After yesterday's devastating Supreme Court decision in Alexander v. SC NAACP, the fight for our democracy is clearer than ever. “The highest court in our land greenlit racial discrimination in South Carolina’s redistricting process, denied Black voters the right to be free from the race-based sorting and sent a message that facts, process, and precedent will not protect the Black vote.” Janai Nelson, president and director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) The State Infrastructure Fund at NEO Philanthropy SIF will continue to provide consistent, long-term funding, to organize and fight for stronger voting rights and put in place federal voting protections to bring a stop to these attacks on our voting rights. Black voters must have their voices heard and votes counted equally. https://lnkd.in/gy2iVRn8
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Our democracy is evolving, and it impacts us all. Louisiana's new congressional map includes a second majority-Black district, marking a significant win for Black voters. The move addresses concerns of diluted Black voting power and helps amplify Black voices so that policies are crafted and implemented equitably. The week-long special session focused on redistricting to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act, ending a long legal battle and emphasizing the importance of state-led decisions over federal intervention. This development echoes similar efforts in Alabama, highlighting a positive trend toward increased Black political representation. Read more: https://wkkf.co/nbfg
After a court fight, Louisiana's new congressional map boosts Black political power
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🎯 Title: Georgia Republicans' New Voting Maps Defy Court Order to Boost Black Representation 🗺️🖋️ 🔍 Summary: Georgia Republicans have drawn new voting maps that blatantly disregard a court order to increase representation for Black voters. This move undermines efforts to level the playing field and promote fair electoral outcomes. These actions once again highlight the ongoing battle for equal representation and equity in our democracy. 👥🔒💔💪🏾 🔹 Despite a court order, Georgia Republicans have drawn new voting maps. 🔹 The maps defy the order to boost Black representation in the state's electoral districts. 🔹 This undermines efforts to level the playing field for underrepresented communities. 🔹 The move highlights the ongoing battle for equal representation in our democracy. 🔹 It is crucial to fight for fair electoral outcomes and ensure equity in our political system. 🔹 Let's stand together and continue the fight for representation, justice, and equality. 🤝🗳️✊🏿💙 Link:https://buff.ly/3U74CHs
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To live in 2023 and read that a woman from Texas threaten to kill a federal judge, calling her a "stupid slave," is utterly disgraceful. ALL leaders in our government should be condemning this rhetoric and redirecting our people and encouraging them to learn our history, accept it as the FACTS they are and begin to steer away from these occurrences to move forward as a country. We just recently witnessed the Montgomery riverboat brawl in Alabama and now this? Our present day will always be shaky if we continue to whitewash & refuse to be honest about the foundation of America and the place of African Americans at that time. The fact we have State legislators passing laws that BANS educating about this in schools while people can simultaneously verbally assault a black women with the same content is hypocrisy. However, is a revelation of the critical need for effective teaching of American History, rooted in truth and clarity. And to think we're going through this all the name of political hijacking combined w/ fanning flames of racial tension in this country, miseducation of African American History, and the attack on Civil and Voting rights. We are at an inflection point in this country and must take that very seriously to preserve our democracy & humility! #AmericanHistory #Texas #Education #CivilRights #VotingRights #Democracy
A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial
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Today, we joined Black voters, NAAAP North Carolina, Common Cause North Carolina, and Hogan Lovells in a step toward justice. We filed a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's gerrymandering that directly attacks the rights of Black North Carolinians. This joint effort, represented by attorneys from Southern Coalition for Social Justice and Hogan Lovells, aims to address the various harms inflicted by these unfair district maps: - Unconstitutional intentional discrimination against Black voters in Senate, House, and Congressional maps. - Vote dilution violating the Voting Rights Act in North Carolina’s Black Belt within Senate and House maps. - Intentional vote dilution impacting Black electoral power in Congressional Districts 1, 5, 6, and 10. - Racial gerrymandering evident in Senate Districts 7 and 8. - Violation of the one-person, one-vote principle in the Senate and House maps. 🔗 For more: https://lnkd.in/emig8xhU
