Women's Pipeline for Change

We are building a sustainable infrastructure to support women of color in Massachusetts as they enter and move up the pipeline of public leadership.

The Women’s Pipeline for Change is a coalition of innovative women of color leaders, women of color-led organizations and allies focused on expanding opportunities in public leadership for women of color in Massachusetts. Pipeline members represent a wide range of fields, skills and backgrounds, from community organizations, political organizing and advocacy, to academia and research, training, and leadership development.

05/08/2026

04/30/2026

The VRA has just been weakened by the Supreme Court

Less Federal Protection: Previously, states with a history of voter discrimination had to get federal approval ("preclearance") before changing their voting laws. That requirement was struck down.
Easier to Change Voting Rules: States can now more easily make changes, such as closing polling locations, reducing early voting hours, or requiring specific ID types that certain residents might not have.
Harder to Fight Discrimination: It has become legally harder for citizens or civil rights groups to sue to stop discriminatory maps or laws, often limiting the power to fight back to only the federal government, which is often understaffed.
"Dilution" of Votes: In many areas, this allows for "redistricting"—redrawing map lines—in a way that scatters minority communities across different districts, making their overall voting power weaker (a process known as gerrymandering).
Shift in Power: This is creating a "patchwork" of voting rights where your ability to vote easily depends heavily on what state you live in, with southern states often having the most restrictions.
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As of 2026, experts warn that this weakening has led to a wider gap in voting participation between white and non-white voters, making it more difficult for minority communities to have their voices heard in government.

04/28/2026

Tune in tomorrow!!! Don’t miss it!

11/20/2025

Thank you to the amazing women who attended the We Are the Tribe - Women’s Retreat, Saturday. I truly appreciate the women who attended,
engaged selflessly with conviction. As we continue this movement I look forward to connecting again in January. Bringing visions to life, now the work begins.

11/03/2025

Please join is for a great Women’s retreat if you have not registered please click link below:

https://www.massvote.org/event-details-registration/we-are-the-tribe-1k

WE ARE THE TRIBE | MassVOTE Join us for a full-day in-person retreat centered on building community, deepening our collective work, and affirming the leadership journeys of Women of Color across public and civic spaces. Tickets are $25, and sponsorships are available upon request—register by November 8th, 2025.