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Higher Heights is building the collective political power of Black women from the voting booth to elected office.

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  1. Retweeted
    Apr 23

    A local official in Greensboro, North Carolina, was fired after disrespecting a Black resident by intentionally refusing to use her doctoral title on a Zoom meeting

    Local Official Refuses to Use Black Resident's Doctoral Title
    A local official in Greensboro, North Carolina, was fired after disrespecting a Black resident by intentionally refusing to use her doctoral title on a Zoom meeting
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  2. 9 hours ago

    In 2017... less than 1% of the $67 billion that foundations contributed went to organizations that specifically target minority women. Those findings helped launch the Black Girl Freedom Fund.

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  3. 14 hours ago

    "The opportunity to encourage young girls to reach their full potential and be a force for change is incredibly powerful," said . "I admire Athleta for their commitment to recognize and support women's individual and collective strength..."

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  4. 16 hours ago

    Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland chose Durham, North Carolina, Chief of Police Cerelyn “C.J” Davis to become the new chief of police for the Memphis Police Department.

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  5. Apr 24

    “This is a woman who knows what she’s doing,” says Michelle Obama. “It can’t be about trying to please everybody or prove to certain people you’re good enough for the job. And the VP wouldn’t be where she is today if she let that kind of thing get to her.”

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  6. Apr 24

    Join on Sunday May 2 at 3 pm ET to get to know and ! These two incredible candidates are running historic campaigns to be the first Black woman elected governor.

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  7. Apr 24

    . condemns condemned Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for an amendment to prevent defunding the police.

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  8. Apr 23

    As CMO notes, “Black women are becoming more active and vocal participants within the cannabis industry because of the barriers they're faced with.”

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  9. Apr 23

    "The truth is: When we support girls and women of color, they make history—every time," writes , President of .

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  10. Apr 23

    As recently wrote in an essay for the US-based cycling firm SRAM, "You can't fight for women and not fight for Black women, trans women, disabled women, or any of the other intersections where any one who identifies as a woman resides."

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  11. Apr 22

    The people who most intimately know the true impact of structural racism and sexism—Black women—know best how to dismantle those systems and move to a just and equitable democracy and society.

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  12. Apr 22

    Take a moment and let us know how you are doing. We know it’s not easy but we have to give ourselves grace and to try to keep our heads high even when sometimes we may feel low.

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  13. Apr 21

    Tell us how you are doing. We know it’s not easy but we have to give ourselves grace and to try to keep our heads high even when sometimes we may feel low.

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  14. Apr 21

    "Although I know this won’t be the last death of a Black person at the hands of the police, I hope this verdict sparks much-needed change and peace for Floyd’s family," writes in .

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  15. Apr 21

    "Today, we feel a sigh of relief. Still, it cannot take away the pain. A measure of justice isn’t the same as equal justice. This verdict brings us a step closer, and the fact is we still have work to do," said to our nation.

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  16. Apr 20

    . the President and CEO of issued the following statement on the conviction of former police officer .

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  17. Apr 19

    The time is now to show up and and -- two fearless champions for civil and human rights. Join , , and on today, April 19th at 7pm ET to learn more and get involved. Register at

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  18. Apr 19

    It feels like we’re at war with the systems that were never meant for us but against us. This weighs heavy on us all as we continue to fight through the pandemic while protecting our mental health. Take a moment and check with us: how are you?

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  19. Apr 19

    Join us and , , and others on tonight, April 19th, at 7pm ET in the fight to ensure two powerhouse women of color are not subjected to double standards. Register at:

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  20. Apr 18

    is tonight at 6 pm ET and it is not too late to sign up! Join us as we discuss our shared long-term goal of holding the government accountable for a Black Agenda.

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