Angela Alsobrooks Maryland’s first black female U.S senator. Img source: cbsnews.com
May 1, 2024 Story by: Editor
BALTIMORE – As the dawn of early primary voting looms on May 2, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks sets her sights on making history as Maryland’s first Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
“Coming from a blue-collar background where my mother worked as a receptionist and my father delivered newspapers, I was instilled with the belief that we all have a duty to support our neighbors,” Alsobrooks reflects.
Nestled in Largo, Maryland, Alsobrooks’ grassroots campaign team toils tirelessly, driven by the ambition to carve a new chapter in Maryland’s political landscape.
“Throughout my career, be it as an elected state’s attorney or county executive, my mission has remained constant: to leave a lasting positive impact. I aspire for people to recognize the significant strides made during my tenure,” asserts Alsobrooks. “This is a pivotal moment.” Source: cbsnews
Indeed, it is a moment teeming with gravity, as Alsobrooks underscores the weighty issues at stake in the impending election, ranging from gun control to women’s rights and the scourge of crime, which she attributes to the dearth of hope and opportunities.
“As I contemplate the challenges confronting our state, the crux lies in economic empowerment,” Alsobrooks asserts. “We must endeavor to bolster the financial well-being of countless families. This imperative work must unfold amid a landscape where many are besieged by disillusionment.”
Of particular concern to Alsobrooks is the erosion of women’s rights.
Drawing from her roles as a caregiver to both her mother and her daughter, who is embarking on her freshman year of college, Alsobrooks emphasizes the imperative of safeguarding Roe v. Wade and ensuring equitable healthcare access for women.
“I view it as my duty to champion the cause of securing social security and healthcare for women like my mother, as well as for my daughter, who, at 18, faces a world where her rights are increasingly diminished compared to mine and her grandmother’s,” Alsobrooks asserts. “This state of affairs is untenable.”
As she braces for the Democratic primary showdown against contender David Trone, Alsobrooks also trains her focus on another adversary: former Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan.
“While I maintain a cordial relationship with Governor Hogan, our policy records diverge significantly,” Alsobrooks explains. “I am staunchly committed to fostering opportunities, unlike the former governor, who, notably, diverted funds allocated for Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure. I prioritize initiatives that underpin opportunity, with transportation being paramount.”
For Alsobrooks, the pursuit of a senatorial seat symbolizes more than personal ambition; it embodies a steadfast commitment to effecting positive change, a sentiment nurtured by the wisdom of her matriarch – to leverage one’s talents in service of others.
“It’s imperative that constituents have a tireless advocate who empathizes with their struggles and prioritizes the well-being of our families. That’s the essence of who I am, and if given the chance, I will persist in championing the interests of all our families,” Alsobrooks affirms.
