So… this is 50. I am so very grateful for this life and for the many life lessons. I am grateful for every blessing, heartbreak, hardship, trauma, or loss that brought with it wisdom, insight, and empathy. I am grateful that I’ve never known a dream deferred because everything has happened as it should, when it should. I am grateful that I found a forever love, the joys of being a bonus mom, the gift of family, chosen sisters, community, and movement family. I am thankful that Sandy was chosen as my mother and Martin as my father. I thank my Mom for my lips and hips and my Dad for my nose and cheekbones, and I thank them both for informing my Black consciousness, my love for the written word, and my belief in the power of the people. I thank the ancestors and my angels. I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m clear about who holds it. Thank you all for your birthday wishes, the outpouring of love and support, and the many prayers that have kept me covered during this 50 year journey. Here’s to a season of world change, peace, healing, JUSTICE, and unapologetic JOY!
Trayvon Martin deserved to grow old.
Instead, he was violently killed and made a martyr.
On his 29th birthday and always, we’ll never stop fighting for accountability, an end to white supremacy, and a world where Black men can age with dignity.
We held the largest public gathering of faith leaders for a ceasefire in Greater Boston since Oct 7.
Together, we mourned the lives lost in Israel and Gaza, and turned our grief into action.
We must have a #CeasefireNOW to save lives, release hostages, and deliver humanitarian aid.
We held the largest public gathering of faith leaders for a ceasefire in Greater Boston since Oct 7.
Together, we mourned the lives lost in Israel and Gaza, and turned our grief into action.
We must have a #CeasefireNOW to save lives, release hostages, and deliver humanitarian aid.
We held the largest public gathering of faith leaders for a ceasefire in Greater Boston since Oct 7.
Together, we mourned the lives lost in Israel and Gaza, and turned our grief into action.
We must have a #CeasefireNOW to save lives, release hostages, and deliver humanitarian aid.
We held the largest public gathering of faith leaders for a ceasefire in Greater Boston since Oct 7.
Together, we mourned the lives lost in Israel and Gaza, and turned our grief into action.
We must have a #CeasefireNOW to save lives, release hostages, and deliver humanitarian aid.
Unconscionable. We need a #CeasefireNOW to save lives.
@walgreens’ closures of pharmacies in Roxbury, Mattapan & Hyde Park are not arbitrary or innocent.
They are disruptive, life-threatening acts of racial & economic discrimination.
As a multi-billion-dollar corporation, they must stop divesting from Black & brown communities.
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth, family.
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth, family.
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth, family.
Congrats, @newtonteachersassoc! 💐
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sending some love your way on this special day 💜💞 Pass it on!
XO, AP
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sending some love your way on this special day 💜💞 Pass it on!
XO, AP
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sending some love your way on this special day 💜💞 Pass it on!
XO, AP
Happy Valentine’s Day! Sending some love your way on this special day 💜💞 Pass it on!
XO, AP
Happy 50th Birthday to our Congresswoman.
From fighting for the people of the #MA7 to keeping those closest to the pain closest to the power, we’re so proud to do this work with you.
TY for reminding us to show up in the world as our full, authentic selves.
– Your ATeam
It’s that time again! My team will be on the ground throughout the district in the coming weeks collecting signatures to get on the ballot. Sign up for a shift at the link in bio!
A love so divine. #Grateful #Happyvalentinesday
Today the House passed my bill to rename the Dorchester Ave post office after Caroline Chang, a trailblazing AAPI activist from the MA-7th.
Of over 600 postal facilities in Massachusetts, this would be the first one named after an AAPI person.
Caroline dedicated her life to serving our Chinatown community and we’re now one step closer to honoring her memory and legacy 💜
When I was growing up, when we really enjoyed a meal, we would say the person who made it, (usually one of my Aunts) put,”their foot in it”. Well, that’s what I do with my famous “game day wings”. Trust. Does anybody else have a culinary football tradition? Let me see some pics of how you throw down in the comments.
HBW(eek) to the Green New Deal 🌎
Grateful to stand alongside @aoc, @edmarkey, @sunrisemvmt, and all those laboring in love for climate justice and a brighter future.
One year ago today, we introduced our resolution to remove the arbitrary deadline that has delayed the ratification of the #EqualRightsAmendment.
We’re still waiting.
Equality is long overdue and Congress must bring this bill to a vote.
To celebrate National Caregivers Day, we asked you to share a message of thanks with caregivers who do the essential work of supporting folks in the hardest moments of their lives.
Here’s what you said 💜
We must support our caregivers and build a strong care economy.
