Senator Reverend Warnock included in annual recognition of Black leaders working to close racial equity gaps
Senator Reverend Warnock: “When we invest in our children—and most poor people are children—we strengthen the future of our country and we help to ensure that the 21st century, like the 20th century, will be the American century”
Senator Reverend Warnock, other honorees featured in February edition of TIME, out on newsstands Feb. 14
Senator Reverend Warnock: “For me, it is that moral and spiritual perspective that informs my work, and I try to bring that with me to Washington every single day”
ICYMI: Read Senator Reverend Warnock’s profile and see the full list of honorees HERE
WATCH video of Senator Reverend Warnock’s 2025 ‘The Closers’ interview HERE
Washington, D.C. – Today, TIME named U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to its 2025 list of ‘The Closers,’ recognizing Black leaders working to close racial equity gaps. In an exclusive interview for the annual list, Senator Warnock discussed his focus on centering people in public policy, as well as how that moral perspective informs his work in the Senate to ensure all Georgians can economically thrive. TIME’s ‘The Closers’ list will be included in the magazine’s February edition available on newsstands February 14. Additionally, to recognize the 2025 ‘The Closers’ honorees, TIME will host an invite-only gathering in New York City on February 13, featuring remarks from Senator Warnock and other select members of the 2025 list.
“When we invest in our children—and most poor people are children—we strengthen the future of our country and we help to ensure that the 21st century, like the 20th century, will be the American century,” Senator Warnock said. “For me, it is that moral and spiritual perspective that informs my work, and I try to bring that with me to Washington every single day.”
Senator Warnock has long worked to level the economic playing field for Georgians and enact federal policy that helps working people get ahead, no matter their background. ‘The Closers’ highlights Senator Warnock’s successful efforts to deliver federal relief to farmers who have suffered historic discrimination and cap the costs of insulin for seniors. During his interview Senator Warnock also uplifted his work in the current Congress to further narrow the racial wealth gap and address Georgians’ economic pains, including his on-going efforts to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill, revive the expanded Child Tax Credit—the largest tax cut in the nation’s history for low income and working families—and lower the cost of insulin and other prescription drugs for everyone, whether they are insured or not.
WATCH excerpts of Senator Reverend Warnock’s interview HERE.
READ Senator Reverend Warnock’s interview HERE.
SEE the full list HERE or at time.com/closers.
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