Core Principles
Family stability is the backbone of community stability. African American families have survived centuries of systemic disruption—from slavery, to mass incarceration, to discriminatory welfare policies—yet continue to rebuild and evolve.
My approach rejects moralizing lectures and political blame. Instead, it focuses on structural repair, material support, and the restoration of communal autonomy.
Key Issues Affecting Black Families
- Mass incarceration continues to destabilize family structures.
- Economic insecurity makes marriage, parenthood, and stability more difficult.
- Housing discrimination forces Black families into unstable neighborhoods.
- Mental health stigma limits access to care and support.
- Lack of childcare prevents economic mobility.
- Education gaps create unequal opportunities for children.
Policy Positions
1. Strengthening Black Families Without Government Intrusion
Support systems should empower—not surveil—Black families. Policies should avoid punitive welfare-era frameworks and instead provide flexible, dignity-based support.
2. Reducing the Impact of Mass Incarceration
- Major sentencing reform.
- End cash bail.
- Restore full parental rights post-incarceration.
- Fund re-entry programs that keep families intact.
3. Childcare & Early Childhood Support
- Universal or subsidized childcare for working families.
- Support for community-based early learning programs.
- Grants for Black-owned childcare centers.
4. Family Economic Stability
- Strengthened labor rights and fair wages.
- Housing security for single parents.
- Debt relief programs for struggling households.
5. Mental Health & Social Wellness
- Increase access to culturally competent therapy.
- Support churches, community centers, and local mentorship programs.
- Normalize mental health discussions in schools and families.
6. Protecting Black Children
- Reform Child Protective Services to eliminate racial bias.
- Invest in safe recreation spaces and youth programs.
- Increase funding for school counselors and social workers.