Political Quotes

I rise on this day to celebrate the extraordinary life of my dear brother and friend, Dr. John Louis Flateau, who was laid to rest this past Wednesday. Dr. Flateau, a beloved scholar and public servant, dedicated his life to championing…

Not since Jim Crow have we seen this level of systematic disenfranchisement of Black voters.

Federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in Federal elections and there is absolutely zero evidence that there is significant violations of that law.

As someone who has called Brooklyn home for decades, I know firsthand the challenges that communities like East Flatbush have faced because of years of disinvestment, a shortage of affordable housing, and longstanding health disparities.