Hey John,
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, culture, and progress. It’s also a call to action for us to unite, honor, and continue the work of those before us who fought for Black lives, Black voices, and Black votes.
We’ve seen progress through activism and landmark legislation, including the Voting Rights Act, which was signed a few months after Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and other civil rights activists marched from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to demand voting rights for African Americans in 1965 — 100 years after Juneteenth.
Despite all our progress, barriers still exist to voting — Black voters are more likely to face long lines at the polls and have their vote-by-mail ballots thrown out. We saw some of these barriers in action across the country during the latest midterm and primary elections.
That’s why When We All Vote continues to fight day in and day out alongside communities, volunteers, and partners for fair and safe access to the ballot box. Because we know that when every American can make their voice heard, it only strengthens our democracy.
As we honor the progress made and look forward to the work ahead, there are two actions you can take with us right now:
✊🏾 Celebrate: Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, culture, and progress — so let’s have a good time!
✊🏾 Register to vote: Head over to whenweallvote.org to register to vote or ensure your voter registration status is current.
The legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times. Let’s continue to use that hope to power us forward in building a country where we all can thrive.
Yours in the fight,
– The When We All Vote Team
