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Friend, March marks Women’s History Month, and it’s our chance to celebrate all of the women who have had immeasurable impacts on America throughout history. We want to take a moment to highlight a few of the Caribbean-American women who have changed the political game, starting of course with our own, Dr. Una Clarke and Rep. Yvette Clarke! The Hon. Dr. Clarke was born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, and migrated to the United States as a student in 1958. She Clarke became the first Caribbean-born woman to serve in the New York City Council, and in her 10 years as a Council member, sponsored more than 300 pieces of legislation to address issues in child welfare, education, health, mental health, economic development, and public safety and transportation. Rep. Clarke follows her mother’s footsteps closely, proudly serving New York’s 9th District and working to strengthen the relationship between the US and its Caribbean neighbors. Will you continue to support the work of change-makers like Dr. Clarke and Yvette by chipping in $10 today?
Outside of New York’s 9th, Caribbean-American women are also forging paths that are opening doors and shaking tables in the world of politics. Glynda Carr, who also has Jamaican roots, currently serves as the head of Higher Heights and is focused on mobilizing and electing Black women across the country. Stacey Plaskett (US-VI) just made history as the first limited-voting member to serve as counsel on an impeachment trial. Gabrielle Jackson is the Co-Founder and Mental Wellness Director of the UndocuBlack Network and uses her Trinidadian roots to focus on the mental health and wellbeing of Black immigrants nationwide. Caribbean-American women have made their mark in many fields, but especially in the world of politics. Team Clarke is proud of Yvette’s heritage, and we’re working every day to preserve the legacies of the women that came before her and ensure the futures of the women that will follow. Happy Women’s History Month, Team Clarke
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