Honored to be on the cover of @essence. Essence has been in my heart and in our home since before I can remember. Their legacy carries our stories, our joy and our brilliance.
It has always been our time and Essence has always captured it. I am here because of Black Women.
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Georgia is on our minds as we speak to Stacey Abrams on her race to make history as the First Black Woman to become a Governor in the United States.
Abrams hopes to obtain that win by speaking to the needs of her own people. Abrams knows she’s the only candidate who knows the Black experience like the back of her hand. Being Black often means fighting racism but also transmuting it to love your people.
“We must elect candidates who see us, hear us, represent us, and have a commitment to passing legislation that ensures our communities have the opportunity to thrive,” she says. “The best predictor of what someone will do is knowing what they have done, and I am the only candidate for governor with a proven track record of ensuring that Georgians of all backgrounds are seen and heard in Georgia.”
Meet us at the polls! #ESSENCE
Roll the credits:
Written by Clarissa Brooks @chloeesuxx
Photographed by Gunner Stahl @gunnerstahl.us
Styled by El Lewis @el.lewis
Makeup by Jasmine Umrani using Fashion Fair @j.umranimua Production by The Morrison Group @themorrisongroup
Georgia — we are only a few weeks away from a historic date that will change the future of our state. And no, we’re not talking about November 8.
We’re talking about October 17. That’s right. Early voting begins on October 17. And this year, we want YOU to commit to vote early starting the first week of early vote. Here’s why:
1️⃣ Our opponent is the chief architect of modern day voter suppression. His agenda to decrease access to voting has been well documented. He did it throughout his tenure as Secretary of State, and most blazingly during the 2018 election and again with SB 202, which enables racially motivated mass voter challenges in GA.
2️⃣ Early voting is flexible and secure: You are eligible to vote early at any of your county’s early vote locations. And you can verify that your vote is counted!
3️⃣ You can even vote on the weekends. Saturday early voting is available in all counties. Sunday, some counties.
4️⃣ We know there will be a historic turnout this election in Georgia. Vote early to make sure you don’t face any complications on Election Day.
5️⃣ Vote early to protect our right to choose, to fight for common sense gun safety laws, to keep our children safe, and to build #OneGeorgia where everyone can thrive, not just survive.
📲 Commit to vote early: staceyabrams.com/vote
Questions about voting? Call or text the Voter Protection Hotline: 888-730-5816
When we vote early, we win. Georgians can seize this moment to elect leaders who will fight for our families and our children.
Thank you, President @BarackObama, for your continued support. Let’s get it done 🗳 staceyabrams.com/voting
Always good to be back at my alma mater. Happy homecoming, Spelhouse.
4 years at @spelmancollege changed my life. And I know the next 4 years will change Georgians’ lives too. Use your power to vote, and vote early now. StaceyAbrams.com/voting Spelman College
Always good to be back at my alma mater. Happy homecoming, Spelhouse.
4 years at @spelmancollege changed my life. And I know the next 4 years will change Georgians’ lives too. Use your power to vote, and vote early now. StaceyAbrams.com/voting Spelman College
This is my youngest sister, Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean. Among her many spectacular roles, including being a biologist and serving as president of a nonprofit organization, Jeanine is the wonderful mother to two of my nephews. Living close by, I now have a deep understanding of Roblox, Beyblades and Minecraft.
Jeanine also has a story that far too many women in Georgia understand and share.
Right before Thanksgiving 2014, I received a late night call from Jeanine. Her voice was strained as she asked if I could come over immediately because she needed to go to the hospital with her husband, and my nephew was fast asleep.
The day before that call, Jeanine had visited her doctor for her 10-week pregnancy check up, but the doctor could not detect a heartbeat. Still, she was told she didn’t have to worry just yet. The next day, she began cramping — she thought she had a stomach bug. But by that night, it was clear something was terribly wrong.
I rushed over and stayed with my nephew as Jeanine hurried to the hospital. That night, my youngest sister had a miscarriage.
