A’shanti F. Gholar (she/her)
@ashantigholar.bsky.social
President & CEO of Emerge. Democratic strategist. All about getting more womxn into politics.
My book “Still Rising” debuts March ‘27.
Iced coffee. Astrology. Grateful. 🧿🪬♾️
https://lnk.bio/ashantigholar
My book “Still Rising” debuts March ‘27.
Iced coffee. Astrology. Grateful. 🧿🪬♾️
https://lnk.bio/ashantigholar
#WCW. I always love any opportunity to hear the wise words of the iconic Gloria Steinem. We are so honored to have her on our @emergeamerica.bsky.social advisory board. 🫶🏾
August 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#WCW. I always love any opportunity to hear the wise words of the iconic Gloria Steinem. We are so honored to have her on our @emergeamerica.bsky.social advisory board. 🫶🏾
Emerge is hosting an Emerge-ncy Update virtual event about Texas’ redistricting on August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. We will hear from Texas Democratic State Sen. Molly Cook, Representative Rhetta Bowers, and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Emerge is hosting an Emerge-ncy Update virtual event about Texas’ redistricting on August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. We will hear from Texas Democratic State Sen. Molly Cook, Representative Rhetta Bowers, and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad.
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Are you a Black woman wanting to run for office in North Carolina? Apply to join our fall Black Women’s Leadership Collective x Emerge Action Fund Training! Training starts September 13! Apply by Aug. 25.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Are you a Black woman wanting to run for office in North Carolina? Apply to join our fall Black Women’s Leadership Collective x Emerge Action Fund Training! Training starts September 13! Apply by Aug. 25.
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It makes me so sad that many Americans truly don’t understand the horrible impact of this bill.
July 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It makes me so sad that many Americans truly don’t understand the horrible impact of this bill.
Let’s keep going!!!
July 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Let’s keep going!!!
Let’s keep the pressure on them!
If you don’t know who your House member is, go to Google and type “How To Find Your Member of Congress.” Click Congress.gov and put in your zip code. It will tell you who your House and two US Senators are.
If you don’t know who your House member is, go to Google and type “How To Find Your Member of Congress.” Click Congress.gov and put in your zip code. It will tell you who your House and two US Senators are.
July 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Let’s keep the pressure on them!
If you don’t know who your House member is, go to Google and type “How To Find Your Member of Congress.” Click Congress.gov and put in your zip code. It will tell you who your House and two US Senators are.
If you don’t know who your House member is, go to Google and type “How To Find Your Member of Congress.” Click Congress.gov and put in your zip code. It will tell you who your House and two US Senators are.
Let’s be clear - this is the Big Bull$#!+ Bill. Let’s keep the pressure on them!
July 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Let’s be clear - this is the Big Bull$#!+ Bill. Let’s keep the pressure on them!
I absolutely loved this beautiful moment from the @stateoftheppl.bsky.social Los Angeles tour stop yesterday when Madam VP gave our leader @angelarye.bsky.social
her flowers for all that she has done to make the tour a reality and a success. We love you Angela!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
her flowers for all that she has done to make the tour a reality and a success. We love you Angela!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
June 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I absolutely loved this beautiful moment from the @stateoftheppl.bsky.social Los Angeles tour stop yesterday when Madam VP gave our leader @angelarye.bsky.social
her flowers for all that she has done to make the tour a reality and a success. We love you Angela!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
her flowers for all that she has done to make the tour a reality and a success. We love you Angela!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
I’m excited to announce that the original Emerge woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, will deliver the keynote address at our 20th anniversary gala on Wednesday!
You can join us virtually to watch her first major speech since leaving office.
Get your $25 virtual ticket here.
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You can join us virtually to watch her first major speech since leaving office.
Get your $25 virtual ticket here.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’m excited to announce that the original Emerge woman, Vice President Kamala Harris, will deliver the keynote address at our 20th anniversary gala on Wednesday!
You can join us virtually to watch her first major speech since leaving office.
Get your $25 virtual ticket here.
lnkd.in/dqbpcMYX
You can join us virtually to watch her first major speech since leaving office.
Get your $25 virtual ticket here.
lnkd.in/dqbpcMYX
From a blog, to a multi-awarding winning podcast, and now…a book!
