Sisterhood News Vol 2 Issue 8

Volume 2, Issue 8. July 16th, 2025

Welcome to Sisters Lead Sisters Votes, Sisterhood News—where information meets action and sisterhood reigns supreme. This is where we give you the most up to date information on what is happening with Black women across the country and how you can take action. Together, we celebrate the strength of our sisterhood.

In this edition:

• Understanding the Issues: The “Big Beautiful Bill” and its effect on Black Women

• Upcoming & Important Elections: Upcoming elections that you should be aware of.

• Take Action: Next by Nature and Stand with National Education Association

• Donate: Our work would not be possible without your support

Get ready to dive in and let’s turn information into impact, one story at a time!

Welcome to the Tribe, Stay Ready for the Fight

Dear Sisterhood,

There is strength in knowing you belong. And here, in this tribe we call Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, you belong to something powerful. We are a community rooted in Black women’s leadership—where we inform, inspire, and activate. Whether we’re shining a light on every Black woman candidate in every election or sounding the alarm on policy threats, we move with one purpose: to protect our rights and amplify our voices.

That’s why I’m thrilled to share two powerful updates from the heart of our work:

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Next, let’s talk about our State of the People Marathon.

From June 30 to July 4, we held a five-day nonstop livestream protest alongside the State of the People initiative to challenge the Trump-backed “Big Beautiful Bill”—a dangerous rollback of our civil liberties masked as reform. This digital protest wasn’t just a livestream—it was a declaration. With appearances from elected officials, youth activists, legal experts, and our own community leaders, we made it clear: we will not be silent as our rights are stripped away.

The livestream featured real-time action alerts, coverage from the House floor, and powerful commentary from the Congressional Black Caucus. It was an urgent call to contact your representatives, share the truth, and organize locally.

This was our tribe in motion. Educated. Mobilized. Unified.

If you missed it, you can still watch the full replay [here]. And if you’re ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with us, share it, donate, and keep the momentum going. This is how we protect each other. This is how we lead.

With deep pride in our tribe,
Holli L. Holliday, Esq.
President, Sisters Lead Sisters Vote

The “Big Beautiful Bill” Passes: Impact on Black Women

The recent passage of the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” marks a troubling moment in American policy. Though advertised as a comprehensive reform package, the bill carries devastating consequences, particularly for Black women across the country.

Black women, who have long been pillars of civic participation and community leadership, now face increased challenges and threats under this legislation.

How the Bill Harms Black Women Specifically

• Reproductive Restrictions: With sweeping limits on abortion access, Black women—already facing disproportionately high maternal mortality rates—will bear the brunt of reduced care options and increased legal risks.
  
  

• Loss of Safety Net Programs: Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance have a disproportionate impact on communities that rely most of these essential services. Black women are among those significantly affected, as they are more likely to serve as primary caregivers and to work in frontline and essential roles that are often underpaid and underprotected.
  
  

• Suppression of the Black Vote: New voter ID laws and voting restrictions will suppress Black women’s political power, particularly in Southern and urban districts where their turnout has historically been strong.
  
  

• Expanded Surveillance and Policing: With new surveillance authorities granted to federal agencies, Black women activists and community organizers are likely to face heightened scrutiny and risk.
  
  

Detention and Criminalization: Tighter immigration and protest laws will lead to more detentions, often placing Black women—particularly immigrants and trans women—into unsafe systems of incarceration and neglect.

Why This Moment Matters

Black women are consistently at the forefront of political engagement, movement-building, and social change. This legislation not only ignores that leadership but actively works against it by deepening structural inequalities and limiting access to rights and resources.

Now more than ever, it is critical to educate, organize, and advocate. We must support one another and continue building power at every level—from local organizing efforts to national policy change.

Alabama

• Special primary runoff for Alabama House of Representatives District 12, Election Date: August 12, 2025.
  
  

• Special general election for Alabama House of Representatives District 11, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

• Birmingham general election, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

• Birmingham City School District general election, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

Arizona

• Local elections, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• South Tucson recall election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Tucson primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

California

• Local special elections, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

• Special general election for California State Assembly District 63, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

• Culver City special election, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

Delaware

• Local elections, Election Date: August 2, 2025.
  
