Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 5:01 PM

We didn’t turn out for any party, we turned out for ourselves

We are the ones building power for our communities, PERIOD — DONATE DONATE   There’s a historic argument made every election after any disappointment in the polls that it was due to low turnout of Black voters or other voters of color. When we don’t turn out in record numbers, we’re blamed for …

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November 1, 2022 at 5:31 PM

How do you align with Gen Z Voters?

Politicians can't afford to ignore Gen Z voters! DONATE DONATE   As we see young Black, Indigenous, and other voters of color slowly become the majority, we will see these voters playing a greater influence in the outcome of our elections, especially in swing states across the county.  Often ig…

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  Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Fund Us, Defund the Police

Act now and tell the Congress to stop more police funding. DONATE DONATE   Militarized policing continues to result in the harassment, incarceration, and even murder of Black people. Despite this, we are continuing to see calls for more spending on police at a national level. We cannot pass leg…

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September 20, 2022 at 4:30 PM

They wont stop us from building POWER!

Americans are being purged from voter rolls — and may not even realize it. DONATE DONATE   When states pass laws like Georgia's S.B 202 or Florida's S.B 90, both of which restrict voting access to make it nearly impossible for Black and Latinx voters to cast their ballots, we are not surprised.…

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September 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM

BIG News from Advancement Project!

We're excited to announce this exciting new chapter for our organization. DONATE DONATE   I’m writing to share some big Advancement Project news: Starting today, our two offices are entering a new and exciting chapter.   For more than 20 years, Advancement Project National Office and Advancemen…

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September 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Criminalizing care: Georgia’s line relief ban hurts our communities

Does providing line relief cause voter fraud? DONATE DONATE   New State Laws Hit Voters of Color HardestIn Georgia last month, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia denied our motion to suspend the line relief ban in SB 202—which prohibits communities from provid…

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August 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM

A world beyond policing is possible

Together we can re-imagine public safety. DONATE DONATE We know that the only way to stop police violence is to make significant public investments in people—not police.   If we want to find true justice, we need to develop new models of safety. For our people and communities to thrive we need …

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July 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Fund a new vision of safety!

Together, we can hold cops accountable and work toward true justice. DONATE DONATE We will keep saying it: cops go free because they are protected. That’s how our system works and has always worked.  When it comes to justice, real justice... it will never come from our criminal legal system, it…

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July 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Our laws protect cops, not our communities

It's been said that no one's above the law. Cops usually are. DONATE DONATE After every high-profile police shooting where a cop didn’t get indicted or convicted, our board member Jesse Williams and I would get together and ask: how did this cop get off? We knew we weren’t alone. Seeing Black …

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  Liyah Brown, Program Director, Justice Project · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Cops need to be held accountable, not protected

Keeping our communities safe requires more than police or policing. DONATE DONATE Two years after the murder of George Floyd and more than seven years after the death of Michael Brown, our communities are still being targeted and murdered by police with few if any consequences. Have you ever w…

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  Jesse Williams, Board Member · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM

[WATCH] How Cops Get Off

The truth behind how cops control the narrative in Hollywood & the media. DONATE DONATE For Black people, it isn’t a matter of if but when the next incident of police brutalizing a Black person will be trending across social media or aired on the news. Cops have targeted, beat, and killed …

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August 25, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Right now, our democracy decides the future of voting rights.

Our communities have done enough research, participated in enough hearings, and produced enough reports on voter suppression to understand this: our nation is experiencing the most vicious backlash against voting rights we have experienced in decades. The voting rights of Black and Brown people …

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July 16, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Tomorrow we honor John Lewis’ voting rights legacy

Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of John Lewis, a civil rights giant who tirelessly worked to advance voting rights for people of color.         Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of John Lewis, a civil rights g…

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June 25, 2021 at 10:04 PM

The fight for voting rights has just begun.

