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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Historic wins remind us how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

“Anytime you get more than a couple of Black women together, you’re creating this powerful mechanism for change.” — Kimberly Bryant Our brilliance is amplified in community. Our impact multiplies when we gather, organize, and imagine together. #PowerOfTheCollective

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

On this day in 1956, the Montgomery Bus Boycott officially ended after Black women and their communities transformed struggle into victory. This movement reshaped the nation and proved what’s possible when our collective power is organized, disciplined, and unstoppable.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Justice takes power in every seat she claims. Congratulations to the first Black woman elected to a full-term seat on the Racine County Circuit Court — a milestone in representation, fairness, and community leadership.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Justice looks like this: clear, powerful, and rooted in representation. Congratulations to Judge-Elect La Tasha C. Williams — your win flips the script, honors our communities, and reminds us: representation matters. #BWLC #PowerOfTheCollective #BlackWomenInLaw

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Power takes many forms and sometimes, it wears steel. Congrats to Roxanne Brown for making history and leading for dignity, justice, and strength. This win isn’t just hers, it’s ours. #BWLC #PowerOfTheCollective

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

It’s been a month since Election Day, and now the real work is underway. Newly elected leaders are deep in the transition period — building their teams, defining their agendas, and preparing to represent our communities. Because our votes aren’t the final chapter.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Lucy Stanton became the first Black woman in the U.S. to complete a four-year college degree, graduating from Oberlin in 1850 and paving the way for generations of Black women scholars and leaders. We honor her legacy today.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

On December 5, 1955, Black women and the Montgomery community ignited one of the most powerful movements in American history. The Montgomery Bus Boycott wasn’t just a protest, it was a blueprint for collective power and disciplined organizing. #PowerOfTheCollective

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The case against New York AG Letitia James has been dismissed. A federal judge ruled the prosecutor who brought the charges had no lawful authority, making the indictments invalid. Accountability matters, and so does the rule of law. #PowerOfTheCollective

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Black women don’t wait for doors to open, we build new ones. Madam C.J. Walker’s words still ring true: opportunity is something we create. #PowerOfTheCollective

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into history. Facing mobs and isolation, she stood firm, opening doors for generations of Black students. Her courage reminds us: progress moves because Black girls refuse to back down. #PowerOfTheCollective #RubyBridges

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Across North Carolina, Black women continue to lead with vision, integrity, and deep commitment to our communities. We see you. We honor you. We stand with you. The work continues, together. #ThePowerOfTheCollective #BWLC #NC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Voters in line after polls close are still permitted to vote! Stay in line CA!

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Black women are the backbone of democracy and our voices are the difference between being represented and being ignored. Bring another sister with you. 💪🏾 Let’s make our power count, again. #BWLC #BlackWomenVote #PoweroftheCollective

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Black women don’t just show up, we shift outcomes. Today, we lead the way to the polls and make sure our voices echo in every corner of power. Vote. Lead. Repeat.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Every major victory for justice, opportunity, and democracy has our fingerprints on it. Let’s keep it that way. Find your polling place at elections.virginia.gov or ncsbe.gov. #BlackWomenVote #BWLC #KnowYourBallot

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

The countdown is on, Virginia, 3 days to make your voice heard. Change starts with us. Make your plan, bring your people, and vote early or on November 4. Power doesn’t wait. Neither should we. #BWLC #CollectivePower #BlackWomenVote

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Every race matters. Every ballot counts. Virginia, your voice shapes what comes next, from our schools to our statehouse. Show up. Speak out. Go vote. #BWLC #BlackWomenLead #OurPowerOurVote

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The future is written by those who show up. This Election Day, choose progress, choose purpose, choose to vote. #BWLC #BlackWomenVote #CollectivePower

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🗓 7 days until Election Day. Now’s the time to make your plan and bring your people with you. Find your polling place, vote early, and let your voice be heard. Virginia: elections.virginia.gov North Carolina: ncsbe.gov #BWLC #VoteEarly #CollectivePower

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Virginia: Your vote. Your power. • Register or request mail ballot by Oct 24 • Early vote: Sept 19–Nov 1 • Same-day registration available • Election Day: Nov 4 Make your plan. Bring your people. Let’s turn out together.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

As Dwana Franklin-Davis reminds us, leaving women of color out of leadership isn’t just exclusion, it’s lost innovation, progress, and possibility. At BWLC, we’re building the tables, shaping the policies, and leading the change our communities deserve. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Before Rosa Parks, there was Mary Louise Smith, just 18 years old when she refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. Her courage fueled the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped change the course of civil rights history.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

