The Black Women’s Leadership Collective

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.
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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.

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Registration and mail-in ballot applications close October 24.

Ballots must be returned by November 4.

Don’t wait. Make your plan, cast your vote, and move justice forward.

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

Registration and mail-in ballot applications close October 24.

Ballots must be returned by November 4.

Don’t wait. Make your plan, cast your vote, and move justice forward.

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

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

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

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.
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“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

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

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

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If you’d like to join the power of the collective, get involved with our NC or VA BWLC chapter. Together, we’re building power that lasts.

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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.

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.
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The BWLC x Emerge Action Fund Training is a first-of-its-kind candidate training.

Kickoff: Sept 12–13 in Raleigh

Program runs Sept 2025–Jan 2026

Sept 5 is the LAST DAY to apply!: webportalapp.com/sp/home/eaf
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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.

Kickoff: Sept 12–13 in Raleigh

Program runs Sept 2025–Jan 2026

Sept 5 is the LAST DAY to apply!: webportalapp.com/sp/home/eaf

#BWLC #EmergeActionFund

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.

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

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
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Her courage, expertise, and vision are exactly what our communities, and our economy, need in leadership. We stand with her and with every Black woman whose presence in power is met with resistance.

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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.

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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.

Kickoff: Sept. 12–13 in Raleigh
Apply by Aug. 25: webportalapp.com/sp/home/eaf

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.

Warm greetings to our Bluesky community!

We're excited to connect with you here and share a bit about who we are.

The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC) is a national hub of Black women-led organizations, advocates, and supporters – united in purpose and power.

Nice to meet you all!