Shirley Chisholm was a barrier breaking icon for Black women & any American who won't be confined by injustice.

I’m proud to join @SenLaphonza in introducing legislation to honor her with a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal & a permanent statue on Capitol Hill.

“Ensuring that our votes, our money, and our voices are heard, that we collectively have to engage, so that our elections and our democracy doesn’t continue to be bought.” Glynda Carr

Keep the money out of politics and power in the people’s hands.

#BWL2024 #AllInTogether

Beyoncé is bringing 'Blackbird' back to Paul McCartney's truth by honoring Black history. In a 2018 interview, the former Beatles member discussed the inspiration behind the song, The Little Rock Nine, and the brave Black women desegregating the South. From Garrison Hayes:

Thank you HigherHeights for last night's screening of 'SHIRLEY”! Tonight we've joined the watch party on Netflix starring Regina King ♥️ #Shirley chronicles #Shirley Chisholm’s iconic 1972 presidential campaign.✊🏾

#BlackWomenLeadSHIRLEY #UnbossedAndUnbought #WomensHistoryMonth

On the House floor, I spoke out against the violent, vicious, blatant, barbaric, callous, and cruel agenda to deny women their rights.

Women are being punished for accessing reproductive care, particularly Black women. Women like Brittany Watts. I will not stay quiet.

Last night I joined my CBC colleagues in celebrating the contributions of Black women to American history and present, as we honor Women's History Month.  When women succeed, America succeeds!

Black women’s lifetime wage gap totals $884,800 #EqualPayDay
nbcboston.com/news/business/…

Did you know that black women are 84% more likely to receive abusive tweets than white women?

✨📚I can’t believe it’s already publication day! I am so thankful to everyone who made this possible—my family, friends, literary agent, editor, assistants & especially the contributors! It takes a village. I hope you’ll check it out. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 W. W. Norton & Company

wwnorton.com/books/97813240…

#HydeiaBroadbent thank you for inspiring us to get up with the birds and to make a difference.

We mourn the loss of Hydeia Broadbent, a beacon of resilience and hope. Her legacy as an HIV/AIDS advocate and friend to the Black Women's Health Imperative will forever inspire us. Our hearts are with her loved ones. 🕊️

#HydeiaBroadbent #HIVAwareness #BlackWomensHealth

#BTS : @beunmuted and Fierce 'Sistas Under Siege” panel discussion on Black women in the workplace -- especially on the national stage. BWU's Sonya Ross talks with w/ Aisha Braveboy Glynda Carr
and Black Mommy Activist, PhD🎙.
FULL discussion coming Monday 2/26.  #WatchThisSpace

he cost of childcare is a barrier that keeps parents (especially moms) from running for office. It’s no surprise that just 5% of state legislators are moms with minor kids! #CFCC

votemamafoundation.org/reports/cfcc20…

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson’s legacy helped to build the leadership blueprint for more women and African Americans in politics. texastribune.org/2023/12/31/tex…

The Hill’s Changemakers: “I think that this new opportunity as a senator is about bringing the voices of those who have been left behind and whose voices have not been heard front and center.” ⁦Senator Laphonza Butler⁩ via ⁦The Hill⁩ thehill.com/changemakers/4…

Meet ⁦DeNora Getachew⁩ of ⁦DoSomething⁩ ⁦HigherHeights⁩ one of Five Women Helping Us Build Community and Connection vis ⁦Shondaland Digital⁩ shondaland.com/live/family/a4…

Fantasia & Oprah discuss the power behind her performance of “I’m Here”

OWN Celebrates #TheColorPurple