The historic Win With Black Women Zoom call on July 21, which drew 44,000 participants and raised over $1.5 million in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential Democratic presidential nomination, included writer and producer Janine Sherman Barrois among its attendees.
As a member of the organization since its inception in August 2020 by Jotaka Eaddy, Barrois has been a long-time admirer of Harris, having first supported her at a fundraiser for her successful California attorney general campaign in 2010.
Now, as showrunner of the series Big Cigar, Barrois feels a heightened sense of urgency to contribute to Harris’ next political chapter, driven by her belief in the importance of this moment in Harris’ career trajectory.
In conjunction with the Democratic National Convention,DNC, Win With Black Women is collaborating with fellow Black women-led organizations – Higher Heights For America, Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, and the Black Women’s Leadership Collective – to present the Sisterhood Lounge at the McCormick Center.
This event will feature engaging discussions with prominent Black women in government, including Georgia State Senator Tonya Anderson, Illinois State Representative Sonya Harper, and St. Louis Mayor Tishuara Jones.
Ahead of the DNC, a recent Win With Black Women Zoom call saw notable speakers like Danielle Brooks, Andra Day, and Pinky Cole, owner of Slutty Vegan, sharing their perspectives on this pivotal moment.
Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win With Black Women, emphasized the importance of recognizing celebrities as both talented individuals and active American voters, stating, “They have families, lives, and voices that matter in this democracy, and it’s inspiring to see them speak out boldly on these issues.”
Evan Seymour Bain, a participant in the Win With Black Women kickoff call, was inspired by the call’s momentum and created a WhatsApp group, Black Women in Entertainment for Kamala (BWIE4Kamala), to share resources and mobilize women in the entertainment industry to support Kamala Harris’ potential presidential campaign.
In just three weeks, the group grew from 10 to over 500 members, including actresses, executives, journalists, and content creators.
They are engaging in various activities such as voter letter-writing, volunteerism, PAC donations, fundraisers, social media campaigns, and DNC watch parties.
Seymour Bain left her job as a publicist at Apple TV+ to dedicate herself to the cause, saying, “I wanted to create a way for everyone to be engaged in ways that resonate with them, from grassroots efforts to significant donations, to help ensure Kamala Harris becomes the 47th President of the United States and prevent Donald Trump’s return to the White House.”
Evan Seymour Bain is collaborating with Ashley Jackson, daughter of Reverend Jesse Jackson, on a live podcast from the convention, focusing on Gen-Z voter initiatives for BWIE4Kamala.
They will also launch the Bestie Ballot Challenge, coinciding with Ashley’s appearance on the White Women: Answer The Call Zoom. Jotaka Eaddy welcomes the unity and collaboration among various groups, including Black men, White Women: Answer The Call, and Latino and Southeast Asian communities, saying, “We’re more united than we ever have been.”
Actress Jenifer Lewis, who has participated in Win With Black Women calls and #CaregiversForHarris Zoom meetings, emphasizes the importance of Gen-Z and millennial voter participation.
She has a strong connection with younger generations, having played iconic roles in numerous films and TV shows.
Lewis will join BWIE4Kamala for activations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and will engage in grassroots efforts, such as door-to-door canvassing, in battleground states.
After the convention, Win With Black Women will intensify their grassroots efforts, providing tools for voter registration and partnering with women in the entertainment industry to leverage their platforms and support the collective effort to increase voter turnout.
As a member of the organization since its inception in August 2020 by Jotaka Eaddy, Barrois has been a long-time admirer of Harris, having first supported her at a fundraiser for her successful California attorney general campaign in 2010.
Now, as showrunner of the series Big Cigar, Barrois feels a heightened sense of urgency to contribute to Harris’ next political chapter, driven by her belief in the importance of this moment in Harris’ career trajectory.
In conjunction with the Democratic National Convention,DNC, Win With Black Women is collaborating with fellow Black women-led organizations – Higher Heights For America, Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, and the Black Women’s Leadership Collective – to present the Sisterhood Lounge at the McCormick Center.
This event will feature engaging discussions with prominent Black women in government, including Georgia State Senator Tonya Anderson, Illinois State Representative Sonya Harper, and St. Louis Mayor Tishuara Jones.
Ahead of the DNC, a recent Win With Black Women Zoom call saw notable speakers like Danielle Brooks, Andra Day, and Pinky Cole, owner of Slutty Vegan, sharing their perspectives on this pivotal moment.
Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win With Black Women, emphasized the importance of recognizing celebrities as both talented individuals and active American voters, stating, “They have families, lives, and voices that matter in this democracy, and it’s inspiring to see them speak out boldly on these issues.”
Evan Seymour Bain, a participant in the Win With Black Women kickoff call, was inspired by the call’s momentum and created a WhatsApp group, Black Women in Entertainment for Kamala (BWIE4Kamala), to share resources and mobilize women in the entertainment industry to support Kamala Harris’ potential presidential campaign.
In just three weeks, the group grew from 10 to over 500 members, including actresses, executives, journalists, and content creators.
They are engaging in various activities such as voter letter-writing, volunteerism, PAC donations, fundraisers, social media campaigns, and DNC watch parties.
Seymour Bain left her job as a publicist at Apple TV+ to dedicate herself to the cause, saying, “I wanted to create a way for everyone to be engaged in ways that resonate with them, from grassroots efforts to significant donations, to help ensure Kamala Harris becomes the 47th President of the United States and prevent Donald Trump’s return to the White House.”
Evan Seymour Bain is collaborating with Ashley Jackson, daughter of Reverend Jesse Jackson, on a live podcast from the convention, focusing on Gen-Z voter initiatives for BWIE4Kamala.
They will also launch the Bestie Ballot Challenge, coinciding with Ashley’s appearance on the White Women: Answer The Call Zoom. Jotaka Eaddy welcomes the unity and collaboration among various groups, including Black men, White Women: Answer The Call, and Latino and Southeast Asian communities, saying, “We’re more united than we ever have been.”
Actress Jenifer Lewis, who has participated in Win With Black Women calls and #CaregiversForHarris Zoom meetings, emphasizes the importance of Gen-Z and millennial voter participation.
She has a strong connection with younger generations, having played iconic roles in numerous films and TV shows.
Lewis will join BWIE4Kamala for activations at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and will engage in grassroots efforts, such as door-to-door canvassing, in battleground states.
After the convention, Win With Black Women will intensify their grassroots efforts, providing tools for voter registration and partnering with women in the entertainment industry to leverage their platforms and support the collective effort to increase voter turnout.
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