I’m so excited to join The New Press family. “Still Rising” coming March 2027.
Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. 🫶🏾
I’m so excited to join The New Press family. “Still Rising” coming March 2027.
Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. 🫶🏾
April 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From a blog, to a multi-awarding winning podcast, and now…a book!
I’m so excited to join The New Press family. “Still Rising” coming March 2027.
Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. 🫶🏾
I’m so excited to join The New Press family. “Still Rising” coming March 2027.
Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. 🫶🏾
In March, I co-hosted the inaugural @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social event. The BGG teamed up with Way to Win to bring the vibe of the room to the BGG audience. Listen to our bonus episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In March, I co-hosted the inaugural @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social event. The BGG teamed up with Way to Win to bring the vibe of the room to the BGG audience. Listen to our bonus episode wherever you get your podcasts.
link.podtrac.com/r6tx7rxs
link.podtrac.com/r6tx7rxs
Check out Emerge in this great Bloomberg piece on former federal workers running for office.
We have seen a 157% increase in interest in running for office since November.
Visit emergeamerica.org to learn more about our training programs for women ready to run and on the ballot!
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We have seen a 157% increase in interest in running for office since November.
Visit emergeamerica.org to learn more about our training programs for women ready to run and on the ballot!
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March 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Check out Emerge in this great Bloomberg piece on former federal workers running for office.
We have seen a 157% increase in interest in running for office since November.
Visit emergeamerica.org to learn more about our training programs for women ready to run and on the ballot!
lnkd.in/ebxDGvGT
We have seen a 157% increase in interest in running for office since November.
Visit emergeamerica.org to learn more about our training programs for women ready to run and on the ballot!
lnkd.in/ebxDGvGT
My statement about last night’s “speech”.
March 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
My statement about last night’s “speech”.
It’s great to be back on Meet the Press NOW for the first time in 2025 — during an especially politics-filled week! More below from our timely discussion — including about where our economy is headed under President Trump’s second term.
January 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It’s great to be back on Meet the Press NOW for the first time in 2025 — during an especially politics-filled week! More below from our timely discussion — including about where our economy is headed under President Trump’s second term.
We are heartbroken by the passing of Cecile Richards, a fierce advocate for women's leadership, an activist for reproductive rights, and a beloved member of the Emerge family. As an Advisory Board Member, Cecile graciously shared her invaluable wisdom in supporting the Emerge mission.
January 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are heartbroken by the passing of Cecile Richards, a fierce advocate for women's leadership, an activist for reproductive rights, and a beloved member of the Emerge family. As an Advisory Board Member, Cecile graciously shared her invaluable wisdom in supporting the Emerge mission.
There is still time to make a tax-deductible donation to Emerge!
Help Support the next generation of Leaders!
Leaders Emerge is the pre-pipeline leadership development for women and nonbinary people within the New American Majority.
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Help Support the next generation of Leaders!
Leaders Emerge is the pre-pipeline leadership development for women and nonbinary people within the New American Majority.
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December 31, 2024 at 8:27 PM
There is still time to make a tax-deductible donation to Emerge!
Help Support the next generation of Leaders!
Leaders Emerge is the pre-pipeline leadership development for women and nonbinary people within the New American Majority.
panoramagroup.tfaforms.net/f/LeadersEme...
Help Support the next generation of Leaders!
Leaders Emerge is the pre-pipeline leadership development for women and nonbinary people within the New American Majority.
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It was another magical night at The White House holiday party. These were by far my favorite decorations FLOTUS has done.
Thank you to my sister-colleague Allison, our Emerge comms director, for being my date. Next year we celebrate nine years of friendship & working at Emerge together. ❤️
Thank you to my sister-colleague Allison, our Emerge comms director, for being my date. Next year we celebrate nine years of friendship & working at Emerge together. ❤️
December 17, 2024 at 2:28 PM
It was another magical night at The White House holiday party. These were by far my favorite decorations FLOTUS has done.
Thank you to my sister-colleague Allison, our Emerge comms director, for being my date. Next year we celebrate nine years of friendship & working at Emerge together. ❤️
Thank you to my sister-colleague Allison, our Emerge comms director, for being my date. Next year we celebrate nine years of friendship & working at Emerge together. ❤️
Hello to all of my new followers!
