Black Women's Congressional Alliance

Congrats to Christ-Shamma Matalbert on her new role as Strategic Communications Consultant for LMI supporting the DoD office of Acquisition and Sustainment! Christ-Shamma previously served as the Congressional and Public Affairs Advisor for the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security.

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Congrats to Adriana Rivera, MA Rivera on her new role as Director of Government Affairs and Defense with The Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)! Adriana previously served as the Military Legislative Assistant to Senator Michael Bennet.

Get ready to flip the tables! East City Bookshop and the Black Women's Congressional Alliance proudly present a dynamic hybrid event with cultural critic and social impact leader Alencia Johnson to discuss her groundbreaking book, Flip the Tables. Join us in person or virtually via Zoom Webinar as Alencia guides everyday disruptors on finding courage, challenging the status quo, and creating meaningful change from where they are. https://lnkd.in/eAMcG2yU

Join us for an exciting conversation with THREE esteemed Chiefs of Staff from Congress, Angeline Muckle-Jabbar, Sarah Ghermay, and Whitley O'Neal, as they dive into the intricacies of working on Capitol Hill. WHEN:? March 27th at 3pm WHERE: Cannon - Room 310 Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Whether you're a current staffer or aspiring to work in Congress, this panel is for YOU! Please fill out our RSVP here and share!

Join the Black Women's Congressional Alliance for an insightful conversation with three exceptional Chief of Staff as they share their expertise on achieving success and navigating the 119th Congress. Save the date for March 27th! RSVP and additional details coming soon.

Black women have never backed down—they've challenged the status quo with bold clap-backs and trailblazing leadership. This Women's History Month, the Black Women's Congressional Alliance reaffirms that legacy and sets the tone for future empowerment. This month, we celebrate Black women’s resilient spirit, unyielding determination, and transformative impact across every field. The Black Women’s Congressional Alliance honors the path carved by our foremothers and commits to forging new avenues for leadership, justice, and equality. Join us in amplifying our voices, celebrating our achievements, and building a future where every Black woman is empowered to make history.

Constance Baker Motley was a legal powerhouse who played a pivotal role in the fight for civil rights. As an attorney with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, she helped draft the original complaint for Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court case that struck down school segregation. Her dedication to justice helped pave the way for generations of Black students to receive equal educational opportunities. She continued breaking barriers as the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary, serving as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York. As a judge, she ruled on key cases advancing civil rights, including cases that strengthened protections against employment discrimination and affirmed the rights of women and marginalized communities. Her decisions helped lay the groundwork for greater equity in housing, education, and workplace protections. Her legacy of courage, advocacy, and judicial excellence continues to inspire generations.

Congrats to Chezney Cunningham on her new role as Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Shontel Brown! Chezney previously served as the Operations/Policy Assistant for Congresswoman Brown.

As we celebrate and push for our Black voices to be heard, we want to recognize Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) who was an American writer, anthropologist, folklorist, and filmmaker dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black culture. During the Harlem Renaissance, she worked with the Works Progress Administration under the New Deal, documenting the lives and struggles of Black families in the South. Using their language and dialect in her storytelling, Hurston faced criticism from peers who saw it as reinforcing negative stereotypes. However, she sought to highlight the cultural richness and relativity of Black American life. Though unrecognized in her time, her work was later revived by writers like Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, who helped cement Hurston’s legacy. ? In a world where we often code-switch to be accepted or where our “slang” is appropriated for trends, Zora Neale Hurston celebrated the beauty of our language while illuminating our struggles. Today is no different. As we honor Hurston, let us recognize the power of our voices—not only to highlight our present challenges but to inspire and uplift future generations.