The National Guard won’t make Memphis safer, they’ll just ramp up violence and target Black and immigrant communities. Real safety means investing in people, not punishment. Memphis is safer when we support youth, mental health & community programs. #FreeThe901 #Free901 @blackvotersmatterfund.org

This past Friday we held Libations & Conversations, a gathering to hold space for conversations about mental health. Supporting Black mental health is essential for building real power in our communities, and it’s just as vital for fueling the creativity and expression that move us forward.

The Department of Education is ending $350M in grants for Minority-Serving Institutions, claiming they're "unconstitutional." While some funding is being redirected to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, and charter schools. capitalbnews.org/trump-hbcus-...

Let’s be clear: the same hateful rhetoric fueling attacks against Black students and communities is the same poison that targets the unhoused and most vulnerable among us. blackvotersmatterfund.org/black-voters...

Last week we were able to discuss health care and SNAP in Cuthbert, GA with the @blackvotersmatterfund.org Sick and Tired Bus Tour. Here's some pics from the team!

At BVM, we have the honor of meeting with HBCU students every day, students who are relentless in their pursuit of higher education, who fight for better lives for themselves and their families. Our young people deserve safety and security in the classroom, not campus lockdowns and racist threats.

The road to 2026 starts now. This week, we're in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania hosting community talks, meeting faith leaders, organizing voter caravans, and engaging young Black men in powerful conversations on character and civic action.

Georgia’s healthcare crisis is hurting Black, rural, and poor folks most, so we’re fighting back. From free checkups to maternal care, our Sick & Tired tour is about helping our people stay well and stand up for the care we all deserve. www.augustachronicle.com/videos/news/...

"Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, independent, or doubtful your vote matters, engineered maps should concern you. When districts are built to secure a small winning coalition, power stops being responsive to local communities." medium.com/@yohanes.mul...

With the attack on DEI, it's critical that land-grant universities continue supporting students from diverse backgrounds. bit.ly/4mMwL21

Orlando, Florida: This is it! The Special Election is happening right now, and your vote has never mattered more. Our team is out in force, making sure every voice is heard. Polls close in just ONE HOUR.

Day 4 of our Florida Tour brought us to Gainesville, where we connected with our partners for a powerful day of community action. We kicked things off with a community breakfast at Freedom Park to talk about gentrification, voting rights, and the need for affordable housing in our neighborhoods.

Our neighbors are being harassed, surveilled, and detained by Trump’s DC police. But we refuse this militarization. On September 6, we hit the streets to say: This is our city. Join us at Malcolm X Park at 11 AM. Visit weareallDC.com to learn more. #WeAreAllDC #FreeDC

Trump’s attack on the Smithsonian isn’t about museums, it’s a warning. Erasing Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ histories is an authoritarian tactic to rewrite America’s story and silence our voices. Calling the truth "divisive” is how they justify dismantling democracy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop! On Day 2 of the Florida Freedom Tour, Panama City hosted a powerful townhall on accountability and coalition building. Day 3 brought the movement to Jacksonville with canvassing, resource-sharing, and a block party all to strengthen Black political power across Florida.

The Blackest Bus in America is back on the road! Our bus tour rolled through Alabama bringing community power directly to our people. We hit the ground running: knocking doors, hosting cookouts, sharing vital information, and reminding folks that their voices always matter.

“Because apathy, by definition, presumes the absence of passion. And in our experience, even when folks aren’t voting, it’s not because they’re not passionate. They’re frustrated because they don’t see the system producing the things they’re passionate about.” defendernetwork.com/news/voting-...

Voter ID laws shift the burden of voting onto citizens, turning a fundamental right into a privilege for those who lack the required documentation at the right time. These laws disproportionately impact: ✅Black and Latino voters ✅Women ✅Students www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the...

Trump is stepping up racist attacks on Black communities, from a federal takeover in DC to plans for cities like Chicago. In Texas, they’re rigging maps to silence our voices. These moves are fear tactics, ignoring real issues like housing, healthcare, and education.

Feminism & Fascism: Where Do We Go From Here will feature Ms. Foundation President & CEO Teresa C. Younger will join @blackvotersmatterfund.org Co-Founder LaTosha Brown participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

It’s time to fight back and stop the power grab! Texas politicians are trying to redraw maps to silence Black voters and erase our political power. We won’t let them. Let’s flood the Capitol and make it clear: you will not erase us. We DESERVE fair maps and real representation.

We’re in the middle of an authoritarian takeover and Black Voters Matter is not just fighting back, we’re building forward. The #WeFightBack campaign is expanding to protect and uplift Black communities across the country.

🚨Rep. Collier, a Black legislator from Tarrant County, is being held captive in the TX Capitol chamber after refusing state police custody. CALL NOW to demand TX Republicans stop holding her hostage: Sergeant at Arms: (512) 463-0910 Chairman Geren: (512) 463-0784 www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/...

This weekend, Black Voters Matter stood with our partners in Houston, Austin, and Dallas to demand fair maps and uplift the voices of communities being pushed out of the political process. Right now, Texas lawmakers are advancing redistricting plans that dismantle Black voting power.

