Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | Blue Wave Coming 2024: Women of Color Lead the Way

Hosted by
Congresswoman Barbara Lee

With special guest
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

A Virtual Event

Support the candidates featured by Representation Matters in the 2024 Cycle to help ensure a Democratic majority in the Senate and House AND a more reflective Democracy

October 8, 2024 | Shirley & Barbara – One Voice

Featuring

Congresswoman Barbara Lee

with Special Guests

Regina King by video
(starring as Shirley Chisholm in “Shirley”)

Christina Jackson
(starring as Barbara Lee in “Shirley”)

Lateefah Simon
(Candidate for Congress, CA-12)

Emcee’d by Kimberly Ellis
Moderated by Aimee Allison
Berkeley, CA

Honoring Shirley Chisolm’s and Barbara Lee’s legacies and what it means for the 2024 Election.

Sunday, September 29, 2024 | Brunch With Women of Color Frontliners and Red to Blue Candidates

Featuring

Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05)

Rep. Mary Peltola (AK-AL)

Michelle Vallejo (candidate for TX-15)

Support two must-hold seats and one pick-up opportunity to help ensure we win the House.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | Senate Representation Matters: Double It

Featuring

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (MD)

and

Fmr. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL)

With Special Guests

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (MD)

Fmr. Rep. Val Demings (FL)

A Virtual Event

There is only one Latina and one Black woman in the Senate. Make history by doubling that representation in 2024.

Friday, September 6, 2024 | Lunch with Lisa Blunt Rochester

Featuring

Lisa Blunt Rochester
San Francisco

In support of Lisa Blunt Rochester’s historic campaign for U.S. Senate.

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 | Build the House – 2024

Featuring

• Janelle Bynum, Candidate for OH-05
• Michelle Vallejo, Candidate for TX-15
• Moderated by Congresswoman Barbara Lee

A Virtual Event

5:00 pm PT | 6:00 pm MT | 8:00 pm ET

These two dynamic candidates are the only women of color on the DCCC Red to Blue list. They are both poised to flip seats to help win a Democratic majority in the House.

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 | Lunch With Two Congresswomen on the Frontline

Featuring

• Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03)
• Mary Peltola (AK-AL)

12:30 – 2:00 pm

San Francisco

These two Congresswomen are the only Native American women currently serving in Congress. They are being heavily targeted and need support to hold their seats and ensure their unique voices continue to be heard in Congress.

Thursday, January 11th, 2024 | Senate Representation Matters: Make History in 2024!

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Candidate for U.S. Senate (CA)
• County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Candidate for U.S. Senate (MD)
• Fmr. Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Candidate for U.S. Senate (FL)
• Moderated by Aimee Allison, Founder and President of She the People

A Virtual Event
5:00 pm PST | 8 pm EST
These three women of color candidates are all distinguished and accomplished leaders who will bring unique perspectives and experiences much needed in the U.S. Senate. They will change the face of power and make history in 2024.  

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 | Latinas in the House – 2024

Featuring

• Rep. Yadira Caraveo (CO-08)
• Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
• Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)
• Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

A Virtual Event
5:00 pm PST | 8 pm EST

These four Latina Congresswomen are all strong, effective leaders in must-hold seats. It is critical to support their re-election campaigns and ensure their unique voices continue to heard in the Halls of Congress.

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 | Vital Voices in the House

Featuring

• Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05)
• Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07)
• Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13)
• Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14)

A Virtual Event

5:00 PM PT | 8:00 PM ET
The re-election of these four dynamic Black Congresswomen is critical to winning the House in 2024, and their unique perspectives and voices are vital to ensuring equity and justice and preserving our democracy.

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 | Senate Representation Matters: One Is Not Enough!

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee, CA Candidate for U.S. Senate
• County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, MD Candidate for U.S. Senate

With special guest
The Honorable Cheri Beasley, Former NC Candidate for U.S. Senate

A Virtual Event 

5:00 pm PST | 8 pm EST

Only two Black women have ever been elected to the U.S. Senate in the history of our country, and never has more than one served simultaneously. There are ZERO Black women in the Senate now. This is unacceptable – and one is not enough! We now have the opportunity to elect multiple Black women to the Senate in 2024, to ensure a more representative democracy. 

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 | Barbara Lee Speaks for US

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Candidate for U.S. Senate

With special guests (others TBA)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Congresswoman Lucy McBath
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes

A Virtual Event

5:00 PM PT | 8:00 PM ET

There are currently no Black women in the U.S. Senate. California has the opportunity to change that and elect a bold, progressive Black woman with the experience, integrity, and established relationships necessary to be effective in the Senate from day one.

Sunday, March 12th, 2023 | SF Brunch with Barbara

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Noon – 2:00 PM

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she embarks on her historic run for Senate. There are ZERO Black women in the Senate. California can change that. Elect a bold, progressive leader. Change the face of power.

Hosted by Joyce Newstat & Susan Lowenberg

Saturday, March 11th, 2023 | Palo Alto Brunch with Barbara

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she embarks on her historic run for Senate.