  

• Special general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 20, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Rehoboth Beach general municipal election, Election Date: August 9, 2025.
  
  

Florida

• Local elections, Election Date: August 19, 2025.
  
  

Georgia

• Cherokee County Commission Board special general election, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

• Special general election for Georgia State Senate District 21, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

Iowa

• Special general election for Iowa State Senate District 1, Election Date: August 26, 2025.
  
  

Kansas

• Topeka primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Wichita primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

Michigan

• Detroit general election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Lansing primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Michigan local primaries, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

Minnesota

• Minnesota local primaries, Election Date: August 12, 2025.
  
  

• Special primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 34B, Election Date: August 12, 2025.
  
  

• St. Paul City Council Ward 4 special election, Election Date: August 12, 2025.
  
  

Mississippi

• Special primary for House Districts 16 and 41, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Special primary for Senate Districts 1, 2, 11, 42, and 44, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

Oklahoma

• Special primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 97, Election Date: August 12, 2025.
  
  

Rhode Island

• Local election for Coventry Town Council (Kent County), Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Special general election for Rhode Island State Senate District 4, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

South Carolina

• Coosawatchie Township special municipal general election, Election Date: July 22, 2025.
  
  

• Local election in Great Falls, Election Date: July 29, 2025.
  
  

• South Carolina municipal primary, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

Utah

• Aspen Peaks School District special primary, Election Date: August 12, 2025.
  
  

Washington

• King County primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Lake Washington School District primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Olympia primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Seattle primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Seattle Public Schools primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Seattle Schools Board of Directors District 2 special primary, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Spokane County ballot measure election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Spokane primary election, Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Washington State House special primaries (Districts 33-1, 34-1, 41-1, 48-1), Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

• Washington State Senate special primaries (Districts 5, 26, 33, 34, 48), Election Date: August 5, 2025.
  
  

Wisconsin

• Recall election in Belleville, Election Date: August 19, 2025.

Calling All Young Women: Help Shape the Future with Next by Nature

Sisters Lead Sisters Vote is partnering with The Living Line, a Gen Z-led initiative dedicated to uplifting the voices of those most impacted by systemic policies in the United States through direct support, awareness-building, and youth mobilization. Together, we are launching Next by Nature—a bold initiative designed to amplify the voices of young women. Rooted in the belief that power isn’t handed down but already lives within us, Next by Nature empowers a generation of women that’s not just “up next,” but actively reclaiming their natural power to lead and transform communities from the inside out.

We're currently gathering responses from women between the ages of 18–24 through a brief survey to identify the top three challenges young women are facing today—and what real solutions we need to not just survive, but thrive. These responses will directly inform toolkits, resources, and upcoming conversations with elected officials and policy leaders. If you’re a woman in this age group, we want to hear from you. Please note: all submissions will be validated to ensure respondents are within the age range. Responses are anonymous and will be shared publicly.

This is your moment. This is your voice. Let’s build our future together.
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/rugksUrZtVfbfyR77

To demonstrate the strength of our collective voice, we urge organizational leaders—especially those committed to justice, equity, education, and democracy—to sign on to this letter in solidarity with the National Education Association (NEA) and its right to advocate for students, educators, and strong public schools. Now is the time to stand firm against coordinated attacks that aim to silence educators and dismantle the institutions that uplift our communities. Your organization’s endorsement sends a clear message: we will not be silent while public education and the right to organize are under attack. To add your name and stand with us, please click (here). 

Sisters, if you believe in the power of informed, inspired, and unstoppable Black women leading change, we invite you to invest in Sisters Lead Sisters Vote. Your gift of at least $10—or better yet, a recurring monthly gift of $10— helps us track every Black woman candidate, mobilize voters, and fight back against policies that threaten our rights and our futures. We don’t just talk about leadership—we build it. We don’t just sound the alarm—we take action. With your support, we can keep showing up for each other, for our communities, and for our democracy. Join us in this work—every dollar makes a difference.

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