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Black women lead. Black women vote. #BlackWomenCount!

Tomorrow is National Census Day 2020 and we are coming together live on Facebook at 12:30pm ET for our new weekly program, “The Sip” to make sure that Black women’s voices are counted and uplifted. 

We’re partnering with the Advancement Project National Office, BlackPAC and The League tomorrow for a new lunch hour program, this week we will focus on the importance of the Census and why it’s critical for you and your family to be counted.  

Why does the Census matter?

• It’s about FAIR REPRESENTATION: After the Census is taken, the population count is used to redraw the boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts – including the House of Representatives for each state.
• It’s about FUNDING: Census data is used to distribute billions of dollars in funding to state and local governments—including funding for schools, roads, and local services that help keep our communities strong.
• It’s about the FUTURE: Population data is used to plan where to build new schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and other local businesses.
• Ultimately the Census matters because we ALL count – it is our job to participate in our democracy and claim the resources and political representation that is our right—Fill yours out today!

Join us on your lunch tomorrow and prepare to fill out your Census 2020 form to make sure #BlackWomenCount. RSVP!

A few of our FB Live special guests:

• Adrianne Shropshire, BlackPAC
• Tracy Sturdivant, The League
• Judith Browne Dianis, Advancement Project National Office
• Ashley Allison, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
• Jocelyn Harmon, Black Her
• Lurie Daniel Favors, Center For Law and Social Justice 
• Nsombe Lambright, One Voice 

In these new virtual times, The Sip will be on-hand for your weekly programming to stay in-the-know on all things affecting Black women and our communities. Each week you can expect mid-week lunch, Friday Happy Hour, and of course, Sunday Brunch!

Keep an eye on your inbox for more invites to come.

Onward,

Glynda   

Higher Heights
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