Let everything you do be done #withlove
People don't need your tears when they die
They need your hugs, laughter, love & care
while still alive
#givethemtheirflowers
#prolife
#prolife4life
#prochoice
#politicalpoetry
#defendingdemocracy

🌸 Gratitude Wednesday 🌸

You were the first to give me a chance — to hope, to heal, to remember my power. ✨ Your kindness, sacrifices, and leadership have shaped so many lives in NYC and beyond.

Today, I give you your flowers. 💐 Cristia Herra

#GratitudeWednesday #GiveThemTheirFlowers #ThankYou

And:

🌻 Support for transparency & oversight to help improve working conditions & consumer experiences

This is what Black leadership looks like. Supporting all seasons of life. Cultivating a healthy environment where justice & equity can bloom🌺

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers #WAHouseDems

Her impact continues to bloom in every fight for justice. 🌷 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

This is what Black leadership looks like. Innovating. Uplifting. Blooming toward a just future. 🌸

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers #WAHouseDems

A photo of Rep. Johnson, surrounded by rhododendron, with a quote from him: “[We have to] create the conditions in which everyone can thrive, so [that] your racial background or ethnic background, your gender or sexual orientation does not determine or predetermine your outcome in life.”

Rep. Jesse Johnson planted the seeds of justice reform, working to protect youth and ensure accountability in our criminal justice system. 🌱 His leadership brought meaningful change, centering equity and second chances.

We honor his work and give him his flowers today. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

This is what Black leadership looks like. Rooted in history. Watching equality and justice bloom. 🌺

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers #WAHouseDems

Rep. Freeman, surrounded by rhododendron, with a quote about him: “He came to the state Legislature with a passion for serving his community and advocating for the most vulnerable, particularly children and children with disabilities.”

A compassionate leader, Rep. Roger Freeman dedicated his career to improving education and foster care systems. 🌷 He knew that when we invest in our children, we nurture a brighter, more just future.

His work continues to bloom in every child given a chance to succeed. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

Rep. Simpson, surrounded by rhododendron, with an orange and blue background.

Rep. David Simpson worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for those too often left behind. 🌱 His advocacy ensured marginalized communities had access to economic, educational, & legislative pathways to success.

His legacy is a garden of opportunity that still grows today.💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

We give him his flowers for his dedication to building a fairer future. 🌸 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

and:

🌿 A stronger, more equitable future where students are fueled to learn and thrive

This is what Black leadership looks like. Feeding futures. Growing equity. Watching opportunity bloom. 🌸

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers #WALeg

Her work continues to bloom in the young leaders she empowered. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

This is what Black leadership looks like. Rooted in justice. Growing in strength. Blooming for generations to come. 🌸
#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

Today, we honor her impact and give her the flowers she so rightfully deserves. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

💐Workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers

🌷Expanded reproductive health care for college students

🌿Midwifery and doula services for incarcerated individuals

This is what Black leadership looks like. Rooted in history. Blooming in action.🌸

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

Photo of Rep. Wineberry, surrounded by rhododendron, with a quote from him "[I’ll be] going down there and being outspoken for the poor and the elderly and the handicapped and the unemployed ... I view my mission as spearheading economic revitalization"

Because of Rep. Jesse Wineberry, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized as a Washington state holiday. 🌿 A visionary leader, he worked tirelessly to ensure Dr. King’s legacy was honored.

His work reminds us that persistence makes progress bloom. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers

Her leadership is planting the seeds for lasting change—so future generations can bloom.

This is what Black leadership looks like. Bold. Rooted. Flourishing. 🌸

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

And:
🌿 Safer, stronger communities, balancing public safety with meaningful reforms that build trust

This is what Black leadership looks like. Fighting for equity. Strengthening communities. Watching justice bloom. 🌸

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers #WALeg

Her impact is still blooming today. 🌿 #GiveThemTheirFlowers #BlackHistoryMonth

Today, we honor her legacy and give her the flowers she so richly deserves. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers #BlackHistoryMonth

and:

🌿A justice system that protects every Washingtonian, especially Black and marginalized communities disproportionately affected by violence

This is what Black leadership looks like. Rooted in justice. Strengthened by accountability. Blooming in trust.🌸

#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

With decades of leadership, he continues to plant the seeds of progress, justice, and opportunity for all.
This is what Black leadership looks like. Rooted in service. Growing with purpose. Blooming for the future. 🌸
#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

Today, we give him his flowers for a lifetime of service and leadership. 💐 #BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

As a visionary in Washington’s legislature, she helped shape policies that empowered communities.
Her legacy continues to bloom in the leaders who follow in her footsteps. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers #BlackHistoryMonth

Not only did Rep. Hill help make WA's LBC the largest on the West Coast, but she also made history as Spokane’s first Black legislator.

This is what Black leadership looks like. Taking root. Breaking barriers. Watching democracy bloom. 🌸
#BlackHistoryMonth #GiveThemTheirFlowers

Graphic with a picture of Sen. Ryan, surrounded by rhododendrons, and his quote “The bill [establishing a bureau of criminal identification] forms a police state, and it won't prevent crime, it's vicious and be about as effective as pouring rosewater on a sewer.”

One of WA's earliest Black lawmakers, Sen. John H. Ryan, helped shape the legislative landscape during our state’s formative years. 🌱 A strong voice for equity and opportunity, we honor his work and let his impact bloom. 🌸 #GiveThemTheirFlowers #BlackHistoryMonth

"Equitable transportation means building systems that serve everyone fairly, ensuring that access isn’t a privilege, but a promise." – Rep. Donaghy
This is what Black leadership looks like. Paving the way. Watching opportunity bloom. 🌸
#BHM #GiveThemTheirFlowers #WALeg

His leadership planted deep roots in our state’s history—roots that continue to nourish generations of Washingtonians. Today, we give him his flowers. 💐 #GiveThemTheirFlowers #BlackHistoryMonth