Thanks to my mother's sacrifices, I was able to attend one of the best schools in Chicago. — Ayanna Pressley 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 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 Copy Share Image
My mother lost her job, so I left school to work full-time to support her. — 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 Copy Share Image
Raising me as a single parent, my mother held many jobs. Most of them had to do with the betterment and the… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
Making progress on longstanding challenges requires a different lens and a new approach. — Ayanna Pressley 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 region. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I happen to be black and a woman and unapologetically proud to be both, but that is not the totality of my identity. — 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 asylum and… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I have been a policymaker proven in tackling some very complex social issues on the municipal level here in Boston. — 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 and advance… — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I am probably an outsider because I challenge conventional narratives about who should have a seat at the table. — Ayanna Pressley 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
An increase in bicycle ridership brings an increased need for measures to ensure the safety of cyclists. — Ayanna Pressley Copy Share Image
I know, given my own life challenges, that there are many non-academic barriers that get in the way of the scholastic and life success… — 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
