Hi, John!

I was born and raised in D.C., and it hurts to see my city under attack. The deployment of the National Guard here is no coincidence. Our communities are being targeted because of who we are, the strength we carry, and the history we represent.

D.C. has always been more than just a city. We are the heartbeat of protest, the ground zero of movements, a gathering place for those demanding justice. From the 1963 March on Washington to "Don't Mute DC" in 2019 and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests — we have always fought together.

What’s happening in D.C. is real, but so is our legacy. History reminds us that when we come together, we cannot be erased or ignored. Our voices, our presence, and our unity will carry us forward.
Now, let’s take a look at some of the things that brought me joy throughout August:

✅ Beyoncé reuniting Destiny’s Child [[link removed]] for the Cowboy Carter Tour 🐝
✅ When We All Vote doing what we do best at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival [[link removed]]
✅ Teen Vogue [[link removed]] giving my girls, Chelley and Olandria, the platform to set the record straight
✅ Our When We All Vote team's top ten books [[link removed]] to add to your reading list

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT (ICYMI)

📌 Texas, California, gerrymandering, and more. What does it all mean? Click to find out. [[link removed]]

📌 Our new video series, “Local Elections Explained,” breaks down voting basics, why local elections matter, and how we make change. Check it out. [[link removed]]

📌 Every issue we care about is on the ballot in this year’s local elections — and our VOTE is our power. [[link removed]]

📌 The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Your go-to source for voting rights updates. [[link removed]]

📌 Over 100,000 elections are happening this year — and your community needs poll workers. Sign up today! [[link removed]]

WE THOUGHT YOU SHOULD SEE THIS

💡 NPR: The Fight is On. How Redistricting Could Unfold in 8 Entangled States [[link removed]]

💡 Democracy Docket: The Real Cost of Voter ID Laws — And Who Pays the Highest Price [[link removed]]

💡 The Associated Press: California Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Calling Special Election on Redrawn Congressional Map [[link removed]]

💡 The Washington Post: How the Diminishing Value of a College Degree is Impacting the Youth Vote [[link removed]]

💡 StateScoop: Voting-rights Groups Announce National Expansion to Reach Underrepresented Communities [[link removed]]

WHAT'S UPCOMING

🗓️ September 1: Labor Day
🗓️ September 15–19: National Voter Registration Week of Action
🗓️ September 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
🗓️ September 16: National Voter Registration Day
🗓️ September 19: National Black Voter Day

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