I've been in this fight since I was 15

[Rolling Sea Action Fund]( Let me tell you a story from my childhood that helped shape who I am today. And, if it inspires you, [I'd appreciate it if you would make a donation to my historic campaign for Senate and Rolling Sea Action Fund.]( When I was 15, after making the move from the deeply segregated South to California, I wanted to be a cheerleader at my high school. But unfortunately, I didn't look like the kind of person that the selection committee would choose for the cheerleading team. I could've just accepted my fate and given up there – but that's not the kind of person my mother, who was one of just 12 students to integrate her college, raised me to be. So instead, I partnered with the NAACP and despite pushback from the school administration, we were able to convince them to change the system from a selection process to an election process that would allow the whole school to vote. After trying out in front of the entire student body, guess what? I won. I became the first Black cheerleader at my school. And even better, other girls of color took advantage of the new process and were able to become cheerleaders that year as well. [Barbara Lee cheerleading photo]( You see, I've been working to break down barriers and dismantle unfair systems since I was just 15 years old – and I'm nowhere near done yet. That's why I'm running for Senate, where there are currently no Black women serving, and I hope I can count on you to join me. On average, Black women fundraise just one-third the amount that white women candidates do, so I truly need every dollar. [Please, will you donate whatever you can spare to my Senate campaign and Rolling Sea Action Fund so we can build a progressive future for all?]( [Donate $5 >>]( [Donate $25 >>]( [Donate $45 >>]( [Donate another amount >>]( Thank you for listening to my story. Barbara Lee [Rolling Sea Action Fund]( Republicans kicked off this year by introducing over 370 voter suppression bills in 47 states across the country. This is what we’re up against. That's why our team is training volunteers to get involved at the local level, providing engaging educational content to young voters on social media, and so much more. We can only sustain our resources into 2024 and beyond with the support of this grassroots team, so we’re asking you to chip in to fuel our movement. If we have the resources we need, we can compete with this extremist, anti-democratic movement and make sure the freedom to vote is protected across the country. Pitch in $20 or whatever makes sense for you right now to protect the freedom to vote in 2024. Every contribution brings us a step closer to ensuring all eligible voters have equal access to the ballot box in elections to come. [Chip in a one time contribution >>]( [Chip in a recurring contribution >>]( Rolling Sea Action Fund c/o Kalik & Associates, Inc. 80 M St SE Washington, DC 20003 United States [RollingSea.org]( | hello@rollingsea.org Paid for by Rolling Sea Action Fund. www.rollingsea.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. If you wish to no longer receive these messages, please [unsubscribe.](