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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 15h

Local elections decide what matters most: public safety, clean streets, and how money gets spent. That’s why we’re rallying students and neighbors to #TakeTheField. Support our mission: blackvotersmatterfund.org/donate

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 15h

Day 2 of our #TakeTheField College Tour: We stopped by Barber-Scotia College with Jaymond Bryant-Herron and local activists, energizing students for November’s election. We didn’t stop at campus: we canvassed the community to reach neighbors and families, too.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 1d

On Oct. 15, SCOTUS will hear a case that could decide if Black communities + communities of color get real representation in gov’t. Our ancestors fought for the Voting Rights Act. Now it’s our turn!

📍 Rally at SCOTUS, 9 AM ET
📺 Tune in live 10 AM ET: supremecourt.gov or C-SPAN
#VotingRights #SCOTUS

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 1d

The Supreme Court is threatening voting rights for Black and Latino communities. Gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could wipe out dozens of congressional seats and weaken our voice in elections.

We organize, we vote, and we will fight back.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

From the sit-ins of the '60s to today, students have always been a driving force for change. Join us as we mobilize HBCU students nationwide. Learn more about our Take The Field initiative: blackvotersmatterfund.org/take-the-fie...

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

Back on the ground and we’re kicking things off in NC for our #TakeTheField College Tour! First stop? Fayetteville State University. We’re here to make sure students are registered, ready, and have their voting plans set for November. And you KNOW we’re bringing all the Black love and joy with us.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

Next week, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine the future of the Voting Rights Act.

At stake in Louisiana v. Callais is Black voters’ ability to elect their candidates of choice in Louisiana, and all voters' ability to challenge racially discriminatory maps.

The Supreme Court Is Being Tested on History Once Again

The leading arguments in support of Black voting rights were race-conscious at their core.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

On Oct 15 at 9AM, we’re rallying at the Supreme Court. The future of Black political power is on the line!

This fight takes all of us! Show up, speak out, and help fuel the movement. The South will NOT be silenced. Donate today: blackvotersmatterfund.org/donate/
#BlackVotersMatter ✊🏾

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

This is what community looks like. When systems fail our young people, we show up for them. Black trans youth deserve safety, acceptance, and the freedom to be themselves.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

But here's the hope: Black parents and local LGBTQ+ organizations are stepping up. They're creating spaces where trans youth are seen, heard, and protected - providing the support that too many are denied elsewhere.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

For Black trans and nonbinary youth, the stakes are even higher. They face compounding challenges of racism and transphobia that put their mental health and safety at greater risk.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 2d

Reports from The Trevor Project and the Human Rights Campaign reveal a crisis: 21% of transgender and nonbinary youth have attempted suicide in recent years, and nearly half don't feel safe at school. capitalbnews.org/black-parent...

No One Was Helping Black Transgender Youth. So These Parents Stepped In.

A new nonprofit provides resources to Black families of transgender and nonbinary youth at a moment of heightened political hostility.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 3d

Ever wonder how the PSC affects your life? 🤔 They control your power bill, energy choices, and Georgia’s future. Your vote matters for rates, energy, infrastructure, and your community. This year, Georgians vote for two PSC seats plus local leaders.

🗳 Early voting: Oct 13–31 | Election Day: Nov 4.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

✊🏾 Black voters built democracy. We won’t let them tear it down. Stand with us and demand the Court keep its hands off our vote.

Sign the petition now to defend the Voting Rights Act →

Our Voices, Our Power: Protect Voting Rights Now

I signed a petition with Black Voters Matter demanding the U.S. Supreme Court defend Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the shield against racial discrimination in voting! Add your name and make your...

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

The attack on Section 2 is part of a decades-long GOP strategy to dismantle the Voting Rights Act and lock in power. From Shelby County v. Holder to Brnovich v. DNC, the far-right Court has chipped away at protections for voters of color.

This case could be the final blow.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

A new Fair Fight Action x Black Voters Matter Fund report breaks down what’s at stake and who stands to lose. If Section 2 goes, 30% of the Congressional Black Caucus and 11% of the Hispanic Caucus could lose their seats. This ruling could drag us back to a pre-1965 America.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

If Section 2 is struck down, Republicans could gain up to 27 new safe House seats—19 directly from the loss of Section 2 protections.

That’s enough to cement one-party control of the U.S. House for decades and silence millions of Black, Latino, and other voters of color.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

The Court will decide whether creating a second majority-Black district in Louisiana—meant to fix a proven Voting Rights Act violation—is “unconstitutional” because it considers race.

They’re asking if fixing racial discrimination can be treated as discrimination itself.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

The Supreme Court will rehear Louisiana v. Callais on Oct 15—a case that could reshape voting rights nationwide. At stake is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the core protection that stops racial discrimination in redistricting. If it falls, one party could control Congress for a generation. 🧵

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

This isn't just about maps and numbers. This is about erasing Black political power that we fought centuries to build. This is about locking in minority rule for generations.

The alarm is sounding. We must protect Section 2 and the Voting Rights Act.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

BVM Co-Founder LaTosha Brown said it best, doing so would "clear the path for a one-party system where power serves the powerful and silences the people."

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

Section 2 prohibits racial gerrymandering when it dilutes minority voting power. Eliminating it would open the door for Republicans to redistrict 27 total seats in their favor ahead of the midterms - 19 of those directly tied to overturning Section 2.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

Our new report with Fair Fight Action reveals what's at stake: If Section 2 is eliminated, Republicans could redraw up to 19 House seats to favor their party and crush minority representation in Congress. This would all but guarantee Republican control of Congress.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

BREAKING NEWS: The Supreme Court could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act this term - and the consequences would be catastrophic for democracy.
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Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling

Many experts are forecasting the end of a key provision of election law — enabling Republicans to shore up their advantage in the House, according to a new report.

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 7d

Take the Field isn’t just a program, it’s a movement to empower, educate, and protect our right to vote. Support the work, chip in today to help us keep building power on campuses and beyond: blackvotersmatterfund.org/donate

Donate — Black Voters Matter

We need Your Support We’re mobilizing our communities around important issues such as voting rights, affordable housing, environmental justice, reproductive rights, and so much more! Donate now to hel...

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