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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 17h

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

“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 · 6d

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 · 10d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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  #BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 14d

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 · 14d

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  #BWLC

The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · 14d

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 · 18d

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 · 19d

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 · 20d

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 · 25d

“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 · 27d

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 · 28d

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 Shorter (Lucas) @natalielshorter.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join us! Follow, like, share💐

The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · Sep 10

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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Natalie Louise Shorter (Lucas) @natalielshorter.bsky.social · Sep 10

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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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

@natalielshorter.bsky.social @bajeyaheaddy.bsky.social

#BWLC

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · Sep 10

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 · Sep 8

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 · Sep 4

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
#BWLC #EmergeActionFund

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 · Sep 3

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

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The Black Women’s Leadership Collective @blackwomenslc.bsky.social · Sep 3

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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