soundbites fRom the community
“There’s a deep history in the United States following the Civil War, particularly during the post Reconstruction period, where a felony was used as a proxy for Blackness to exclude, from full civil and political rights, Black residents … and the country has never fully reckoned with that. It’s part of this elitist history in the United States to limit the electorate to only them[selves] as opposed to guaranteeing voting rights for everybody.” Nicole Porter Director of Advocacy, The Sentencing Project
If we’re not at the table, we’re on the table. We are tired of being on the menu. If we want this to be more than just a moment, we have to put people in place who will make decisions that will impact us all in a positive way. Alberder Gillespie Strategic and Political Consultant
“We talk about the eects of historical trauma related to oppression and being marginalized. The intense emotions that come with financial struggles, however, are rarely mentioned. The shame, guilt, feeling of being gaslighted by your own bank account, memory loss over spending, paranoia that you were overcharged, and mistrust that you are underpaid are all part of the constant stress about money for so many women.” Tess Montgomery Digital Marketing Specialist, Twin Cities PBS
I think that that’s where the true power lies, is in community and with the people. This power that is created inside of government entities and systems is created. It’s fabricated. It’s false. It’s man-made. Real power comes from building relationships with your neighbors. And having trust and having loyalty. That’s where real power comes from. Danielle Swift Community Organizer and Activist
“The stakes are high. Not for fear of a riot. The stakes are high because we need justice in our country. We have a justice system that was built in the shadow of the worst and one of the most egregious forms of slavery the world has ever seen … Until we understand where we come from, it’s really hard to understand what’s at stake here.” Justin Terrell Executive Director, Minnesota Justice Research Center
“It’s never easy to hear the unpleasant stu,
and I’m always shocked by the audacity of racism. Yet I remain positive and optimistic about
humanity. For every racist remark I’ve heard on the
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campaign trail, there are several inspiring comments that have an everlasting place in my heart.” Sheila Webb Robbinsdale City Council, Ward 2
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