I’m A’shanti. I run Emerge, the nation’s largest network of women elected officials and candidates. We have over 1,200 great Democratic women serving in office at all levels of government.
Learn more about us, our alums, and our programs at emergeamerica.org.
I’m A’shanti. I run Emerge, the nation’s largest network of women elected officials and candidates. We have over 1,200 great Democratic women serving in office at all levels of government.
Learn more about us, our alums, and our programs at emergeamerica.org.
December 14, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Hello to all of my new followers!
I’m A’shanti. I run Emerge, the nation’s largest network of women elected officials and candidates. We have over 1,200 great Democratic women serving in office at all levels of government.
Learn more about us, our alums, and our programs at emergeamerica.org.
I’m A’shanti. I run Emerge, the nation’s largest network of women elected officials and candidates. We have over 1,200 great Democratic women serving in office at all levels of government.
Learn more about us, our alums, and our programs at emergeamerica.org.
A few days ago, I got to gather with some of the amazing warrior women I had the honor of working with while being a surrogate for the Harris-Walz campaign. Being in community with them always brings me joy.
The fight continues.
The fight continues.
December 13, 2024 at 7:48 PM
A few days ago, I got to gather with some of the amazing warrior women I had the honor of working with while being a surrogate for the Harris-Walz campaign. Being in community with them always brings me joy.
The fight continues.
The fight continues.
With his choices like Kavanaugh, Gaetz, and Hegseth, I talked about how Trump is trying to normalize bad behavior and the horrible message it sends to women.
December 12, 2024 at 11:46 PM
With his choices like Kavanaugh, Gaetz, and Hegseth, I talked about how Trump is trying to normalize bad behavior and the horrible message it sends to women.
By popular demand, we are doing another post-election briefing to highlight the stellar 2024 wins of the Emerge network.
RSVP at shorturl.at/oaUfP.
RSVP at shorturl.at/oaUfP.
December 11, 2024 at 12:13 PM
By popular demand, we are doing another post-election briefing to highlight the stellar 2024 wins of the Emerge network.
RSVP at shorturl.at/oaUfP.
RSVP at shorturl.at/oaUfP.
I joined Meet The Press
NOW to discuss President Biden’s speech on the strong economy he has built. #ThanksBiden for the 16 million new jobs, the lowest average unemployment rate of any admin in the last 50 years, 20 million applications for new business, and a stock market “at record highs”.
NOW to discuss President Biden’s speech on the strong economy he has built. #ThanksBiden for the 16 million new jobs, the lowest average unemployment rate of any admin in the last 50 years, 20 million applications for new business, and a stock market “at record highs”.
December 11, 2024 at 12:16 AM
I joined Meet The Press
NOW to discuss President Biden’s speech on the strong economy he has built. #ThanksBiden for the 16 million new jobs, the lowest average unemployment rate of any admin in the last 50 years, 20 million applications for new business, and a stock market “at record highs”.
NOW to discuss President Biden’s speech on the strong economy he has built. #ThanksBiden for the 16 million new jobs, the lowest average unemployment rate of any admin in the last 50 years, 20 million applications for new business, and a stock market “at record highs”.
It was another stellar year for us at Emerge.
As the Democratic Party regroups and moves forward, Emerge is an essential element to the party ’s long-term strategy and structural shifts.
Here is my post-election memo that we shared. shorturl.at/sSc2Q
As the Democratic Party regroups and moves forward, Emerge is an essential element to the party ’s long-term strategy and structural shifts.
Here is my post-election memo that we shared. shorturl.at/sSc2Q
November 27, 2024 at 6:23 PM
It was another stellar year for us at Emerge.
As the Democratic Party regroups and moves forward, Emerge is an essential element to the party ’s long-term strategy and structural shifts.
Here is my post-election memo that we shared. shorturl.at/sSc2Q
As the Democratic Party regroups and moves forward, Emerge is an essential element to the party ’s long-term strategy and structural shifts.
Here is my post-election memo that we shared. shorturl.at/sSc2Q
For my fellow #Blackwomen that are part of the #92percent! Get you one and support a great Black woman-owned business.
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November 23, 2024 at 8:15 PM
For my fellow #Blackwomen that are part of the #92percent! Get you one and support a great Black woman-owned business.
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