Higher Heights for America Is Building the Political Power of Black Women Nationwide
This past Sunday in New York City, a dynamic room of Black women leaders, community builders, and advocates came together for an inspiring conversation with U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler. The gathering was hosted by Higher Heights for America, the only national organization solely dedicated to growing Black women’s political power and elected representation across the country. With the organization’s signature red and white stage set beneath the bold #BlackWomenLead banner, the afternoon served as both a call to action and a celebration of Black women’s role in shaping the nation’s future.
Higher Heights was founded to address a deep imbalance in American democracy. Despite being one of the most powerful voting blocs in the United States, Black women remain dramatically underrepresented in public office. Led by co-founder and political strategist Glynda C. Carr, the organization offers Black women a political home—an intentional space to organize, strategize, and lead. They aren’t just about voting rights or representation; they are building a movement rooted in self-determination, civic participation, and Black political excellence.
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Through nationwide conversations, leadership training, digital storytelling, and support for Black women candidates, Higher Heights doesn’t just uplift individual leaders—it shifts culture. At the core of their work is a belief that when Black women lead, entire communities thrive. Their presence at events like this recent NYC gathering is more than symbolic—it’s strategic, unifying the past, present, and future of Black women’s political impact.
The organization also honors the trailblazers who came before. In remembering leaders like Joyce Johnson, a dedicated board member and activist, Higher Heights anchors their mission in legacy while advancing urgent progress.
As the 2024 election cycle gains momentum, Higher Heights is proving that Black women are not only the backbone of democracy—they are also the architects of its future. Their work is personal, powerful, and necessary.
To learn more about their mission, events, or how to get involved, visit higherheightsforamerica.org.
