If you’ve been following I Hear That Girl! for 4 or more years, then you are well aware of our adoration for Stacey Abrams. So, I’m sure you can imagine our excitement at hearing that the political activist was up for nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize. Although she didn’t singlehandedly turn over the state of Georgia to the Democratic party, sis was a huge catalyst in what happened.
After Abram’s gubernatorial run in Georgia failed, it shined a big spotlight on all of the voter disparities facing minorities in the state. Which boosted the voter rights movement with new momentum. She created the Fair Fight Initiative which serves as a manifesto of sorts on how the people can reclaim their voting rights as citizens. With all of this said, it makes sense to want to honor Stacey for the efforts she has put into the fight to ensure voting rights for each and every American.
However, one has to wonder if this move is just a way to placate her. I mean, to me she seemed the obvious choice for Vice President, but for whatever reason (to which she is still in the dark) she was overlooked. Also, the actual work that we the people voted Biden for, is yet to be realized. Within the first 30 days of his presidency, the LGBTQ community has actually seen something from their agenda enacted. Biden used an executive order to repeal Trump’s military ban on transgendered people.
I am still waiting to see how Biden will address the issues of Black people. Such as: excessive force, reparations, or the disparities of maternal mortality for black women (seeing as Black women stepped up in a MAJOR way to elect him into office). There are tons of issues the Black community would love to see executive orders solve. Take your pick! But I have yet to see one… I sure hope this [Nobel Peace Prize] isn’t their idea of an olive branch.
I hate to have to bring this about when you know I want to celebrate my deserving sister. But, alas, this is the society/country we live in. As a Black woman in Amerikkka, I have every reason in the world to question the motives of this well-placed Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
