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Higher Heights for America Congratulates Barbara Lee on Her Historic Election as Mayor of Oakland

BROOKLYN (April 21, 2025) —Higher Heights for America congratulates former Congresswoman Barbara Lee on her historic election as Mayor of Oakland, California. With this victory,…

Higher Heights Statement on Mayor Tishaura O. Jones’ Historic Term as St. Louis’ First Black Woman Mayor

BROOKLYN (April 10, 2025) — Tonight, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones concluded her historic tenure as the 47th Mayor of St. Louis after losing…

Higher Heights for America Endorses Jasmine Harris in bid for Omaha Mayor

BROOKLYN (March 26, 2025) – Higher Heights for America, a national organization dedicated to expanding Black women’s political participation and elected representation, has…

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…

Higher Heights for America Endorses Barbara Lee in bid for Oakland Mayor

BROOKLYN (February 25, 2025) – Higher Heights for America, a national organization dedicated to expanding Black women’s political participation and elected representation, has…

Higher Heights for America Endorses Tishaura Jones for Re-Election as St. Louis Mayor

BROOKLYN (February 4, 2025) – Higher Heights for America, a national organization dedicated to expanding Black women’s political participation and elected representation, has…

Higher Heights Thanks VP Kamala Harris and Reflects on the Historic Wins in the 2024 Election

WASHINGTON (Nov. 7, 2024) — Higher Heights, the political home for Black women, President & CEO Glynda C. Carr issued the following statement on the…

Higher Heights for America PAC endorses Valerie McCray for U.S. Senator for Indiana

BROOKLYN (September 24, 2024) – Higher Heights for America PAC, a political action committee dedicated to electing more Black women to public office, has officially…

Statement from Higher Heights as Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman Democratic nominee for President of the United States

NEW YORK (August 22, 2024)—Tonight, we made history. The historical and cultural significance of Kamala Harris’s nomination cannot be overstated. Her presidency would…

Statement from Higher Heights on Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Running Mate Tim Walz

Statement from Higher Heights on Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Running Mate Tim Walz BROOKLYN (August 6, 2024)—When we announced our…