Vice President Kamala Harris has helped elevate the critical issue of Black maternal health to a national priority, calling on states to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from two months to one year—ensuring dignity, safety, and support for Black moms.

Vice President Kamala Harris Harris knows that people want common-sense gun safety measures that will make our communities safer, and she’s committed to delivering those solutions to the American people.

Time for an Emerge staff spotlight!
This month, we highlight Development Coordinator Cecilia Yoon. She's dedicated to boosting Democratic women in office, drawing inspiration from young Asian-American leaders. Thanks for all you do, Cecilia! #EmergeSpotlight

It's not too late for Democratic women running for office in 2024 or 2025 to apply!

- Accepted applicants will be notified by the end of May.
- The virtual program will run June 22-30.

More info at bit.ly/3J7Jkmb

We can't wait to meet the class of 2024! #emergelove

Join us April 16th as we, Emerge, continue hosting a series of fireside chats. This week, Emerge Deputy Affiliate Director Melissa Watson Ward hosts Emerge South Carolina alum Emily Mayer. Chats are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT Live on Instagram.

Join us!

NEW: A final rule by the Biden-Harris administration supported by @momsdemand volunteers is going into effect: going forward, unlicensed gun sellers will have to become licensed firearms dealers and run background checks on their customers. 💪💪💪 apple.news/A70j2AUIlRTqvh…

.Reproductive Freedom for All President Mini Timmaraju joined Zerlina Maxwell on the show this morning to discuss the ongoing attacks on reproductive health across the country, including the SCOTUS case on Mifepristone.

Listen: siriusxm.us/Zerlina

A'shanti F. Gholar, president of Emerge, in USA TODAY's article said concerns about IVF protections could convince more conservative & moderate female voters to vote with reproductive issues in mind. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3Vtu4HM

Since Heritage Foundation has taken down the Project 2025 policy docs on the morning of the Mifepristone SCOTUS arguments, here's a link to an archived version.

web.archive.org/web/2024032205…

Are you Emerge curious? 👀 Here's a great way to learn about who we are & why we work so hard to increase women's representation in government. Thx @mynbc5 & @jackthurstonvt for a great interview!
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Well women of color are the most reliable Democratic Party voters 🤷🏿‍♀️

My ⁦Emerge⁩ sister and President ⁦A'shanti F. Gholar⁩ of our sisterhood 💌💌💌 instagram.com/reel/C4tSeANPT…

DNC chair: Chicago's convention will tell the story of Biden and Harris' record chicagotribune.com/2024/03/20/opi…

Such an amazing 2024 @naacpimageawards award show and after gala! Congratulations to all my friends for the wonderful work you do. ❤️ #naacpimageawards

Rolling out a new feature...the Emerge Staff Spotlight! Each month we will be introducing you to one of our outstanding team members around the country.

March's spotlight is on Elaine Haney, Emerge Vermont's Executive Director!
Learn about Elaine here: bit.ly/48UCJ8Y

Join Emerge on our 2024 Virtual Recruitment Tour for this year's National Boot Camp in June!

Come learn about the training and get tips on how to apply.

Session options:
Wednesday, March 20
Wednesday, March 27
Monday, April 1

Sign up to join us here: linktr.ee/emergeamerica

Last chance to apply to the next cohort of Seated Together, Emerge's advanced candidate leadership program for Black women elected officials seeking higher office!

The application deadline is this Friday, March 15.

For more information, and to apply: emergeamerica.org/seated-togethe…