The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the passing of former State Representative Alma Stallworth.
“It is with a heavy heart, in these difficult times, that we need to acknowledge the loss of one of our treasured leaders. Alma Stallworth was a constant fixture in Detroit politics for decades. She embodied the importance of family and faith, taught us that our strength was in unity not division, and that silence in the face of adversity was unacceptable. Her guidance and wise counsel and her dedication in strengthening future generations of leaders makes certain her legacy will be felt for decades to come.
The sparkle of pride in her eyes, when she acknowledged me as the first Black woman to Chair the Michigan Democratic Party was a treasure for me personally. It is not lost on me that it was decades of her hard work that helped make that possible. I will honor her legacy by steeling my resolve to wage the political battle of our lifetime that we find ourselves in now. Mother Stallworth would be telling us it is time to put our differences aside and come together as a family. I pledge to carry her message.
On behalf of the entire Michigan Democratic Party family, we send our condolences and wish comfort and peace to Tommy and Keith and the entire Stallworth family. May she rest in power.”
