Raising the Next Generation of Leaders

For nearly a century, the National FFA Organization has invested in thousands of young South Carolinians because they recognize that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.

To commemorate the contributions that the National FFA Organization has made to positively impact the lives of South Carolina’s students, I supported a resolution designating February 17th – February 24th, 2024, as National FFA Organization Week. I’m proud to celebrate the National FFA Organization for all it does to support the growth and education of the next generation.

Read more about the FFA Week resolution here.

South Carolina Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. As America continues to celebrate the rich history and enduring contributions of African Americans, I’m pleased to share a video highlighting the Clemson Area African American Museum (CAAAM). The CAAAM gives folks the opportunity to come and learn about the vibrant African American history in the Upstate and ensures we can preserve their stories for generations to come. 

Watch the video in full here. 

Fighting Electric Vehicle Mandates

This week, I joined a letter urging the Biden administration to withdraw the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule, which serves as a de facto mandate for electric vehicles. South Carolinians are already struggling to survive record inflation and stagnant wages. Thisburdensome regulation will only make life harder and more expensive for folks in the Palmetto State. I will continue to stand against the EPA’s unpractical and heavy-handed regulations because Americans deserve better. 

Read more about our letter to the Biden administration here.

Fox Business:  I started my own business and that opportunity should be open to everyone

As we celebrate Black History Month, we should make sure this month isn’t solely about highlighting contributions of the past. It’s also important to have conversations about the future, and one pivotal topic that should be included in our discussion is how we ensure minority communities and businesses have access to capital and opportunity.

Here’s an excerpt from my op-ed: “Growing up the son of a single mother, mired in poverty in North Charleston, South Carolina, I didn’t know if opportunity would ever come knocking. Thankfully, by the grace of God, my mother’s love, and some hard work, I learned to go knock on opportunity’s door instead. While poverty touches people from diverse backgrounds, people who look like me are far more likely to feel its impact. Which is why, as we celebrate Black History Month, we must focus on expanding and improving our free-market system to ensure all Americans have both the access and opportunity to share in our country’s economic success.”

Read my full op-ed in Fox Business here. 

This week, I’m spilling the sweet tea on Rosenwald School, a rural historical treasure in St. George, South Carolina. Booker T. Washington, an American icon, helped build this school, along with thousands of others, to educate Black children across the South. The Lowcountry community recently restored Rosenwald School, and I’m proud to recognize all they’ve done to cement Washington's legacy and inspire future generations with the giants of our past! 

Read more about Rosenwald School here!

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