Black Women's Congressional Alliance
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The Black Women's Congressional Alliance is a professional and social network for Black women who work on and off the Hill.
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The Black Women’s Congressional Alliance supports Black women congressional staffers in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
We are excited to extend our network here on Bluesky and provide you with the most up-to-date info on BWCA.
We are excited to extend our network here on Bluesky and provide you with the most up-to-date info on BWCA.
Thank you to the DCCC for hosting last week's mixer and creating a wonderful space for community and connection. 💕
We appreciate everyone who came out to expand their networks and build lasting professional relationships!
We appreciate everyone who came out to expand their networks and build lasting professional relationships!
July 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Thank you to the DCCC for hosting last week's mixer and creating a wonderful space for community and connection. 💕
We appreciate everyone who came out to expand their networks and build lasting professional relationships!
We appreciate everyone who came out to expand their networks and build lasting professional relationships!
Eight years ago, four Black women on Capitol Hill said yes to a vision. Today, the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance is a thriving network of 1,200+ women building bridges and breaking barriers.
To our founders, thank you for your vision and leadership. Here’s to the next chapter! 💗
To our founders, thank you for your vision and leadership. Here’s to the next chapter! 💗
July 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Eight years ago, four Black women on Capitol Hill said yes to a vision. Today, the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance is a thriving network of 1,200+ women building bridges and breaking barriers.
To our founders, thank you for your vision and leadership. Here’s to the next chapter! 💗
To our founders, thank you for your vision and leadership. Here’s to the next chapter! 💗
Honored to be recognized for our impact on the Hill while celebrating the lasting impact of Black music on America.
Thank you to the host & sponsors for celebrating the impact and excellence of Black music: Live Nation Entertainment, DoorDash, BE Nation, & Oracle.
Thank you to the host & sponsors for celebrating the impact and excellence of Black music: Live Nation Entertainment, DoorDash, BE Nation, & Oracle.
June 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Honored to be recognized for our impact on the Hill while celebrating the lasting impact of Black music on America.
Thank you to the host & sponsors for celebrating the impact and excellence of Black music: Live Nation Entertainment, DoorDash, BE Nation, & Oracle.
Thank you to the host & sponsors for celebrating the impact and excellence of Black music: Live Nation Entertainment, DoorDash, BE Nation, & Oracle.
Please join us in congratulating Sequoia Ragland on her promotion to Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Rep. Terri Sewell.
She brings expertise from her role as Health Policy Advisor in the Office of Rep. Marc Veasey. Wishing her great success her new role!
She brings expertise from her role as Health Policy Advisor in the Office of Rep. Marc Veasey. Wishing her great success her new role!
June 24, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Please join us in congratulating Sequoia Ragland on her promotion to Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Rep. Terri Sewell.
She brings expertise from her role as Health Policy Advisor in the Office of Rep. Marc Veasey. Wishing her great success her new role!
She brings expertise from her role as Health Policy Advisor in the Office of Rep. Marc Veasey. Wishing her great success her new role!
Join us in congratulating Nia Naylor on her recent promotion to Legislative Correspondent for Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester!
We are thrilled to see her take on this new opportunity and look forward to her continued success.
We are thrilled to see her take on this new opportunity and look forward to her continued success.
June 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Join us in congratulating Nia Naylor on her recent promotion to Legislative Correspondent for Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester!
We are thrilled to see her take on this new opportunity and look forward to her continued success.
We are thrilled to see her take on this new opportunity and look forward to her continued success.
It’s that time of year again!
Join BGR Group, BWCA, and BMH for our Annual Summer Reception, an evening of connection, community, and celebration.
Don’t miss it!
Join BGR Group, BWCA, and BMH for our Annual Summer Reception, an evening of connection, community, and celebration.
Don’t miss it!
June 22, 2026 at 11:37 PM
It’s that time of year again!
Join BGR Group, BWCA, and BMH for our Annual Summer Reception, an evening of connection, community, and celebration.
Don’t miss it!
Join BGR Group, BWCA, and BMH for our Annual Summer Reception, an evening of connection, community, and celebration.
Don’t miss it!
This Juneteenth, BWCA honors freedom, resilience, and the 5th anniversary of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
We recognize the lifelong advocacy of Opal Lee, whose work helped pave the way.
Black women have long led lasting change.
We recognize the lifelong advocacy of Opal Lee, whose work helped pave the way.
Black women have long led lasting change.
June 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This Juneteenth, BWCA honors freedom, resilience, and the 5th anniversary of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
We recognize the lifelong advocacy of Opal Lee, whose work helped pave the way.
Black women have long led lasting change.
We recognize the lifelong advocacy of Opal Lee, whose work helped pave the way.
Black women have long led lasting change.
Please join us in congratulating Chantess Robinson on her promotion to Residential Supervisor, U.S. Senate Page Program, with the US Senate Sergeant at Arms!
Wishing you great success in your new role!
Wishing you great success in your new role!
June 17, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Please join us in congratulating Chantess Robinson on her promotion to Residential Supervisor, U.S. Senate Page Program, with the US Senate Sergeant at Arms!
