2021 is underway and we have our work cut out for us. In her State of the State, Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out some of the important priorities that we must address this year, starting with the MI COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

Yesterday, I spoke on the Michigan Senate floor about my reflections as we begin this legislative session and learn every week new horrific details about what transpired in our nation's capitol on January 6.

You can watch the full video of my speech here.

As the dust settles, accountability must come before unity. And in that unity, if we fail to address the underlying issues that led to the insurrection in the first place, then we are not doing our job. We must tackle the racism and white supremacist notions that continue to pervade. We must address inequities, particularly in our justice system. And we must continue to uplift the ideals of a democratic republic and stand for the truth.

2021 is the year when we must act boldly, stand up for the truth, bring accountability and transparency to police systems, and root out racism from our policies, institutions, and in our society.

I will always fight for what I believe in. Can you chip in $5, $10, $25 or $50 to help make sure I can continue this work for Detroit, Downriver, and Michigan?

Onward, 

P.S. I have always stood up for equity, opportunity, justice, and access -- even when it wasn't easy. I always will -- and your support is what makes it possible. I am grateful! If you can donate today to support our work, that would be amazing.