Why I SAID “YES” to reparations, but how they HEARD “NO”…(a not so brief thread on reparations, my track record, and attempts to distract you from what really matters).
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I was recently asked about #reparations in Athens. The sound is obscured but I said Yes to reparations. I always have. But I will never mislead Black people by pretending this is easy. I’ve had a whole convo about my position, as well as what needs to happen next.
Here’s the truth: for most of my life, I have fought to deliver #tangibles for Black communities, and I deeply believe support must be earned.
Black people have long been the margins of progress and wealth generation in this country. As someone raised in the Deep South, my work has consistently focused on closing gaps and centering the needs of Black people.
10 years ago I launched an organization to increase the political power of Black people and worked to register 1 million voters in our communities to transform the state of Georgia.
As Governor, I plan to create real, #tangible, generational wealth in Black communities. Under Kemp, it will take 100 years to close the Black business parity gap with majority firms. I can close that gap by the time your preschoolers go off to college.
The pathway towards change lies in reducing the over-disciplining of Black children in our schools, decriminalizing weed, restoring free techinical college in GA and supporting our HBCUs. I’m committed to it, and other candidates don’t even see these issues as worth their time.
We need a Governor that cares enough to reduce Black maternal mortality in our state, to protect the 2nd amendment and 2nd graders, and have accountability and better support in public safety.
Other communities will no doubt also benefit from more fairness and equity, but directly tackling our issues shouldn’t require denying others. We have too much power at risk to be distracted by false choice battles over crumbs.
Black voters deserve leadership that sees them, serves them, and believes in them. I am committed to investing in our families, and businesses and delivering #tangible benefits to our community.
Keep asking tough questions. I will continue to provide real answers and respect during this campaign, and I am committed to delivering results.
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