And you know, we have a saying in- in- in church, and its, I may not be what Im supposed to be, but I aint what I used to be. And thats America. (laughs), Jim: Again, I just love the discussion of how to blend, uh, you know, being active in the political sphere with your Christian commitment, and youve done it so well and well be asking people to pray for you. Jim: Yeah. I think the listeners are really gonna enjoy this. American politician Winsome Sears is the mother of three daughters. That's going to create morale problems for everybody. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' Winsome Sears: And I remember that day so clearly. Sears and Terence live in Winchester, Virginia, and are of deep Christian faith. Jim: It probably felt like an adventure. Yeah. Came back to America. She became the first woman and woman of color to be elected to office becoming the first woman to win any statewide election. Jim: Right. },false) I mean, its like were the last ones on Earth to try it. "I am at a loss for words for the first time in my life," Sears said in an address to supporters on election night. hitType: 'event', And it was-, Lt. Gov. But actually-. John: Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears on Focus on the Family, uh, from a recent conversation recorded in Virginia. Along with images of the poster being shared on social media, it was also used by the political action committee BlakPAC to endorse Sears. 800-232-6459, or visit focusonthefamily.com/broadcast. Lt. Gov. Mm-hmm. She also served on the Virginia Board of Education, and she ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia's 3rd congressional district in 2004 and for U.S. Senate in 2018. They have three daughters, Katia E, Janel C, and DeJon. Winsome Sears: But people are deliberately making the decision, and theyre very proud of making the decision to abort their children. }); How about a Christian, whos a Black woman? }); She then led the crowd to join her in a "USA" chant. Winsome Sears: and the reason to live. [21] She was inaugurated as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Virginia on January 15, 2022. Jim: Lieutenant Governor, welcome to Focus on the Family. Winsome Sears: The Attorney General, yes. Winsome Sears: they voted him back in but only after he apologized for destroying Jamaica. They are our first amendment rights. Lt. Gov. She is the first Uh, you were born in Jamaica, and-. In September 2018, Sears entered the race for U.S. Senate as a write-in alternative to Republican candidate Corey Stewart. Jim: Wow, I mean, that was a big decision for, uh, you at that age, at 18. }); I know so many people, Im sure you do too, that they dont have deep suffering. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. }); Winsome Sears has been elected Virginia's lieutenant governor in the morning on November 3. 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Jim: Boy, I- you- you know, you think of the things going on today, and now youre the Lieutenant Governor. Winsome Sears: They walk away from the Lord, and that almost happened to me because, uh, I remember you know, just grieving so hard. It was a visiting Sunday School teacher in Jamaica who did that for me, because he talked about Jesus in a way Id never heard before. Lt. Gov. November 4, 2021 / 7:33 AM Winsome, one of the things that Ive noticed, um, in your leadership and your life experience, uh, and I identify with this. pg.acq.push(function() { In fact, she is the first female Lieutenant Governor in the state and the first Black female elected to statewide office. [11] In 2004, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi appointed her to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. Both Terence and Winsome decided to move to Shenandoah, a more rural area in Winchester which was better suited to DeJon's needs. In November 2001, Sears upset 20-year Democratic incumbent William P. Billy Robinson, Jr. while running for the 90th district seat in Virginias House of Delegates. Sears has vowed to protect gun rights, opposes red flag laws, has voiced support for law enforcement and spoke of the need for our police, Sheriff, corrections officers to keep our families and our neighborhoods safe. Winsome's daughter, DeJon, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and she stopped taking her medication at the age of 27. She and her family lived in Winchester in 2016. This is an essential step at giving these babies a chance at life. Donate today, and you will help provide ultrasounds to mothers who might otherwise not have access to them. And he only came with $1.75," she said in her victory speech. Winsome Sears: Well, the first woman period to be elected to-. Li Cohen is a social media producer and trending content writer for CBS News. statewide office. Lt. Gov. As children interact with Critical Race Theory, parents have the opportunity to help their kids develop their Christian worldview. pg.acq.push(function() { Internet rallies for Boston's mayor hopeful, Who is Tommy