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Black History Month began right here in Chicago — created to both honor Black history and remind this country that progress has always come from courageous people willing to demand justice.
From Ida B. Wells to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leaders showed us a blueprint for resistance: organize, speak truth to power, and never accept a system that treats some lives as disposable.
Their bold leadership continues to inspire me every day.
Dr. King reminded us that a budget is a moral document — that how we spend public dollars reveals who we truly value. That truth matters now more than ever.
When healthcare is underfunded.
When schools are shortchanged.
When working families are told there’s “no money” while billionaires and special interests keep getting tax breaks.
I’m running for Illinois Comptroller because I believe our budgets should reflect the values so many fought and sacrificed for: dignity, fairness, and opportunity for all.
Black history isn’t just something we honor in February. It’s a call to keep pushing for justice, to keep building power, and to keep demanding a government that works for the people.
Together, we can carry that legacy forward.
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