Alabama State Senator, Dist. 19. 1st term after serving 5 terms in the Alabama House. Derrick’s wife! Mother to two young adults, Elexia and Xaviar! Lawyer

Pleasant Grove, AL
Joined March 2015
Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
🌟 PGES proudly celebrated our Superior Spartans Induction Ceremony today! We were honored to welcome Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman, who inspired our students to lead, serve, and make a difference. Thank you, Senator Coleman, for investing in our future leaders! 💜💛
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
NEW: @KekePalmer asked VP Kamala Harris if she’s running for president in ’28. @KamalaHarris: “I haven’t decided yet. I will. I promise you. But ’28 don’t matter if we don’t ’26 right.”
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Today, Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman presented a check for $18,000 to Board President Sherman Collins, Board Member Yamika Foy, and Chief of Staff Dr. Terry Lamar for Wenonah H.S., Jackson-Olin H.S., Wylam Elementary, and Brown Elementary! #SuccessStartsHere
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Rep. Shomari Figures tells @hicharliecotton that a congressional daycare is overdue after he had to bring his son to work with him on Wednesday.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
I just introduced legislation to stop the Trump Administration from raising prescription drug costs for our seniors. Let’s pass the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act!
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Social Security turns 91 today! I will continue fighting to protect, strengthen, expand this critical program for the 160,000+ people in Alabama's 7th District who rely on it. Social Security is not an entitlement—it is an EARNED BENEFIT!
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. And in 2026, Black women are STILL only making 65 cents on the dollar. Pay Black women. Period.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Today, as our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, we honor the Americans who have worked to move our country closer to its highest ideals. This anniversary is a reminder that the promise of America belongs to all of us—and that each of us has a role to play in protecting our democracy and building a more perfect Union. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
72 years ago today in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court declared that racial segregation is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. The fight for civil rights continues.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
The direct assault on Black political power across the South has ignited a level of fury that some Republicans didn't anticipate. This Saturday, thousands plan to descend on Alabama to fight back. Black women are ready. capitalbnews.org/black-women…
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
This is a five-alarm fire. Black political representation in America is under attack.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
The Supreme Court just cleared the way for Alabama to revert to its 2023 congressional map, very same map that was previously struck down for intentionally discriminating against Black voters. My full statement. 👇🏾
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
I’m so proud of these folks ✊🏽 Alabama Dems have had enough of Republicans’ bullshit. They’re standing up against the attack on their political power. 🚨 Alabama state organizing manager Dee Reed escorted out of the Alabama House gallery Friday as lawmakers debated redistricting.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
A three-judge panel has denied a request by Alabama for a stay, saying it lacks jurisdiction in the case which has been appealed to SCOTUS. “Quite simply, we do not have the authority to issue an order that upends Alabama’s status quo, especially in the middle of an election, while our injunction establishing that status quo is well under review in the nation’s highest court.”
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
It's official. Republicans in the Alabama State House just passed legislation paving the way to eliminate Black representation in our state. We need to organize, mobilize, and vote like our lives depend on it. My full statement. 👇🏾
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Don't let state leaders silence our voices and dilute our power. Join me in demanding fair representation tomorrow at the Alabama State House. Stand up. Speak up. Be heard!
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
Black people in America need to be registered to vote, all of us. Full Fk’n Stop. In states like Georgia, Maryland, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, turning to vote can shift outcomes in House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. Look at Georgia. About 3.5 million Black residents live here. Roughly 2.5 million of us are eligible to vote, yet only around 1.4 million of us actually do. That leaves between 900,000 and 1.1 million eligible Black voters not participating. Now compare that to the margins of the last two Ga: governor’s races. In 2018, the race was decided by about 54,000 votes. In 2022, about 191,000 votes. The number of eligible Black voters not participating is between 7 and 10x larger than those margins. This isn’t about theory, it’s about MATH. If we show up consistently, outcomes change. The shift starts with registration, and it is sustained by turnout. Register and VOTE.
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Sen. Merika Coleman, M.P.A., J.D. retweeted
I’m saddened to learn of the passing of J. Mason Davis, a towering figure in Birmingham’s civil rights history and a relentless force in the fight for justice. As one of Birmingham’s first Black attorneys and a pioneering civic leader, Davis played a crucial role in dismantling segregation and defending those who bravely challenged injustice. His unwavering courage and legal brilliance broke down barriers and opened doors for generations of lawyers, advocates, and community leaders who followed. May we carry forward his unshakeable commitment to equality as we continue the work he championed. Rest in power, J. Mason Davis.
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