I'm asking people to vote for me because I'm an activist leader and a problem solver. — Ayanna Pressley Activist Copy Share Image
At some point or another, everyone has felt unseen and unheard and marginalized. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
Because boys tend to dominate the narrative for who's at risk, sometimes they dominate the lion's share of services, too. — Ayanna Pressley Boys Copy Share Image
You cannot have a government for and by the people if it is not represented by all of the people. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
Not everyone is granted the opportunity that each of us deserves: to fulfill our God-given potential. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
When I was ready to buy my first home after years of renting, I immediately zeroed in on Dorchester. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
For me, whatever vantage point that I'm serving, I'm going to be an advocate and do the work to actualize my values. — Ayanna Pressley Advocate Copy Share Image
Listening is something as elected officials, as leaders, we forget to do. — Ayanna Pressley Communication Copy Share Image
We should be uncomfortable with the growing gaps in our society, and we cannot allow ourselves to become desensitized to these injustices. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I am black and a woman and unapologetically proud to be both. But I've never asked anyone to vote for me because… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
My life as an advocate for those most in need is inspired by my mother's example. She believed in the potential inherent… — Ayanna Pressley Advocate Copy Share Image
I'm an only child, so I don't come from a big family. But it has been my observation from friends who do… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
If you look at the Affordable Care Act, ultimately that was saved not solely by lawmakers but because of the courage of… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
People entrust me with the responsibility of actualizing our shared values and, that said, I'm not in the business of going to… — Ayanna Pressley Business Copy Share Image
My priority will remain supporting those courageous individuals and organizations, among both Israelis and Palestinians, committed to bringing peaceful coexistence to the… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I would not invest in a Trump hate wall. We don't need to be protected from immigrants that are coming here seeking… — Ayanna Pressley Asylum Copy Share Image
We make a mistake when we stereotype neighborhoods as 'bad' and not worth our attention or investment. — Ayanna Pressley Attention Copy Share Image
Let me be abundantly clear: I am black, and I am a woman, and I embrace both of those facts. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I don't have stars in my eyes. I'm not personally ambitious. I'm very aspirational. — Ayanna Pressley Ambitious Copy Share Image
I've just kept going, like millions of people do every day, because life does not allow them to do anything else. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
It's important that people see themselves mirrored in government. — Ayanna Pressley Government Copy Share Image
I went to a school with the kids of judges and elected officials and architects, civil leaders, and influencers. And I felt… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
We must acknowledge that issues like systemic racism, economic inequality, and the achievement gap are the result of manmade policies. — Ayanna Pressley Achievement Copy Share Image
I understand and appreciate and respect that any time a barrier is broken or history is made, people want to celebrate it… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I will sit at the table and compromise with anyone in the name of progress, but there are things I'm not willing… — Ayanna Pressley Community Copy Share Image
We desperately need comprehensive immigration reform in this nation, and yes, comprehensive immigration reform proposals are nuanced and complicated, but you know… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I used to turn in, like, 20 money orders to pay my rent - $20 for this one, $30 for this one.… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, 'Ebony Magazine' was a must read in our household. In those pages I found our news, our… — Ayanna Pressley Books Copy Share Image
Bad influences and distractions were around every corner. But I also learned that my neighborhood could be a nurturing, positive place to… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
My mother informed me that the way to be a change agent to create change, the first line of defense, or however… — Ayanna Pressley Change Copy Share Image
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… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I've not been a decisively re-elected city councilor and top vote-getter three times because I haven't done the work and because I… — Ayanna Pressley City Copy Share Image
I think people want to live in a city that is welcoming and inclusive. I don't think people want to feel that… — Ayanna Pressley City Copy Share Image
Public service and community organizing and movement building is such a part of my DNA that it's really hard to separate it. — Ayanna Pressley Community Copy Share Image
I'm an only child. My mother was raising me alone. We couldn't afford child care; child care hours didn't work according to… — Ayanna Pressley Alone Copy Share Image
From drug companies to health insurers to Wall Street banks, big corporations are spending millions to buy influence in Washington and drown… — Ayanna Pressley Big corporations Copy Share Image
Players who take a knee during the national anthem do so to protest injustice across the country - fulfilling a patriotic duty… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
Since being elected to the City Council, I have been unwavering in my commitment to address issues uniquely impacting women and girls… — Ayanna Pressley Being Copy Share Image
