South Carolina raised. CEO. HBCU Made (x2). Public servant. ΩΨΦ. ΚΚΨ. State Representative for SC House District 79
Columbia, SC
- Tweets 133,787
- Following 1,732
- Followers 3,905
- Likes 4,740
Pinned Tweet
A day that I never could have imagined, yet it was on God’s calendar the entire time 🙏🏾
*volume up*
2
10
82
6,401
HBCU family — pay attention.
Republican-led legislatures are quietly placing MAGA-aligned appointees on boards of trustees & even installing presidents at public HBCUs.
This is part of the broader Project 2025 agenda to reshape our institutions.
tallahassee.com/story/news/l…
111
1,498
2,836
136,851
Please stop praising Lindsey for his words last night when just days ago he asked the Secretary of State in Georgia to throw out ballots!
19
89
893
Dear South Carolina,
You mean to tell me that State offices are closed today to observed Confederate Day but the state won’t acknowledge and observe Juneteenth?
Do you actually enjoy being laughed at as a state?
18
390
954
My prayers are with President Biden as he bravely battles cancer. If anyone can beat it, it’s the scrappy kid from Scranton. Stay strong, Mr. President!
@JoeBiden
60
128
682
9,034
South Carolina is announcing over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 every day and yet NOBODY is wearing a mask in public. What am I missing? lol
30
241
603
It’s time to get off the sidelines and get engaged South Carolina. We’ve suffered enough embarrassment, it’s time for new leadership!
3
56
437
THANK YOU President Biden for making the decision to keep white supremacist Dylann Roof on death row before the incoming administration begins. As many of you know, my wife’s grandfather was brutally murdered with 8 others during a bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015
29
103
482
31,003
Last week South Carolina was “Pro-Life” with abortion ban legislation. This week South Carolina is “Pro-Death” with electrocution legislation. Confusing isn’t it...
18
96
359
Our family is growing! We’re so excited to welcome Baby Grant in May of 2022. Are you team boy or team girl?
23
11
298
South Carolina owes SC State University some MAJOR reparations especially after they killed its law school... We don’t talk enough about this!
5
132
294
In 2022, every single seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives will be up for grabs
9
68
232
God has been so good to me! I’m so very thankful that he allowed me to see 33 years today 🎉🎊🥳🎂
37
6
256
I yearn for the day where South Carolina isn’t associated with any and everything embarrassing
17
53
219
Alana and I are excited to announce that we are expecting our baby girl in May of 2024!
22
8
231
7,076
Just wrapped up a great zoom call with brothers from across the country ready to put in work for @KamalaHarris! Salute to all the good brothers from SC that participated @cthagod @SamPJohnson @SteveBenjaminSC @Bakari_Sellers @KimpsonForSC
6
38
172
You may not vote for your HBCU’s president —
But you DO vote for the lawmakers who appoint the people who choose them.
Protect the mission.
Defend the legacy.
#ProtectHBCUs #Project2025 #HBCUStrong #VoteWithPurpose
4
48
212
17,414
Today Alana and I took HRG, II to learn about his great grandfather who was murdered 5 years ago today in Mother Emanuel AME Church. We told him how he dedicated his life to service and how courageous and brave he was in his final moments.
4
18
189
Shout out to Mayor @PeteButtigieg for spending time with our students yesterday!
Presidential Candidate and Mayor @PeteButtigieg visited SC State University and bowled with students.
1
33
164
Honored to stand with and support @harrisonjaime this evening on his quest for South Carolina’s next US Senator!
3
55
143
Feeling incredibly grateful this morning! Thank you House District 79 for your vote of confidence and trust 🙏🏾
23
31
178
17,365
Watching Tim Scott argue about an unfair justice system towards 45 harder than he fights actual people who are weaponized by said justice system (who overwhelmingly looks like him) is sickening. Justice worked today
6
32
149
3,449
Last night in Rock Hill, a prominent doctor, his wife and grandchildren ages 5 & 9 were murdered in a mass shooting in their own home.... HOW MANY MORE PEOPLE MUST DIE BEFORE LAWMAKERS ACT!?!??
