Political Quotes

“We have entered Black History Month, but now Federal agencies are uncertain about how to recognize it due to new executive orders. The Pentagon even paused training about the Tuskegee Airmen because they weren't sure if teaching American history violated the President's mandate. We should not be afraid to teach our history to soldiers. We should not be afraid to teach our history to our children. Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, John Lewis, Maya Angelou, A. Philip Randolph, and many more titans for diversity, equity, and inclusion played essential roles in shaping our Nation. Their contributions made America stronger, and their stories need to be told. Yet, today, politicians are telling young Black and Brown children that they will never earn or deserve a place in this country because of the color of their skin. We are at a crossroads. We can stand up for democracy, truth, and inclusion, or we can allow fear and division to dictate our future. I choose to fight for a country where every person, regardless of race, religion, or background, has a fair shot. I choose to stand against corruption and self-interest that puts lives at risk. I choose to defend the values that make our Nation strong. I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will remember their oath of office and that we answer to the U.S. Constitution, not a President. The silence from the other side is deafening. ____________________”