
My family sacrificed for me. And now I have a plan to unlock opportunity for others
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Senator Tim Scott's plan to help underserved communities would boost affordable housing, grow small businesses and bolster his Opportunity Zones initiative. Americans need the help.
As the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history and the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, I have seen firsthand that poverty does not discriminate. As I think about Black History Month, I cannot help but think about how I have benefited from my family’s sacrifices – and I know I am not the only one. Republican Tim Scott represents South Carolina in the United States Senate. He is author of the new book, "America, a Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity" (Thomas Nelson, August 9, 2022).
Growing up in poverty and being raised by a single mother has given me a profound appreciation for those who paved the way so that I could be where I am today.