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Ayanna Soyini Pressley (born February 3, 1974) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since 2019. This district includes the northern three quarters of Boston, most of Cambridge, parts of Milton, as well as all of Chelsea, Everett, Randolph, and Somerville.
4 days ago · Paid sick & safe leave is essential for our LGBTQ+ siblings facing violence or abuse. They offer the flexibility to seek help, secure legal support, find safe housing, & take time for recovery. This #PrideMonth, I'm committed to advocating for inclusive policies like these. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Retweeted.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) is an activist, a legislator, a survivor, and the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Jan 21, 2021 · Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from Massachusetts. She is a member of "The Squad."
Nov 7, 2018 · Democrat Ayanna Pressley has completed her quest to become Massachusetts' first black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is an advocate, a policy-maker, an activist, and a survivor. On November 6, 2018, Congresswoman Pressley was elected to represent Massachusetts’ 7 th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, making her the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Dec 14, 2023 · In 2018, Ayanna Pressley became the first Black congresswoman in Massachusetts. Prior to that, she was the first woman of color on the Boston City Council. And looking at the line of progressive women who've come into office after her, one can see what her representation has meant for local politics and the electorate.
Ayanna Pressley is an advocate, a policy-maker, an activist, and a survivor. On November 6, 2018, Ayanna was elected to represent Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, making her the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Ayanna Pressley is an advocate, a policy-maker, an activist, and a survivor. Ayanna believes that the people closest to the pain should be closest to the power and that a diversity of voices in the political process is essential to crafting more effective public policy. Read Ayanna’s Story.
Feb 15, 2024 · U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley spoke with MassLive recently for a wide-ranging interview about her time in Congress, Black History Month and what inspired her to jump into the messy world of politics.