Bryant? Visit our online store and purchase a CD of today's program for yourself or to share with a friend. Jim: Oh my good- I mean, that is courageous. She became the first woman and woman of color to be elected to office becoming the first woman to win any statewide election. Winsome Sears: Um, because I would say when she passed away, and passed away to where? Lt. Gov. Disclaimer : This is based on sources and we have been unable to verify this information independently. Reportedly, Terence heads a plumbing and electrical company Shenandoah Appliance Plumbing & Electric. And she was fine, but she said to me, Youre not going to see me alive anymore.I said, Dont say that theres nothing wrong with you. And she said, No, I dont think you will. Well, in the meantime, I came back to America because I was just visiting in, uh, Jamaica. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? [16] She received less than 1% of the vote. Winsome Sears: I was 18. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ . And how did he know that it was- there was nothing there? Wouldnt it be great if more people in government had that as a goal? ga('ads.send', { No, uh, uh, say it- say it this way, in the capital of the former Confederacy. She was standing at the door of the- of the storm- and storm door. The couple are Christians. And it has to be the good that God wants. We were all of the same mind. "It's a historic night, yes it is," Sears said. Im looking forward to hearing the conversation. Jim: Winsome, thats- you know, thats not something we just pass by. Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? Jim: gonna be far better than this Earth. "[37] Sears supports civil unions, but she believes same-sex marriage will continue under precedent. Jim: Ho- how? Jim: Describe her though. Of course not. Let- lets start there. Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears: And thats what- and see, if the Lord is wrong in taking my children, then where do I go after that? If we're going to teach about African American history, why just keep it to one month? Sears campaigned alongside Glenn Youngkin, the Republican who was elected to the governor's seat on Tuesday in a closely-watched battle against Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Winsome Earle-Sears on future of abortion in Virginia", "The retail legalization of marijuana could be significantly impacted by November's elections in Virginia", "Va. Lt. Gov. (laughs). } Winsome Sears: Yeah, yeah, yeah. You sent me and I just have to speak to you.. Lt. Gov. The American dream. 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However, a report states the couple met when they were young and have been together ever since. Lt. Gov. Faith says youre going to have a big house. And she said, I dont know what shes talking about. I said, she says Jesus is going to give you all a big house. },false) "What you are looking at is the American dream. Winsome Sears: But, um, uh, she- I- she was about 25, 26 when she died and, um, and the- the Lord made sure to say to me, She- she didnt die, you know? She obtained the endorsement of James Dobson. But then my father decided to come August 11th of 1963 permanently. }) And I have been Black all my life, but that's not what this is about," she continued. Winsome Sears: Im- uh but- and I wasnt discipled actually until I had three children. While the achievement is history-making, Sears said she is more focused on getting to work than . Every $60 you give helps save the life of one innocent baby. Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears: And I said to myself, Oh, no, shes not. And I found a church, I- lickety split. [26], Sears supports gun rights. She is from Jamaica. Winsome Sears: And when I heard that, I said, Okay, theyre moving, and Dejon, my daughter, hasnt told us where shes going., Lt. Gov. in organizational leadership from Regent University. Winsome Sears: Mm-hmm. The Lord is saying, So what? You know, Id hate to get to Heaven, and it turns out that I did something good, but there was something better. [27][28], Sears has called for the opening of more charter schools, lab schools, and virtual schools in Virginia. Winsome Sears: Have the cassettes still. Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears: And you cheapen those true times when people are genuinely, uh, hurt by racism. ga('ads.send', { eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), And you know, I- wed see our grandmother kneeling by the bed with the sheet over her head like a tent, but nobody really lived that way. "But I didn't run to make history, I just wanted to leave it better than I found it. Lt. Gov. [7] On November 2, 2021, she won the race along with gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin and attorney general candidate Jason Miyares. