The Collective Newsletter -- Endorsements, Upcoming Events & More

 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Since 2016, The Collective PAC is working to create an America where Black people are equally represented at every level of government. If you’d like to unsubscribe, [click here.]( # Kristen Clarke is Confirmed # The Collective PAC is proud to congratulate and celebrate Kristen Clarke on her historic confirmation as the first Black woman to serve as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Justice. Kristen will work to vigorously defend the civil rights of historically underrepresented communities and the constitutional rights of all Americans; especially the most vulnerable members of our society. The Collective is proud to have led and supported various advocacy efforts calling upon the U.S. Senate to confirm Kristen Clarke. While we celebrate her historic achievement, it is not lost on us that her confirmation occurred on the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. The Collective PAC has renewed our demand for the Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to advance meaningful police reform legislation and build trust between law enforcement and Black communities. The Collective Endorsed Candidates # # The Collective PAC would like to congratulate all of our endorsed candidates on their primary wins. In May, Lima, OH and Pittsburgh, PA came one step closer to making history by electing Sharetta Smith and Ed Gainey to move to the general elections in November. If they win Sharetta Smith will become the first Black woman elected to be mayor of Lima and Ed Gainey will become the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh. We would also like to congratulate Sändra Washington of Lincoln, NE, Tierra D. Williams of Ferguson Township, PA and seven of our “Justice For All” candidates Judge Lori Dumas, Judge Timika Lane, Mark Lomax, Tinu Moss, Maraleen Shields, Tiffany Thomas-Smith and Greg Yorgey-Girdy throughout Pennsylvania. In June, Jared Williams flipped his solid red district in the City of Ft. Worth, TX to become their newest councilman. In Virginia, eight of our endorsed candidates won their House of Delegates primary elections, congratulations to Candi King, Debra Gardner, Joshua G. Cole, Michelle Maldonado, Briana Sewell, Lashrecse Aird, Alex Askew and Rev. Linwood Blizzard. The Collective Endorses Val Demings # The Collective PAC is thrilled to endorse Congresswoman Val Demings from Florida for the United States Senate, marking our second Senate endorsement of the 2021-2022 election cycle. Electing a Black woman to the U.S. Senate this cycle is a top organizational priority and we are proud to stand with Val Demings — a dedicated public servant who has spent her career on the front lines improving communities and protecting Floridians. Click [here]( to learn more about our endorsement. Upcoming Elections On June 22nd New York will hold their primary elections. The Collective PAC had endorsed three strong candidates that are uniquely positioned to directly address their communities’ day to day challenges. Pierina Sanchez and Althea Stevens are running for the New York City Council, and Alvin Bragg is running for Manhattan District Attorney. # The Collective’s News Round Up # - NPR - [Report Details Where Things Went Wrong For Democrats In The 2020 Election]( - USA TODAY - [‘We’re not a monolith’: Democratic 2020 autopsy sends warning about outreach to voters of color]( - NEW YORK TIMES - [Democratic Report Raises 2022 Alarms on Messaging and Voter Outreach]( - CBS NEWS - [Terry McAuliffe embraces Biden in bid for second term as Virginia governor]( - ROLL CALL - [Push to elect Black women to Senate turns to North Carolina and Florida]( - CNN - [Val Demings plans to run for Senate against Rubio, sources say]( - ROLL CALL - [Val Demings plans Senate run against Marco Rubio]( - POLITICO - [Val Demings to run for Senate against Rubio]( - HUFFINGTON POST - [Black Candidates In Crowded Races Test Democrats’ Racial Equality Push]( - NBC NEWS - [Terry McAuliffe’s popularity in Virginia dims some Democrats’ hopes for first Black female governor]( - POLITICS NORTH CAROLINA - [Consolidating Support]( - KJZZ - [As America Elects More Black Leaders, Change Remains A Challenge]( # Mark your calendars!! Tune in to check out an upcoming virtual speaker series event and join us as we phonebank to support our endorsed candidates! - June 10 – [Make Calls for Althea Stevens and Pierina Sanchez in New York City!]( - June 30 – [Our Collective Power: Pride in Leadership: Black LGBTQ+ Elected Leaders]( Thank you for being a part of The Collective Fam! Be sure to follow us on social media (Twitter/IG: @collectivepac) for the latest updates and join us at an upcoming virtual event. Also, don’t hesitate to email us at info@collectivepac.org if you have any questions or need additional information. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Collective PAC is strategically focused on creating a truly equitable democracy where our nation’s local, state and federal governments have diverse and talented elected leadership and Black people are fully represented in positions of power to create the policies necessary to progress our communities forward. Since our inception in 2016, we have helped 110 candidates win general elections at the local, state and federal levels. We strive to support the next wave of progressive and unapologetic Black candidates who will usher in a sea of change in our political system while helping America fulfill its promise of democracy by creating a government that will truly be for the people and of the people.  [Twitter](  [Facebook](  � [DONATE »]( Paid for by the Collective PAC; not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. [Click here to unsubscribe from the Collective PAC's email list.]( Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from The Collective PAC, please [click here](.