On Black Sisterhood During a National Uprising
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Campaigning Through Crisis Webinar Series
We understand that running a traditional campaign is not possible during this public health crisis. That is why Emerge is offering a new, five-part webinar series that will help prepare Democratic women to continue to campaign during this time. Leaders matter and we want to make sure they are equipped… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Radhika Nath
My name is Radhika Nath and I am running for Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education because every child deserves high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed. I came to this country as an immigrant drawn to its excellent higher educational institutions. I… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Jamila E. Taylor
I expected a run for public office would be tough but I never imagined the positive reactions I received after announcing my candidacy. My name is Jamila E. Taylor and I am running for Federal Way City Council in Washington state. I graduated from the Emerge Washington 2019 Christine… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Janet Kennedy
I am running for Duluth Minnesota 5th District City Council because it’s time we make a difference together in building a Western community of neighborhoods with opportunities for everyone to live, work, and thrive. I believe a community can only survive and prosper as a whole when everyone is… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Cynthia Cotte Griffiths
If you look back at my childhood, in many ways it would seem unlikely that I would be running for city council in a wealthy suburb of Washington, D.C. My path was unique and required a community of caring individuals who encouraged and supported me along the way. My… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Lydia Laythe
I first decided to run for office after working as a trauma therapist in my community. I realized that people in positions of power were making decisions that hurt my clients. Whether it was school board members or state-level elected officials, it was clear there was a disconnect between the… Read More
2019 Candidate Spotlight: Anna Payne
I’m running for Middletown Township Supervisor because I know first-hand how short life is, that we only have a small window of opportunity to make a difference, and most importantly because I want to give back to the community that has done so much for me. I am 32… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Parra
My parents were born and raised in Sonora, Mexico, and like many Mexican immigrant families, they came to the United States in pursuit of a better life. My grandparents migrated to Arizona and California through the Bracero Program in the 1940s as farmworkers. My family eventually settled… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Judith Garcia
It has been 4 years since I decided to run for office and as I begin strategizing for re-election, I cannot help but reflect on the journey and the village it took to get me to this point. I remember sitting in a small conference room with… Read More