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In 2025, Black Voters Matter (BVM) will give attention to native politics by internet hosting its annual BVM Days on the Capitol throughout 9 states—Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—to push for impactful legislative adjustments on points that straight have an effect on the Black neighborhood. Starting Feb. 25 and persevering with by means of Could, these crucial occasions will unite state and native companions, neighborhood leaders, stakeholders, and anxious residents to interact with policymakers and advocate for crucial coverage shifts on the state degree to guard voting rights, entry to high quality healthcare, and focus on points similar to combatting local weather change, DEI coverage safety, HBCU funding, and a lot extra.
Within the face of a turbulent political local weather, BVM stays steadfast in its dedication to guard and struggle for the rights of Black and marginalized voters. Amid the chaos stirred by the brand new administration’s techniques to distract voters, BVM is doubling down on grassroots organizing and holding lawmakers accountable to their communities, demanding they stand as much as President Donald Trump and Washington’s elite. The group showcased its energy and power but once more, on March 19, when it made a cease on the Texas State Capitol, to give attention to and spotlight points involving training, voter suppression, environmental justice, prison justice reform, and reproductive justice.
“We all know the problems that Black communities face don’t begin or cease on Election Day. Our work to construct energy in communities throughout the nation continues 12 months a yr,” mentioned Cliff Albright, co-founder and govt director of BVM, in response to a press launch. “BVM Days on the Capitol is one other alternative to point out our collective energy to form native insurance policies that affect coverage selections on the federal degree. We’re right here to remind Black voters that whereas we live in unprecedented instances, we’ve seen such a fascism earlier than. White supremacy isn’t new; we all know how you can FIGHT BACK as a result of we’ve accomplished it earlier than. It’s time for us to prepare and maintain native leaders accountable.”
When you’re all in favour of becoming a member of BVM alongside their “Days on the Capitol” tour, a full listing of dates, matters, and choose instances might be discovered beneath.
Mississippi – March 20, 1:30 – 4:30 pm CT
Mississippi State Capitol, 400 Excessive Road, South Steps, Jackson, MS 39201
- Voting Rights Restoration/Early Voting
- Healthcare Entry/Reproductive Rights
- Schooling Funding/Faculty Selection
- Courtroom-Ordered Redistricting
Alabama – April 2 (TBA)
- Public Security + Gun Violence
Michigan – April 3 (TBA)
Florida – April 10/17 (TBA)
- Statewide Voting Rights Act
North Carolina – April 17 (TBA)
- Reproductive Rights/Well being Entry and Fairness
- Voting Rights/Entry/Fairness
Louisiana – April 28 (TBA)
Pennsylvania – Could 22, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
State Capitol, 501 N. third Road, Harrisburg, PA 17120
- Voting Rights for the Incarcerated
- Funding for Public Schooling
- Schooling Rights: Rising the state price range for Public Fundamental and Particular Schooling
Pennsylvania – September 30 (TBD)
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