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Ayanna Pressley: “The fascist occupant of the White House tried his hardest to end DEI and has pushed Black women out of the workforce.…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2026
The fascist occupant of the White House tried his hardest to end DEI and has pushed Black women out of the workforce. Now, Black women are flexing their power and poised to lead at every level of government. And we’re bringing friends.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley comments on the political landscape and empowerment of Black women.

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