politicians, and he will forever be missed. What an honor to watch him lead.

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