On Black Sisterhood During a National Uprising
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Spotlight on Kamala Harris exposes solitude of black women at top of politics
Sen. Kamala Harris has been in demand lately. The coronavirus pandemic, protests over police brutality and the vice presidential nomination contest have made the California Democrat a ubiquitous presence in the media. The attention is a reflection of her political skill and the moment’s need for strong voices… Read More
Black female mayors in spotlight amid protests and pandemic
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms captured the nation’s attention when she addressed the civil unrest occurring in her city after George Floyd’s death. “I am a mother to four black children in America, one of whom is 18 years old,” Bottoms said Friday in a rousing… Read More
Statement on the Fight for Justice for Black Americans
Today and every day, Black lives are to be respected, valued, uplifted and protected. Over the weekend, we saw thousands of Americans come together and raise their voices to protest systemic racism and police brutality. Americans of every background are demanding that our elected leaders and our society… Read More
The City That Has Flattened the Coronavirus Curve
London Breed wasn’t going to wait around for COVID-19. San Francisco had yet to confirm a single case of the coronavirus when Breed, the city’s 45-year-old first-term mayor, declared a state of emergency in late February. Two weeks later, Breed’s decision to ban gatherings of more than… Read More
‘This is serious’: Tennessee lawmaker helps battle COVID-19 in New York City
NEW YORK — “Alex, to be honest with you I don’t know if I’m equipped. This is something I’ve never seen before.” Many know Katrina Robinson as a Tennessee state senator from Memphis, but she’s also an intensive care nurse. For the past week she’s been on the front lines… Read More
State Rep. Leslie Herod Wants Colorado To Start Looking For Racial Disparities In Coronavirus Outcomes
Democratic state Rep. Leslie Herod wants Colorado to publicly release data on the race of those who test positive for COVID-19 and need hospitalization, as figures in other states have shown a wide disparity in outcomes between white patients and people of color. “We have seen across the board in other… Read More
Millennials are the unseen leaders in the coronavirus crisis
Dr. Deborah Brix, coordinator of the White House Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force, proclaimed millennials “are the core group that will stop this virus.” As the largest adult generation, currently ages 24 to 39 years old, she recognized Millennials’ critical role in the nation’s efforts to slow the spread through… Read More
#LeadersMatter Virtual Salon Series
Emerge Virtual Salon Series This series will highlight our alumnae who are guiding our communities through the national public health crisis. Democratic women across the country have stepped up and shown leadership where our families and children require it the most. They give us hope and demonstrate why women are… Read More
Flipping The Senate Is Crucial This Fall. These 8 Women Can Make It Happen.
Sara Gideon, Maine Maine U.S. Senate candidate Sara Gideon’s political career began with a voicemail. Gideon told Refinery29 that when she found the message urging her husband to run for city council, she thought: Well, Ben is definitely not running for the town council, but actually, I think that’s a job… Read More