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Policy & Power: Women’s Equity Circle 2.0

Investing in Black Women Candidates. Shifting Political Power.

Closing the Racial Wealth Gap.

At Level, we know that real economic change demands political power. Our Policy & Power Track is a transformational 10-week experience designed to equip members with the tools, knowledge, and collective action plan to back Black women political candidates. These are the women who are essential to shaping equitable futures.

This track is about more than just learning. It’s about doing. You'll join a curated multiracial circle to:

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✅ Explore why electing Black women is critical to closing the racial wealth gap

✅ Dive deep into current policies and the political calculus that shapes them

✅ Learn how to critically evaluate candidates and their policy platforms

✅ Directly invest $1,000 in financial and in-kind support toward a winning Black woman candidate’s campaign

✅ Build authentic relationships with like-minded women who believe in equity and collective action

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We’re proud to offer this in partnership with Backbone Digital Leaders, a powerhouse team of Black women who specialize in mobilizing grassroots movements to spearhead a revolution at the ballot box and beyond.

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The Journey Includes:

  • Courageous Conversations: Develop skills to navigate race, equity, and policy discussions with boldness and respect.

  • Elect Black Women: Understand why representation matters and how Black women candidates can make transformative change.

  • Policy & Power Deep Dive: Unpack policies that impact the racial wealth gap and strategize ways to advance equity.

  • Candidate Pitches: Meet 3–4 Black women candidates and evaluate their platforms using Level’s 4Ps Due Diligence process (People, Policies, Political Environment, Potential for Influence).

  • Collective Investment: Cast your vote and allocate funding and in-kind resources to the winning candidate.

 

What Makes Our Approach Different?

We don’t just look for “electability", we seek out candidates with vision, courage, and a clear plan to address the racial wealth gap. Our circles are 50% Black women and 50% non-Black women, intentionally designed to foster true cross-racial collaboration that builds empathy, understanding, and shared commitment.

 

The Outcome

The Policy and Power tracks will come together this year to collectively identify and decide on Black women candidates to back in the upcoming races. Not only will we provide direct financial support to their campaigns, but we’ll also mobilize on-the-ground efforts to help ensure their success. We’ve done this before and we know it works!

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By the end of this course, you'll have helped move real dollars, resources, and visibility to Black women candidates and walk away with sharpened skills to continue advancing political equity in your own networks.

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Upcoming Cohort

  • Start Date: June 17, 2025. Deadline to sign up Monday, June 2nd. 

  • Led by: Jess Moore Matthews (Founder of Backbone & Level Circle 3 winning entrepreneur)

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Why Now?

To move economic power, you have to have political power. With DEI rollbacks and systemic barriers rising, now is the time to take bold, intentional action. This track gives you the roadmap to make a tangible impact—locally, nationally, and within your own leadership journey.

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