Here is her speech:
National Council of Negro Women — I am the vice chair, so thank you for that. I want to first give honor to God, from whom all my blessings flow. I am so grateful for all of His contributions in my life. I also want to say congratulations to all the honorees, all the other sisters in the house, because I have met some amazing women today… I just love all of you. ...
I think I would have to say my superpower, like most, is faith. Faith in God. I learned early on that I could do all things through Him. He makes all things possible. And because of Him, I have been willing to take risks.
I moved from Houston, Texas, to Washington, D.C. on a one-year assignment and ended up staying here. I knew no one when I came, and that was back in 1982. So that lets you know I was willing to take a risk. It paid off. From there, I have been able to get involved and have people in my life that made a difference, like Dr. Dorothy Height and many others.
I would say [another] superpower is relationship building. I believe in relationship building. I believe in coalition building. Through that, I’ve been able to connect people from intergenerational and intercultural organizations that make a difference in our community. And I think that’s a blessing in itself.
So my prayer every night is, “God, let me be a peacemaker.” My girlfriend way back then would say I was a troublemaker. But I really pray to be a peacemaker here. And I think, too, that has been a blessing.
And I would just say thank you again, Mr. Munson, and rolling out, for this incredible recognition. I am incredibly grateful and humbled. And I would say, let’s get out and vote, and let’s get Vice President Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. Thank you very much.
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