Higher Heights is headed to Netroots Nation Join us tomorrow, Friday, July 12th, for our panel “Navigating Misinformation Targeting Black Women in the 2024 Election.” The session will be moderated by Higher Heights Vice President of Communications & External Affairs Aprill O. Turner, APR; Kelly Dittmar, Associate Professor and Director of Research at The Center for American Women and Politics; Esosa Osa, Founder & CEO of Onyx Impact; and Andrea L. Alford, Director of External Affairs at Media Matters for America. 🔗 Learn more information via Netroots Nation #BlackWomenLead
Higher Heights for America
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Brooklyn, New York 943 followers
Higher Heights is the only national organization providing Black women with a political home exclusively dedicated to ha
About us
Higher Heights is the only national organization providing Black women with a political home exclusively dedicated to harnessing their power to elect Black women, influence elections and advance progressive policies. Higher Heights for America, a 501(c)(4), and its sister organization Higher Heights Leadership Fund, a national 501(c)(3) organization are building the political power and leadership of Black women from the voting booth to elected office and creating the environment for Black women to run, win and lead. Higher Heights was founded by Black women for Black women’s political growth and equity, and we have a winning plan for building collective political power and expanding Black women elected leadership in 2018, 2020 and beyond. We are: Investing in the next generation of political leaders Organizing and mobilizing the power of Black women voters through our #BlackWomenVote campaign. Creating an environment for Black women to run, win and lead, through online training, research, cultural-shifting communications work and digital campaigns. Imagine what would be possible with your support.
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http://higherheightsforamerica.org
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- Political Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- Brooklyn, New York
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- Nonprofit
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- politics, elections, and black women
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147 Prince St
Brooklyn, New York 11201, US
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Summer is here! It’s time to relax and soak up the warm sun while diving into a book from the 2024 #BlackWomenLead Chisholm Summer Reading List by Higher Heights. This year’s selection features a diverse array of narratives by Black women authors, including fiction, political and social issues, memoirs, self-help, health and wellness, and even cookbooks! We’re committed to amplifying the voices and literature of Black women authors, who continuously break barriers and provide fresh perspectives in the literary world. The team at Higher Heights invites you to join us in celebrating these literary treasures. We honor the courage, resilience, and creativity of Black women authors, whose contributions have significantly shaped both literature and society. Take a moment to unwind this summer with a novel from the #BlackWomenLead Chisholm Summer Reading List. https://lnkd.in/eipTVMq6
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Join Higher Heights at Netroots Nation next Friday, July 12th, for our panel "Navigating Misinformation Targeting Black Women in the 2024 Election." We will be joined by Higher Heights Vice President of Communications & External Affairs Aprill O. Turner, APR; Kelly Dittmar, Associate Professor and Director of Research at The Center for American Women and Politics; Esosa Osa, Founder & CEO of Onyx Impact; and Andrea Alford, Director of External Affairs at Media Matters for America. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dRtrGde
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Join Higher Heights at Netroots Nation next Friday, July 12th, for our panel "Navigating Misinformation Targeting Black Women in the 2024 Election." We will be joined by Higher Heights Vice President of Communications & External Affairs Aprill O. Turner, APR; Kelly Dittmar, Associate Professor and Director of Research at The Center for American Women and Politics; Esosa Osa, Founder & CEO of Onyx Impact; and Andrea Alford, Director of External Affairs at Media Matters for America. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dRtrGde
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Today, President and CEO Glynda Carr will moderate a nonpartisan panel discussion titled "She Leads: Black Women Running for Elected Office," hosted by the East Kings County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc in partnership with Higher Heights. The discussion will cover tools and strategies for preparing to run for elected office and supporting candidates in their campaigns. 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/er555sRR #BlackWomenLead
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Today, President and CEO Glynda Carr will moderate a nonpartisan panel discussion titled "She Leads: Black Women Running for Elected Office," hosted by the East Kings County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc in partnership with Higher Heights. The discussion will cover tools and strategies for preparing to run for elected office and supporting candidates in their campaigns. 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/er555sRR #BlackWomenLead
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We are fortunate to have Pivotal as a partner as we continue our journey toward providing a political home for Black women. Our mission is dedicated to harnessing the power of Black women to expand their elected representation and voting participation and to advance progressive policies through November and beyond. At Higher Heights, we firmly believe that our supporters are instrumental in our success, and we recognize that we cannot achieve our goals without their unwavering dedication and support.
Our partners Higher Heights for America, New American Leaders, States United Democracy Center, The Pipeline Fund, Vote Run Lead, and The Center for American Women and Politics are leading crucial efforts to help more women fully participate in our political system. We’re proud to support their work💫 https://lnkd.in/gp4nvPqM
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Today, March 19, at 7 pm, President & CEO, Glynda Carr, will join the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for a dynamic conversation with historian and author Dr. Keisha N. Blain, Ph.D. on her latest book, “Wake Up America: Black Women on the Future of Democracy.” In this exhilarating anthology of original essays, Dr. Blain brings together the voices of major progressive Black women politicians, grassroots activists, and intellectuals to offer critical insights on how we can create a more equitable political future. Dr. Blain will also be joined by Institute Senior Fellow Nina Turner and Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University Christina Greer. Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gs2gic6B
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This #EqualPayDay, we’re calling on our leaders to close the wage gap for all women workers, across all industries. And, with the #Oscars just behind us, #ICYMI, “The Math Ain’t Mathing.” #BlackWomenLead
“The Math Ain’t Mathing”: Black Women in Hollywood and the Wage Gap | National Partnership for Women & Families
https://nationalpartnership.org
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🚨Save the Date🚨 Higher Heights is gearing up for an incredible year ahead! Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars. #BlackWomenLead
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