The fight for CTC expansion highlighted that sexist, anti-Black narratives impact not only Black people, but all Americans by preventing us from building systems and passing policies that allow for shared prosperity and a fairer nation. Addressing damaging narratives about Black people is important for advancing the reparations discussion because such narratives lead us to believe that Black folks are not worthy or deserving of unrestricted cash payments. Programs that center Blackness disrupt unjust narratives and policies, allowing policymakers and leaders to see Black people as fully human and deserving of resources, including the many guaranteed income pilot programs focused on serving Black women.