"Black people will not be terrorized, and we will not be pushed back into the margins. America does not want the kind of violence that this administration is unleashing." Read our full statement: blackvotersmatterfund.org/black-voters...

Black Voters Matter Fund celebrates a federal court decision striking down a racially discriminatory state map that would have diluted the voices of Black and rural voters. www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...

🚨Big Win for Black Voters in Louisiana! ️ Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a critical victory by upholding a lower court’s decision that struck down Louisiana’s state legislative maps for unlawfully diluting Black voting power. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

“Racially gerrymandered maps are not new. Republican lawmakers have used these tactics for decades, and most recently in Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana, in order to diminish the voting power of Black and Brown communities." Full statement: blackvotersmatterfund.org/civil-rights...

Trump said he's "locking down" DC because of crime. The truth: crime is down 26%. This isn't about safety, it's about control. bit.ly/4fx73vo

Today marks 60 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed, a hard-won victory that should have secured our constitutional right to vote. bit.ly/46F6BsJ

On July 2, 2025, Marchello Woodard’s life was tragically cut short due to systemic failures in Erie County’s probation and parole system. Many staff were hired without proper training or certification, a failure that cost him everything. bit.ly/3J0W8hp

Looking forward to connecting with folks at #NN25! Also hope to see folks at the screening of our @blackvotersmatterfund.org documentary on Sat, Aug 9. RSVP at bit.ly/bvmscreening

Abbott and Republican lawmakers want to hand Texas over to Trump, not to help Texans, but to protect him from voters in 2026. Instead of focusing on disaster recovery, they're using the special session target up to five Democratic seats as a way to hold onto power.

Black and Latino consumers control $6 trillion in spending power, yet many companies are abandoning DEI commitments under political pressure. Don't fall for corporate pandering from businesses that only want our dollars when it's convenient. bit.ly/459E7VJ

Trump's forced hospitalization order isn't helping unhoused people, it's criminalizing them. Black people make up about 32% of those experiencing homelessness, yet instead of addressing the housing crisis, this administration chooses punishment over solutions. bit.ly/473I1BT

Trump’s EPA is moving to roll back key climate protections, a move that would deepen harm and further marginalize communities already fighting for clean air, safe water, and environmental justice. on.thegrio.com/3TUxt0j

For Georgia's most vulnerable seniors, Medicaid isn't just healthcare coverage, it's a lifeline. With nearly 70% of elderly nursing home residents relying on Medicaid, proposed cuts threaten to close 37 bit.ly/4lH37uh

Black women are showing up, leading, and outperforming, but are still being left behind. From pay gaps to promotion barriers, Black women face some of the steepest challenges in the workplace. bit.ly/44Otzw8

Rep. Ayanna Pressley just introduced a bill to restore equity in government and protect communities from rollbacks. It would reinstate Biden’s racial equity orders that Trump is working to undo. on.thegrio.com/4f18CBA

The Department of Education has quietly suspended student loan forgiveness under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan. This means over 2 million borrowers who’ve made payments for decades are being denied the relief they were promised. www.blackenterprise.com/ibr-student-...

Trump’s DOJ asked for just ONE DAY in prison for the officer who fired 10 bullets into Breonna Taylor’s home. capitalbnews.org/breonna-tayl...

"By dismantling agencies established by acts of Congress and diverting funds from congressionally mandated programs, Trump is violating the separation of powers and usurping authority that the Constitution explicitly grants to the legislative branch." www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...

Love, Joy & Power: Tools for Liberation, tells the story of how we built unstoppable power in our communities to flip Georgia and lift up Black voices in 2020. This isn’t just about elections, it’s about love for our people, joy in our culture, and the power to decide our own future.

If democracy is to survive, we need to fund Black and Brown organizing consistently, intentionally, and all year long, regardless of the year. wordinblack.com/2025/07/blac...

"Love stands for the care and connection within the community. Joy is our way to celebrate Black resilience and culture, even in the face of struggle. Power is about self-determination and autonomy." theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/07/02/b...

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating flash flooding in Central Texas. We’re thinking of the families who’ve lost homes, the communities facing uncertainty, and the first responders working tirelessly through dangerous conditions.

The death toll in Texas rose to 79 on Sunday afternoon and forecasters warned that downpours would continue in areas already reeling from the deadly floods. Dozens of people remained unaccounted for, including 10 girls from a summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/4knBZ1S

They’re calling it the “Big Beautiful Bill,” but let’s be real: There’s nothing beautiful about stripping healthcare from our communities. It’s not beautiful to watch loved ones lose life-saving care. It’s not beautiful to see families forced into poverty just to afford a prescription.

We grew up on Medicaid and SNAP. We know firsthand how challenging it can be for Black people to lead long, healthy lives without access to quality care. Our families feel the disproportionate impacts. www.essence.com/op-ed/there-...

Our fight for a just nation, one that shares power and resources with ALL who are born and reside here, is a righteous fight, and like before, we will win. No SCOTUS can stop that. Respectfully, and when necessary, non-respectfully, we dissent! blackvotersmatterfund.org/black-voters...