Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Annie Brown Kennedy, a devoted mother, grandmother, pillar in the Forsyth County legal community, and fierce pioneer for civil rights. Annie's story is one of many firsts. Annie was one of the first Black women to become a licensed lawyer in the State of North Carolina, the first-ever Black woman lawyer in Forsyth County, and the first Black woman to serve in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Annie's dedication to the fight for equality under the law made history. Her vision for a more equitable North Carolina drove her success in landmark legal cases, including Simpkins v. The City of Greensboro, which desegregated public recreational facilities across the South. Annie's work moved our Nation forward, while creating a path for the next generation to continue her work. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and the entire community. May her memory be a blessing to all. ____________________”