NEWS
Black voters in Georgia saved this election
LaTosha Brown and Cliff Albright, co-founders of Black Voters Matter Fund, jointly issued the following statement in response to reports of overwhelming and unprecedented support for presidential candidate Joe Biden in Georgia: Last night, Georgia turned blue, ya’ll. It’s been 28 years since that last happened when Georgia narrowly voted for Bill Clinton over George H.W. Bush, but there it [...]
We Got This
After several intense months of voter registration and outreach efforts in Black communities throughout the South and the midwest, Black Voters Matter Fund’s co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown offer the following statement: By all appearances, Black Voters Matter believes that we will win this race. That is why it is imperative that every vote is counted. This is what [...]
Our Day, Our Vote: #WEGOTTHEPOWER!
Today is no ordinary Tuesday, it’s Election Day across America. Early reports show that Black voters -- across the country -- have showed up and showed out. If you are one of the millions of Black voters to cast an early or mail-in vote, we salute you. But our work is not done yet. If you have yet to cast [...]
Yolanda Rodgers Howsie and Keshia Knight Pulliam Launch Non-Profit to Empower HBCUs
Through a shared love and support of HBCUs, these two women are stepping up and stepping into service to enact change for HBCU institutions and the Black community, at large. Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played an undeniable role in the progression of our nation, culture, and the lives of all Americans. Products of HBCUs have. consisted of [...]
Celebrate “National Vote Early Day” on October 24th!
Across the country, early voters are breaking records and Black voters are leading the movement. We are coming together to show #WEGOTTHEPOWER! To celebrate this historic moment, the Black Voters Matter “Blackest Bus in America” tour is heading to Los Angeles for “National Vote Early Day” this Saturday, October 24th! Hosted by Elect Justice with partnership support from BVM, Tidal [...]
Using Your Power at the Polls
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, talks to us about how to use your power at the polls to save our democracy. Watch the video below for some tips to keep in mind, no matter how you plan to vote.
Your Role in Saving our Democracy
Actor and volunteer for Black Voters Matter Fund, Michelle Wilson talks to us about how our votes are a vehicle for change and our chance to exercise our POWER. Watch the video to learn how to vote early and vote safely!