At the women’s march, we held signs that said, ‘Today we march, tomorrow we run.’ They didn’t believe us, but it’s coming to pass. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
If the power was equitable, then our boards, then our commissions, our contracting, our wealth-building opportunities would all look very different. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
Thanks to my mother’s sacrifices, I was able to attend one of the best schools in Chicago. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
I understand and appreciate and respect that any time a barrier is broken or history is made, people want to celebrate it and mark it as progress. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
My life as an advocate for those most in need is inspired by my mother’s example. She believed in the potential inherent in each of us, and that belief is the foundation of my work. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
I used to turn in, like, 20 money orders to pay my rent – $20 for this one, $30 for this one. I didn’t have a checking account. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
We desperately need comprehensive immigration reform in this nation, and yes, comprehensive immigration reform proposals are nuanced and complicated, but you know what shouldn’t be? Our capacity to see each other’s humanity. Ayanna Pressley Read Quote
