Our personal and collective freedom is contingent upon and is found in our courage to speak freely about the uncomfortable truths of our country’s inhumane economic system. As for me, I dissent to America’s inhumane economic system that promotes and favors racism, extreme materialism, poverty,

I’m thinking of Shirley Chisholm this #BlackHistoryMonth. I stand on her shoulders, carrying forward her vision in service to my district and our communities. Because she dared to run, I dared to lead. Unbossed and unbought, always.