THIS MONDAY: Join us for the 16th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and urge the Senate to defend the freedom to vote >>
John, we’re gathering in D.C. on Monday to honor and advance the legacy of one of America’s most celebrated civil rights champions: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are proud to join Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and our partner organizations in keeping Dr. King’s message alive through this time-honored tradition. (You can learn more about the history of the Peace Walk here.)
And this year, participants will also call on the Senate to fix the filibuster and protect our democracy by passing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act – a new bill that combines the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The filibuster is a Jim Crow era relic that has historically been used to thwart important civil rights legislation – like bills combatting employment discrimination and racist violence. [1] Today, Mitch McConnell is abusing this outdated rule to block majority-supported legislation that would protect and strengthen the right to vote.
That’s why this year, we are coming together to say: there should be “No Celebration Without Legislation” this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Senate must honor Dr. King’s legacy with action on this crucial issue.
Will you join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to urge our senators to reform the filibuster and protect the freedom to vote?
WHEN: Monday, January 17th at 10:00 a.m. ET
WHERE: Starting at Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and ending at Ambassador Baptist Church at 1412 Minnesota Ave SE
SAFETY DETAILS: Masks and social distancing are required. If you feel sick, please stay home. The event is outdoors, rain or shine – so dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.
Also, make sure to find a Common Cause team member at the start of the walk – we’ll be passing out signs!
I hope to see you there,
Greg Brown, Freedom to Vote Digital Campaigner
and the team at Common Cause
1) https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/case-against-filibuster
