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October 2026

Power at the Polls

Table of Contents

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The Ballot Is Business: Why Voting Matters for Women Entrepreneurs

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller

feature02

Civic Capital: Investing in Your Community Through the Ballot

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller

column03

Voices of Change: Black Women Leading Voter Mobilization

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller

interview04

The Polling Place and the Boardroom: Building Civic Leadership Pipelines

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller

spotlight05

Our Vote, Our Voice, Our Victory

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller

editorial

Editor's Letter

Dear Sisters in Business,

Black women have long been the backbone of democracy—turning out to vote at the highest rates of any demographic group. Yet our representation in office and in policy still lags behind our participation. Our ballot is our business card—it is how we invest in the communities where we build our enterprises.

This edition celebrates our civic power and equips you to exercise it fully.

In Solidarity,
Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller

Editor's Letter

Our Vote, Our Voice, Our Victory
EDITOR'S PICK
Black Women in Business· editorial

Our Vote, Our Voice, Our Victory

Black women are the most reliable voting bloc in America. Our power is not just in our turnout—it is in what we demand after we vote.

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller
4 min

Feature Stories

The Ballot Is Business: Why Voting Matters for Women Entrepreneurs
EDITOR'S PICK
Black Women in Business· feature

The Ballot Is Business: Why Voting Matters for Women Entrepreneurs

Every regulation, tax code, and grant program that affects your business is decided by someone who was elected. As Black women entrepreneurs, our vote is our most underutilized business asset.

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller
6 min

Columns

Civic Capital: Investing in Your Community Through the Ballot
Black Women in Business· column

Civic Capital: Investing in Your Community Through the Ballot

We talk about investing capital in our communities. Voting is the highest-ROI investment you can make—and it costs nothing but your time.

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller
4 min

Spotlight Interview

Voices of Change: Black Women Leading Voter Mobilization
Black Women in Business· interview

Voices of Change: Black Women Leading Voter Mobilization

We speak with three Black women who are on the frontlines of voter mobilization in their communities.

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller
7 min

Spotlight

The Polling Place and the Boardroom: Building Civic Leadership Pipelines
Black Women in Business· spotlight

The Polling Place and the Boardroom: Building Civic Leadership Pipelines

Your business skills are exactly what your local government needs. Here is how to take the first step into public service.

Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller
5 min