Virginia’s second most powerful Republican hasn’t been holding back when it comes to sharing her thoughts on the controversial decision made by the Supreme Court this week, which ruled that universities could not factor in an applicant’s race when making admissions decisions.
Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears shared a statement to her Twitter account Thursday applauding the decision.
"I applaud the Supreme Court's landmark ruling today that will ensure college admissions are based on a student's merits, not the color of their skin. Students across America, regardless of their background, will now have access to the best
— Lt. Governor of Virginia – Winsome Earle-Sears (@WinsomeSears) June 29, 2023
declared ideal that all men are created equal."https://t.co/ozvfW2aCUL #SCOTUS
— Lt. Governor of Virginia – Winsome Earle-Sears (@WinsomeSears) June 29, 2023
Sears also appeared on Fox News following the announcement, where she shared the following passionate remarks:
WINSOME SEARS: "The slaves did not die in the fields so we could be saying, in this century, that we are victims…They would say to us, is THAT what we died for?! No. We died for you to have an opportunity. Take it! You have that!"
"If you are a victim, that means you need a… pic.twitter.com/hXO6UCAOmC
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 29, 2023
Sears is the first woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office.
