China Cochran
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Running for State Representative, Michigan, District 3 (2018)
Biography
China Cochran is a dedicated progressive with a mission to evoke positive change in society. She is a social activist known throughout the political community for her social activism, civic engagement and community involvement. China is a young leader and ready to take action for families.
China earned her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism degree from Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. She is a founding member of the Langston section of the National Council of Negro Women. She was also active in Student Government, the Concert Chorale and inducted into Phi Beta Delta, the Honor Society for International Scholars. As an international scholar, she studied abroad in West Africa and worked as a missionary in South America. China earned her Master of Arts in Social Justice from Marygrove College in Detroit; and is currently working towards a doctoral degree (Ph.D) in Urban Education at Eastern Michigan University.
She is a graduate of several political leadership trainings including the Congressional Black Caucus Political Leadership Program and The White House Project. She was honored with the National Women’s Political Caucus’ first Emerging Leader “Millie Award” named for noted labor, civil rights & women’s rights activist Millie Jeffries. Previously she was recognized as an Emerging Leader the 13th Congressional District, the 14th Congressional District and the Congressional Black Caucus.
China is a native Detroiter from a hardworking union family. China believes in protecting working families. She has worked for two labor unions: SEIU Healthcare Michigan and Michigan AFSCME Council 25. Her father was a UAW member and worked at Chrysler (Lynch Road), her mother is a former home-care worker & social worker. Her grandmother is a General Motors retiree and her late grandfather, a Teamster, retired from the city of Detroit.
China has devoted her time as a professional in the non-profit sector, civic organizations, and government. She previously worked as Communications Director at the Detroit City Council, Legislative Assistant at the Wayne County Commission, and Program Director/Managing Editor of Our Life in the D, a program of Michigan’s Children. She’s also worked in Fund Development at The Greening of Detroit, as well as the Detroit Branch NAACP.
She is also a volunteer with many organizations, causes and serves on wide variety of boards including the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, Detroit Branch NAACP, the National Congress of Black Women of Greater Detroit, Eastern Michigan University- Detroit Advisory Board, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (Women’s Committee). She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Black Public Relations Society Detroit Chapter and is a founding member of the Detroit HBCU Network.
China Cochran is a dynamic young leader who will hit the ground running in Lansing. China will stand up for seniors, public schools and will fight for our community. She is an advocate for women’s rights, young people, children and everyday families.
Source: ChinaCochran.com
Priorities
Investing in Quality Public Education
I am a product of Detroit Public Schools. I believe in quality public education for all students in Detroit. I support smaller class size, investment in early childhood education, music in schools and providing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in all grade levels. As a scholar-activist, I will advocate for research-based education policy and to increase educational funding in Detroit.
Creating Jobs & Strengthening Small Business
Detroit based small businesses are being left out of the resurgence. Businesses that beat out a marginal existence for years are now being left behind by the city they have loved and served for years. They need an advocate. Helping local entrepreneurs with the support they need to grow their business is important to me. District 3 is home to The Avenue of Fashion, one of the most successful business corridors in Detroit, that model can be expanded to other areas in the District. I believe that investing in small businesses and entrepreneurs will strengthen local economies and communities.
Auto & Homeowner Insurance
Detroiters pay excessive rates for auto and homeowners insurance . For many car insurance is a burden, many residents pay more for their car insurance than their car note. It is time for us to reform the entire insurance model in the state so that it erases the practice of redlining and once-and-for-all eliminates the blatant racial discrimination that has permitted Detroiters to be charged burdensome rates. As your State Representative in District 3, I will fight to lower automobile insurance and homeowners. I will work to put an end to redlining.
Figthing for Veterans
Growing up in Detroit my grandfather was my biggest supporter. He attended every recital, play and ceremony from elementary school through graduate school. My grandfather passed away in March 2015 at the age 78, as a Vietnam-era veteran he suffered damage to his hearing. Caring for my grandfather at the end of his life was eye-opening experience. The support my family received from Veterans programs were stellar and I believe that the men and women who served our country deserve not only our respect and admiration, but the best care possible as they age and/or cope with injuries sustained in the line of duty. With that in mind and in honor of my grandfather, I am determined to uphold our promises to Michigan servicemen and women and give them the best care possible.
Uplifting Women & Girls of Color
As an African American woman, I know first-hand that women and girls of color need support. In fact I wouldn’t have made it this far without the support of my mom, my grandmothers and other strong women of color in my life. From my work with the National Council of Negro Women, the National Congress of Black Women to my research on Black Girlhood as a doctoral student and my mentorship of young girls of color in my community, I remain passionate and committed to uplifting the status of women and girls of color.
Healthcare
As your State Representative I will stand strong against any attempts that increase the cost of healthcare. My mother is a breast cancer survivor so protecting women's health is an important issue for me. I am a pro-choice progressive woman of color, I believe that a woman’s healthcare should be decided between her and her doctor — not politicians.
Source: ChinaCochran.com
China Cochran
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Office
Running for State Representative, Michigan, District 3 (2018)
Biography
China Cochran is a dedicated progressive with a mission to evoke positive change in society. She is a social activist known throughout the political community for her social activism, civic engagement and community involvement. China is a young leader and ready to take action for families.
China earned her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism degree from Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. She is a founding member of the Langston section of the National Council of Negro Women. She was also active in Student Government, the Concert Chorale and inducted into Phi Beta Delta, the Honor Society for International Scholars. As an international scholar, she studied abroad in West Africa and worked as a missionary in South America. China earned her Master of Arts in Social Justice from Marygrove College in Detroit; and is currently working towards a doctoral degree (Ph.D) in Urban Education at Eastern Michigan University.
She is a graduate of several political leadership trainings including the Congressional Black Caucus Political Leadership Program and The White House Project. She was honored with the National Women’s Political Caucus’ first Emerging Leader “Millie Award” named for noted labor, civil rights & women’s rights activist Millie Jeffries. Previously she was recognized as an Emerging Leader the 13th Congressional District, the 14th Congressional District and the Congressional Black Caucus.
China is a native Detroiter from a hardworking union family. China believes in protecting working families. She has worked for two labor unions: SEIU Healthcare Michigan and Michigan AFSCME Council 25. Her father was a UAW member and worked at Chrysler (Lynch Road), her mother is a former home-care worker & social worker. Her grandmother is a General Motors retiree and her late grandfather, a Teamster, retired from the city of Detroit.
China has devoted her time as a professional in the non-profit sector, civic organizations, and government. She previously worked as Communications Director at the Detroit City Council, Legislative Assistant at the Wayne County Commission, and Program Director/Managing Editor of Our Life in the D, a program of Michigan’s Children. She’s also worked in Fund Development at The Greening of Detroit, as well as the Detroit Branch NAACP.
She is also a volunteer with many organizations, causes and serves on wide variety of boards including the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, Detroit Branch NAACP, the National Congress of Black Women of Greater Detroit, Eastern Michigan University- Detroit Advisory Board, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (Women’s Committee). She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Black Public Relations Society Detroit Chapter and is a founding member of the Detroit HBCU Network.
China Cochran is a dynamic young leader who will hit the ground running in Lansing. China will stand up for seniors, public schools and will fight for our community. She is an advocate for women’s rights, young people, children and everyday families.
Source: ChinaCochran.com
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