Political Quotes

Alma Adams: Mr. Young, the FBI has labeled activists like me in the movement to save Black lives 'Black identity extremists,' and…

On the recordMarch 16, 2022
Mr. Young, the FBI has labeled activists like me in the movement to save Black lives 'Black identity extremists,' and use this classification to surveil and imprison Black protesters.
Said by
Alma Adams
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Adams questions the FBI's classification of activists and its implications for Black students.

Share

More from Alma Adams

Jun 13, 2023

I am HBCU strong, and want to continue to make sure that our schools not only survive, but that they thrive.

congress.gov
Jun 25, 2024

It is my wish that today's hearing will provide us with an opportunity for bipartisan collaboration on policy solutions that safeguard the civil rights and dignity of all individuals.

congress.gov
Sep 17, 2024

It is abundantly clear that there are two agendas present today. The republican's agenda will weaken worker protections and let low road employers off the hook for breaking the law.

congress.gov
Apr 18, 2023

As the agency has acknowledged, these operations are disproportionately concentrated in low-income communities and communities of color.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation