building Power. Elevating Voices. Driving Change—Together.
Black Women’s Leadership Collective Virginia (BWLC-VA) is dedicated to creating a lasting and impactful infrastructure that amplifies Black women's leadership, advocacy, and political engagement across the Commonwealth. Our mission is to mobilize, organize, and empower Black women at every level—ensuring our voices are heard, our concerns are addressed, and our power is felt.
Key Objectives for Virginia
Grassroots Expansion: Virginia is a critical battleground, and Black women are at the heart of shaping its future. By uniting our leadership and working alongside allies, we amplify our collective power and ensure our voices are heard. Our work is not limited to one election cycle—we are building an enduring movement that strengthens advocacy, leadership, and opportunity for all communities across the Commonwealth.
Policy Advocacy: Advancing policies that are in alignment with our values that better the lives of Black women and our communities.
Community Mobilization: Engaging Black women and allies through voter registration, issue education, and civic participation to build a stronger political presence.
Leadership Development: Creating pathways for Black women to step into leadership roles in politics, advocacy, and community organizing.
Natalie Shorter
Virginia State Director
Reach out to Natalie for more information on how to get involved as a county captain.
The Road Ahead
We are expanding across Virginia with Area Captains, mobilizing Black women voters, and driving policy change to build a more just and equitable Commonwealth. Contact State Director Natalie Shorter to become a captain today!
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
JOIN OUR POWER PARTNER CONVERSATION CALL
Join BWLC Virginia and a dynamic group of changemakers, leaders, and partners from across the Commonwealth as we gather to build community, share purpose, and elevate Black women’s political power and leadership.
Share our Power Partner Resource Packet with your network! A live document we’ll update regularly with voter tools, contact information for partner organizations in your region, scripts, and so much more!
BECOME AN AREA CAPTAIN
Area Captains in the Black Women’s Leadership Collective’s Virginia Organizing Program play a pivotal role in their communities.
Their responsibilities include:
Hosting Community Events:
Organizing impactful gatherings to engage and empower local residents. Encouraging voter registration, participation, and amplifying community voices.
Facilitating Workshops:
Leading educational sessions to inform and inspire action on key issues.
Vote Early, Vote Bold: Virginia 2025
Show our collective power and vote early! It’s time to lead at the ballot box. Vote for policies that protect and advance our collective values, families, and communities.
Dates You Need to Know:
Register and/or update your registration by October 24, 2025 (online, by mail, or in-person)
Early voting: September 19 – November 1 (Virginia Dept. of Elections Link HERE)
Election Day: November 4 (polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Don’t wait, make your voice heard today!
Check your voter registration status, review the full election calendar, and find your early voting polling location. Let’s move democracy forward, vote early, and bring someone with you!
events
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2025
Virginia Power Partner Conversation Call
Join us for a virtual call on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST. Special guests include: Virginia State and National leaders.
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join the movement
Join the power of the Collective as we expand, mobilize, and lead. Become one of our 95 Area Captains today and fill out our form below and also register below to attend our Partner Power Conversations call every other Wednesday evening at 7pm!