As Bishop Leah D. Daughtry reminds us, this is bigger than politics, it’s about power, economics, and survival. Black women drive America’s progress, from the workforce to the ballot box.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Back-to-back. Unstoppable. Unshakable. Congratulations to the @lasvegasaces.bsky.social, making history once again and showing the world what excellence, teamwork, and Black women’s leadership look like in action. From the court to the community, this is what collective power delivers. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Virginia and North Carolina voters, your rights matter. ID rules and accessibility options look different in each state. Swipe to know what applies to you and make sure your ballot counts.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

“As the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, I knew I could not be the last.” — Carol Moseley Braun Her victory reshaped what’s possible. Today, we honor her grit, her legacy, and her call to keep opening doors for those who come after. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

On October 7, 1993, Toni Morrison became the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Through novels like Beloved, Song of Solomon, and The Bluest Eye, she gave voice to the complexities, pain, and beauty of Black life.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

On October 3, 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune opened a one-room school for Black girls in Daytona, Florida. Her vision grew into Bethune-Cookman University, shaping generations of leaders and affirming the power of education as liberation. We honor her legacy today and every day. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

33 days. The road ahead is short, but the impact will be lasting. Black women have always been at the heart of change, organizing, leading, and mobilizing our communities. These final weeks are about collective power. Let’s carry our legacy forward. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Black women know: protecting our power means making a plan. In Virginia, early voting runs September 19–November 1.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Black women know: protecting our power means making a plan. In Virginia, early voting runs September 19–November 1.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Local elections decide how our schools are funded, how our neighborhoods are cared for, and how justice is carried out. That’s why BWLC is mobilizing in NC & VA. Because when Black women vote, communities thrive. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Fannie Lou Hamer’s words still call us to collective action. BWLC is carrying this legacy forward, organizing, mobilizing, and building power to ensure Black women’s voices shape the future of our communities and our democracy. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book, 107 Days, hit shelves. An inside look at a historic campaign, 107 Days is a story of resilience, leadership, and the fight for democracy in defining moments. We’re celebrating this milestone and the journey it represents. #107Days #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm Shirley didn’t ask for permission, she made space. A timeless reminder that when the door is closed, we don’t wait for it to open, we walk in anyway. #BWLC #ShirleyChisholm

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Today is National Voter Registration Day and it’s the perfect moment to get ready for the elections ahead. Registration is the first step to representation. Check your status, get registered, and make sure your voice is counted. #BWLC #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

We honor Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley; their memory fuels the fight for justice and freedom. #BWLC

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Natalie Louise Lucas (Shorter) @natalielshorter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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Natalie Louise Lucas (Shorter) @natalielshorter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Everyone, listen up! If you haven't already done so, get on over and like our page @blackwomenslc.bsky.social. I am your Virginia State Director for #BWLC and please feel free to reach out from every corner of the Commonwealth. We are here to do the work, and welcome you💐 bsky.app/profile/blac...

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Elections are coming up in North Carolina and Virginia. Every election matters, local and state races shape our schools, safety, housing, and our future. Make a plan, know your deadlines, and cast your vote.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Whether organizing on the ground, shaping policy, or winning elections, Black women are carrying forward a legacy of courage and action. Our leadership isn’t new, it’s essential, and it’s now. #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Black women are already shaping policy and leading movements across North Carolina. Now it’s time to take that leadership into every level of government.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Black women are already shaping policy and leading movements across North Carolina. Now it’s time to take that leadership into every level of government. The BWLC x Emerge Action Fund Training is a first-of-its-kind candidate training.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

This Labor Day, we honor the Black women who built the backbone of the labor movement. From Lucy Parsons to Fannie Lou Hamer, their courage and leadership won rights we still rely on today and remind us the fight for justice at work continues. #LaborDay #PoweroftheCollective #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Applications for the Black Women’s Leadership Collective + Emerge Action Fund’s first-of-its-kind candidate training program are now open until September 5. Kickoff: Sept 12–13 in Raleigh Apply now: webportalapp.com/sp/home/eaf #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Dr. Lisa Cook broke barriers as the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board. Now, as political attacks attempt to undermine her, she refuses to back down. (1/2)

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Poll workers are the backbone of our democracy and representation matters. When we serve, we ensure our communities are seen, heard, and supported at the ballot box. On August 12, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, we honor the vital role poll workers play in elections.

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

We’re proud to announce a powerful partnership with Emerge Action Fund to launch a first-of-its-kind candidate training program for Black women in North Carolina! @emergeamerica This is about more than running for office—it’s about building lasting power.

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