Wishing you great success in your new role!
Wishing you great success in your new role!
Join us as we celebrate Black Music Month!
Live Nation Entertainment proudly presents a June Reception honoring CBA, SBLSC, BWCA, and BMH.
We look forward to an evening of connection and celebration.
Space is limited. RSVP in Bio!
Live Nation Entertainment proudly presents a June Reception honoring CBA, SBLSC, BWCA, and BMH.
We look forward to an evening of connection and celebration.
Space is limited. RSVP in Bio!
June 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Join us as we celebrate Black Music Month!
Live Nation Entertainment proudly presents a June Reception honoring CBA, SBLSC, BWCA, and BMH.
We look forward to an evening of connection and celebration.
Space is limited. RSVP in Bio!
Live Nation Entertainment proudly presents a June Reception honoring CBA, SBLSC, BWCA, and BMH.
We look forward to an evening of connection and celebration.
Space is limited. RSVP in Bio!
Congratulations to Gabrielle Morris for her new role as the Press/Digital Assistant to Rep. Nikki Budzinski!
She previously served as a legal intern with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Wishing her the best in this new role!
She previously served as a legal intern with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Wishing her the best in this new role!
June 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Congratulations to Gabrielle Morris for her new role as the Press/Digital Assistant to Rep. Nikki Budzinski!
She previously served as a legal intern with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Wishing her the best in this new role!
She previously served as a legal intern with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Wishing her the best in this new role!
Thank you to everyone for joining us for our 4th Annual Senate Lunch!
It’s always a joy to commune with our Senate members.
A special thanks to DSCC for partnering with us on this event!
It’s always a joy to commune with our Senate members.
A special thanks to DSCC for partnering with us on this event!
June 9, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Thank you to everyone for joining us for our 4th Annual Senate Lunch!
It’s always a joy to commune with our Senate members.
A special thanks to DSCC for partnering with us on this event!
It’s always a joy to commune with our Senate members.
A special thanks to DSCC for partnering with us on this event!
Congratulations to Grace Iheke on her new role as Legislative Director for Rep. Alma Adams. Previously she served as Senior Policy Advisor to Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. We’re excited to see her continue to thrive and make an impact in this new position!
June 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Congratulations to Grace Iheke on her new role as Legislative Director for Rep. Alma Adams. Previously she served as Senior Policy Advisor to Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. We’re excited to see her continue to thrive and make an impact in this new position!
There is something incredibly beautiful about being a Black person during Pride.
You exist with purpose. You resist by refusing to disappear. You have the audacity to take up space, speak your truth, love openly, and live fully. That is power.
BWCA wishes a happy Pride Month!
You exist with purpose. You resist by refusing to disappear. You have the audacity to take up space, speak your truth, love openly, and live fully. That is power.
BWCA wishes a happy Pride Month!
June 2, 2026 at 12:57 AM
There is something incredibly beautiful about being a Black person during Pride.
You exist with purpose. You resist by refusing to disappear. You have the audacity to take up space, speak your truth, love openly, and live fully. That is power.
BWCA wishes a happy Pride Month!
You exist with purpose. You resist by refusing to disappear. You have the audacity to take up space, speak your truth, love openly, and live fully. That is power.
BWCA wishes a happy Pride Month!
We haven’t forgotten about you! 🩷
There’s a lot changing right now, and we know many people are carrying questions, stress, and uncertainty.
Join us for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind and reconnect with one another.
RSVP link in bio!
There’s a lot changing right now, and we know many people are carrying questions, stress, and uncertainty.
Join us for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind and reconnect with one another.
RSVP link in bio!
May 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
We haven’t forgotten about you! 🩷
There’s a lot changing right now, and we know many people are carrying questions, stress, and uncertainty.
Join us for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind and reconnect with one another.
RSVP link in bio!
There’s a lot changing right now, and we know many people are carrying questions, stress, and uncertainty.
Join us for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind and reconnect with one another.
RSVP link in bio!
Congratulations to Adia Santos on her new role as Deputy Press Secretary in the Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Adia steps into this position after previously serving as a Communications Assistant for the Congresswoman.
We look forward to her continued impact in this new role!
Adia steps into this position after previously serving as a Communications Assistant for the Congresswoman.
We look forward to her continued impact in this new role!
May 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Congratulations to Adia Santos on her new role as Deputy Press Secretary in the Office of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Adia steps into this position after previously serving as a Communications Assistant for the Congresswoman.
We look forward to her continued impact in this new role!
Adia steps into this position after previously serving as a Communications Assistant for the Congresswoman.
We look forward to her continued impact in this new role!
The BWCA Check-in is postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will send future updates via the email list and on our social channels.
Please have a safe weekend.
Please have a safe weekend.
May 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The BWCA Check-in is postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will send future updates via the email list and on our social channels.
Please have a safe weekend.
Please have a safe weekend.
There’s a lot changing right now, and things are moving quickly — but we want to make space to hear from you.
Join BWCA for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind, connect with one another, and check in on how everyone is doing.
RSVP in bio!
Join BWCA for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind, connect with one another, and check in on how everyone is doing.
