Our Candidates
These visionary leaders have earned the endorsement of Cries For Change PAC through their demonstrated commitment to justice, health equity, and transformative community leadership.
Endorsed Leaders
These candidates have been thoroughly vetted and represent our values.
Oye Owolewa
Council At-Large
Washington, D.C.
Oye reflects the values of someone we want to represent community over politics. He consistently shows up for people who have been harmed by the system and supports their fight for healing and justice.
"Oye reflects the values of someone we want to represent community over politics. He consistently shows up for people who have been harmed by the system and supports their fight for healing and justice."
— Dr. Shawanna Vaughn, Executive Director
Donavan McKinney
Community Advocate & Organizer
Detroit, Michigan
A passionate advocate for formerly incarcerated communities, Donavan leads community-centered conversations on healing, policy, and the future of our communities. His work focuses on incarceration & collateral consequences, violence prevention, AI & civil rights, healthcare equity, and democracy preservation.
What We Look For in Candidates
Our endorsed candidates demonstrate unwavering commitment to these core principles.
Criminal Justice Reform
Commitment to ending mass incarceration, police accountability, and restorative justice practices.
Healthcare Access
Support for universal healthcare, mental health services, and alternative medicine access.
Community Investment
Prioritizing education, housing, and economic opportunities in underserved communities.
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