Congresswoman-Elect Cori Bush: Black Women Aren’t Running To Be ‘The ‘First,’ But So That We’re Not The Last
We’re still waking up every day to a world that many fervently want to believe is “post-racial,” but it simply is not.
All Rise: A Record Number of Black Women Judges Have Been Appointed in Colorado
In the past year and a half, Colorado’s Democratic governor has appointed more Black women to the statewide bench than his 42 predecessors combined.
Erika Stotts Pearson Takes On Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District Once Again
An educator, spiritual leader and entrepreneur raised in a family of successful community leaders, Stotts Pearson is once again standing up for the people of Tennessee.
Robin Kimbrough Hayes Is Tired Of Sitting On The Sidelines
Kimbrough Hayes, an attorney, and pastor who is running to be the next U.S. Senator from Tennessee is ready to bring about national change.
Virginia Democrat Jennifer Carroll Foy Is Running For Governor
Foy, who delayed her campaign to focus on being a delegate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is more determined than ever to serve Virginians.
Bettye Kearse’s ‘The Other Madisons’ Connects Her Family To A Former U.S. President
Barack Obama became the first Black person to reach America’s highest office, but we’ve always had ties to it. Geneticist Bettye Kearse sheds light on her family’s relationship to President James Madison.
Black Women Are Behind These Presidential Campaigns
In this election, a number of sisters are the key members of the brain trust behind several presidential bids.
Joe Biden Says That He Will Make Sure A Black Woman Is On The Supreme Court
During Tuesday night's debate in South Carolina, the former vice-president vowed to ensure representation in the nation's highest court.
Black Women Speak Out On 2020 Presidential Election: Candidates Will Have To Work For Our Votes
A survey conducted by the Black Women’s Roundtable shows which issues concern Black women the most.
Here’s How Journalist April Ryan Built A Thriving 30-Year Career
If career longevity is a skill, then Ryan is a master.
Opinion: Instead Of Begging Beto To Run For Senate, Support The Women Running
For those worried about an unpopular John Cornyn sailing to reelection in 2020, back some of the other candidates running for Senate from Texas—including a Black woman.
Black Women Leaders Come Together In Defense Of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Supporters are calling on Democratic leadership to formally reprimand Donald Trump for inciting hate speech and violence toward the congresswoman.
Lovely Warren, Mayor of Rochester, NY, Focuses On Education And Community Revitalization
Mayor Warren has made improving public education for the students of Rochester a primary focus of her two-term tenure.
The Election Now: Black Women Rising
As our sisters work overtime to secure our support, a wave of candidates of color is counting on us to do our part.
#TheChisholmList: Profiles Of Black Women Running for Political Office During Midterm Elections
Black women in leadership roles are imperative. But voters also need to be informed about a candidate’s politics, their values, and who and what they are willing to fight for and against.
Kimberly Fobbs, Democratic Candidate For Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner
Candidate name: Kimberly Fobbs State: Oklahoma Bio: Kimberly Fobbs, chair of the Tulsa County Democratic Party, was a “why child,” questioning why things work the way they do and why certain […]
Rosalyn L. Glenn, Democratic Candidate For South Carolina State Treasurer
Candidate name: Rosalyn L. Glenn State: South Carolina Bio: Rosalyn L. Glenn has built her campaign around raising the bar for fiscal responsibility, renewing trust and integrity in leadership, and […]
Erika Stotts Pearson, Democratic Candidate For Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District
Candidate name: Erika Stotts Pearson State: Tennessee Bio: Raised in a family of successful community leaders in Tennessee’s Shelby and Fayette counties, Erika Stotts Pearson has served her community in many capacities, and […]
Charlotte Bergmann, Republican Candidate For Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District
Candidate name: Charlotte Bergmann State: Tennessee Bio: Charlotte Bergmann touts pulling herself out of poverty to attain the American dream and her Christian faith as the foundation of her politics. […]