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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Statement from Higher Heights on President Joe Biden’s Endorsement of Vice President Harris as the Democratic Nominee

NEW YORK (July 21, 2024)—Today, President Joe Biden showed true leadership and humanity by putting this country and its future first, above all…

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Lateefah Simon Secures Victory in California’s U.S. Congressional Primary Election for California’s 12th District

BROOKLYN – Lateefah Simon emerged triumphant in the recent U.S. Congressional primary election for California’s U.S. Senate (CA-12) seat, held last Tuesday. In…

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 HIGHER HEIGHTS PAC THANKS REP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ON HER HARD-FOUGHT RACE FOR MAYOR OF HOUSTON 

The nation’s only political action committee exclusively dedicated to electing more Black women to political office endorsed and supported Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s run…

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