As the country continues to diversify, political representation isn't keeping pace.
Happy Black History Month, Faith!
Every February, we're reminded that Black history is American history each and every single day — and not just limited to one month of the year.
As the country continues to diversify, political representation isn't keeping pace. Black candidates and incumbents in particular face numerous structural barriers to run in and win elections. We're looking to change that, Faith.
Can you pitch in $5 or more right now to support our work to elect more diverse and young candidates to office up and down the ballot?
We helped to elect Nadarius Clark and Bryce Berry — who have since rolled up their sleeves and delivered for their constituents.
In Virginia as a state delegate, Nadarius Clark has prioritized protecting reproductive rights, reducing the costs of healthcare, housing, and ensuring public schools are fully funded. He also wrote the bill to raise teacher pay to the national average to attract and retain the best educators.
Bryce Berry — the first Gen-Z member elected to the Georgia House was elected last year on a platform to address gun violence and build an economy that works for all Georgians. As the only active teacher in the entire state legislature, his experience as an educator and community organizer provide him with a unique background that is well suited to serve the needs of his district.
Faith, it's clear: having elected officials in office with an array of diverse backgrounds benefits us all.
Leaders We Deserve is working toward a brighter and more equitable future by helping to elect more Black and other diverse candidates to office up and down the ballot, across the country. Your support will provide us with the resources to support more of these changemakers.
If you can, please chip in $5 or even just a few dollars to power our work to give young and diverse candidates a seat at the table.
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Thank you!
— Leaders We Deserve
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