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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