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John,

As we kick off another Black History Month this week, I wanted to reach out and share some of my own history that informs my activism and all of the work I do in Congress.

Growing up, my parents were local leaders in the civil rights movement in Joliet, Illinois. They liked to joke that I “learned to walk at a protest,” since they brought my sister and me along to all sorts of meetings, protests, and even the famous March on Washington.

My father Lucien was the only Black dentist in Joliet, Illinois – and the President of the Illinois chapter of the NAACP. My mother Wilma was a nurse. (Coincidentally, the theme of this year’s Black History Month – Black Health and Wellness – pays homage to medical scholars and healthcare providers).

Together, my parents distributed a community newspaper – The Black Voice – to folks all over Illinois. When there was a new issue to deliver, my sister Lori and I were literally along for the ride in the back seat of our 1967 lavender Chrysler to deliver copies up and down the state.

Growing up, I remember some of the little details, like kitchen table meetings at our house where Motown hits were playing on the radio as activists held lively debates. I really enjoyed the nights when everyone would spread out in the living room with markers and poster board, making signs to carry at the next protest.

Looking back, my parents were always vocal about the work they did as part of the movement. My father often told me: “You’ve got to fight for what you believe in, every damn thing, every damn day. You’ve got to fight for what you want, for what you deserve, because some people, they don’t want you to have a damn thing.”

To this day, the spirit of my parents lives on in me. They taught me to live passionately for a purpose and to fight tirelessly for a cause. In Congress, I use the lessons they taught me every day to advocate for my constituents, to fight for voting rights, to fight for gun safety, and to fight for a better future for all Americans.

Happy Black History Month, John.

– Lucy


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