ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Today I met Alex from Navy Yard, who works at FEMA, and Andy from Silver Spring. Both see how federal interference impacts DC’s daily life -- whether you live here or spend your days here. DC needs reliable leadership and real autonomy. Not more agents. Not youth curfews. We need funding and statehood. Yesterday.
Just renewed my library card! This is a small reminder of how vital our public libraries are to learning, community, and opportunity in this city.
Had a wonderful time at the Capital Stonewall Dems holiday party last night. What a great way to spend the holiday season. Everyone needs to sign up for membership!
Feeling inspired by the incredible talent and spirit on display at the Messiah Concert at Anacostia Church! What a powerful way to celebrate the season with our neighbors. Thank you for welcoming me!
Great seeing @adelitaforcongress yesterday. She earned her seat in Congress, and every day she’s kept from it is a failure of democracy. Sign the petition to swear her in!
It’s always great spending time with my fellow Emerge alums — and a special thank you to @ashantigholar for making this community as strong and inspiring as it is.
Amazing to celebrate DC scholars across the city and across the decades at Higher Achievement's 50th anniversary last night. Special shout-outs to Bo, Carlos and Lindsey for their tremendous leadership of this organization.
A great honor to attend the Ward 8 Church Clergy and Faith Leaders Breakfast with my friends Barbara and Yvonne. We deeply agreed that a force greater than us brought us together that morning!
Yesterday and always, we said it loud and clear: No Kings in America
Some kids in our city hadn’t experienced a pumpkin patch, so we brought one to them! 🎃 Watching each child’s creativity come alive while painting their pumpkins was pure joy. Fall is officially here in DC. 🍁
Some of my amazing colleagues from my time at @peerforward, a national organization that helps students become the first in their families to go to college. Working alongside them taught me what’s possible when we open doors for people who’ve been left out. That same belief drives me today as I fight to make sure DC finally has the voice it deserves.
Grateful to join the @anacostiacoordinatingcouncildc annual brunch cruise this past weekend, surrounded by old friends and new ones, celebrating community and the beauty of our city along the river.
So honored to celebrate second chances at the ribbon-cutting of Community College Prep!
Proud to have joined @anc8bdc last night in their discussions on the National Guard, crime prevention strategies, and the plans for Therme DC — a new wellness and water park being developed at Poplar Point that could bring jobs, recreation, and investment to the community.
Hands off DC!
Enjoyed my time at Art All Night this year! Thank you for all of the community members and artists that made it possible ❤️
It was an honor to sponsor the Wanda Alston Foundation reception last night and stand in support of LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness. As Trump and Congress target our most vulnerable kids, the rest of us must lock arms to protect them.
BEFORE THE CAMPAIGN
