The Brown Girls Guide to Politics is back! 🎙️ #Emerge President and CEO A’shanti Gholar (@AshantiGholar) just relaunched her award-winning podcast independently through her new platform, The BGG Media. With more than one million downloads, this podcast has turned listeners into candidates, and some of those women are now part of the Emerge network. Listen to Season 12, What the 2026 Midterms Decide, with new episodes drop every Wednesday through the midterms. Subscribe, and leave a review so more women can find the conversations that inspire them to lead: thebgguide.com/podcast

Spend election day with us at #Emerge! 🗳️ On Tuesday, November 3, we’re going LIVE for a series of conversations about what’s at stake, how candidates win support, and the power of women running for office. 12:00 PM ET | A’shanti F. Gholar and Chloe of Chase My Creations Exploring the meeting point between small business ownership and political engagement, and a look at Wisconsin’s political landscape - including why school board races matter and the fight against book bans. 1:00 PM ET | Melissa Watson Ward and Lisandra (@lisandravcomedy) The power of comedy in politics, the state of Georgia’s political landscape, and what the chance to elect Georgia’s first Black woman governor means. So head to the polls with your friends, cast your vote, and then come join us! Follow us along on Instagram (instagram.com/emergeamerica) so you don’t miss it. #ElectionDay2026

With Election Day approaching, we're bringing together three #EmergeAlums running in critical congressional races to discuss what’s at stake on November 3 and the path to taking back the House! Join us on Wednesday, October 28, for a virtual conversation featuring Reps. Emilia Sykes @EmiliaSykesOH (OH-13) and Janelle Bynum @bynum4thewin (OR-05), who are defending key frontline districts, and Courtney McClain @courtneymcclxin (SC-04), who is running to flip a Republican seat. Moderated by Emerge President and CEO A'shanti F. Gholar @AshantiGholar, this conversation will offer a firsthand look at what these women are hearing from voters and what it will take to deliver Democratic victories. Virtual, Wednesday, October 28 | 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT Register for this not-to-miss event before it is at capacity: secure.ngpvan.com/rtYYQoEXc0…

At our fall DC Luncheon, we celebrated the women who make it all possible. 🌟 USW's Roxanne Brown (@Brownrox), AFT's Evelyn DeJesus (@AFTEVPDeJesus), and IBEW's Nettie Stuckey have spent their careers organizing, advocating, and making sure workers have a voice. Their commitment to the labor movement and to working people is leadership we celebrate! And speaking of the ballot, #EmergeAlums U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon (@RepLSimon), Tram Nguyen (@TeamTram), and LaKesha Womack (@LaKeshaWomack) joined friend of Emerge Keenan Austin Reed for a conversation about the women building our congressional future. Together, they represent exactly what the Emerge pipeline was built to produce: women who are prepared, ready, and winning. Let's double our representation and double our impact - November, we’re ready! 😎✨

We were honored to welcome Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to our recent DC Luncheon, where she reflected on attending Emerge’s very first meeting—just 12 people in San Francisco 21 years ago—and celebrated our work preparing Democratic women to run, win, and lead! From our earliest days to this pivotal election, Nancy Pelosi has championed the power of investing in women, and the pipeline that prepares them to change the face of power. Thank you @TeamPelosi for your continued support of Emerge’s work!

Celebrating a decade of leadership and growth led by @AshantiGholar! 🎉 The Young Leaders Cabinet and Black Leadership Circle brought the Emerge community together in Washington D.C. for a Club Emerge Happy Hour honoring Emerge President and CEO A’shanti Gholar’s 10th year with Emerge and 6th as President and CEO. Ten years of that kind of impact deserves every bit of the celebration it got, thank you to everyone who joined! 💙

Recently our #Emerge staff gathered in Washington D.C. for multiple events, and in between the work, took some time to explore the city together! Behind every training, win, campaign strategy, and candidate, is our dedicated team of amazing women! These are the faces behind our incredible mission. 💙

Last week, #EmergeAlum Cindy Nava’s (@CindyNavaSpeaks) colleagues in the New Mexico Senate Democratic Caucus voted to make her the next Senate Majority Whip, making her the first former DACA recipient in the country to serve in State Senate leadership! Years before she was ever on a ballot, Sen. Nava sat in the halls of New Mexico's Roundhouse as an undocumented student, knowing that the people deciding her future were people she was not allowed to vote for. She came to this country at seven years old, and DACA gave her a chance to build a future in the state she loves. Her story is powerful, and so is her work. We will be with her every step of the way as she fights for people and families who need a voice just as much as she once did! 💪

Last week, #EmergeAlum Cindy Nava’s (@CindyNavaSpeaks) colleagues in the New Mexico Senate Democratic Caucus voted to make her the next Senate Majority Whip, making her the first former DACA recipient in the country to serve in State Senate leadership! Years before she was ever on a ballot, Sen. Nava sat in the halls of New Mexico's Roundhouse as an undocumented student, knowing that the people deciding her future were people she was not allowed to vote for. She came to this country at seven years old, and DACA gave her a chance to build a future in the state she loves. Her story is powerful, and so is her work. We will be with her every step of the way as she fights for people and families who need a voice just as much as she once did! 💪

Spotlighting an #EmergeAlum whose work is centered in advancing Native political leadership to make sure that Indigenous perspectives are always included in her state’s and country’s path forward. Mattea Twinn is a Grants Manager for the Ho-Chunk Nation, leading initiatives focused on Indigenous arts, sciences, and youth advocacy. She previously spent two years as Native American Coalitions Manager for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, organizing community events and building partnerships with Federally Recognized Tribal Nations and Urban Native communities. Representation makes change possible, and Twinn’s impact helps ensure Native voices shape the decisions that affect their communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

#EmergeAlum Spotlight: State Sen. Julie Pazina (NV-12), one of Nevada's most effective legislators. In her first term, she passed more bills than any other freshman legislator, and in 2025, the Las Vegas Review-Journal ranked her the state's second most successful legislator, with about 80% of her sponsored bills becoming law. Sen. Pazina @pazina_julie has spent four years showing up and delivering results for her constituents, and we’re excited to watch her successfully defend her seat and continue winning this November!