6
31
155
Hard to believe this little guy is already one week old! HRG, II is such a blessing to @arginspires and I
13
21
134
The fact that it’s almost midnight and people are still in line to vote goes to show how important this primary is... But let’s keep it real, this is 1,000% unacceptable!
2
52
135
Don’t let Kanye distract you from the fact that George Floyd’s killers are out on bond, Breonna Taylor’s killers haven’t even been arrested and Donald Trump is still President. Stay focused and govern yourselves accordingly ✊🏾
1
43
133
As a proud Board Member of @SCSTATE1896 and a proud Democrat, I’m overjoyed to see our next US Senator @harrisonjaime cast our state’s roll call in honor of Ms. Emily Clyburn for @JoeBiden!
2
27
127
Our family tree is now complete! My wife did such an amazing job delivering our little princess and I’m forever grateful for her life. Thank you to our doctor and the entire nursing staff at @theprismahealth for taking care of us so well. Please welcome Hilton Alana Grant!
17
7
140
2,772
Today I am renewing my call for Governor @henrymcmaster to remove RJ May from the SC House of Representatives. Every day that he is allowed to govern from behind bars sends the horrific message that this type of evil can be dismissed. This is a bipartisan call that should be met
14
34
151
15,464
While I would like to believe that @NikkiHaley misspoke in this interview, the reality is her words reopen wounds that just began the process of healing...
Nikki Haley says the Confederate flag was about "service, and sacrifice, and heritage" until Dylan Roof "hijacked" it
24
50
114
For Black History Month Day at daycare, the boys are paying tribute to two of South Carolina’s favorite sons! Thank you @Bakari_Sellers and @SteveBenjaminSC for your service to our state, nation and our people!
5
17
122
19,602
Good to see Congressman Al Green in the SC House this morning after his demonstration in DC last night! Wait… Nvm, that’s my colleague @JustinBamberg 😂
13
5
130
7,428
Boots on the Ground is the hottest song in the country and today, The House of Representatives told our fellow South Carolinian congrats!
2
33
121
3,864
I’m going to be a Dad in less than 3 weeks! This is exciting and terrifying all at the same time lol
12
6
112
I NEED your help in sealing the deal. District 8 let’s send a message loud and clear in tomorrow’s runoff!
6
88
98
I made a post on my ig story encouraging folks to get vaccinated… A “preacher” hops in my DM’s telling me God is going to punish me for promoting poison that’s killing his people….. Bruh, idk where to start
17
15
97
I am excited to share that I am running for SC House District 79! Please visit GrantForSC.com to see how you can support!
5
50
104
13,305
Thank you Senator @CoryBooker for your vision, your sacrifice and willingness to lead our nation as a Presidential Candidate! It’s been an honor for Alana and I to support you!
3
30
91
So let me get this straight… The CDC puts out guidelines for returning back to school and South Carolina says we’re not following that. Are y’all sure you’re happy with our lawmakers?
6
31
105
In the last month @scstate1896 has:
✅Canceled $9.8 Million in student balances
✅Enshrined it’s FOURTH @nfl Hall Of Famer ( @donnie_shell )
✅Has the @nfl high paid linebacker as an alum ( @dsleon45 )
#GetUpForTheBulldogs
67
106
Praying for the day where we won’t have to march and protest just for him to be safe as a black man 🙏🏾
4
11
96
Congratulations to Coach @dawnstaley for being named The 2020 Citizen of the Year by the Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated! @themetroques @TheMighty6thD @OfficialOPPF
2
15
103
My family fought to make a difference in the lives of people in Clarendon County in the thick of the Jim Crow era. I wonder if in their wildest dreams they would imagine their great grandson returning back to deliver a keynote address & run for office. What a full circle moment!
5
43
78
It’s official! Today I filed to represent the people of House District 79 in our State’s General Assembly!
GrantForSC.com
1
20
98
1,811
Just signed off on my last meeting as Trustee for my Alma Mater. It’s been the honor of my life to serve @SCSTATE1896 in this capacity!
2
7
96
People should not be embarrassed to say that they’re from or live in South Carolina because of the tremendous lack of leadership in response to COVID-19
5
26
82
Folks we’ve got to stop saying “first annual”. The word is inaugural.... Let’s work harder on this
2
24
91
Alana and I are proud to announce that our son will be making his big screen debut this Sunday in the Super Bowl for @WLTX new commercial!
