[1]Ro Khanna

Friend,

As Americans, we often pride ourselves on our diversity. We are not one
people from one place, but a people bound by the common ideals of freedom
and justice. But getting to this point has been a long uphill battle, one
we’re still fighting to this day.

This Black History Month, I’m reminded of the life and legacy of Frederick
Douglass. Born a slave, Douglass went on to become one of the nation’s
leading figures in the fight for equality and civil rights. His firsthand
accounts of being enslaved and braving the Underground Railroad to freedom
gave the movement a face and a message to move our country forward:

“Truth, justice, liberty, and humanity will ultimately prevail.”

Our march toward justice continues today.  

According to the Department of Labor, Black workers [ [link removed] ]earn on average
$.76 for every dollar earned by white workers.  

Only 5.9% of all [ [link removed] ]CEOs in America are Black, despite making up 13.6% of
the population.  And among Fortune 500 companies, Black CEOs barely make
up 1% of executives. This isn’t because there is a lack of talented Black
executives in this country. It’s due to systemic barriers that can impede
access to equal opportunities. 

As we continue to organize and fight against racism and inequality in
2023, we should remember Frederick Douglass’ inspiring words. Equal
opportunity is something we must pursue and defend, now and in the future.

Onward,

Ro


 


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