Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham, the ex-wife of South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham, today announced that she is endorsing Mia McLeod (right) as the Democratic nominee for South Carolina Governor.
She released the following statement:
“For the last decade, my work has been rooted in advocating for female equality – fighting gender-based violence and intergenerational poverty by helping uplift voices quieted from systemic oppression. The system is long overdue to have women in places their PowHERful voices are heard to create, nurture and enact policies that drive all humankind forward. In alignment with my work, my values, and the change I wish to see, I am excited to support #MiaforSC as our first Black female Governor of South Carolina.
Mia's life has been spent in leadership roles where HER innate ability to advocate has shone bright and she has demonstrated her words match her actions in our state’s legislature over the past 12 years. She is not afraid to be herself or speak up to those who have held the mic for far too long. Mia’s well-earned experience and feminine embodiment will make for a governorship that is representative and fruitful for all.
It’s been too many years since a woman held the mic, it’s your turn @miaforsc”
Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham is the director of Her Future Coalition , an organization that provides women and girls with the tools to heal from trauma and to succeed in higher education and careers. She is also the director of Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation , an organization that aims to provide education and opportunity to human trafficking survivors in India.
