Georgia’s captivating governor’s race has gained national attention, and its results will be a defining moment, with healthcare reform, education reform, economic development and job access, civil rights, criminal justice reform and the overall moral of the state all on the line. Stacey Abrams is running on a promise to expand opportunities for all. In state where women of color disproportionately lack access to economic mobility, quality public education and health care, Abrams’ plan involves expanding access in the tech industry and beyond.
Blavity: What piece of advice would you give to young Black voters this election?
Abrams: Vote. And here’s what I mean: The challenges that we see — whether it’s decriminalizing poverty, access to affordable housing, college debt, being able to start a business, being able to make enough money at a job and getting healthcare — are all solvable problems that require good policies and policymakers to know our stories.
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