Higher Heights Thanks VP Kamala Harris and Reflects on the Historic Wins in the 2024 Election
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Higher Heights mourns the loss of Board Member Joyce Johnson
Statement from Glynda C. Carr, President and CEO of Higher Heights, on the Passing of One of Our Beloved Founding Mothers, Advisor and Political Action Committee Member Joyce Johnson
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Higher Heights for America Endorses Barbara Lee in Oakland Mayoral Race
Higher Heights for America, a national organization dedicated to expanding Black women’s political participation and elected representation, has officially announced its endorsement of former Congresswoman Barbara Lee for Mayor of Oakland.
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Higher Heights for America Endorses Tishaura Jones for Re-Election as St. Louis Mayor
Higher Heights for America, a national organization dedicated to expanding Black women’s political participation and elected representation, has officially announced its endorsement of Mayor Tishaura Jones in her bid for re-election as the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Number of Black women who are eligible to vote
67% are registered.
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Number of Black women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
This is the most ever. But we still account for just 4.1% of all House members while being 6.8% of the population.
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Percent of assets donated by Black households to charity
Compared to the 2% donated by their White counterparts. Imagine if we committed a small percentage of this to political giving.
Statement from Glynda C. Carr, President and CEO of Higher Heights, on the Passing of One of Our Beloved Founding Mothers, Advisor and Political Action Committee Member Joyce Johnson
BROOKLYN (March 20, 2025) — Today, Higher Heights mourns the loss of one of our beloved founding mothers, trusted advisor, and a Political Action…
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