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Maria Soto

"The people like Ruby Duncan who are actively trying to expand [welfare], they're literally looking the beast in the mouth and being…
Dr. Erica Holloman-Hill

"I am very intentional with the gift that God has given me in terms of being a thread to connect the pieces…
Amani Seay

"We still have a long way to go in truly valuing how all women show up, in all facets of work and…
Mary Black-Wright

"There’s always room for growth… When people say, oh I remember the good old days, I don’t remember that. I remember, don’t…
Eshe Shukura

"I loved guaranteed income. But I often was like, I don't want it to feel like dignified welfare, I think it is…
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Zillah Wesley

“You're not always in front. Sometimes, community is taking out the trash for somebody else or bringing somebody lunch or just calling…
Latisha Boyd

“I think the basic income is really helping. It does help because like I say, sometimes in the middle of the month…
Charlesetta Lee

"Being raised in the welfare system is generational. It's almost like a generational curse. Because it's a hamster wheel. You're trying to…