Today our nation lost a giant. John Lewis didn’t just change this country, he changed the world. With unbending optimism and unyielding faith in our better angels, he spent his life fighting to make this nation kinder, stronger and more just than he found it. And beyond any doubt, that’s exactly what he did during his time on this earth. Not just for Black Americans, but for all who believed that none of us will be free until we are all free. Anyone who has been able to hear John Lewis’s voice, see his smile, listen to his laugh, draw from his courage, or even simply know his name, knows that we will never be the same without him walking among us. But from the Halls of Congress to the streets of our communities, his presence will never leave us. He will continue to guide us today and tomorrow, just as he did yesterday. He will teach us to forgive today and tomorrow, just as he did yesterday. He will light our path towards justice today and tomorrow, just as he did yesterday. To all of the family and friends who loved John Lewis, it wasn’t fair to ask you to share him with us for all of these years but you did because you knew the world needed to know him just as you did. From his days as a Freedom Rider to his time mentoring me and aspiring public servants across the country, each minute he spent away from you was an enduring sacrifice. Today, and every day, our hearts and our prayers will be with you.
Ahmaud Arbery was hunted and murdered because of the color of his skin. Two months ago. His family shouldn’t have been denied justice until the world saw his death with our own eyes.
John Lewis led efforts to rename the Justice Department after my grandfather. Today I stood outside that same building as he passed by. Working by his side was the honor of a lifetime.
Where is the equality in a nation where we scream Black Lives Matter but elected officials need to see a Black person’s humanity stolen with their own eyes to provide justice?
A legend lies here. John Lewis, we commit to Good Trouble in your name.
Always a great time helping distribute food with the extraordinary staff and volunteers at the Hockomock YMCA!
Always a great time helping distribute food with the extraordinary staff and volunteers at the Hockomock YMCA!
Always a great time helping distribute food with the extraordinary staff and volunteers at the Hockomock YMCA!
55 years ago, my grandfather stood with John Lewis as President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. 55 years later, we cannot wait another minute to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to keep the promise that was made that day.
55 years ago, my grandfather stood with John Lewis as President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act. 55 years later, we cannot wait another minute to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to keep the promise that was made that day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there, especially the one who brings smiles and laughs to our family every day!
This Administration was warned about COVID-19 in early January. They didn’t act. Instead we have over 80,000 Americans dead. Families shattered. Communities broken. We could have saved lives.
Happy birthday, Breonna. We fight for justice in your name. #SayHerName
A grateful nation remembers.
A few years ago, I had the honor of meeting Army Staff Sergeant Michael Downing at the Homes For Our Troops headquarters in Taunton. Yesterday, I heard the heartbreaking news that SSG Downing passed away and we had lost a brave, kind soul. To his family and friends, our thoughts are with you.
This country failed Dominique Rem’mie Fells. This country failed Riah Milton. And we are failing every Black trans woman who faces a life expectancy of 35 years old – 51 years after Stonewall. Black Trans Lives Matter. Time for this country to show it.
This country failed Dominique Rem’mie Fells. This country failed Riah Milton. And we are failing every Black trans woman who faces a life expectancy of 35 years old – 51 years after Stonewall. Black Trans Lives Matter. Time for this country to show it.
We need vote by mail. In Massachusetts and across the country. No one should have to choose between their health and their vote.
