Jim: And I think oftentimes, in a good way, it gives you character. }); Jim: Amen. Jim: again, it- a disproportionately impacted group is African American children. Call and donate. Lt. Gov. 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. She may not be what shes supposed to be, but she certainly aint what she used to be, otherwise-. [15], In September 2018, Sears entered the race for U.S. Senate as a write-in candidate after Corey Stewart won the Republican nomination, citing his past alliances with white nationalists and other racial controversies. ga('ads.send', { John: Yeah, now is the time to seize, uh, this very pro-life moment in our culture. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Lt. Gov. As well as earning an AA from Tidewater Community College, a BA from Old Dominion University, and an MA from Regent University, she also has served in the United States Marines. No, uh, uh, say it- say it this way, in the capital of the former Confederacy. Jim: Wed be a far better nation if everybody, no matter their vocation did that. Winsome Sears: and the reason to live. Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears shares her incredible story of faith and freedom detailing how Gods hand has been in her life every step of the way. Jim: Its a good reminder, where you know, scripture says any- any person thats given to him, that he has in his hand-, Jim: And even as a child, making that commitment-. Jim: because youre a Black conservative woman. Jim: the Lord use you, in such a beautiful way. Winsome Sears (ne Earle; born March 11, 1964) is a Jamaican-born American politician serving as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Virginia. They have three daughters, Katia E, Janel C, and DeJon. I You never picture yourself talking with you, because-, Lt. Gov. [34], Sears opposed same-sex marriage in her 2004 campaign[35][36] and wrote in an op-ed that she strongly supported a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as being between a man and a woman and that "our society has gone immeasurably beyond almost all standards in accommodating the homosexual community over the last couple of decades. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Jim: to perseverance and hope and faith. Winsome Sears: Thank you for having me. Overcoming The Odds: Lt. Gov Winsome Sears, 8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051, Game Plan for Raising Well-Behaved Children (Part 1 of 2), Seeing Gods Grace in a Broken World (Part 2 of 2), Seeing Gods Grace in a Broken World (Part 1 of 2), Balancing Bonding and Boundaries as a Parent. Lt. Gov. Thats the goal for us. Jim: Where were you at spiritually? Winsome Sears: But you know, none of- okay, so you made history. [44][24], Early life, education, and career before politics, Now called "Black Americans Making America First. Where you are going?. They live in Winchester, Virginia, with their family which includes Winsome's daughters Katia E. and Janel C. from her previous weddings. Jim: Describe her though. Winsome Sears: And you couldnt know that again, until you had this powerful microscope. Lt. Gov. In fits and starts, shes getting there. Winsome Sears: or Im a- Im a Christian who just happens to be Black and a woman. "It's a historic night, yes it is," Sears said. Its so true. co-chair of the African American Committee; and the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the "I am at a loss for words for the first time in my life," Sears said in an address to supporters on election night. Lt. Gov. Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears: And do you know that that prime minister destroyed Jamaicas economy? (Part 1 of 2). ga('ads.send', { 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? Jim: What an amazing place to start, to think- to put that in your thought before you speak. Internet rallies for Boston's mayor hopeful, Who is Tommy Bryant? Im so glad youve been able to sit with us on Focus on the Family, when you used to listen for all these years. [7], In November 2001, Sears upset 20-year Democratic incumbent Billy Robinson while running for the 90th district seat in Virginia's House of Delegates,[8][9] becoming the first Jamaican female Republican,[10] first female veteran, and first naturalized citizen delegate, to serve in the body. I need some discipline. And she- and- and they will give me the discipline I need-. Winsome Sears: What do you have here on Earth thats better than Heaven? And then he was gone. She became the first woman and woman of color to be elected to office becoming the first woman to win any statewide election. If youre not If- if- you dont approve of what Im about to say, I have wasted my time. And you know, Im in church pretty much my whole life. But she died that July. But I looked at her in the casket and I thought, If the purpose of living is just to die, then all the love shed ever loved, whats the point of it? And I just went into a deep spiral, and I said to my mother, Well, Im just going to stay in Jamaica and die.And I meant it, and my mother said to me, Well, if youre just gonna stay here and die, Ive got rules. (laughs). Kristen Clarke became the head of the Department of Justice's (DoJ) Civil Rights Division on Tuesday, May 25, making her the first woman and first Black woman to lead the division. }); Servant Leader, Mom, U.S. Marine Veteran & Small Business Owner Disclaimer : This is based on sources and we have been unable to verify this information independently. 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. [40] She has had three daughters. Winsome Sears is a politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2004. Her death didnt help it. She was the first Black Republican woman, first female veteran and first "legal immigrant" woman elected to that position, she says on her campaign website. For those who know the Lord, we have so much to look forward to in Heaven, and with Christ for eternity. 