
HigherHeights
@higherheights
Higher Heights is building the collective political power of Black women from the voting booth to elected office.
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http://higherheightsforamerica.org 19-09-2011 19:15:17
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.Kamala Harris is right. Our country belongs to the people.


âThey donât tap us for these fine fragrances, for these perfumes, for these luxury fragrances,â said Octavia Morgan. âPeople of color, we buy the most fragrances and we gift the most fragrances, but weâre the most underrepresented in that category." thegrio.com/2025/05/01/theâŠ

From the stages of the chitlinâ circuit to Netflix specials Black comediennes have navigated racism & sexism to claim space in an industry that has often overlooked them. This is not just a list of namesâitâs a timeline of revolutionaries essence.com/entertainment/⊠#BlackWomenLead

ââIâm not gonna act like it wasnât challenging, but I think the thing that I love most about Black women is that we thrive through the most unfair odds. Weâre kind of magic in a way..," says Coco Jones. elle.com/culture/music/⊠#BlackWomenLead

On a sunlit Wednesday in downtown Columbia, history stood still as the city unveiled a long-awaited tribute to a woman who has moved it forwardâ dawnstaley. bet.com/article/j7x915⊠#BlackWomenLead


"It's about togetherness. We as black women are the hardest on ourselves. We take care of ourselves last. No more, no more of that.We must tell our stories,"said Jacqueline Moore, who organized the 2nd annual Black Women's Health Initiative dayton247now.com/news/local/2nd⊠#BlackWomenLead



Yesterdayâs Sunday Brunch was filled with joy, power, and purpose. Deep thanks to U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester and all who gathered in sisterhood. Black women are leading with loveâand taking it to #HigherHeights. #BlackWomenLead



This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we celebrate Jahana Hayes, a former teacher and 2016 National Teacher of the Year. But while we uplift educators, Trump has signed 8 executive actions that threaten public education. Appreciation must come with action. #BlackWomenLead



"My look is inspired by Black power â by Black women power,â said ShaâCarri Richardson. âI want to represent the feminine power of Black women, and show that there is not just one particular way to be powerful and feminine at the same time." wwd.com/eye/parties/sh⊠#BlackWomenLead

Happy Birthday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee! Your dedication to North Carolina is inspiring. đ Thank you for your fearless leadership, advocacy, and commitment to uplifting your community. Your impact is undeniable, and weâre grateful for you! #BlackWomenLead



We sat down with John-John WilliamsIV of The Baltimore Banner to unpack what due process really means in todayâs immigration system. From one-page notices to limited hearings, the gap between law and practice is growing. Join us in two weeks for Sunday Brunch hhfa.us/2025-Brunch

Weâve been doing the work to build political power for Black women, and Sundayâs event with Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester reminded us why it matters. Be part of this movementâbecome a member today: hhfa.us/become-a-member #BlackWomenLead
