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Black Barbie Is Running For President

“2020 continues to be a monumental year, and as so many of us are activating — from living in a pandemic and fighting for our families and communities in uncertain economic times, to dismantling racist systems and marching on the streets — we must use this as an opportunity to inspire young women and girls to lead,” Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of She Should Run tells ESSENCE.

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She Should Run: Barbie’s Campaign May Be the One We’re Most Excited About in 2020

“With the upcoming elections and the current push for equality and representation, 2020 is an incredible time for us to inspire young women and girls to lead,” said Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of She Should Run. “Understanding the role we play in empowering our daughters is the first step—we have to have healthy conversations at home and encourage curiosity. By getting them excited today, we’re giving them the confidence to raise their voices and run for office tomorrow.”

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Mattel just launched a line of politically themed Barbies

"Mattel released on Tuesday a line of politically themed Barbie dolls, including a political candidate, a campaign manager, a fundraiser, and a voter Barbie. The company made the dolls with She Should Run, a nonprofit that works to increase the number of women running for office."

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Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: Not One Country Has Gender Equality

"Congratulations to our dear friends at She Should Run for partnering with Mattel to provide girls and boys the opportunity to internalize women’s leadership in their everyday play. While I love that more girls will get to envision their powerful futures, I am also excited for the boys whose parents buy them these dolls."

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Barbie Unveils Election-Inspired Dolls — Including a Black Woman Running for President!

"To launch the set, Barbie teamed up with She Should Run, a nonprofit that supports and guides women considering a run for office, in order to help teach young girls about different leadership roles and the importance of voting."

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‘It is historic’: Women of color dominate Joe Biden’s list for vice president

Now, when it comes to what type of resume is required, “all bets are off,” said Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of She Should Run, which encourages women to seek political office. “After the election in 2016, what we learned is there isn’t that one background that is the perfect formula."

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So You Want to Get Politically Active? Here’s Your Comprehensive Guide

Getting politically active may feel intimidating if you're not sure where to start, but it's never too late to get involved and make your voice heard. A beginner's guide to making a difference.

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How to Get Involved in Local Politics

Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of She Should Run, agrees that tapping into training tools is the right first step. "There are so many resources out there, and even great books that break down how to run a successful race," she says. "If that fire in the belly is there, the steps that you need to take in order to run a successful race can absolutely happen when you plug in." She suggests starting with Represent: A Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World.

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‘She Should Run’ Founder on How Women Leaders are Responding to Pandemic

Erin Loos Cutraro, Founder and CEO of nonpartisan nonprofit 'She Should Run', joins chedHER to discuss how she's helping to create the next generation of female elected officials, and how women leaders are responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Women in Politics: Success, Supporters & Resources

“EMILY’s List and Maggie’s List have been the two largest, for each party respectively,” he wrote in an email to Reform Austin. “Also She Should Run and IGNITE.”

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Women are leading us through the pandemic. They should be leading our country next

Women are the majority of critical healthcare workers, grocery clerks, and caregivers while the country is working from home. Those experiences will make them much better leaders.

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Women and the Hidden Burden of the Coronavirus

“Everyone in a collective way is feeling or will feel the impact of this pandemic,” says Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of She Should Run, a nonpartisan organization supporting women running for office. “It is at this very moment that we have to shine a light on what it means that women are not going to be in these rooms.

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