When I look at American history, I see how it has been driven by resistance and protest against a system that has been oppressive to not just Black people but to women, to members of the LGBTQ community. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
Caregiving is almost always provided by women, and especially Black and brown women. This work has historically been made invisible, which creates opportunities for the exploitation and poverty wages many of our caregivers face without protection or recourse. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
When I look at American history, I see how it has been driven by resistance and protest against a system that has been oppressive… — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
What we badly need in this country is a National Truth and Reconciliation Commission, like what we've seen in other nations that have tried… — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
I see myself as a person who is pushing back and fighting against oppression in all its forms, centering racial and economic injustice very… — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
We must hire more social workers and counselors in our schools than police officers. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
We can have a political system that works for the people and allows for the economy to thrive. It doesn't have to be either. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
Our response to crises cannot be adding more and more police funding. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
We need a transformation to our energy system that not only reflects our climate reality. We need an energy system that is of, by,… — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
We must empower educators to provide the best learning environment possible for students. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
Nothing will ever bring back George Floyd, or any of the thousands of others we have lost to racist police violence. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
You know, I grew up Black in America, I grew up close to Spanish Harlem where we ain't have much money, but we was… — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
I'm trying my best not to raise my children with fear of the police. — Jamaal Bowman Copy Share Image