2
96
Let’s be clear, the reason why many South Carolinans die is because Nikki Haley refused to expand Medicaid forcing the closing of hospitals in rural SC....
1
59
71
Our hearts are so full seeing baby boy debuting during the halftime of the Super Bowl! Thank you @WLTX for including him and to all of our friends and family for the love!
6
11
85
How cool would it be to show up to a precinct to vote and the atmosphere felt like Homecoming? Grill smoke going with a DJ helping make the time go by. Hmmmmm 🤔
12
10
79
Year 1 is in the books! It’s an honor to represent the people of House District 79! #SineDie
3
10
93
2,451
Growing up, my father had “the talk” with me on how to be respectful and do everything “right” when encountering law enforcement. He said you can’t have court on the side of the road and that remaining respectful will bring me home safely....
8
31
62
Dear Hilton,
We can’t wait to meet and love on you Baby Girl!
With Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Hamilton & Harrison
5
1
84
1,592
Turnout across Richland County has been amazing today!!! Let’s keep it going. We need your support to get across the finish line. #GrantForSC
1
30
72
South Carolina is only one of two states in the country without hate crime legislation. Failing to act will only embolden more cowards like this in Sumter, SC to spew hate to only receive a slap on the wrist
17
32
71
I’m flabbergasted to how something so adorable can have diapers so demonic 😂 #MomentsBeforeHeDestroyedTheOutfit #AndMine #TheSmirkWasAGiveaway #iMissedTheHint #ImFakeMad #ButHesSoCute
2
4
76
This community has always been my home. Its people have always been my people. Moving it forward will continue to be my charge. I will be back.
God bless you all. Thank you.
4
19
77
I’m running for Richland County Council because I want to help provide families all across District 8 the same opportunities of hope and optimism that were afforded to mine. Vote June 9th for a fresh perspective! #RichlandCountyCouncil #District8 #VoteAbsenteeNow #June9
2
29
70
Excited to share with @harrisonjaime this Monday on a discussion around college affordability. Join us at Allen University!
11
48
In 31 years I’ve witnessed the First African American President of the United States & now the First African American and Woman Vice President of the United States. My grandparents couldn’t imagine a day like this and now I get to share it with my wife and son. This is special!
10
62
So let me get this straight... Gov. McMaster didn’t feel the need to issue an executive order mandating mask (to keep South Carolinians safe) because it was up to local municipalities but now has issued one telling local govts and school districts that they can’t mandate one?
Gov. McMaster just signed an order that allows parents of students to opt out of mask requirements imposed by school districts, invalidates any local government mask mandates predicated on the COVID-19-related state of emergency and bars vaccine passports thestate.com/news/local/educ…
5
19
63
I’m still trying to find the right words that adequately describe how much yesterday blessed me… Until I find those words, for now I’ll just simply say THANK YOU 🙏🏾
3
7
78
2,747
Say this with me: “I’m going to have an amazing week... I’m going to learn something new... I’m going to be a blessing to somebody AND most importantly I’m going to be good to ME”
29
72
We must never forget the victims and survivors of the Orangeburg Massacre which took place 52 years ago on the campus of @SCSTATE1896
2
40
51
45 just lied about talking to Jacob Blake’s “Pastor”... His father just confirmed on CNN that they don’t even have a family Pastor
4
36
58
Today is a GREAT day to be a Bulldog! Congrats to @SCSTATE1896 13th President, Col. Alexander Conyers!
9
68
My wife tricked me into thinking we were going on a family outing. We went to Hobby Lobby and Target 🤦🏾♂️
7
2
72
I’m so grateful to God for blessing me with a phenomenal blueprint on how I can be a great dad for HRG, II. To all of the biological fathers, father figures, uncles, cousins, brothers and mentors, we salute you today. Happy Father’s Day!
2
10
64
Grateful for my friend @Dr_JLJohnson for helping us get over the finish line today! District 8 we need your vote. Polls close at 7 pm
18
64
Hamilton has his copy of @Bakari_Sellers new book “Who Are Your People”! A great gift on King Day 🙏🏾
2
1
67