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. [41] As of 2016, she and her family resided in Winchester. Lt. Gov. More than 50% of women who receive an ultrasound and counseling choose life! And but then, nobody in my family really lived that way. Lt. Gov. Katia E, Janel C, and DeJon are the names of Winsome's daughter. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. She obtained the endorsement of James Dobson. She was standing at the door of the- of the storm- and storm door. Winsome Sears took office after a nearly 20-year absence from politics. [14], Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Sears to the Virginia Board of Education in 2011. Lt. Gov. DeJon was a mother of two daughters Victoria and Faith who also died in the accident dated June 5, 2012. You- you know, unfortunately, uh, Black mothers are aborting their babies in unheard of numbers, you know, what? } Im John Fuller inviting you back as we once more help you and your family thrive in Christ. She had three daughters but the eldest passed away. hitType: 'event', Uh, theres sometimes Im getting ready to deliver a speech and Im starting to get nervous and- sh- Lord, you- you know what, Lord? Lieutenant Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, Winsome Earle-Sears. $1 Million - $5 Million. Lt. Gov. [25] Her 2021 lieutenant gubernatorial campaign included a photo of Sears with a rifle that was used on campaign material and social media, which drew criticism from Democrats[38] but also increased her prominence among Republicans, helping elevate her from political obscurity. [29][30], Sears has argued that critical race theory (CRT) was "definitely being taught in some form or fashion" in Virginia schools, and accused critics of using "semantics" to deny it. second from right, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Every $60 you give helps save the life of one innocent baby. Lt. Gov. But this is not the way that they were teaching it. Winsome Sears: Actually, he couldnt remember if it was $1.50 or $1.75, so-, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the first woman of color to hold statewide office in the commonwealth, continued to make history and some waves in her first week on the . Real life heroes. Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears (ne Earle; born March 11, 1964) is a Jamaican-born American politician serving as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Virginia. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Marine Corps. Lt. Gov. Former Republican Delegate Winsome Sears takes the stage after winning the race for Lt. Lt. Gov. Lt. Gov. Lt. Gov. Jim: gonna be far better than this Earth. But the most important thing in her life is her faith in Christ, and it comes out just about every time she gets a chance to talk. More by Lt. Gov. Jim: Mm-hmm. Winsome Sears: Well, Im the former vice president of the State Board of Education here in Virginia. Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Government. Were going to have safer neighborhoods, safer communities, and our children are going to get a good education," she added. [3] She grew up in the Bronx, New York City. Um, speak to that issue of life and death through abortion and what the- the countrys battle is all about today. Winsome Sears: Suddenly, we would say to ourselves, Wait a minute, that means only Black babies are going to die. Winsome Sears: And I said to myself, Oh, no, shes not. And I found a church, I- lickety split. Let me- let me come back to the story, because its so compelling. Uh, she is quite an impressive woman with a really interesting story. [25] Sears said she did not examine the Texas law, and she declined to state when she thought abortion should be made illegal. Though it is unclear when they tied the knot, Sears has been with her husband Terence since their young adult years. },false) Lt. Gov. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. Winsome Sears: Uh, I like to say Im a Black Christian woman. Winsome Sears: Maybe if I had been discipled, then maybe I-. Semper Fi." Thats a baby. . },false) Winsome Sears: And when I heard that, I said, Okay, theyre moving, and Dejon, my daughter, hasnt told us where shes going., Lt. Gov. "To Joe Biden: From my cold, dead, hands. DeJon L. Williams, Katia E. Williams, and Janel C. Williams are the names of her three children. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Winsome Sears: Jamaica. Lt. Gov. "What we are going to do now is be about the business of the Commonwealth," she said. Lt. Gov. Lt. Gov. [1][2], During the election campaign, she declined to state whether she had been vaccinated against COVID-19,[22] but she encouraged others to get vaccinated. }); Winsome Sears has been elected Virginia's lieutenant governor in the morning on November 3. Thats amazing! 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. [26], In 2021, Sears said she supported medical marijuana but opposed the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. I had just turned 18, and I was living in America. Lt. Gov. }); Winsome Sears: Yeah, but I mean-. PHOTOS: Inauguration weekend in Virginia. You know, cause-, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears slammed President Joe Bidens attempts to blame energy prices on Russias invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, saying the American people arent stupid and arent falling for it. Winsome currently resides in Winchester, Virginia, with her children. Lt. Gov. And- and the Lord says to me, And- and what you- what do you do after that?, Lt. Gov. 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. How old were you when that decision was made? [13] She received 31% of the vote. