Team,

You remember Shaquana Boykin, right? One of our all-star endorsed candidates, the baddie Assembly District 67 leader from Brooklyn who was up for re-election?

Well, we’re beyond thrilled to share that Shaquana Boykin just WON her election!

Here’s a little refresher about Shaquana: A product of NYC public schools and the foster care system, she entered the foster system as a teenager — something nobody should have to go through, but it’s shaped who she is today and has driven her long term career of fighting to improve the lives of those in her community and ensuring that nobody is left behind.

As Shaquana puts it herself: “I was once labeled as a disadvantaged youth, those words stuck with me, those words hurt. Everyday since then, I have worked towards never hearing those words said to me or any other child ever again. I have dedicated my life to volunteering in non-profit organizations, helping the youth engage in civic matters, and fighting for the best interests in my community.”

Keeping Shaquana’s seat safe was no easy feat. This was a highly competitive race, and Shaquana was up against some tough corporate-funded challengers. With very little resources to run again, she turned to Barrier to Entry for assistance.

But all thanks to your incredible grassroots action and generosity, we were able to provide Shaquana with critical funding and support to help her run a strong people-powered campaign. And take her all the way to the finish line with a win!

This isn’t just a victory for Shaquana. It’s a victory for everyone in her district who can continue to count on her to be their voice. And it’s a victory for B/E having another election win on the books, which means it’s also a victory for YOU — because our work electing working-class progressive leaders like Shaquana wouldn’t be possible without you.

Every dollar we receive goes directly toward electing true working-class progressives like Shaquana who might not otherwise have the resources or advantages to win. Rush $25 or any amount right now to celebrate this shared victory with us and help continue breaking barriers >>

We are so very proud of you, Shaquana, and we’re honored to have fought alongside you every step of the way.

Let's keep breaking barriers together.

The B/E Team

BARRIER TO ENTRY PAC supports candidates and campaign staff from working class backgrounds as they carve their paths in the Democratic political space. We provide direct cash assistance for essential items like phones, cars, laptops, and living stipends -- which often times, these candidates and their campaigns don't have access to. We also serve as a resource for individual mentorship and training to ensure candidates and their staff feel supported and equipped to enter the political space.

Pitch in today to help provide necessary support and resources for working class candidates today! >>