More Black women are running for office, inspired in part by Vice President Kamala Harris, the Black social justice movement and the lack of diverse representation in politics. To win, many are participating in training programs designed to help them overcome sexism and racism.
WASHINGTON — Ohio state Rep. Emilia Sykes joined five other Black women in a rented home in Martha’s Vineyard last summer to map out fundraising strategies for their next bids for office. The state lawmakers – some from as far away as Oregon and Tennessee – talked with experts about how to ramp up their social media, navigate grueling campaigns and squeeze in time for self-care.
