[ [link removed] ]Ayanna Pressley for Congress



In 2018, I became the first Black congresswoman to represent
Massachusetts.

It’s been five years of representing the people of the Massachusetts 7th,
and last week, I joined GBH News’ Morning Edition to reflect on my time so
far in Congress.

We covered a lot of ground in our discussion, including the critical
inflection point for our shared humanity as the violence in Gaza
escalates. I spoke about calling for a permanent ceasefire to save lives,
return all hostages, and deliver the humanitarian aid that people in the
region sorely need. Because we all want a lasting peace.

We spoke about the mandate to re-elect President Joe Biden and regain full
control of Congress. About the January 6th insurrection and just how close
we came to losing our democracy. About the extremist Republican House
majority and how they remain committed to sowing chaos and rolling back
our most fundamental rights.

We spoke about my alopecia. Losing my hair was a transformation that was
not of my choosing, but one that I have chosen to stand in,
unapologetically. And it brings me incredible joy to show up in the world
fully and authentically as myself.

We spoke about how these five years in Congress are also marked by my
daughter Cora growing up – we still can’t believe she’s in high school. I
vividly remember the day of Cora’s eighth grade graduation. It was the
same day the corrupt Supreme Court announced the Dobbs decision
overturning Roe v. Wade. I remember starting the day feeling so hopeful,
optimistic about our future. And of course, I still am. But in real time
when that decision came out, I felt so heavy. I didn't know what else
might be coming. I knew it meant my daughter could grow up in a world
where she has fewer rights than I grew up with. And that broke my heart.

We have
faced many tough fights during these past five years. Our communities are
still recovering from the lingering impacts of the pandemic and
generations of policy violence. Yet I’m reminded that the only way we can
truly see change is by working together. We have to keep governing and
working towards equity, justice, and healing like lives depend on it,
because they do. [ [link removed] ]So if you’re ready to keep building this movement for
bold, transformative change that centers the people, please make a
contribution right now.

I’m more resolved than ever before to continue delivering for our
communities, and I am so grateful for your partnership.

Yours in service,

Ayanna





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