Higher Heights Endorses Jennifer L. McClellan for Congress (VA-04) In "Firehouse Primary"

Introducing the #BlackWomenRun Database

We are proud to release our #BlackWomenRun Database. In conjunction with Ballot Ready, #BlackWomenRun is a searchable, online database detailing the more than 500 Black women candidates who are running for office in the general election at the local, state, and federal levels in the 2022 midterms.

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Higher Heights Reacts to the Tragic Murder of 21 People in Uvalde, Texas

In response to the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Higher Heights for America President & CEO Glynda Carr released the following statement.

Higher Heights Statement On Leaked Supreme Court Draft That Would Overturn Roe V. Wade

When abortions are made illegal or restricted, Black women disproportionately suffer.” Higher Heights for America PAC –- the only political action committee exclusively dedicated to electing more progressive Black women – released the following statement in response to a leaked memo stating that the Supreme Court privately voted to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade case that has guaranteed the right to abortion for a half-century.

Higher Heights for America PAC

Higher Heights for America PAC is the only political action committee exclusively dedicated to electing more progressive Black women at the federal and statewide levels and as mayors in the 100 most populated U.S. cities.

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16M

Number of Black women who are eligible to vote

67% are registered.

26

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.

8%

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.

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Our 2022 Endorsed Candidates

Cheri Beasley

For US Senate, North Carolina

Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Cheri Beasley to represent North Carolina in the US Senate.

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Valdez “Val” Demings

For US Senate, Florida

Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Val Demings to represent Florida in the US Senate.

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Lauren Underwood

For US House Representative, IL-14

Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Lauren Underwood to represent Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.

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Jackie A. Gordon

For US House Representative, NY-2

Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Jackie Gordon to represent New York’s 2nd Congressional District.

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Letitia “Tish” James

For Attorney General of New York

Higher Heights for America is proud to endorse Letitia “Tish” James for Attorney General of New York.

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Karen Bass

For Mayor of Los Angeles, CA

Higher Heights for America PAC is proud to endorse Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles, California.

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Higher Heights Endorses Jennifer L. McClellan for Congress (VA-04) In "Firehouse Primary"

Introducing the #BlackWomenRun Database

Higher Heights Reacts to the Tragic Murder of 21 People in Uvalde, Texas

Higher Heights Statement On Leaked Supreme Court Draft That Would Overturn Roe V. Wade

Higher Heights for America PAC

16M

Number of Black women who are eligible to vote

26

Number of Black women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives

8%

Percent of assets donated by Black households to charity

Our 2022 Endorsed Candidates

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Higher Heights Celebrates Series of Historic Wins by Black Women in Georgia

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Higher Heights PAC Endorses Val Demings for U.S. Senate

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Higher Heights Statement on Deborah Peoples’ Advancing in Election for Mayor of Fort Worth, TX

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