Last week, as I was out canvassing in Chesterfield County, I was happy to see a very kind and familiar face respond to my door knock. Kimberly, a friend and colleague from work, embraced me as soon as she opened the door and shared her excitement about the campaign. Although I don’t typically receive such an enthusiastic reception, most of my conversations at the doors these past few months have been overwhelmingly reaffirming and supportive.
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It was at that moment, sitting in my minivan, that I realized I had a choice. I could remain unheard, unseen, and unrepresented; or, I could speak out, be visible, and dare to claim for myself and other marginalized communities the right to full participation in our democracy.