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Black Voters Matter Continues We Won’t Black Down Campaign Across 14 States to Mobilize Black Voters Against Oppressive Legislation
National voting rights organization mobilizes state partners across the country to increase voter engagement and bring awareness to oppressive bills and initiatives impacting Black communities ahead of local elections GEORGIA — Today, Black Voters Matter (BVM) announced its 2023 We Won’t Black Down campaign and bus tour, building on last year’s efforts with a focus on mobilizing Black voters, young [...]
Black Voters Matter Issues A Statement Following the Arrest of the Florida 14 for Protesting at the State Capitol Yesterday
Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April England-Albright, Legal Director of Black Voters Matter issued the following statement Following the Arrest of the Florida 14 for Protesting at the State Capitol On Wednesday, Black Voters Matter along with our local partners and student organizations gathered at the Florida state capitol for a sit-in because the [...]
Black Voters Matter Issues Statement On the Expulsion of Black Tennessee Lawmakers for Advocating for Gun Control
Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April England-Albright, National Legal Director of Black Voters Matter issue the following statement on the expulsion of Black Tennessee lawmakers The recent expulsion of Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson for protesting gun control within the state, after the recent murder of elementary students and school staff during [...]
Black Voters Matter Joins HBCU All-Star Weekend in Houston to Mobilize Students Around Attacks on Democracy and HISD Takeover
HOUSTON — This week, Black Voters Matter heads to Houston ahead of the HBCU All-Star Game to mobilize college and high school students on key voting issues amid a turbulent state legislative session. As part of its Take the Field initiative, BVM seeks to inspire, train and engage Black students on the issues that matter to them. BVM will [...]
Black Voters Matter Launches State Of Emergency Campaign Across 7 States With “Sick And Tired” Initiative
National voting rights organization will host week of action and resource fairs throughout the South to advocate for the expansion of local Medicaid programs and bring awareness to rural hospital closures GEORGIA - Today, Black Voters Matter (BVM) announced its new “Sick and Tired” initiative, as part of its #StateofEmergency campaign, which will focus on mobilizing Black voters, young people, [...]
Black Voters Matter Issues Statement Ahead of the National Day of Action Protest to Stop Cop City in Atlanta
Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown, Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter and April England-Albright, National Legal Director of Black Voters Matter issue the following statement ahead of the National Day of Action protest to stop “Cop City” in AtlantaATLANTA - Tomorrow, March 9, 2023, Black Voters Matter will participate in the National Day of Action and stand in solidarity with Community [...]
Black Voters Matter Sounds the Alarm for Georgia Voters to Act Now to Prevent GOP Takeover of Ware County Board of Elections
National voting rights organization Push Back Against Attempts to Suppress the Black Vote Ahead of 2024 Election GEORGIA — The Georgia House of Representatives voted on legislation on Wednesday to take over the Ware County Board of Elections and Registration. House Bill 422 was introduced by Republican lawmakers and has the potential to remove all three of the Black Board [...]