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Economic Justice For All

As I watch a White House concert honoring the music of the Civil Rights Movement, I am reminded of the stories I have heard from Consumer Rights Coalition members who feel they have been shut out our financial system. The basic principles of the Civil Rights Movement are full inclusion and equal opportunity for all…. Read more…

The Road to the American Dream

In the 22 years that I owned and operated a beauty salon and supply store, the 12 hour days often grew tiring. But I never grew weary of the stories my clients shared during their visits or the stories I heard from constituents and neighbors when I was later elected to serve as the local… Read more…