March is Women’s History Month, so I wanted to take a moment to tell you a little bit more about one of the most extraordinary and important women in my life, my mom, Pat.
My mom helped teach me the importance of public service. She served our country as an Army nurse, including at Walter Reed Medical Center, where she and my dad met.
My mom and dad got married one year after the Supreme Court legalized interracial marriage, and still faced serious challenges and discrimination. My mom remained strong and steadfast through it all and stood her ground because she loved her family and knew what we know today: that love is love, no matter who you are or what you look like.
My mom raised me to never judge a book by its cover and to always give a damn about your family, your community, and those who need help. I am incredibly grateful for her and all the sacrifices she and my dad made to ensure I could achieve my dreams.
I’m lucky to have a mom like her. And while women’s rights are under attack across the country, it’s more important than ever that we celebrate and uplift women’s stories. Together, we must work to protect women’s rights nationwide — because every woman deserves to have more rights than their mothers and grandmothers, not fewer.
Thanks for taking the time to read about my incredible mom.
Best,
Nick
Nick Brown for Attorney General
401 2nd Ave S STE 303
Seattle, WA 98104
United States