First step Quote by Jamaal Bowman

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

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

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

We must hire more social workers and counselors in our schools than police officers.

— Jamaal Bowman

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

Our response to crises cannot be adding more and more police funding.

— Jamaal Bowman

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

We must empower educators to provide the best learning environment possible for students.

— Jamaal Bowman

Nothing will ever bring back George Floyd, or any of the thousands of others we have lost to racist police violence.

— Jamaal Bowman

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

I'm trying my best not to raise my children with fear of the police.

— Jamaal Bowman

All my kids do is make fun of me.

— Jamaal Bowman