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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 2h

Racism and democracy are diametrically opposed. And nothing is more fundamental to democracy than the freedom to vote and be fairly represented. That's why the Voting Rights Act— which made real the promise of equal protection—is always a target for extremists. That's what at stake at #SCOTUS today.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2h

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is the primary way plaintiffs can challenge racially discriminatory election practices.

Why a Supreme Court case from Louisiana will matter for the future of the Voting Rights Act

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is the primary way plaintiffs can challenge racially discriminatory election practices.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 19h

Hey New Yorkers!

On Tuesday, Oct 21 at 6PM, we’re partnering with the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies for a powerful in-person discussion on the crisis in democracy and why education is under attack.

Link in bio to register!

The Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies, together with AAPF’s Under the Blacklight series presents ‘Why Authoritarians Fear Education’ featuring the Bissell-Heyd Chair in American Studies at the University of Toronto , Professor Jason Stanley; and President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten. The event is moderated by Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher at Columbia Law School, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw.

Tues, October 21, 2021 2025 - Opening Reception at 6pm, Panel at 6:30pm

Room 103, Jerome Green Hall, Columbia Law School , 435 W. 116th Street, NY, NY 10027

African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 7d

It’s officially #BannedBooksWeek, and we’re not staying silent.

This year alone, 6,780 book bans were recorded across 87 school districts in 23 states (PEN America, Banned Books List 2025).

📢 All week we’ll be sharing banned books, resources, and ways you can take action. Stay tuned.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 12d

Remember to join us this Saturday, October 4th at 11 AM at the Reverend T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center for a joyful day dedicated to play, connection, and fun!

✨ Don’t miss out—register now: bit.ly/Freedom2Play...

Let’s celebrate freedom, movement, and community. See you there!

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 13d

Time and again, research has shown that Black women experience significantly worse health outcomes than their white counterparts—and unfortunately, these disparities are not coincidental.

According to researchers at the Journal of Women's Health, "Black women continue to experience excess mortality relative to other U.S. women, including.... shorter life expectancies and higher rates of maternal mortality". Further, Black Women are disproportionately burdened by chronic conditions, such anemia, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 15d

Join us this Saturday October 4th at the Reverend T. Wendall Foster Recreation Center as we honor our #freedomtoplay.

This event is designed by us, for us—creating safe spaces where Black women can move, play, and prioritize their health.

Link in Bio to Register now!

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 18d

A critical story on a growing crisis ⬇️

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 18d

Since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, HBCUs received terroristic threats. Black students have been expelled or forced to withdraw. Black professors and teachers have been fired and placed on leave. A Black firefighter was placed on leave. A Black journalist was fired

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The Free Speech Crisis for Black Americans Is Worse Than You Think

Don’t let Jimmy Kimmel’s return fool you: Black academics are more frightened of talking to the press than I’ve ever seen.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 19d

Black women’s health matters.

Closing this gap is about more than exercise: it’s about equity, justice, and saving lives.

#AAPF #Health #freedomtoplay #Intersectionality

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 20d

Second Day at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference!

📍 Find us at booth 321

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 20d

We’re LIVE at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference!

📍 Find us at booth 915

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 22d

Play is political.

For Black women, whose health & joy are too often undermined by systemic injustice, play is resistance.

🗓️ Save the date: Oct 4 for AAPF’s Freedom to Play

Hit the link our bio to receive updates.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 25d

The U.S. legal system’s bias is clearer than ever in 2025. As AAPF nears its 30th anniversary, our Executive Director @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social isn’t backing down. Join her & @lauraflanders.org for a live conversation today at 5 PM ET on YouTube. bit.ly/46sXBoR

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · 27d

@karenattiah.bsky.social is a voice for the TRUTH!

