Black futures cannot be reduced to images in the feed or our faces on a flyer. Our future will be built on Black brilliance, foresight, and accountability.
Lateefah Simon
@lateefahsimon.bsky.social
Mom | Bay Native | Congresswoman CA-12 | Official posts @replsimon.bsky.social | MacArthur Foundation Fellow | @kamalaharris.com alum | posts are mine
Living with disability has taught me that justice isn’t charity — it’s a right. Disabled people, especially women of color, belong at every decision-making table. Our communities are stronger when everyone of us is seen, heard, and valued.
Join us ✨tonight on Zoom ✨ as we discuss why we need to pass Prop 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. ➡️ www.mobilize.us/ca-wfp/event...
Today is the start of Latino Heritage month— I’m proud to support the strong and vibrant Latino communities across the East Bay, including in the beating heart of Fruitvale!
One of the most beautiful parts of the Bay Area is our history. We have been home to countless trailblazing women of color. Their leadership shaped our communities and I want to highlight just a few.
Climate justice is racial justice. Donald Trump’s massive rollbacks to climate and air pollution regulations have a direct and disproportionate impact on our communities. While wealthy businesses continue to pad their bottom line, we pay the price. bit.ly/464CPvs
Trump EPA moves to repeal landmark 'endangerment finding' that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
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Don’t miss Oakland Pride next Sunday! Come out and experience what a joyous and beautiful community we have as we celebrate the Bay Area’s LGBTQ+ community. bit.ly/simonpride25
Proud to join my colleague in activism @betoorourke.bsky.social as we stand up to Trump and Republicans' redistricting scheme. Rather than have to earn votes, Trump and Republicans are trying to eliminate the voices of Black and brown people in a flailing attempt to hold on to power.