This is exactly the type of headline I love to see:

While no Black woman has held the office of Governor in our nation's history, we have the incredible opportunity to change all of that next year.

I am proud to be running for Governor of Iowa, and I’m even prouder that there are 5 other Black women running for Governor across the country.

Will you join me in making history and chip in $3 to my campaign? I need 500 grassroots donations by midnight to help to shatter this glass ceiling »

Last year, a record number of women of color ran for office, but I know that’s just the beginning.

While I’m thrilled that Black women running for statewide offices are “having a moment”, I know we deserve more than a moment.

America is ready for Black women leadership AND America is ready for Black women leadership to become the norm.

As a Black woman running for governor in Iowa I see the barriers. And it is clear to me now more than ever that WE can overcome each and everyone of those barriers, together.

I know that with your support, I will have the tools to break those barriers down for me and the women that will come after me.

Your support will not only break barriers for women and people of color throughout this campaign. Your support will also break barriers for the many Iowans who are experiencing the toughest economic times under the most divisive, leadership; by helping me become Iowa’s next Governor.

So I’m asking you, will you join me by chipping in $3 to help me become the first Black woman elected to the office of Governor? »

500 GRASSROOTS DONATIONS NEEDED BY MIDNIGHT

With humble thanks,

Deidre DeJear