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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · 15d

Republicans, WYA?

It’s giving scared. It’s giving lack of governance.
Imagine being in charge of the House and Senate…and running scared. 🤔

See y’all in the booth. 🗳️

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · 16d

From every challenge, we emerge stronger and more determined.

The legacy we’re building is one of perseverance, excellence, and unapologetic advocacy for our future.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · 22d

People who rely on the same tired stereotypes about Black individuals do so because they lack the intelligence to recognize Black humanity. Their inability to see beyond harmful tropes reflects their own intellectual limitations and failure to understand basic human dignity.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · 29d

We MUST continue to strengthen our communities from within. Voting is our way to unite and demand better for our people and our tomorrow. Today is about that power. GET REGISTERED TO VOTE!

Already registered? CHECK IT AGAIN!

#NationalVoterRegistrationDay

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · 29d

Regardless of the chaos in Congress and the White House, we MUST organize and build power where we live. Our ballots are tools to stand together for our families and secure the future we’re working toward.

Today is about that power. GET REGISTERED TO VOTE!

Already registered? CHECK IT AGAIN!

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Sep 15

62 years ago: Four angels lost to hate at 16th Street Baptist Church - Denise McNair (11), Cynthia Wesley (14), Addie Mae Collins (14), Carole Robertson (14). Survivor Sarah Collins Rudolph, Addie Mae's sister, lost her eye but found her voice. Their light ignited change. Say their names.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today we remember September 11, 2001, and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost. We reflect on the courage of first responders and the resilience that emerged from tragedy. Never forget.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Sep 9

They’re still trying to shut us up. They’re still making sure the hunter’s story is the only one people hear. We have the power to fight back and not only protect our communities but preserve THE TRUTH. AND WE WILL.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Sep 1

Labor Day reminds us that progress is built by the hands and minds of hardworking people. Here’s to everyone who shows up, works hard, and makes a difference every single day.

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Robin Kelly, Ph.D. @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social · Aug 29

Please do not fall for Trump’s gimmicks, theater or intimidation.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 29

20 years since Katrina devastated the Gulf and our communities are still recovering. Same systemic failures keep neglecting us when disasters hit. We deserve real protection and support, not empty promises. Honoring those we lost and our unbreakable resilience.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Today we honor Emmett Till, 14, whose life was stolen in 1955. His mother’s courage showing the world what hate had done ignited the Civil Rights Movement. His legacy lives in every protest, vote, every time we refuse “that’s just how it is.” Rest in power. #EmmettTill

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 28

The March on Washington was the beginning of a blueprint we still use today. From the Lincoln Memorial to your voting booth, the power to create change is in our hands. Democracy isn't a spectator sport. It requires us to show up, speak out, and vote in every election.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our hearts are with the victims of today’s horrific tragedy in Minnesota. We stand with the community and call for an end to gun violence. We must do more to protect innocent lives. #PrayForMinneapolis #GunReformNow

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 25

Parents shouldn’t have to choose between keeping the lights on and getting their kids what they need for school. Trump’s tariffs are making back-to-school shopping even more expensive for our families. We deserve leaders who actually lower costs, not politicians who make our lives harder.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Supreme Court has made it easier for politicians to manipulate districts in their favor by ruling that partisan gerrymandering is legal. But here’s the truth: we should be choosing our representatives, not having politicians draw lines to choose us as their voters.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 21

"Packing" and "cracking"—that's how Republicans describe their strategy to split up Black communities and stuff them into as few districts as possible. It's textbook racial gerrymandering.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 21

25 safe Republican seats vs. 13 Democratic seats (all but one majority-minority). This isn't coincidence—it's deliberate racial manipulation of district lines to preserve white political power. #SystemicRacism

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 20

Texas Democrats are ready to fight back with every legal tool available. Black communities will not be erased from the political process. Our votes matter, our voices count. #ProtectBlackVoters

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 20

Texas Democrats earn 90%+ of the Black vote, but gerrymandering ensures only 13 Democratic seats out of 38 total. Republicans are systematically diluting Black political power through illegal redistricting. ILLEGAL REDISTRICTING.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 14

For 90 years, Social Security has been a promise kept to working families. Black Americans, who face greater wealth gaps, rely on these benefits more than any other group. We cannot let extremists dismantle this vital safety net. The fight continues! #SocialSecurity90

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 13

This is not just gerrymandering, it’s the most brazen racial power grab in the country, and it’s designed to silence voices and steal political power from Black and Brown Texans.

We are 100% behind our Texas members taking a stand for what's right, YOUR rights.

Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 13

Instead of reflecting on that reality, Trump’s map rips away representation, slashing the number of districts where minority voters can choose their candidate from 13 to just 8.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 13

Texas is over 60% nonwhite and nearly ALL of the population growth since the last census – 95% – came from communities of color.

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Rolling Sea Action Fund @rollingseaaf.bsky.social · Aug 13

Texas Republicans have launched a cynical, targeted, mid-decade, rigged-districting scheme designed to Erase Black and Brown voters. This proposed map is an outrageous attack on the voting rights of millions of Texans of color - and it’s FLAT-OUT ILLEGAL.

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