Nikema Williams

the creation of the Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956 led to the segregation and displacement of people of color

Thank you so much. And I will yield back the balance of my time as Carter has just come in and interrupted my train of thought.

integrity and Donald Trump should not be used in the same sentence.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, and that tragedy makes this conversation and others that we are having here in Congress all the more timely, because two of the spa shootings happened in my district, not far from my home.

As we tout the benefits of the rail industry, we also must ensure that safety efforts keep pace with growth and innovation.

The rail industry also is a glowing example of the strength of unions, and the unions' ability to provide a path to the middle class.

Freight and passenger rail service plays an integral role in my district's economy and across our Nation.

I am here tonight as a daughter of Alabama, as the Congresswoman representing Georgia's Fifth Congressional District in the seat that was held by Congressman John Lewis for over 30 years. Mr. Speaker, Congressman John Lewis already laid…

It is our duty to not only do the work of the people, but to ensure that people have a voice in our democracy. H.R. 1 amplifies the voice of the people, empowers individuals to shape our democracy, and breaks down barriers to voting. It is…

What we saw happen to George Floyd was not an isolated incident. It was a modern-day lynching caught on camera, and it must stop. Black men, women, and children are done dying. We are done dying at the hands of police. Law enforcement…

Today I proudly rise in support of the Equality Act. Today, I am the voice of so many people, like my constituent, Chanel; my friend, James; my sister, Danielle and her fiance, Marlena; my staffer, Kristina and her partner, Vivian; and all…

climate as a bridge to equality.

Black and Brown communities are coming from the back. It would be lovely if we were all starting from a place of one person, one vote, but that is just not true.

I believe it is an important concept to work into our roadway planning and design.

we must break down the discriminatory barriers to things like owning a home if we really want to close the racial wealth gap.

For many Black and Brown people in this country, a traffic stop is not a friendly nor routine encounter, as events can quickly turn deadly.

In my district and across the country, we see racial wealth disparities brought on by barriers like invidious discrimination.

the American people are looking to us to deliver a strong economic recovery, and as we work to vaccinate more Americans and end this pandemic, we are going to need smart fiscal and monetary policy to combat our country's economic downturn.

Today my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues and I observe Black History Month and celebrate 50 years of Our Power, Our Message. For 50 years, the Congressional Black Caucus has uplifted the voices of Black people and other marginalized…

I have an obligation in Congress to work to break down these barriers and ensure communities of color have a fair chance to buy homes, start their own businesses, and even send their kids to college without taking on the massive debt that…

I appreciate everyone being here today. And I look forward to working with everyone on the subcommittee as we continue to address these disparities.

Donald Trump is absolutely a threat to national security. I voted to impeach him. He should never be allowed to run for office again.

I can work with anyone as long as our disagreement is not based in my oppression and the denial of my humanity as a person.

And so, I know that Democrats still have the majority. It doesn`t matter how slim the margin, a majority of the majority. And we`re moving forward with doing the work of the people.

Our constituents are suffering, and are in desperate need of assistance from the Federal Government.