New Report: Black Women Underrepresented In Elected Office Despite Civic Engagement
Report by Higher Heights and the Center for American Women and Politics shows that Black women are underrepresented in executive government, Congress, and state legislatures despite civic engagement.
Meet Joanne Anderson. The First Black Woman Elected Mayor of a Major British City.
Liverpool's new mayor—who is also the first woman of color elected mayor of a major UK city—was sworn in yesterday.
'Support Black Women Leaders' Is Key Message In National Ad—And We Agree
On International Women’s Day, advocacy group Higher Heights issues challenge for more representation of Black women in politics
4 Things To Know About U.S. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett
Congresswoman Plaskett showed up as only Black women can with her compelling speech during Trump's second impeachment trial, but she's not new to serving the United States in such a graceful way.
Nina Turner Announces She Is Running For Congress
She served as former co-chairwoman for Sen. Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign.
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.