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Political OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Higher Heights for America is a national political organization based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to empowering Black women to participate in and shape politics. It operates as a 501(c)(4) and is paired with its sister organization, Higher Heights Leadership Fund, a national 501(c)(3), to advance Black women's leadership from the voting booth to public office. Founded by Black women to advance political growth and equity, the organization pursues a long-term plan to expand Black women in elected leadership. Its activities include mobilizing Black women voters and building leadership pipelines through online training, research, and outreach efforts that aim to shift cultural norms in politics and support women candidates. In 2020, Glynda Carr was appointed chief executive, signaling leadership changes as the organization continues its work in the political landscape.