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the And the problem is our children arent learning, and COVID really allowed parents to see that, because now their- their children are sitting before televisions Well, not tele- yeah, sometimes the television screen or the computer screen. Winsome Sears: And its not as if they had cancer, you know-, Lt. Gov. John: Yeah, now is the time to seize, uh, this very pro-life moment in our culture. You- you know, unfortunately, uh, Black mothers are aborting their babies in unheard of numbers, you know, what? ga('ads.send', { Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears waves after taking her oath of office during an inauguration ceremony, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Richmond, Va. 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Winsome Sears: No, but the Lord knew that it wouldve devastated me, that he and I have this wonderful relationship where he talks to me about so many things, but this, he kept from me. We tried it back in the early 1600s, when we first came, remember? (laughs). Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Government. Winsome and her husband, Terence, have two daughters. },false) [23], During her campaign for lieutenant governor, Sears initially said she would support legislation similar to the Texas Heartbeat Act, which would make an abortion illegal as soon as fetal heartbeat was detected (as early as six weeks). [24] Later in her 2021 campaign, WRIC-TV wrote that Sears "appeared to backtrack" on her initial comments about the Texas Heartbeat Act. Lt. Gov. Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant, 'We have lots to reveal': Madeleine McCann lookalike Julia Wandelt posts footage of meeting with PI probing claims, Kyle Sambrook: Hiker falls 100ft to death while carrying his dog in one hand through 'appalling' weather, Killer mom Lindsay Clancy was suffering from drug withdrawal and had 'worst side effects,' says friend, Bruce Willis's mom Marlene 'not sure if her son still recognizes her' as 'aggressiveness' creeps in. Let's talk about the good, the bad and the ugly." Several Black women have made inroads into politics this year. ", Sears is former chair of the Black Americans Making America First political action committee, which according to its website is "dedicated to making America first by promoting the Trump policy initiatives." Winsome was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black Winsome Sears: Everything was about racism, and if everything is racism, then nothing is racism. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The focus on Ms. Sears's triumph, in news profiles and in the post-election crowing of conservative pundits, has been on the rare combination of her biography and politics: a Black woman, an. let gads_event; Lt. Gov. Jim: the Lord use you, in such a beautiful way. And then he said in that same chapter that, You knit me together in my mothers womb. And when you look at the cytoblast as its dividing, as the cells are dividing, thats what it It looks like theyre knitting together. [14], Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Sears to the Virginia Board of Education in 2011. Let me- let me come back to the story, because its so compelling. Jim: Oh, she brings the energy, John. Winsome Sears: And if Jesus can cry, then I can cry too, over Lazarus. Lt. Gov. Jim: And you know, of course his daughter grows up to become Lieutenant Governor in Virginia. Winsome Sears's net worth Her death didnt help it. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Its so true. Winsome Sears: You know that he wanted. Winsome Sears: Either hes right or hes wrong. So your gift of $60 today will save a babys life, so I encourage you to call us and donate now. Winsome Sears: Well, you know, when youre desperate and you wanna find an opportunity, you will do what it takes, because he could not go home a failure. in English with a minor in economics from Old Dominion University and an M.A. She has also served as the Vice President of the Virginia State Board of Education, as a presidential appointee to the US Census Bureau, as co-chair of the African American Committee; and the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Winsome Earle-Sears (@winsomesears) Instagram photos and videos winsomesears Verified Follow 344 posts 188K followers 164 following Winsome Earle-Sears Lieutenant Governor for all in our Commonwealth. And youll hear that as we discuss, uh, these things with her today. Lt. Gov. House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. And Im 18. You know? And- and the Lord says to me, And- and what you- what do you do after that?, Lt. Gov. And, uh, the next day, the next day, they were gone on home, all three of them. Winsome Sears: Yeah. Let's teach it throughout. second from right, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Another iteration of the poster that was used in a flyer mailed to some voters shows Sears shooting at targets identified as red flag laws, voter fraud, government shutdowns and critical race theory. Tags: Decision 2021, Hala Ayala, Winsome Sears, Lieutenant Governor No matter who the voters chooses in the Lt. Gov. 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