John,

When Republicans are in disarray, what do they do to distract from their own chaos? Attack Cori.

As the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress, Cori has a deep understanding of America’s historical relationship to independence and equity. She understands the long term, generational impact felt by families of the formerly enslaved that continues today. That’s why she used July 4th to highlight her call for reparations with the facts of our nation’s founding.

She was immediately attacked by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and former Fox News host and right-wing media personality Megyn Kelly:

We love knowing that the truth “triggers” MAGA Republicans like Megyn Kelly, but as easy as it is to just laugh at these kinds of attacks, the reality is these attacks have impact. Cori needs the resources to push back in the face of GOP hate. Pitch in $5 today to keep Cori in Congress working for us.

Throughout our country’s history, the federal government has enslaved and exploited people of African descent. This anti-Black racism is built into our country’s institutions, including our criminal legal system, housing, education, and healthcare.

In Cori’s home state of Missouri, Black people are almost 5 times more likely to be killed by police compared to white people. In the U.S., Black people die at 3 times the rate of white people during childbirth.

Across the country, Black people are also 3.6 times more likely to be arrested for cannabis possession than white people, despite using it at similar rates. Arrests and convictions have lifelong impacts that deny people of their basic rights, including voting rights and opportunities for housing and employment.

This is all part of the legacy of chattel slavery and its evolutions, such as Jim Crow, segregation, and redlining.

While Republicans make disgusting remarks to rile up their bigoted base, Cori is showing real leadership, addressing anti-Black injustices including introducing the Reparations Now Resolution, which recognizes the federal government’s responsibility to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans -- and for the harm our government continues to inflict on millions of Black people.

Cori is a bold leader for justice and she will not back down to right-wing hate. Donate today to show Cori you have her back in the face of Republican attacks.

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Together, we will out-work the hate and create a truly multiracial democracy where we all can thrive.

Thank you,

Team Cori