We support and amplify the voices of Black women, Indigenous women, and women of color running for elected office — to change the face of power.
THE FACTS
Women of color are underrepresented at all levels of elected office.
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Only 3 women of color have ever served as Governor in our country’s 249 year history. No Black woman or Indigenous woman has ever served as Governor.
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There are only 5 women of color currently serving in the U.S. Senate – 2 Black women, 2 Asian American/Pacific Islanders, and 1 Latina. No Indigenous woman has ever served in the U.S. Senate.
12.6%
55 of the 435 Members of the House are women of color. That is only 12.6%
Join us at upcoming events.
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A Tale of Two States – On the Road to the Senate
Featuring
Peggy Flanagan (MN)
Angie Nixon (FL)
Two candidates. Two states – Minnesota and Florida. One chamber that decides who judges our elections, whether voting rights get defended or dismantled, whose interests clear a cloture vote – and whether anyone finally tells a runaway executive branch no. -
Support Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s Re-Election
Featuring
Mayor Barbara Lee
With Special Guest
Vice President Kamala Harris
Join us for a gathering of leaders from across the Bay Area who are invested in Oakland’s recovery and optimistic about its future, in a conversation about Mayor Lee’s accomplishments and the importance of her continued leadership. -
State Governors: Our First Line of Defense
San Francisco Lunch Reception
Featuring
Deb Haaland (NM)
Gina Hinojosa (TX)More than ever, Governors are proving to be the firewalls to protect our constitutional rights and uphold our democracy. Join two candidates who are poised to make history, ensuring greater representation at the highest state executive office. Learn more about the status of their races, their perspectives on critical issues, and their plans for their states.
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State Governors: Our First Line of Defense
East Bay Evening Reception
Featuring
Deb Haaland (NM)
Gina Hinojosa (TX)
With Special Guest
Oakland Mayor Barbara LeeJoin us for an inspiring conversation about why the role of Governors is so critical as the first line of defense. Support two candidates who are poised to make history, ensuring greater representation at the highest state executive office. Learn more about the status of their races, their perspectives on critical issues, and their plans for their states.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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