RSVP in bio!
May 20, 2026 at 11:35 AM
There’s a lot changing right now, and things are moving quickly — but we want to make space to hear from you.
Join BWCA for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind, connect with one another, and check in on how everyone is doing.
RSVP in bio!
Join BWCA for a casual evening of conversation and community as we talk about the issues on everyone’s mind, connect with one another, and check in on how everyone is doing.
RSVP in bio!
Congratulations to Bry’Shawna Walker on her new role as Communications Manager in the Office of Governor JB Pritzker. Previously serving as Press Secretary for Rep. Shomari C. Figures, we are excited to see the strategic communications leadership she will bring in this next role.
May 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Congratulations to Bry’Shawna Walker on her new role as Communications Manager in the Office of Governor JB Pritzker. Previously serving as Press Secretary for Rep. Shomari C. Figures, we are excited to see the strategic communications leadership she will bring in this next role.
Happy Mother’s Day to the BWCA family!
Wishing all the wonderful mothers in our community a heartfelt day full of appreciation and joy!
Wishing all the wonderful mothers in our community a heartfelt day full of appreciation and joy!
May 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to the BWCA family!
Wishing all the wonderful mothers in our community a heartfelt day full of appreciation and joy!
Wishing all the wonderful mothers in our community a heartfelt day full of appreciation and joy!
Congratulations to Petrina Thomas on her well-earned career change!
Moving from Director of Member Services for the House Financial Services Committee Minority Staff to the Federal Government Relations Manager at Zillow is a fantastic achievement.
Moving from Director of Member Services for the House Financial Services Committee Minority Staff to the Federal Government Relations Manager at Zillow is a fantastic achievement.
April 30, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Congratulations to Petrina Thomas on her well-earned career change!
Moving from Director of Member Services for the House Financial Services Committee Minority Staff to the Federal Government Relations Manager at Zillow is a fantastic achievement.
Moving from Director of Member Services for the House Financial Services Committee Minority Staff to the Federal Government Relations Manager at Zillow is a fantastic achievement.
A special thanks to everyone who joined our fireside chat with Rep. Underwood!
We were grateful to convene such a dedicated group for this critical conversation on Black maternal health & equity.
We hope you left with meaningful insights on advancing better outcomes for Black mothers and families.
We were grateful to convene such a dedicated group for this critical conversation on Black maternal health & equity.
We hope you left with meaningful insights on advancing better outcomes for Black mothers and families.
April 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
A special thanks to everyone who joined our fireside chat with Rep. Underwood!
We were grateful to convene such a dedicated group for this critical conversation on Black maternal health & equity.
We hope you left with meaningful insights on advancing better outcomes for Black mothers and families.
We were grateful to convene such a dedicated group for this critical conversation on Black maternal health & equity.
We hope you left with meaningful insights on advancing better outcomes for Black mothers and families.
Join us for a fireside chat with Rep. Lauren Underwood on Black maternal health & equity!
Hosted by CBA, BWCA & SBLSC —don’t miss this important conversation!
RSVP link in bio!
Hosted by CBA, BWCA & SBLSC —don’t miss this important conversation!
RSVP link in bio!
April 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Join us for a fireside chat with Rep. Lauren Underwood on Black maternal health & equity!
Hosted by CBA, BWCA & SBLSC —don’t miss this important conversation!
RSVP link in bio!
Hosted by CBA, BWCA & SBLSC —don’t miss this important conversation!
RSVP link in bio!
Congratulations to Adianna Alston on her well-deserved promotion from Press Assistant to Deputy Press Secretary in the Office of Senator Tammy Baldwin! We are excited to see her continued commitment and talent in this new role!
April 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Congratulations to Adianna Alston on her well-deserved promotion from Press Assistant to Deputy Press Secretary in the Office of Senator Tammy Baldwin! We are excited to see her continued commitment and talent in this new role!
Congratulations to Grace Carlos on her new role as Director of Operations & Scheduling for Congresswoman Lateefah Simon.
Grace previously served as a Scheduler for Congressman Jimmy Gomez.
We're wishing her continued success in this next chapter!
Grace previously served as a Scheduler for Congressman Jimmy Gomez.
We're wishing her continued success in this next chapter!
April 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations to Grace Carlos on her new role as Director of Operations & Scheduling for Congresswoman Lateefah Simon.
Grace previously served as a Scheduler for Congressman Jimmy Gomez.
We're wishing her continued success in this next chapter!
Grace previously served as a Scheduler for Congressman Jimmy Gomez.
We're wishing her continued success in this next chapter!
Congratulations to Olivia Blevins on her new role as Press Secretary in the Office of Congressman Steny Hoyer.
Previously serving as Press Assistant in the same office, she brings a strong background in digital media and political communications.
Previously serving as Press Assistant in the same office, she brings a strong background in digital media and political communications.
April 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Congratulations to Olivia Blevins on her new role as Press Secretary in the Office of Congressman Steny Hoyer.
Previously serving as Press Assistant in the same office, she brings a strong background in digital media and political communications.
Previously serving as Press Assistant in the same office, she brings a strong background in digital media and political communications.