Let me tell you, when I saw that Senator Cory Booker finally said “I do,” I had to pause for a moment. Not just because love is beautiful (and it is!), but because this marriage carries a little extra meaning—politically and personally.
Now this is the same Cory Booker who stood on that Senate floor earlier this year and delivered a 25-hour filibuster that had folks talking nationwide. He called out the Trump administration with a level of passion and clarity we’ve been craving from Democratic leadership. And whether people admit it or not, that speech put him right back in the conversation as a possible contender for 2028.
And here’s the thing: America hasn’t elected an unmarried president since the 1800s. So yes, this marriage? It matters. Optics matter, partnerships matter, stability matters—especially when you’re aiming for the White House.
But let’s talk about Alexis Lewis, because sis is the real deal. She’s 38, sharp, successful, and grounded. A vice president at Brasa Capital Management, with a background in economic development for L.A.’s mayor’s office, plus degrees from NYU and Cornell? She didn’t just show up—she’s been doing the work.
And I love that she’s already embracing Jersey life on Instagram, posting photos with Cory and even Bruce Springsteen, joking that she’s “quickly becoming a Jersey girl.” That’s real-life charm right there.
Their relationship started quietly—introduced through friends, dating for a year and a half before the world even knew. And when they announced their engagement in September, Cory called her “one of the greatest unearned blessings” of his life. Now that’s the kind of softness we love to see.
The wedding itself was intimate, meaningful—they did it in two places that shaped them: Newark for him, D.C. for her. Surrounded by family, full hearts, and a whole lot of gratitude.
So what happens next? Well, nobody’s making presidential announcements until after the midterms, and 2028 still feels far away. But let’s be honest… Cory Booker is setting the stage. And now he’s stepping into this next chapter with a powerful, brilliant Black woman by his side.
Black love, politics, and purpose—moving forward together. We love to see it.
BLACK LOVE IS LOVE 