Black Women Leading (BWL) works to develop the pipeline and support Black women professionals in public service. It builds upon the success of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA) network. BWL will initially focus on access and recruitment for the federal legislative and executive branches, with a later focus at the state and local levels.

“If they won’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”

—Shirley Chisholm

BWCA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

cultivating the next generation of leaders in Washington, DC and across the USA

The BWCA Leadership Academy is an internship program for Black collegiate women that focuses on three core leadership development components: professional development, establishing a working knowledge of Congressional activity, and public engagement.