Yet, what followed this tragedy was a careless series of acts that exacerbated her trauma. Despite the medical records of her miscarriage, Jeanine received not one, but two calls in the span of a week, from the same nurse, who seemed oblivious to what she’d endured. What terrifies me is that in Brian Kemp’s Georgia, that second call could have been from a sheriff or an state investigator, someone who heard that my sister had an abortion. Because that’s what Kemp’s law allows.
Miscarriage is medically termed a “spontaneous abortion.” Countless women like Jeanine have suffered from miscarriages — or as my mother has said, the loss of a promise. To have that loss compounded by the cruelty of Brian Kemp’s abortion ban is unconscionable. And the lack of humanity that keeps him silent is appalling.
I want my sister and women across Georgia to know that I will be a governor who protects them, cares for them and more importantly, I will fight for them. I will repeal the six-week abortion ban and I will defend a woman’s right to medical care and privacy. As governor, I will always protect our rights.
This is my youngest sister, Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean. Among her many spectacular roles, including being a biologist and serving as president of a nonprofit organization, Jeanine is the wonderful mother to two of my nephews. Living close by, I now have a deep understanding of Roblox, Beyblades and Minecraft.
Jeanine also has a story that far too many women in Georgia understand and share.
Right before Thanksgiving 2014, I received a late night call from Jeanine. Her voice was strained as she asked if I could come over immediately because she needed to go to the hospital with her husband, and my nephew was fast asleep.
The day before that call, Jeanine had visited her doctor for her 10-week pregnancy check up, but the doctor could not detect a heartbeat. Still, she was told she didn’t have to worry just yet. The next day, she began cramping — she thought she had a stomach bug. But by that night, it was clear something was terribly wrong.
I rushed over and stayed with my nephew as Jeanine hurried to the hospital. That night, my youngest sister had a miscarriage.
Yet, what followed this tragedy was a careless series of acts that exacerbated her trauma. Despite the medical records of her miscarriage, Jeanine received not one, but two calls in the span of a week, from the same nurse, who seemed oblivious to what she’d endured. What terrifies me is that in Brian Kemp’s Georgia, that second call could have been from a sheriff or an state investigator, someone who heard that my sister had an abortion. Because that’s what Kemp’s law allows.
Miscarriage is medically termed a “spontaneous abortion.” Countless women like Jeanine have suffered from miscarriages — or as my mother has said, the loss of a promise. To have that loss compounded by the cruelty of Brian Kemp’s abortion ban is unconscionable. And the lack of humanity that keeps him silent is appalling.
I want my sister and women across Georgia to know that I will be a governor who protects them, cares for them and more importantly, I will fight for them. I will repeal the six-week abortion ban and I will defend a woman’s right to medical care and privacy. As governor, I will always protect our rights.
This is my youngest sister, Dr. Jeanine Abrams McLean. Among her many spectacular roles, including being a biologist and serving as president of a nonprofit organization, Jeanine is the wonderful mother to two of my nephews. Living close by, I now have a deep understanding of Roblox, Beyblades and Minecraft.
Jeanine also has a story that far too many women in Georgia understand and share.
Right before Thanksgiving 2014, I received a late night call from Jeanine. Her voice was strained as she asked if I could come over immediately because she needed to go to the hospital with her husband, and my nephew was fast asleep.
The day before that call, Jeanine had visited her doctor for her 10-week pregnancy check up, but the doctor could not detect a heartbeat. Still, she was told she didn’t have to worry just yet. The next day, she began cramping — she thought she had a stomach bug. But by that night, it was clear something was terribly wrong.
I rushed over and stayed with my nephew as Jeanine hurried to the hospital. That night, my youngest sister had a miscarriage.
Yet, what followed this tragedy was a careless series of acts that exacerbated her trauma. Despite the medical records of her miscarriage, Jeanine received not one, but two calls in the span of a week, from the same nurse, who seemed oblivious to what she’d endured. What terrifies me is that in Brian Kemp’s Georgia, that second call could have been from a sheriff or an state investigator, someone who heard that my sister had an abortion. Because that’s what Kemp’s law allows.
