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AmidStacey Abrams' ongoing gubernatorial Democratic campaignin Georgia, she served as a headliner at CultureCon Atlanta this May to connect with creatives working to build up their own communities. Before taking the stage in her “Creative Genius” discussion, Abrams talked with PEOPLE about the advice she would give those who are apprehensive about getting involved in their communities based on today’s political climate.
“We know that politics can be not only discouraging, [but] it can [also] sometimes cause despair,” Abrams told PEOPLE. “I try to remind folks that voting isn’t magic, it’s medicine. It’s how we treat the ills of society.”
“I’m running for governor because I believe the governor’s office is most important,” Abrams said. “As we fight for the right of reproductive health, as we fight for the right of an abortion, as we fight for voting rights, we know that it’s going to be at the state level.”
Stacey Abrams speaking at CultureCon Atlanta 2022.Courtesy CultureCon
The longtime Democratic lawmaker shared that her campaign’s diversity makes her feel incredibly fulfilled, and it’s something that she hopes resonates with voters.
“We are running the most diverse, widespread campaign,” she noted. “We are in every part of Georgia and because of that, we reflect and respect all of Georgia, and that makes me very proud.”
“But this time, in this state, we can change the world,” she added, noting that opposing political candidates “do not expect us to show up, and I want us to show out, so please make sure you go out and register.”
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source: people.com
