On Sunday, our community came together for a ceremonial swearing-in and celebration in Pittsburgh.
John, my heart is so full.
On Sunday, our community came together for a ceremonial swearing-in and celebration in Pittsburgh. Since the official DC swearing-in ceremony happened in the middle of the night (and after my mom and grandma had gone home), it meant the world to me to be with my friends, family, and the people that made this happen.
Photo credit: Larry Rippel
When I first got involved in politics, there were a lot of naysayers — people who doubted that a young Black woman could build a winning coalition campaigning on Medicare for All and a Green New Deal. And when I ran for Congress, corporate super PACs and dark money groups spent millions trying to keep me out of the halls of power.
But, together, as a multi-racial, multi-generational movement we proved that the Power of the People is greater than the people with power. On November 8, we showed that when we build coalitions of people of all races, religions, genders, and ages, we can't be stopped.
This wouldn't have been possible without supporters like you, John. I'm honored and grateful to serve as Pennsylvania's first Black Congresswoman and proud to represent PA-12 in the House of Representatives.
Now, I'm ready to tackle the dark money and corporate greed that's corrupted our politics — whether it be our health care system and environmental polluters or campaign finance and the gun lobby. And I'm hoping I can continue to rely on your support.
John, if you're with me in this fight for racial, economic, and environmental justice, will you consider giving $5 or more today? Our work is just beginning, and your help will go a long way toward making progress for PA-12 and communities like it.
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Thank you for being a part of this,
Summer
