Always Speak Truth to Power

We cannot let fear stop us from doing the crucial and necessary work of advocating for our communities. I have had the power of the state come down on me for speaking out, as well as for running my own business while Black.

The people will not be silenced, and I will always be a voice for you.

From Organizing to Handcuffs

In February of 2022, I was using my constitutional rights to speak and advocate at a town hall hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Bargers in Lake Hughes. One month later on March 7, 2022, the LA County Sheriff followed me to my home in Palmdale where I was arrested and my licensed guns were confiscated.

In 4 years, I have not received due process for my case, nor have my guns been returned. This is 100% about intimidating and silencing a citizen. As the powers that be can see, their tactics have not and will not work against me.

I am running to end their abuse of power and to elevate our voices.

Always A Target: Working While Black (or Brown)

I did the American thing and founded my own small business, a property appraisal company in the Antelope Valley. As a Black man doing business in white neighborhoods, I was constantly harassed to no end.

Perhaps the most egregious event ever was when an on-duty LA County Deputy Sheriff followed me home. In February of 2020, I was doing property comparisons in the Deputy’s neighborhood. The Deputy lied and said he was following up on a suspicious person call for service. No such call was ever made.

We tolerate intolerance because our lives are at risk if we don’t. It is not sustainable, nor should we have to live with it for one more minute. I am running to put an end to law enforcement abuse in our communities.

The Courage to Say What Needs to be Said

On the street, on the campaign trail, and soon in the halls of Congress, I am always ready to advocate for the needs and desires of the people of CA37.