The political power of black women.
We are an organization founded by black women, for black women, to lift up the voices and increase the presence of black women in political spaces. We recognize the political power that black women hold and aim to empower our future leaders to be at the forefront of change.
Black Girls Do Politics has committed itself to providing doors of entry for black women and girls into the political process. Black Girls Do Politics' partner and sister organization, BGDP Leadership Development Academy provides mentorships, internships, fellowships, training opportunities, civic camps, educational resources and convenings to build networks and community while providing our black women and girls with the tools necessary to contribute to the political process and affect change.
The ability to engage in the voting process grants citizens access to the democratic process. Black Girls Do Politics is committed to advocating for civic engagement in black communities and providing education and resources on how to vote and the electoral process. We do this through community forums and events, voter registration drives and digital organizing. Not only is voting about selecting a candidate, it is also about participating in key decisions that affect black communities
Black women routinely experience not having a "seat at the table". This is why Black Girls Do Politics has created a platform to lift up the voices of black women and highlight black women and leaders nationwide to elevate and validate the voices and work being done by black women.
Hailing from small town Findlay Ohio, Alexis was born into a family ingrained in the fight for racial justice. Her parents started the first chapter of the NAACP in Findlay, and her mother became the 1st black member of the school board in the 80’s. Inspired by her parents activism and the lack of diversity in her high school, Alexis started a Black Student Union while attending Findlay High School. Upon graduation Alexis attended Clark Atlanta University where she obtained a degree in Mass Communications. After working in corporate for 11 years for companies like AT&T and Global Experience Specialists (GES) where she gained experience in business account management, sales, and planning large scale events, Alexis decided to lend her talents to philanthropy and activism beginning a career in funds development. Since getting involved in the non-profit community 11 years ago she has raised millions of dollars in funds for various non-profits through donors, grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. Alexis has worked with a variety of non-profit and corporate clients including The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (CHOICES), The Devereux Georgia Treatment Network, Atlanta Celebrates Photography, and HOPE Atlanta, and is currently the Development Manager for Black Voters Matter. She also volunteers in her community, previously serving on boards at the International Community School in Decatur, Georgia, WRFG Radio Free Georgia of Atlanta, and ChopArt, a non-profit hosting art programming for homeless youth. She has produced news shows for WRFG community radio station and been a volunteer news wire writer for Nonprofit Quarterly Review. Also an international traveler, her love of other cultures led her to begin facilitating cultural exchange programs. Alexis has touched the lives of over 500 students through her cultural exchanges and believes that these exchanges only highlight how connected we all are in the world. Her personal philosophy is “The World is Your Canvas, Paint it well!”. Alexis lives in Atlanta Georgia with her family and an awesome dog named Jackie for Jackie Robinson"
Alexis is a skilled fundraising professional with more than eight years of experience successfully raising funds for non-profits.
Alexis holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Clark Atlanta University.
Renee Smith is an Atlanta-based freedom fighter and is committed to making sure that black women can occupy spaces that were once inaccessible. She is a natural-born humanitarian and has always found herself volunteering at food banks and supervising soup kitchens.
Renee Smith has an extensive legal background and worked as a trainee solicitor at one of UK’s top-ranking law firms. During this time, she performed pro-bono immigration services for refugees during the height of BREXIT.
She has worked with organizations such as the British-American Chamber of Commerce and Afghanistan and Central Asian Association before transitioning into politics upon her return to the United States in 2017. Immediately thereafter, she joined the Stacey Abrams for Governor campaign and then served as the Director of Finance and Operations for the Democratic Party of Georgia during the Coordinated Campaign. She now works with Black Voters Matter, where she serves as Operations for 11 states.
Renee Smith holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Florida State University, a Masters degree in International Security from London Metropolitan University and a law degree and Masters of Laws degree from the University of London.
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