Democracy For America Helps These 3 Black Progressive Women Become Mayors

Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America:

 

You may have heard the expression "Black Girl Magic" -- a social media hashtag that celebrates the accomplishments, power, beauty, and resilience of Black women.

I'm here to tell you about three Black women candidates for mayor -- Aja Brown, Yvette Simpson, and Vi Lyles -- who we think are magic and deserve your support right now. 
 

These three mayoral candidates -- and their unparalleled dedication to community building -- directly stems from a deep history rooted in the stories of Black women like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ida B. Wells, and Sojourner Truth.
 

Aja Brown of Compton, Yvette Simpson of Cincinnati, and Vi Lyles of Charlotte have all launched important mayoral bids to revitalize their cities and fight back against the forces that have historically threatened the lives and livelihoods of Black and Brown Americans. That's why Democracy for America is endorsing these three incredible women -- and why they need your support today.  
 

Will you chip in $3 to support these Black women -- Aja Brown, Yvette Simpson, and Vi Lyles -- for Mayor today?
 

At 31, Aja Brown became the youngest elected Mayor of Compton, California. As mayor, Brown launched a city initiative designed to reinvigorate the city through innovative industry-specific vocational training, fought human trafficking through the elimination of hourly motel rentals in Compton, and instituted the First Source Hiring Agreement, mandating 35% local hiring for all city projects. Her re-election as mayor would continue to push the city in a new direction that improves the lives of Compton residents.
 

Yvette Simpson is a current City Council member of Cincinnati, Ohio. She established the City’s first Youth Council, Small Business Advisory Committee, and a Homeless-to-Work pilot program that seeks to ensure long-term employment for homeless residents of Cincinnati. She has presented legislation to create a fund for domestic abuse survivors and passed a bill establishing paid paternity leave for city employees. As Mayor of Cincinnati, Simpson would continue her community building efforts by ensuring city residents have clean and safe neighborhoods to call home.
 

Vi Lyles has dedicated 40 years of her life to public service in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lyles, determined to create a humane connection between Charlotte's government and the underrepresented communities it serves, was instrumental in guiding Charlotte's affordable housing plan and the development of Mecklenburg County’s Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program. As mayor, she plans to focus on improving the quality of housing and transportation.
 

Will you chip in $3 to help support Aja Brown, Yvette Simpson, and Vi Lyles as they continue to build and reshape the lives of people in Compton, Cincinnati, and Charlotte?
 

Thank you for being a supporter, co-conspirator, and ally in helping build a reflective democracy.
 

- Brieanna
 

Brieanna Fisher, Social Media Manager
Democracy For America
 

P.S. The endorsements of Aja Brown, Yvette Simpson, and Vi Lyles are just the most recent examples of the commitment of Democracy for America members to support candidates and leaders who reflect the multi-racial and multi-generational communities they serve. Show your support now by chipping in $3 or more to these three strong progressive leaders.

Click here to donate to Brown, Simpson & Lyles’ campaigns.