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.]( # Historic Wins for Black Candidates Across the Country on Election Day 2021 # The Collective PAC celebrated big gains for Black candidates on Election Day 2021. More than half of the PAC’s 78 endorsed candidates finished the night victorious, with two candidates qualifying for runoff elections — building on the four additional victories from earlier this year. Among the 41 election night history makers include: the first Black mayors of Pittsburgh (PA), Lima (OH) and St. Petersburg (FL). In addition, Justin Bibb was elected the second youngest mayor in Cleveland (OH). Throughout the 2021 election cycle, The Collective PAC endorsed 103 candidates across the country and invested over $315,000 in these races. The Collective PAC also sent over 57,000 GOTV texts on Election Day in support of candidates across four states. Click [here]( for more about Election Day 2021. Virginia Victories # Justice For All Victories # Mayoral Victories # City Council & Commissioner Victories # Municipal Victories # We’re Building a Pipeline of Black Political Talent As our nation and communities become increasingly multicultural and multi-racial, staff leading campaign messaging and strategy must also reflect the growing diversity of our electorate — and that requires intentionality. It is critical to have Black campaign leaders and staff who are familiar with the interests and needs of voters, and who can help Black candidates connect authentically with the communities they are working to represent. To this end, The Collective PAC is proud to have launched last month our Campaign Jobs Board to provide greater opportunities for diverse and dynamic talent to support and work with our endorsed candidates. To view the available campaign jobs submitted by our candidates click [here](. The Collective in the News - ESSENCE — [It's Election Day In 35 States Across The Country. Here's What You Should Know.]( - THE GRIO — [The Collective PAC supports these Black candidates for Election Day]( - THE WASHINGTON POST — [Reeling Democrats see threat to House and Senate control as Republicans crack their 2020 coalition]( - PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW — [Black Pittsburghers hopeful Ed Gainey's mayoral win marks new day]( - PATCH — [Ed Gainey Elected Pittsburgh's First Black Mayor]( - PATCH — [Bibb Declares Victory: Cleveland Metro Elections 2021]( - LOS ANGELES TIMES — [Essential Politics: ‘We have to make people imagine that Black people can win’]( - LOS ANGELES TIMES — [It has been 20 years since a Black man represented California in Congress]( - VANITY FAIR — [THE FALLOUT FROM DEMOCRATS’ UGLY ELECTION NIGHT IS ALREADY HERE]( - NEW YORK TIMES — [After Celebrating the U.S. Abroad, Biden Returns to Challenges at Home]( - USA TODAY — [Joe Biden wanted to go big like FDR, but some moderate Democrats worry that's backfiring]( - USA TODAY — [How critical race theory went from conservative battle cry to mainstream powder keg]( - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE — [Two new California Democrats on how they're courting rural voters: By listening to them]( - WCPN — [Justin Bibb won the Cleveland mayor's race with relentless campaigning and connections big and small]( - THE WASHINGTON POST — [The Trailer: Democrats say Build Back Better can save them. Does their data back that up?]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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](.