Leading Through Crisis Webinar Series
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be hosting a series of conversations about how you can stand up and be a leader in this moment in history, as an elected official, candidate, volunteer, or activist. These free events are open to all! Please register for them below. Engaging Folks… Read More
Democratic National Convention Events
The 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, will fall on August 18, during the DNC Convention. That day, Emerge will host a series of events to commemorate this historic milestone–celebrating its passage, examining the areas where the amendment… Read More
Your Road to Public Office Speaker Series
A three-part series with Emerge and EMILY’s List highlighting the varied stories of women who have run for office. The panels will seek to inspire Democratic women across the country to run for office by showing them how other women transitioned from activist to candidate to elected… Read More
Letter to the DNC Platform Committee on Gender Equality
DNC Platform Committee C/O DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE 430 South Capitol Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003 Members of the DNC Platform Committee: Addressing the inequalities in representation by gender in our… 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
#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
We Stand With the AAPI Community
Friends, Three weeks ago, we could not have imagined that our lives would change so drastically. In this short time, as we’ve learned to adjust, our communities have come together in ways that are inspiring and encouraging as we navigate our new realities. However,… Read More
A Message from Emerge President A’shanti Gholar: We’re Not Canceling Trainings
Friends, Over the past few days, as the coronavirus outbreak has rapidly spread across our nation, I’ve been especially grateful for all of the Emerge alums serving in elected office right now. Democratic women like London Breed, mayor of San Francisco, and Kim Schrier, congresswoman and physician from Washington, are… Read More
Welcome Letter from A’shanti F. Gholar, President of Emerge
Dear friend, Today, it’s my great honor to officially step into the role as President of Emerge. The work this organization does is shaping the future of our country, and I could not be more proud or excited to lead it into the future. I first became a part of… Read More