THE LAST WORD w/ When We All Vote

It's me, hi! What a month June has been. From the fantastic record-breaking month we've had here at When We All Vote with our amazing volunteers, to a heartbreaking affirmative action decision that will change the landscape of college admissions moving forward — this month has been one for the books.

Today I want to reflect on Juneteenth's impact on me this year. The diversity within the Black community has a wide range of perspectives and experiences — but for me, this year’s celebration opened up a Pandora’s box of questions. The biggest one was, “How am I showing up?” and the best answer I could come up with was “By being you.” As Black women, we sometimes think we have to be the end-all for everyone and everything, and if we aren’t, then what is our “worth”? But I’m here to tell you, all we need to do is continue tapping into the art of just being ourselves.

It's important to take time to reflect on what truly matters to you and what brings you fulfillment. Some people find their purpose through their careers, while others find it through their relationships or hobbies. Ultimately, your purpose should align with your passions and bring you a sense of meaning and satisfaction. You’re probably wondering how these reflections relate to Juneteenth; for me, it’s simple. Anytime we center Black joy and freedom, it presents a unique time for me to do some much-needed reflection.

As we head into the second half of the year, I challenge you, no matter how you identify, to reflect on what does showing up look like for you?

Now, let’s take a look at some of the things that have brought me joy throughout the month of June:

✅ The “Age of Pleasure” [[link removed]] x Janelle Monae
✅ Quavo and Offset reuniting at the BET awards [[link removed]] (we stan a reunion in the name of love)
✅ "The Bear" on FX [[link removed]] (give Jamie Lee Curtis her things!)
✅ Seeing my garden bloom its first batch of grape tomatoes
✅ "How to Talk to People" podcast [[link removed]] (check out the “What do we owe our friends” episode)

Here’s a quick snapshot 📸 of what you’ll find in this month's newsletter:

- SCOTUS’s big decisions
- When We All Vote x Drag Out the Vote: Your Vote is Your Voice
- LGBTQIA+ Movie, TV, and Book Roundup
- When We All Vote’s Roots Picnic Takeover
- And more!

PRIDE MONTH

This Pride Month, When We All Vote honors the legacy and power of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride is about community and celebration, but we can’t forget its roots — Pride started as an uprising. And this year, community Pride takes on a whole new meaning as we fight to protect the rights and livelihood of the LGBTQIA+ community. As we close out this month, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite LGBTQIA+ movies, TV shows, and books that I think you should check out.

Movie, TV, and Book Roundup

The 58 Best LGBTQ Movies Ever Made [[link removed]]
⭐ Personal fav ⭐ Moonlight (from the cinematography to the complex storytelling *chefs kiss*)

The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Pride Book List [[link removed]]
⭐ Personal fav ⭐ Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin

30 Fabulous LGBT TV Shows To Binge-Watch Tonight! [[link removed]]
⭐ Personal fav ⭐ Schitt’s Creek (who doesn’t love the ship between David and Patrick 🥰)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (ICYMI)

When We All Vote continues to do some incredible things. Check it out:

📌 When We All Vote celebrates the 1-year anniversary of the Culture of Democracy Summit [[link removed]]

📌 When We All Vote x Drag Out the Vote: Your Vote is Your Voice [[link removed]]

📌 When We All Vote’s Roots Picnic Takeover [[link removed]]

📌 When We All Vote commemorates the 1-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision and the ways advocates have fought back [[link removed]]

📌 My School Votes is still in their voting era [[link removed]]

WE THOUGHT YOU SHOULD SEE THIS

💡 Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissions [[link removed]]

💡Supreme Court decisions could have an outsized impact on Black Americans [[link removed]]

💡 Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024 [[link removed]]

💡 Supreme Court Refuses To Back Legal Theory That Could Have Upended Elections [[link removed]]

💡 How the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision is shaping the 2024 election [[link removed]]

💡 Your teenage memories might decide your vote [Opinion] [[link removed]]

WHAT'S UPCOMING

🗓️ 7/15 – 7/16: When We All Vote’s Broccoli City takeover 🎶

🗓️ 7/19: When We All Vote’s 5th Birthday 🎂

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