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This is #DeepDemocracy at work! 💪 Georgians are championing a pivotal piece of legislation, SB 179, propsed to dismantle barriers that currently prevent individuals with felony convictions from exercising their right to vote, specifically targeting the vague and discriminatory term "moral turpitude" in the state constitution. This term has historically been used to disenfranchise citizens, disproportionately affecting Black communities and exacerbating racial disparities in voting rights. The origins of such disenfranchisement clauses can be traced back to the post-Reconstruction era, a time when such laws were explicitly designed to diminish the political power of Black Americans. Despite the progress made since then, the impact of these laws continues to be felt strongly, particularly in Georgia, where Black residents are disenfranchised at nearly triple the rate of white residents. The movement to reverse felony disenfranchisement laws in Georgia is a vital step towards creating a more inclusive democratic process, one that respects and upholds the dignity and rights of all its citizens, irrespective of their past. At the Movement Strategy Center, we stand in solidarity with the advocates and communities working tirelessly to ensure that every voice is heard in our democracy and every vote counts. https://lnkd.in/gdfqi7Zj
Proposed Law Would End Voting Ban for Felony Convictions in Georgia
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“How Dare You Vote!” The Enactment of Racist and Undemocratic Voting Laws to Preserve White Supremacy, Maintain the Status Quo, and Prevent the Rise of the Black Vote – Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud - PDF: https://lnkd.in/gGXXAR2j Historically the United States has proudly described itself as a “melting pot,” declaring, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”1 However, if the truth is told, the United States of America has never been a melting pot. In a melting pot, the ingredients each contribute something to the pot that equalizes them into becoming a well-seasoned, indistinguishable meal. No one ingredient dominates the mixture, and each adds something that makes the pot richer. This country is more like a gumbo, a dish whose ingredients stand out, where some purportedly add more value to the mix than others. The term “purportedly” is intentional because the cook determines which ingredients are more deserving of being added to the gumbo and which should dominate the flavor, style, and end result. Yes, the United States of America is a gumbo, White supremacy has been the cook for far too long and the maintenance of power has been the main ingredient. America needs some new cooks in the kitchen. The right to vote has always been an unkept promise as America’s vision of equality has been distorted since its very inception. Many Americans believe the First Amendment is the most important right. The authors of this Article, however; believe that the right to vote is the foundational right because voting allows citizens to engage in the political process. Without participation in the political process, all other fundamental rights are diminished. While voting is touted as the cornerstone of American democracy, it is a promise repeatedly broken. We acknowledge that every person who is a minority in America, suffers from racism; however, but our focus here is on Black America.
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In a momentous stride towards justice, the Louisiana Senate has passed legislation to establish a second majority-Black voting district, responding to the longstanding call from Black communities for equitable representation. This decision, embodying the essence of community-driven change, mirrors the heart of our work at the Movement Strategy Center. This progress, achieved through bipartisan support yet not without its challenges, is a testament to the resilience and collective power of communities advocating for fair representation. It echoes similar advancements in Alabama, highlighting a growing recognition of the need for systemic change to ensure all voices are truly represented. As we honor #BlackHistoryMonth, let's embrace this victory as a beacon of what's possible when communities unite for equity and justice. It's a reminder of the ongoing journey towards a society that reflects the true diversity and strength of its people. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRj3iQ8t
Louisiana Becomes Latest State To Create New Majority-Black Voting District
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"Voting is a pillar of democracy and ensuring that everybody has access to the ballot box is necessary to protect our rights. But it is not the only pillar. Frederick Douglass was one of the greatest Americans and the father of black rights in America. He was an advocate for voting rights, but he also believed that black liberation was not limited to voting but also education, wealth, and other bourgeois values. Ask yourself, how can someone survive life and climb out of poverty without an ID? Without it you cannot enroll at school, get a decent job, or even get on Medicaid or visit the doctor’s office. If there is a substantial number of Americans who do not have IDs, the right answer is not to remove identification for voting. The right answer is to get them photo IDs so they can climb out of poverty. ... Moore, like so many other progressives, needs to take the win. We had a race-based voting rights problem in America, and we solved it. We don’t have to over-solve the problem and create new ones. If there is a photo ID problem in America, then, let’s solve the photo ID problem instead of cheapening King’s legacy, which remains intact, strong, and a source of pride and celebration." Read here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gJYwV9wF
If You Want to Vote, You Can
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FACTS ARE NOT CRT
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson argued that Americans have to confront harsh truths about race in America while she was on hand to memorialize the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. https://trib.al/qqLHd9k
Justice Jackson Reminds: History Cannot Be Whitewashed
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