John,
A few weeks ago one of the white supremacist anchors on Fox News went on live TV to say I’m “not smart enough for a real job.”
As though nursing isn’t a real job. As though being a pastor isn’t a real job. As though being a mother or an activist or a *Congresswoman* isn’t a real job. Please.
Lots of folks have been asking me how I feel about this attack, how I deal with moments like this, and what it’s been like being the target of the GOP’s racist talking points.
I’ll be honest with you: It’s nothing surprising. For too long, Black women in power have been attacked, harassed, name-called, and even worse.
Throughout our country’s history, white supremacists have tried to silence us through belittling attacks, so it’s not shocking that Fox News is using the same strategy to smear me and other women of color in Congress.
Black women and girls don’t need media talking heads to validate our intelligence, our expertise, or our labor. We see us. We got us. We love us. And that’s enough.
Every attack made against me and my sisters in Congress is an urgent reminder of how much work is still ahead of us to dismantle white supremacy in our country — in our environmental policies, in access to health care, in education for our kids, and in housing for our families. Republicans know that when we get a seat at the table, we have opportunities to grow the bold, inclusive, progressive movement that we deserve.
I am determined to continue pushing in our fight to transform our politics, defend Black lives, and deliver transformative change to our communities. But the harsh reality we face is that the attacks we’re seeing right now are just a preview of the challenges we’re going to face next year during our re-election campaign.
It’s important we show the GOP right now how many folks support our fight for racial justice and real change in our politics. Can you sign your name right now to show your support for Black women and girls who are out here fighting the fight for racial justice?
Sign on
Thank you for all of your support.
Cori via LeftNet
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