Cory Booker.

Cory Booker, a senator from New Jersey, has focused on bringing investment to undercapitalized Black and brown neighborhoods throughout his political career. He has worked on initiatives such as creating tax incentives for economically depressed "opportunity zones" and advocating for the child tax credit to reduce child poverty. Booker has also introduced a bill called "baby bonds" that would provide every child with a government-seeded account to narrow the racial wealth gap. He keeps reminders of his roots and sources of strength in his office, including a map of his neighborhood and talismans representing figures like Harriet Tubman and Ganesha. [Extracted from the article]

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