Political Quotes

“resistance comes in different forms. Sometimes just our mere existence is resisting. I want to take a moment to recognize my guest for the State of the Union Address. Her name is Dr. Fatou-Seydi Sarr, the founder and CEO of the African Bureau for Immigrant and Social Affairs in Detroit. I am bringing her into this Chamber this evening to uplift the work that she does in resisting the dehumanization of our beautiful immigrant neighbors. Originally from Senegal, she provides critical services to our Black immigrant families in the city of Detroit. She fights to secure basic needs like food, shelter, and stability for our immigrant families who are often viewed as disposable by our own government. As a Black immigrant Muslim woman, she confronts injustices and refuses to be silent. She has also mentored so many incredible young Black girls to see themselves as leaders and changemakers. Inspired by Detroit's Black women organizers, Seydi reminds us that in our community, we keep each other safe. In, Wolof, she says: We must hold on to one another if we want to build a humanity we believe in. Because it is not about me. It is about us, locked arm in arm.”