OMG! Black Women Swept the Elections!!!

I had to take a long deep breath before going to bed tonight! For the first time in a long time, the news didn’t just feel like “information”…it felt like a victory lap for every sister who has ever been told to wait her turn.

While the national headlines were busy chasing big-city drama, something historic and quiet was happening right under the surface. Black women didn’t just participate in this election; WE SWEPT IT! From the capital of New York to the heart of the Motor City, sisters were stepping onto stages to the sound of good music and the cheers of a community that finally feels seen.

Last year, the loss of Kamala Harris felt like a heavy weight on our collective spirit. It made a lot of us; especially those of us in our late teens and early twenties; wonder if the ceiling was just too thick to break. But tonight was our vindication. It was the silent whistle that sounded loud and clear to us! We proved that while the national stage may be complicated, our local power is undeniable and it’s going to spread beyond the local wall sooner than we imagine. We are the architects of the “New Pinkprint,” and we are building it brick by brick!

The Roll Call of Excellence

Look at the history that was made while the world was watching:

• Detroit: Our very own Mary Sheffield became the first woman and the first Black woman to lead this city in its entire history. A daughter of Detroit who started at 26 is now the Mayor-elect.
• Albany, NY: Dorcey Applyrs became the first Black mayor in the city’s 300-year history. She’s a doctor of public health who is bringing an “equity lens” to how the city spends its coins.
• Kansas City, KS: Christal Watson broke a 30-year political grip to become the first Black woman elected mayor and CEO. She called her run a “divine calling,” and she proved that you don’t need status-quo money to win when you have the people’s trust.
• Media, PA: In a town where only three percent of the residents are Black, Joi Washington was elected as the first woman and first person of color to be mayor. That is the definition of “taking up space.”
• Syracuse, NY: Sharon Owens won her race to become the first Black mayor of Syracuse, running on a plan to build an inclusive economy that actually supports our small businesses.

Why This Representation is Your Fuel

Seeing these women win isn’t just a “good news” story; it’s a life skill lesson in audacity. They didn’t just run on symbolism; they ran on the granular stuff that affects our daily lives: property taxes, water bills, and small-business capital. They are tackling the banking and wealth gaps that have kept our families on the margins for generations and more!

If you’re feeling inspired but aren’t sure how to use that energy, here is how you can turn this history into your own personal momentum:

1. Study the PinkPrint: These women didn’t start at the top. Mary Sheffield started on the council at 26. Don’t be afraid of the “small” start. Your local board or a community organization is the training ground for your empire.
2. Channel the “Chisholm” Spirit: Shirley Chisholm told us that if they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. These mayors didn’t wait for an invitation; they created their own mandate. Apply that same energy to your internships, your classes, and your business ideas.
3. Internalize the Possibility: When you see Dorcey Applyrs or Joi Washington, let it kill the “imposter syndrome” living in your head. If they can lead 300-year-old institutions and majority-white boroughs, you can definitely handle that presentation or that new venture.

We are apart of a lineage that refuses to be “unbought or unbossed.” Today, we celebrate the fact that the daughters of slaves, nurses, activists, and educators are now the ones deciding whose streets get plowed and whose dreams get funded.

Stay feminine, stay focused, and remember: Your presence is a political statement. You are a Goddess who knows that representation is the spark, but your participation is the flame, and your leadership is the future. You’re just a woman, but the world is being redrawn by the strength of the sisters you choose to follow.

With love,