[1]Ayanna Pressley



Last night was very full circle. Four years ago, I stood on the same stage
in Boston, alongside my husband Conan, my daughter Cora, my team, and
supporters, and asked the voters of the Massachusetts 7th if a
Congresswoman could rock braids, a black leather jacket, and a bold red
lip. They responded with a resounding yes.

And yesterday, they affirmed that a Congresswoman can rock a bald crown in
the corridors of power.

It is the honor of my life to represent MA-07 in Congress, and to do the
Work of organizing, advocating, and legislating for all of our
communities.

Last night, sharing the stage with other history-making and trail-blazing
candidates in Massachusetts, I reflected on progress.

Throughout our nation’s history, we have seen that progress is not linear.

Progress is the shared mantle of a deep and diverse coalition of people
from every walk of life. And yet, we know that some will try to drive us
backwards and try to divide us.

To those who shudder and are fearful at the thought of progress, let me
just say, you have nothing to lose — and we all have everything to gain.

Boston. Massachusetts. America. We do not — we will not — walk in the
direction of fear. We will not listen to those who tell us that the
advancement of the marginalized is a loss for those who are doing OK.

The reality is, when one of us thrives — we all thrive. When our nation
becomes more just and equitable, everyone benefits.

Electoral victories are just the beginning. We’re going to change the
narrative of people’s lives.

We’re going to show what is possible and advance policies that uplift the
collective. We’re going to build a whole new table where those from every
walk of life are centered in our policy-making. This is about proclaiming
that our state and our country are big enough, kind enough, and caring
enough for all of us.

Progress is not linear. In each generation, the arc of justice meets the
backlash of fear. But we will press on. Steady in our purpose and faithful
in our stride because we want to leave our babies a world better than we
found it. Because we want to be better ancestors than we are descendants.
Because we believe in the power of us.

We made history. We are making change. We are making progress.

Thank you so much for your support and solidarity.

With love,

Ayanna Pressley

 




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