South Cuyahoga News

Shontel Brown, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio’s 11th district, recently shared a series of posts on social media reflecting her views and advocacy efforts. Having succeeded Marcia Fudge in 2021, Brown has been vocal about various cultural and political issues.

On May 5, 2025, Brown tweeted a reminder about the oath taken by public officials to uphold the Constitution. She stated, "Here's a tip: you took an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution."

Later that day, she highlighted the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders during their heritage month. In her tweet at 01:45:36 UTC, she expressed support for these communities stating "This month, we celebrate the incredible impact of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in NE Ohio and across the country. Let's keep fighting for a country where AANHPI Americans and people of all backgrounds can thrive."

In another post on May 5 at 22:46:22 UTC, Brown recognized Jewish American Heritage Month by honoring Jewish culture and addressing rising antisemitism. She emphasized the importance of solidarity with the Jewish community by tweeting "I'm proud to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month--a time to honor the culture and contributions of Jewish Americans in NE Ohio and across America. As antisemitism continues to rise, it's more important than ever to stand with the Jewish community and speak out against hate."

As a representative since 2021 who previously served on the Cuyahoga County Council from 2015 to 2021, Shontel Brown continues to address significant cultural issues impacting her constituents.