Karen Attiah was the last remaining Black full-time writer for the Washington Post opinion pages. She was fearless in her pursuit of the truth and her willingness to speak it to power. To fire her for her strengths, to erase Black voices — especially those of Black women — from one of the most influential newspapers in the country speaks volumes about who is allowed to have an opinion right now in America and who isn't. The chilling effect of this firing, the diminished influence of Black journalists on our mainstream understanding of current events, and a political environment tilted towards silencing dissent are reshaping the way we live our lives and forever rewriting the history future generations will have access to.

Kimberlé Crenshaw
Co-Founder and Executive Director of AAPF

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

No one is served by this sex-reductionist agenda. It’s up to us to stand with those across the wide gender spectrum against Trump’s further attacks on our civil rights ✊🏾

Tune in here 📍tomorrow for the last entry of #ExecutiveDisorder, unpacking this administration’s regressive political agenda.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

The Trump administration wants to erase intersex, non-binary and transgender identities from all federal documents, as if they do not exist—contrary to widely-accepted scientific, medical and social conceptions of gender 🏳️‍⚧️⚧️

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

“You cannot deal with class without dealing with race… the first class clash was chattel slavery” - @ninaturner.bsky.social

📺 Watch the full episode of “Executive Disorder: Resisting the War on Equal Opportunity”

#ExecutiveDisorder #IntersectionalityMatters

UTB42 - Executive Disorder: Resisting the War on Equal Opportunity

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

🎥 Watch the trailer: deadline.com/video/eyes-o...

Watch Trailer For ‘Eyes On The Prize III,’ New Installment Of Award-Winning Series On America’s Struggle For Equity, Racial Justice

Watch the trailer for 'Eyes on the Prize: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015' ahead of HBO premiere.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

Executive Director of AAPF, @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social is featured in #EyesOnThePrizeIII—a powerful new HBO docuseries by Dawn Porter

🔹 Episode: We Don’t See Color (1996-2013)
📅 Premieres: TONIGHT | 9PM ET on MAX

Don’t miss this deep dive into racial justice & the fight for civil rights.

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

📺 Missed it? Catch the replay here: youtube.com/live/ksLDy8w...

UTB42 - Executive Disorder: Resisting the War on Equal Opportunity

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

✨ Special thanks to @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social , Damon Hewitt, David J. Johns, @ninaturner.bsky.social & Russell Robinson for their powerful insights on how we resist and protect our rights.
The conversation doesn’t stop here. Stay informed. Speak out. Take action. ✊🏾

UTB42 - Executive Disorder: Resisting the War on Equal Opportunity

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 27

📢 Thank You for Joining the Fight!
A huge thank you to everyone who tuned into #UnderTheBlacklight: #ExecutiveDisorder last night! Your engagement, questions, & passion remind us that we are not alone in this fight against attacks on civil rights, #RacialJustice, & #DEI.

#IntersectionalityMatters

UTB42 - Executive Disorder: Resisting the War on Equal Opportunity

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 26

📍Join us for a conversation with @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social , Damon Hewitt, David J. Johns, @ninaturner.bsky.social , & Russell Robinson who will offer their analysis of the consequences of recent EOs on racial justice, & how to resist and protect our civil rights! ✊🏾

🔗 bit.ly/UTB42

All-in-one virtual event platform | Zoom Events

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 26

📣 Join us TONIGHT at 7pm ET for the next installment of #UnderTheBlacklight as @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social , Damon Hewitt, Russell Robinson, David Johns, and @ninaturner.bsky.social discuss #ExecutiveDisorder

African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 24

Join us 2/26 at 7pm ET to unpack these attempts from the administration to rollback progress: bit.ly/UTB42

#ExecutivreDisorder

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 25

President Trump wants to fill the government with henchmen at the expense of free speech 🚫 creating an Orwellian nightmare to serve his own agenda 👁️

Stay tuned 📍 for more insights into this administration’s ongoing efforts to roll back civil rights. #executivedisorder

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African American Policy Forum @aapf.org · Feb 25

The Trump administration wants to employ an ideological litmus test for federal employees, ensuring that they’ll “faithfully serve” his agenda rather than the American people.

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