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Friend, There is a concerted backlash to the gains you have helped us make, and to the growing power of Black and Brown communities. You’ve likely noticed that this backlash is encouraged by racist state legislatures and enabled by a regressive Supreme Court. Right now, Black and Brown people living in the Deep South are subjected to far-right legislative majorities taking aim at the cornerstone of a healthy democracy: the right to vote. This coincides with a disturbing increase in laws that revoke the fundamental rights of Black and Brown people, women, religious minorities and the LGBTQ community. This is no coincidence. Codifying hate towards marginalized groups destabilizes our democracy and furthers the goals of anti-democratic and white nationalist extremists. In the wake of this legal and cultural shift, white supremacy has become more overt, more normalized and far more violent. We must work together to dismantle systems deeply rooted in the oppression of racial and ethnic minorities, women, the LGBTQ community and people experiencing poverty. Right now, white supremacy is the largest obstacle standing between us and multi-racial, inclusive governance that allows all people to thrive. That’s why our 2023 Action Plan focuses on fighting white supremacy on all fronts. Because white supremacy is at the root of all the injustices we seek to remedy, the SPLC will work actively and intentionally to build an anti-racist society across our entire country. Anti-racism will serve as an overarching goal that informs and motivates all our work over the next five years. To achieve our vision of a multi-racial, inclusive democracy, and because of the historical legacy of enslavement and anti-Black racism in the South, improving the lives of Black people in the states where we work is a central component of our mission. If you’re able to support this vital work by making your tax-deductible contribution to the SPLC, there has never been a better time. Thanks to a special $1,000,000 Matching Gift from a generous group of donors, your contribution today will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact!Your gift supports our 2023 priorities:
No matter how you choose to contribute to our cause, we thank you for being a leading supporter in the fight for racial justice. We extend our deepest gratitude and holiday wishes to you and yours. Sincerely, Your friends at the Southern Poverty Law Center P.S. If you have already made your year-end gift to the SPLC, we are so thankful for your ongoing support and will update your record shortly.
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