LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ+ people to all levels of government, proudly congratulates Antwon Womack on his historic Birmingham School Board election victory. Womack is the first out Black LGBTQ+ person elected in Alabama and will become the second out LGBTQ+ person currently serving in elected office in the state.
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund President & CEO, Evan Low, remarks on the win: “We are thrilled to gain more LGBTQ+ representation in Alabama with Antwon Womack’s historic win to serve on the Birmingham School Board. School boards are an important place to stand up for student equality and progress. Alabama has one of the lowest rates of LGBTQ+ representation in the country, and this win literally doubles our total of known out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the state. We congratulate Antwon and know he will make a big difference for the youth and families of Birmingham.”
Antwon Womack, Birmingham School Board Member-elect, says: “Tonight’s election is historic — a victory for equality and progress in the City of Birmingham, State of Alabama. LGBTQIA+ representation matters because it ensures every student feels seen, safe, and supported. Together, we will continue building schools that protect all students, promote inclusion, and create policies rooted in fairness, dignity, and opportunity for every child in Birmingham City Schools!”
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Vice President of Political Programs, Daniel Hernandez, continues: “Electing local LGBTQ+ leaders is a central part of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s mission, and as a former school board member, I know just how impactful school boards are in local communities,” says Hernandez. “Antwon has worked hard to achieve his seat at the table, and we celebrate not just his historic win but the important voice he will bring to his work in office.”
Royce Collins, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Black Leaders Caucus Co-Chair, added: “Antwon Womack’s win is a powerful reminder that local elections shape our communities. As co-chair of the Victory Fund’s Black Leaders Caucus, I’m proud we’re helping elect endorsed, pro-equality leaders nationwide, especially in the South, so more voices like his can lead and deliver.”
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsed Womack for his run, one of over 250 endorsed LGBTQ+ candidates in local, state and federal races. When Womack takes office, he will join more than 1,300 out LGBTQ+ elected officials serving across the United States.