Abdul Looks Like He's Questioning His Life Choices as Kamala Harris Speaks at a Roundtable for Him

Thank you. Well, first of all, let me thank all the extraordinary leaders who have taken your time to be here, given the heavy, heavy load and burden that you carry, which is to uplift the women of our community, the families of our communities, recognizing their right to receive and be acknowledged for the dignity they possess, but also specifically on this topic, understanding that this should be a joyful occasion for them. It should be a process in which they are receiving all the adoration and respect that they so rightly deserve. And in the work that all the leaders here do every day, the work you are committed to, the work I know you sacrifice so much to do, really highlights one of the great stakes in the outcome of this Senate race. I'm here to support Dr. El-Sayed because on this subject, I know he will be a champion. And I have a right to say that. Here's another fact. The attack on DEI is an attack on maternal care. An attack on DEI to recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion is an attack by definition on maternal care, including the need to protect Black women in connection with their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. All around me are familiar faces, worn out places, worn out faces, bright and early for the daily races, going nowhere, going nowhere.