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Jasmine Sherman
Jasmine Sherman (they/them) is an African American political activist, and presidential candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election. Sherman is running as a third party candidate for the Green Party, however, they hope to create a new political party called the Unicorn Party focused on enacting common sense policies like universal healthcare.

Background
Sherman was born in New York City, NY on August 17, 1985 (age 38) in New York City, NY. They were born Jasmine Sherman, to parents Amanda and Thomas, the first of two children. Their parents worked labor and customer service jobs. Jasmine graduated from Northbridge high school in 2003. They earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from the University of Phoenix. They have a masters degree in Finance from University of Phoenix. Sherman also experienced homelessness and was in and out of the foster care system as a child, which led her to believing in the value of education. A person that inspires Sherman is Harriet Tubman who she believes is a "beacon of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination."

Career
Sherman is currently Executive Director of Greater Charlotte Rise, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to immediate housing relief in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Economy
Sherman believes in guaranteed housing, universal healthcare and education, and universal basic income. They believe that rent should housing should be decommidified, and rent, mortgages, and property taxes should be eliminated.