Indivisibles, 

We want to talk to you about Black liberation -- something that we feel is
very close to the heart of our work but, that quite frankly, we do not
talk enough about explicitly. 

Unless we name that and frame it front and center, any work to fix our
democracy will be incomplete. We cannot hope to build a democracy that
benefits more than just a small group of rich, white men unless we
acknowledge the lasting legacy of white supremacy in rigging our democracy
and root our work in dismantling it. Period. There's no way around it, so
we need to be prepared to confront it directly.

This Black History Month, we’re supporting work that reimagines Black
Futures. [ [link removed] ]Black Futures Month is a time to celebrate history while
envisioning a democracy that works for everyone. This month, we’re
celebrating, uplifting, and advancing the ongoing work of Black activists
and Black-led organizations who, against all odds, continue to fight for
justice and liberation. 

First and foremost, we have a duty to invest in organizations that
directly push for change in Black communities, locally and nationwide.
Commit to making a split donation to these 8 Black-led and Black-facing
organizations:

 

[ [link removed] ]Split a Donation >>

 

A once in a generation chance to unrig the system

For Black people, the fight for liberation isn’t momentary activism and
certainly isn’t just month-long -- fixing our democracy is the key to
unlocking a new life.

There's already a path forward, we just have to follow it. With a
Democratic trifecta, we finally have the chance to enact an agenda for the
people. But trifectas are rare and fleeting, so we need to get real about
what stands in the way of creating a world deserving of Black people. 

Part of the struggle for Black liberation is engaging with a radical
reimagining of what’s possible in America. This means addressing the
corruption and injustices that have been codified into law or
institutional procedures. 

To start, we’re setting our sights on passing the For the People Act,
extending full representation to D.C. residents by making D.C. the 51st
state, and getting rid of the filibuster. These priorities represent
critical structural democracy reforms and racial justice priorities to
make our democracy more representative of the people.  

For the People Project: the For the People Act, D.C. Statehood, and the
Filibuster 

Passing the For the People Act, making D.C. the 51st state, and
eliminating the filibuster would help level the playing field and
completely redefine our country as we know it. These issues cut across
several of our priorities, with racial justice right at the center.

But even in a Democratic trifecta, getting this done isn’t a given. [ [link removed] ]Our
victories have meant that our opponents are working that much harder,
introducing legislation in 28 states that attempt to make voting more
difficult in the future. We have to remain vigilant and move quickly to
fix our democracy and ensure that structural reform rebalances power for
the people.

* The For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) sets the foundation for reforming our
democracy. It’s a robust democracy reform package that includes expanding
voting rights and election security measures, public funding for elections,
and plans to fight racial and partisan gerrymandering at all levels of
government. 
* The D.C. Statehood bill (H.R. 51/S. 51) would grant statehood and full
congressional representation to the District of Columbia’s 700,000+
residents. Making D.C. the 51st state is, at its core, a matter of racial
justice -- if D.C. is granted statehood, it would be the only state in the
nation to have a plurality of Black residents. A historically-Black city,
D.C.’s lack of statehood is a remnant of Reconstruction when racist white
politicians sought to prevent the District’s majority-Black residents from
gaining political power. 
* The filibuster, a relic of the Jim Crow era, is one of Mitch McConnell’s
favorite tools for blocking progressive legislation. The people have spoken:
we are in a Democratic trifecta and our elected officials have been given a
mandate to enact health care, climate, labor, tax, immigration, and gun
violence policy. But, unless we eliminate the filibuster, Republicans will
have the chance to delay and obstruct progress, effectively canceling out
our majority. 

These priorities can’t be untangled from their relationship to Black
liberation and justice. This Black Futures Month, we invite you to broaden
your education and find ways to engage in this fight. Here is a repeat of
everything we need to move on right now:

* [ [link removed] ]Join the Movement for Black Lives to envision, organize, and take action
for Black liberation.
* [ [link removed] ]Make a donation today and we’ll split 100% of your donation between 8
recognized Black-led organizations.
* [ [link removed] ]Call your senators to demand they pass comprehensive COVID-19 relief.
Then, ask them to vote YES and move quickly to bring H.R. 1 and H.R. 51 to
the floor for a vote, and not letting the filibuster get in the way of
passage. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Black communities. Making
sure everyone has the help they need is the first step before we can address
anything else. 
* [ [link removed] ]If you’re Black, indigenous, or a person of color, join our monthly POC
call on February 23.

We’re eager to expand our ongoing work in the fight for Black liberation
-- this month and every month. We hope you will too. 

In solidarity,
Indivisible Team

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