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. […]
Joi Chevalier, Democratic Candidate For Texas Comptroller
Candidate name: Joi Chevalier State: Texas Bio: For almost two decades, Joi Chevalier has worked as an e-commerce product manager and marketing director for internet venture startups and Fortune 50 companies. She […]
Influential Voices In Politics Speak On The Power Of The Black Woman's Vote
With the crucial 2018 mid-term elections just weeks away, here's a break down of all the magic that can happen when Black women vote.
Vermont State Rep. Kiah Morris On Resigning From Office: 'It Is Not A Resignation Of The Fight'
“We need to stop looking for a movement messiah. We need to do the work ourselves. All of us,” Morris said firmly.
Vermont State Rep. Kiah Morris Resigns Immediately Following Threats, Family Health Issues
Last month, Vermont State Rep. Kiah Morris announced the end to her campaign for re-election, deciding that she would no longer be seeking to represent the Bennington 2-2 District in […]
Stacey Abrams Knows How Important Black Women Are In Elections, That’s Why She’s Not Taking Their Vote For Granted
If Stacey Abrams wins Georgia’s gubernatorial race this coming November, she will be the first Black woman to ever become governor in the United States. Period. But despite being a […]
New Report Delves Deeper Into Black Women’s Electoral Power
Glynda C. Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen are cofounders of Higher Heights for America, a New York–based national organization that works to build political power for Black women. On Monday, September […]
Black Women Political Leaders Unite To Emphasize The Power Of The Black Vote Ahead Of Mid-Term Elections
Black Women Political Leaders Unite To Emphasize The Power Of The Black Vote Ahead Of Mid-Term Elections