![]() ![]() She also said people need to be willing to hold officials accountable when they fail to show up. ![]() Lee called the recent battle over voting rights “a shame and disgrace” and said that it is vital to elect people who unequivocally support matters of justice. She says that part of that strength includes the political will to do what’s in the best interest of Black communities. “Our perspective, our background, our brilliance, the historical context in which we live not only strengthens our communities, but it strengthens the country.” “I’m so glad to see so many Black women running for office,” Lee said. Lee said Black women are no longer sitting on the sidelines waiting to serve but stepping up to change their communities and this country for the better. So, this country needs to salute Black women and encourage Black women. Okay, so can you imagine what has been lost since 1789 in terms of Black women’s experiences, their intellect, their passion, their persistence. “When I was elected in 1998, I was only the 20th Black woman ever elected to Congress,” Lee shared. It would take another 30 years for that number to reach 20. Congress, Chisholm became the first Black woman to serve in the body in 1968. For Lee, part of Chisholm’s legacy is how she inspired and empowered other Black women to reach higher. ![]()
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