Black Women in Politics Fund
In 2025, we launched the Shellie Hayes McMahon Black Women in Politics Award to honor and invest in the leadership of Black women preparing to run for office in Travis, Williamson, Hays, and Bastrop counties.
This award recognizes the brilliance, courage, and commitment of Black women who step forward to lead, despite systemic barriers and underrepresentation in public office. In partnership with Emerge Texas, the state affiliate of Emerge America, co-founded by Vice President Kamala Harris, recipients gain access to premier candidate training, mentorship, and a powerful network of Democratic women leaders across the country.
By supporting this award, you are helping to level the playing field and ensuring that Black women have the tools, resources, and support needed to run, win, and transform politics in Texas. Every dollar you give fuels a future of more inclusive, representative leadership, and moves us closer to a democracy that truly reflects all of us.
The items on this page are being offered as a gift by Black Austin Democrats in gratitude for a contribution at the designated level. The estimated shipping time for the gifts is within 24 hours.
Black Austin Democrats is solely responsible for producing and shipping your gift. If you have questions about your gift, please contact them at 512-123-4567.
Contribution rules
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
- I am at least eighteen years old.