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Leaders say they are actively seeking to recruit candidates of color from working-class backgrounds to challenge incumbents they perceive as compromised and potentially vulnerable.

“The great thing about public school is that you share a space with families who come from all different backgrounds, socioeconomic groups, races and religions,” Gardner said.

"We gathered voices from different regions, ages and backgrounds so it's as inclusive as possible. Big tech can't always see those nuances," she says.

Gay “has intentionally and artfully carved out spaces to create opportunities for writers, readers and emerging publishing professionals of all backgrounds,” says David Steinberger, chair of the National Book Foundation’s board.

"Ever since we started it, we've had people come up and give us donations, we've had people cheering us - not just white British people, people from all different backgrounds," he said.