Miscarriage is medically termed a “spontaneous abortion.” Countless women like Jeanine have suffered from miscarriages — or as my mother has said, the loss of a promise. To have that loss compounded by the cruelty of Brian Kemp’s abortion ban is unconscionable. And the lack of humanity that keeps him silent is appalling.
I want my sister and women across Georgia to know that I will be a governor who protects them, cares for them and more importantly, I will fight for them. I will repeal the six-week abortion ban and I will defend a woman’s right to medical care and privacy. As governor, I will always protect our rights.
Unexpected surprise at the Georgia State Capitol last Friday as I met this spirited group of little ones. Our impromptu meet-up turned into a whirlwind of questions, laughter and shared stories.
They made my visit to the capitol so much more fun!
Unexpected surprise at the Georgia State Capitol last Friday as I met this spirited group of little ones. Our impromptu meet-up turned into a whirlwind of questions, laughter and shared stories.
They made my visit to the capitol so much more fun!
Unexpected surprise at the Georgia State Capitol last Friday as I met this spirited group of little ones. Our impromptu meet-up turned into a whirlwind of questions, laughter and shared stories.
They made my visit to the capitol so much more fun!
My opponent lies, which is not new for him. @steveharveyfm asked for my truth.
#Repost @steveharveyfm
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“If we don’t do what we need to, for the next four years we will be the victims of this man as opposed to the victors in our own story. I want us to be the victors of our story. That’s not what’s in those commercials but that’s what’s in my heart.” – @staceyabrams #SHMS
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Go to whenweallvote.org, to get the facts about your voting rights, fight voter suppression and ensure your voice is heard in each and every election!
Voting is not magic, it’s medicine.
Thank you @lynaevanee and @kerryWashington for showing up for me and Georgia.
From healthcare and housing to education, my Black women’s agenda proposes some remedies for Georgia.
Read my full plan at the link in bio and make a plan to vote now: staceyabrams.com/voting
Forget about speaking truth, Perlizbeth is dancing truth to power. And we’re here for it.
Episode 3 of #PassGeorgiansTheMic — watch Perlizbeth’s dance now!
Georgians with disabilities should not have to choose between receiving life sustaining care and paying any of their bills.
Kailey has something to say — watch Episode 5 of #PassGeorgiansTheMic now!
A business owner asked me how they can help us win this race in November. My answer: Folks need a reason to vote. WE are the reason. Our families’ ability to thrive and opportunity for a good living is the reason. And Leadership matters to make this real.
It’s OUR Time.
Visit staceyabrams.com/voting today to make your plan to vote.
BOOK ALERT: Join young Stacey and her friends as they face a new adventure in “Stacey Speaks Up” – illustrated by the incredibly talented @kitt.thomas.art. The latest tale arrives on September 24th but you can pre-order it now. Link in bio.
Under Brian Kemp, it will take 100 years for minority communities to have the same business revenue as our white counterparts. Black and minority-owned businesses are out of time while Kemp gets richer.
I can close that gap to 15 years and secure generational wealth for Georgia.
Black women know that it’s OUR time to make history and elect the first Black woman governor in American history.
Make your plan to vote TODAY. StaceyAbrams.com/voting #PeachesToThePolls
I had a great weekend at the New Orleans Book Festival and can’t wait to see readers in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more cities in two weeks. Link in bio for tickets.
This November, the next governor of Georgia will hold unprecedented power to oversee the future of the most diverse state in the South. But we cannot serve communities without knowing who they are or understanding their needs.
That’s why I am excited to join Rep. @beeforgeorgia and our special guests in Gwinnett County this Friday for a rally with the AAPI community. Bring your energy, your signs, and make sure that your voice is heard.
RSVP: staceyabrams.com/aapirally
This Saturday morning, I invite members across the Divine 9 to participate in our day of action to help get out the vote.
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