What does Emerge's impact look like in the real world? Ask #EmergeAlum State Sen. Tameika Isaac Devine (@TIDEVINE). In this clip, she talks about her experience in both Emerge South Carolina and our Seated Together Program—an advanced candidate leadership program for Black women who are current & former elected officials aspiring to run for higher office—and how both programs prepared her to run without hesitation when a State Senate seat opened up unexpectedly. Senator Devine is now proudly serving in office, and is one of our Emerge Black Leaders Council co-chairs. Stories like hers are evidence that with the right tools and the right kind of support, every woman can step into leadership and win big. It’s why we do the work that we do. Interested in joining an Emerge Program? Check out emergeamerica.org/candidate-… to see how you can get started!

#EmergeAlum and Speaker of the Pennsylvania House Joanna McClinton (@RepMcClinton) made history again last month, presiding over a rare session in Philadelphia’s Congress Hall. As lawmakers marked 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, she recalled visiting Independence Mall as a child and never imagining she would one day hold the gavel there. Speaker McClinton is already the first woman and second Black person to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House, and now she is helping the next generation picture themselves holding the gavel. Emerge is proud to be helping women like her see a path to leadership and preparing them to take it! 🙌

We are approaching the one-year anniversary of Club Emerge, our monthly supporter program! Club Emerge members play a crucial role in fueling our work to train Democratic women all across the country. From $3 all the way to $250, each member supports us at a level that they are comfortable with, while enjoying perks that the program offers: ✨ Access to exclusive #LeadersMatter events ✨ Direct updates from our team ✨ Discount on Emerge merchandise ✨ The pride of knowing every dollar goes toward electing Democratic women To lock in these benefits before the end of the year and a personal thank you including a Club Emerge sticker, join us today at any level. We are less than 30 new members away from our goal! Join and support today: secure.everyaction.com/lGYIe…

Let’s go DC CBC week! From our Meeting the Moment training with #DivineNine sisters to the Seated Together Level Up Reception, we loved the energy in every room. Thank you to everyone who joined and helped create the momentum that we continue to carry in this work. Here’s to building the kind of leadership that lasts! 💙

Reminder! Grab your tickets for Wednesday’s Club Emerge Happy Hour, co-hosted by The Young Leaders Cabinet and Black Leadership Circle! 🎉 Come celebrate Emerge’s President and CEO A'shanti Gholar’s 10th year with Emerge, spotlighting the work she has done to build Emerge into the nation's largest network of women elected officials and candidates. When and where: September 30th from 5-7 PM in Washington D.C. Tickets are $25, RSVP now: secure.ngpvan.com/KcVEI8GrnU…

Two #EmergeAlums are stepping into national leadership for Black women and girls! 🎉 Representatives @RepLaMonica and @lateefahsimon have been named new Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls in the 120th Congress, alongside Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09). The Caucus was built to make sure Black women and girls are a priority in policy debates, from healthcare access to workplace protections to legislation like the Crown Act. “Black women and girls play a vital role in shaping politics and policy, bringing invaluable perspectives and experience to the table… Too often, that contribution is undervalued and overlooked.” — Representative Lamonica McIver. We're so proud to see our alums carrying this work forward!

Come celebrate with us! 🎉 The Young Leaders Cabinet and Black Leadership Circle are co-hosting a Club Emerge Happy Hour in honor of Emerge President and CEO A'shanti Gholar, with emcee Elizabeth Booker Houston @booker_squared! This year marks A'shanti's 10th year with Emerge and 6th as President and CEO. Under her leadership, Emerge has become the nation's largest network of women elected officials and candidates, expanded its reach to all 50 states and territories, and launched programs like Seated Together and Gavel In that are changing what leadership looks like for Black women and aspiring judges across the country. When and where: September 30 from 5-7 PM in Washington D.C. Tickets are $25, the link to RSVP now: secure.ngpvan.com/KcVEI8GrnU…

We have some exciting news for this year’s Fall Luncheon: we will be joined by a very special guest, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (@TeamPelosi)! We are bringing together some of the most powerful women in our network for a morning of conversation and a whole lot of momentum heading into November. 📅 When and Where: Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on October 1st, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. RSVP here: secure.ngpvan.com/q2DuwrfYyU…

Voters in Virginia will have the final say on protecting reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights for formerly incarcerated people this November. #Emergealum state Sen. Jennifer Boysko championed the reproductive freedom amendment, in order to protect deeply personal decisions “without fear of government interference or criminal punishment.” One-third of Virginia’s state legislators as well as Gov. Abigail Spanberger are all Emerge alums. Emerge women built this moment.