A first-generation lawyer, Crockett served as a Civil Rights attorney for over 15 years, determined to make her voice heard and advocate for the voices who have been suppressed. But choosing to remain a vocal figure in the controversial realm of politics has its consequences. Crockett recently came under fire for referring to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” but denied ableist claims in a series of X posts. “I wasn’t thinking about the governor’s condition- I was thinking about the planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable,” she responded. In an Instagram Live Congressional Culture Convo with Meagan Good, the 44-year-old Congresswoman declared that her recent criticisms were national distractions, stating, “They are expending so much time and energy on me instead of talking about the things that matter. I’m not the President of the United States.” She’s right, but once again, no politician is above reproach. We can applaud Crockett’s stances and still acknowledge when she makes a misstep. We just know the standards are always way higher for Black women, and when she makes mistakes, she’s even more vulnerable to an onslaught of hate.
