Last night as I stood on the floor watching Kamala Devi Harris accept the party’s Presidential nomination I was overcome with emotion and gratitude as I sat in the historic nature of this moment. I thought of the generations of mothers and daughters who have hoped and dreamed of this moment. We deserve this. We have hoped, prayed, organized, worked, persisted, and fought for this moment.

I held a photo of my mother Sandy Pressley in my pocket each night of this convention. Like Kamala’s loving mother, I know my mother was in that room in spirit. They knew this moment would come. There is nothing more powerful than a parent with unshakable faith in their child’s brilliance and possibility.

Kamala sees all of us in our multitudes and that is why we see ourselves in her. She has worked low-wage jobs. She has taken on abusers. She has led with compassion. She has, daily, defended, protected and fought for the people. All of us.

What a beautiful and historic moment.

To return to the city that raised me, Chicago, as the Congresswoman from the city that changed me, Boston, it was beyond meaningful to look up on that stage and see this brilliant Black woman lay out her vision as the next President of the United States of America.

The work continues. We have 70 days to make history and to make change. I’ll be in states across the country and right here in Massachusetts meeting voters in community, organizing, and making the case for the Harris-Walz ticket.

We have an awesome opportunity in front of us. Let us keep our eyes on the prize and work everyday to make it a reality. A more just America is possible. We are building it together.

For our mothers, for the generations of Americans who fought for a joyous tomorrow, and for our daughters, I’m going to do everything in my power to elect Kamala Harris and keep up the fight for policies centered in humanity, peace, and love. If you’re able, please pitch in $25 or anything you can to support our movement.

Onward,

Ayanna