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Discover Winsome Sears's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. "I am at a loss for. Continuing her patriotic speech, Sears said, "In case you haven't noticed, I am Black. And hes done so throughout her life, as youll hear on todays Focus on the Family. She then led the crowd to join her in a "USA" chant. If I know the story right, and correct me if Im wrong, I think he came with, uh, $1.75 in his pocket? After she was elected into the House of Delegates, she became vice president of the Virginia Board of Education and has received presidential appointments to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau. And as long as I speak the truth, then Ill be all right. }); Lt. Gov. American politician Winsome Sears is the mother of three daughters. And unfortunately, were not listening and were allowing that to happen, and I- I dont know. Winsome, one of the things that Ive noticed, um, in your leadership and your life experience, uh, and I identify with this. In addition to her various appointments, she has served as the Vice President of the Jim: Which was for minority babies to be targeted. in organizational leadership from Regent University. She also said that, as lieutenant governor, she will push for the creation of a Black Virginians Advisory Cabinet for the governor and for a "once-in-a-generation investment" in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Winsome Earle-Sears is the 42nd lieutenant governor of Virginia.. She is proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lt. Gov. You sent me and I just have to speak to you.. in Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. If you don't have one, this booklet can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. And sometimes in those people-. I also appreciated her eternal perspective, reminding us that life here is short, but we need to remember that were going to something, right? (laughs), Jim: Well, again, I- I just- I- I connect with that difficulty in that you learned so much. Lt. Gov. John: Mm-hmm, yeah. I so appreciate her love for Focus, and her strong convictions to do whats right. And youll hear that as we discuss, uh, these things with her today. Click to reveal Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. [25] After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Sears announced her support for a 15-week abortion ban. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. of a women's homeless shelter. (Part 1 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. First Black female Lt guv runs a successful business. (laughs), Lt. Gov. Uh-, Jim: Thats even better. Winsome Sears: Yeah, so that he could be literate and, uh, yeah. A member of the Republican Party, Sears served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2004. Throughout her campaign, Sears advocated for increasing pay for teachers and law enforcement, cutting taxes, and expanding veteran care centers. Winsome Sears: then it means that Im helping to foster independence, and other Black people, immigrants, women, will look at me and say, Well, if Winsome can do it, I can do it too. And in fact, thats whats happening. Winsome Sears: where I had time to say goodbye. She is from Jamaica. Winsome Sears is a politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2004. Sears was the first Black female Republican, first female veteran, and the first naturalized citizen delegate, to serve in the House of Delegates. Lt. Gov. In light of the landmark decision of the Supreme Court on Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health, Professor Helen Alvar and Dr. Al Mohler provide analysis, discuss the implications, and explain how believers need to continue to be involved in the fight to preserve life as the battle heads to the states. Sears is a former Marine whose family emigrated to the United States from Jamaica in the early '60s. Winsome Sears: Well, the first woman period to be elected to-. So we can see that theres a wickedness about that. And thankfully, we have a God of love who helps us. Thank you for coming and exercising your rights to assemble and to speak freely. wants to expand charter schools; Sen. Lucas against using public school funds", "Winsome Earle-Sears column: Creating a better education for Virginia's next generation", "Winsome Sears rips critical race theory: 'Our children are not learning' in school", "Youngkin offers little proof critical race theory is in 'all' Virginia schools", "Year-round school? 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. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Who is Michelle Wu's husband? Winsome and her husband, Terence, have two daughters. As children interact with Critical Race Theory, parents have the opportunity to help their kids develop their Christian worldview. Just, you know, yeah, the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, and I remembered all that. However, Winsome is most proud of her community work leading a men's prison ministry and as director Secretary of Veterans Affairs. So, came back to America, joined the Marine Corps. Winsome Sears: I couldnt be here. [6] Before running for public office, Sears directed a Salvation Army homeless shelter. Winsome Sears (@WinsomeSears) November 3, 2021 She noted that, when she first joined the military, she was still Jamaican. Lt. Gov. Jim: so what age were you? Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears: And- and- and you know, Ive got some really good things. Lt. Gov. Professional Career Before running for public office, Sears ran a homeless shelter. But God uses those tools to change a heart, doesnt he? Jim: Yeah. Net Worth in 2022. But because he had spoken to me, and- and he kept speaking to me actually throughout that time, for example, that night when we went home after we took the other granddaughter off life support and you know, maybe we had two hours of shut eye, and I awakened the next morning, and I thought, Well, what am I gonna do? Jim: Your two granddaughters went too, in that accident. Lt. Gov. Jim: Good old grandmothers, who just take care of the family that way. Lt. Gov. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { She successfully built an electrical and plumbing company called Shenandoah Appliance Plumbing & Electric which Terence is in charge of. Lt. Gov. Lt. Gov. 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