There are ZERO Black women in the Senate. California can change that. Elect a bold, progressive leader. Change the face of power.

Hosted by Jennifer DiBrienza & Jesse Dorogusker

Sunday, March 5th, 2023 | East Bay Brunch with Barbara

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Noon – 2:00 PM

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee as she embarks on her historic run for Senate. There are ZERO Black women in the Senate. California can change that. Elect a bold, progressive leader. Change the face of power.

Hosted by Quinn Delaney & Wayne Jordan

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | Senate Representation Matters: The Path Forward

Featuring

• Congresswoman Barbara Lee
• Former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun
• Former Senate Candidate and Chief Justice Cheri Beasley
• Moderated by Aimee Allison, She the People

A Virtual Event

5:00 PM PST | 8 PM EST

There are ZERO Black women in the Senate.

It’s time to change that.

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 | BLUE WAVE COMING – When Women of Color Win

Featuring

• Black Women and Women of Color Senate and House Candidates Supported By Representation Matters
• Hosted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee
• Special Guest Laphonza Butler, President EMILY’s List
• Special Guest Jenifer Lewis, Actress, Comedian, Activist

A Virtual Event

The women of color candidates featured by Representation Matters in this final virtual event of 2022 can, and will ensure that we have a Democratic majority in the Senate and House AND a more reflective democracy — if they have the resources they need for GOTV in the final stretch. When these women of color win, we all win!

Thursday, October 20th, 2022 | Hold the House

Featuring

• Rep. Mary Peltola (Alaska at-large)
• Annette Tadeo (FL-27)
• Michelle Vallejo (TX-15)

A Virtual Event

The election of these three extraordinary women of color candidates for Congress is pivotal to holding and expanding the House. 

October 2nd, 2022 | San Francisco In-Person Women for Malia Reception

Featuring

• Malia Cohen for California State Controller
• Special Guest Jodi Hicks, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of California

Less than 2% of all statewide elected executive officials in the U.S. are Black women. Malia Cohen is poised to be the first African American to serve as California’s State Controller.

September 23rd, 2022 | Oakland In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
• Special Guest Congresswoman Barbara Lee

When Senator Cortez Masto was elected in 2016, she became Nevada’s first female Senator and the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate in the nation. She is one of only three women of color in the Senate currently. Her seat is critical for a Democratic majority in the Senate.

September 14th, 2022 | Palo Alto In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Chief Justice Cheri Beasley for U.S. Senate

Chief Justice Beasley is running for an open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. This race is incredibly close and is one of the best chances for Democrats to flip a seat. There are currently zero Black women in the Senate, and Chief Justice Beasley is poised to change that.

September 13th, 2022 | San Francisco In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Chief Justice Cheri Beasley for U.S. Senate

Chief Justice Beasley is running for an open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina. This race is incredibly close and is one of the best chances for Democrats to flip a seat. There are currently zero Black women in the Senate, and Chief Justice Beasley is poised to change that. 

August 9th, 2022 | Oakland In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Malia Cohen for CA State Controller
• Special Guest Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Less than 2% of all statewide elected executive officials in the U.S. are Black women. Malia Cohen is poised to be the first African American to serve as California’s State Controller.

August 19th, 2022 | San Francisco In-Person Meet & Greet Reception

Featuring

• Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03)
• Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)
• Jackie Gordon (NY-02)
• Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
• Emilia Sykes (OH-13)

These five dynamic women of color candidates for the U.S. House include two incumbents in must hold seats and three candidates running for seats that are prime pick-up opportunities.

April 7th, 2022 | In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Deidre DeJear for Governor of Iowa
• Special Guest Congresswoman Barbara Lee

Electing more Democratic Governors is critical to saving our democracy. There has never been a Black woman elected as Governor in the history of the United States. Rising star Deidre DeJear, along with Stacey Abrams in Georgia, can change that.

March 11th, 2022 | Silicon Valley In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia

Superstar Stacey Abrams is fighting to turn Georgia blue and become the first Black woman Governor this country has ever elected.

March 10th, 2022 | San Francisco In-Person Reception

Featuring

• Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia

Superstar Stacey Abrams is fighting to turn Georgia blue and become the first Black woman Governor this country has ever elected.

September 2nd, 2021 | Senate Representation Matters: Claim the Seats

Featuring

• The Hon. Cheri Beasley (NC)
• Congresswoman Val Demings (FL)

These two Black women Senate candidates have the opportunity to expand our Democratic Senate majority and make history by becoming the first two Black women to serve in the Senate at one time.

June 15th, 2021 | Women of Color on the Front Line

Featuring

• Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03)
• Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05)
• Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06)
• Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14)
• Special Guest Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), DCCC Chair

These four Congresswomen are being targeted by Republicans seeking control of the House, and their reelection campaigns are particularly challenging due to redistricting and voter suppression efforts.

May 6th, 2021 | Senate Representation Matters

Featuring

• Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastro (NV)
• Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL)
• Special Guest Former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun (IL)

These two (of only three!) women of color Senators are fighting to retain their seats in 2022 and maintain a Democratic majority in the Senate.