THE LAST WORD w/ When We All Vote

With Election Day just a week away, I've been reflecting on why voting holds immense importance, especially for someone like me — a Black woman. Voting is a fundamental function of democracy, and for the Black community, voting holds profound significance, rooted in a history of struggle for civil rights and equality. The legacy of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and ongoing racial disparities have meant that the Black community has had to fight tirelessly. However, leaders like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ida B. Wells, John Lewis, and others have paved a path of resilience and perseverance that has allowed us to be where we are today. From the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to today’s fight for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, these steps have shown us that the power and agency we have through our vote is something worth fighting for.

Voting is a way to honor the sacrifices of those who ensured that the progress we’ve made in the pursuit of equality continues to evolve and thrive. At When We All Vote, we know voting is the ultimate game-changer. So, no matter your background, voting is essential for all of us, and November 7th is the last day to ensure your voice is heard this year.

John, how will you show up for change?

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

✅ My Birthday 🎈

✅ When We All Vote’s The Good, The Bad, The Ugly voting news update. Check it out here [[link removed]]!

✅ NBA season is here! Shoutout to our When We All Vote co-chairs [[link removed]] 😉🏀

✅ When We All Vote registering voters at this year's #CultureCon [[link removed]]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (ICYMI)

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

📌 This past Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Allie Redhorse Young, Founder of When We All Vote’s partner, Protect The Sacred, reminded us of how important it is to tap into your power. [[link removed]]

📌 Congratulations to our When We All Vote Co-Chair, Megan Rapinoe, on a career that LITERALLY changed the game. [[link removed]]

📌 This Hispanic Heritage Month, When We All Vote highlighted My School Votes’s very own Director of Educator Engagement, Adriana Ontiveros! [[link removed]]

📌 Voting Early? Check out your options here! [[link removed]]

WE THOUGHT YOU SHOULD SEE THIS

💡 Ohio early voting: Area election boards report high turnout in first week. [[link removed]]

💡 Native Health becomes the First IHS facility to receive voter registration agency status in the U.S. [[link removed]]

💡 'Motor voter' registrations jump 54% with new automatic process at PennDOT license centers. [[link removed]]

💡 North Carolina Senate advances congressional map plan that could reshape Congressional representation. [[link removed]]

💡 Judge throws out Georgia’s redistricting orders new political maps. [[link removed]]

WHAT'S UPCOMING

🗓️ November 6: Election Hero Day
🗓️ November 7: Election Day
🗓️ November 11: Veterans Day
🗓️ November 23: Thanksgiving
🗓️ November 24: Native American Heritage Day
🗓️ November 28: Giving Tuesday

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