Women Belong in Every Room Where Decisions are Made

As the President of Emerge and the creator of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics, A’shanti F. Gholar has spent her life turning frustration into fuel, building platforms and pipelines for women—especially women of color—to lead. We talked about her journey, the systems she’s working to change, and what it really takes to step into your own power. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the political landscape or unsure where to begin, this conversation is for you.