Hi John,

Across the country, recent policy shifts and corporate pullbacks have hit Black workers hard, particularly Black women. Jobs have disappeared. Pathways have narrowed.

And at the same time, the decisions shaping housing, schools, public safety, and local investment are being made close to home by people who don’t have to live with the consequences.

Well, we have a plan for that. And it’s rooted in something we know works: putting real power in the hands of Black women who already lead in their communities. This Black History Month, we’re focused not just on honoring the past, but also on building for the future. 

We’re launching a campaign this week to recruit 1,000 new Black women to explore running for office—women who are already doing the work and deserve real support to lead.

If you believe Black leaders deserve a real shot at shaping the policies that affect their communities, please start a monthly gift of $15 or more today. Monthly support helps us lower the barriers to running for office and reach people who might never have seen themselves on the ballot otherwise.

If a monthly gift isn’t right for you, you can make a one-time gift instead.

Run for Something helps remove the obstacles that have historically kept so many people out of office, especially Black candidates.

We recruit year-round. We offer free training and community. We provide 1:1 coaching, mentorship, and campaign tools. You’ve seen what that can look like:

Run for Something alumni are showing what real leadership looks like—from national leaders like Jasmine Crockett, to city council standouts like Chi Ossé.

It also includes local trailblazers you may not have heard of yet—folks like Joi Washington, a freelance graphic designer who won her race for mayor with 77% of the vote to become the first Black person and first woman to lead her city, and Jayden Williams, who became the youngest mayor in the history of Stockbridge, GA at just 22 years old.

During Black History Month, we’re focused on reaching the next generation of Black leaders, especially people already leading in their communities, and inviting them to explore local public service as a real and supported option.

That kind of outreach and the support we provide are only possible with steady, sustained funding from our 2,600+ monthly donors who pitch in with an average of about $23 each month.

John, starting a monthly gift today helps ensure this Black History Month campaign reaches the people it’s meant for.

If you prefer, please make a one-time gift instead.

Monthly gifts ensure that someone who raises their hand doesn’t hear “not now” or “maybe later” or “you don’t look the part.” Instead, they hear “hell yeah” and get immediately connected with a 1:1 call and invited to our next community meet-up.

As you know, representation isn’t symbolic. It’s structural. And building it takes sustained commitment. I appreciate that you’re with us.

Thank you,

Ronnette A. Cox

Digital Communications Director

Run for Something

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