This month, we are gearing up for a summer of activism and have already begun the hard work of turning up the heat on Congress.         Eight years ago today, the Supreme Court significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act in the infamous Shelby v. Holder …

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June 19, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Juneteenth, Its Legacy, and the Fight for Freedom

Juneteenth has grown into a national holiday—offering us all an opportunity to reflect on America’s Black liberation movement. The holiday is a reminder to recommit ourselves to the fight for emancipation from all forms of racist domination.          Toda…

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June 17, 2021 at 5:11 PM

We’re turning up the heat on voting rights this summer

The “Blackest Bus in America” will travel from Jackson, Mississippi to Washington, DC from June 19 – June 26, 2021.         Summer is upon us and we’re turning up the heat on Congress to pass federal legislation strengthening voting rights. How are we doi…

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June 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Join Us RIGHT NOW in the Fight Against Voter Suppression

This gathering will feature leaders in the fight against voter suppression, all sharing necessary tools to combat trending voter suppression bills and encourage voter participation.         There’s a wave of voter disenfranchisement bills sweeping the co…

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June 9, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Meet our team for lunch on Friday!

        Dear Friend,  This month, we’re marking the one-year anniversary of last summer’s uprisings by coming together for kinship, learning, and reflection. Will you join us?  You’re invited to an exclusive Lunch and Learn event with the Campaigns Team…

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June 2, 2021 at 8:02 PM

June is filled with PRIDE and cultural celebration.

        This month, we honor the diversity of this country. For Immigrant Heritage Month, we celebrate those who make America, America. We reject the idea that migrants cannot call the United States home. We refuse to let the politics of fear and divis…

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May 28, 2021 at 4:54 PM

You Bring the Fire to Our Fight

        Wow! As we put together the Advancement Project National Office 2020 Annual Report to share with you, we had the chance to reflect on the year we’ve all had together. The overwhelming sentiment is just wow!     The challenges we’ve navigated, th…

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May 25, 2021 at 2:01 PM

We CAN Win a Just Future

Not only for ourselves and our communities, but on behalf of George Floyd and everyone who has been robbed of this precious opportunity.          One year ago, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer.    He deserved to live on as more than a memory …

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May 18, 2021 at 9:34 PM

We just sued Florida....AGAIN.

We won’t stop organizing, advocating and litigating on behalf of Floridians until the state provides equitable access to the ballot box.  We just sued the state of Florida again to protect Black and Brown voters and prevent the disenfranchisement of communities of color. After Florida Governor Ron…

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May 17, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Join us TONIGHT – Let’s talk Solidarity on IG Live

Be a part of our discussion about the ways the Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) and Black community can stand in greater solidarity with each other, and the role joy and empathy play in fostering greater unity. You don’t want to miss this part of Advancement Project’s AAPI programing. In our o…

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May 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Will you celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with us?

We'll speak on the nature of Black and Asian mutual political support and how both communities can together build a dynamic multiracial movement that builds power for all people of color. Solidarity. It’s a unifying feeling or purpose among a group of people.  It’s also a strategy for combating in…

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May 14, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Free Black Womxn

Contributions to the Black Mama’s Day Bailout are already being used to secure freedom for Michigan women. Portraits by Cyndi Elledge Last week, in collaboration with our community partners from Michigan Liberation, we launched the #FreeBlackWomxn campaign–a photo and storytelling project that e…

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April 28, 2021 at 2:02 PM

The State of Justice in our First 100 Days

Today, President Biden will deliver his first address to a Joint Session of Congress at 9 p.m. ET. The address comes right before his 100-day mark in office.         Today, President Biden will deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress at 9…

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  Jeralyn Cave · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 10:27 PM

We Sued Georgia to Stop Voter Suppression

Today, we sued Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on behalf of a diverse coalition of faith and civic engagement organizations to block the implementation of SB 202. Senate Bill 202, recently signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, is a continuation of Georgia’s heinous history of …

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April 20, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Chauvin Found Guilty. What’s Next?

George Floyd’s murder spurred the largest uprising for racial justice in our nation’s history. Today’s verdict—the rare occasion in which a police officer is held accountable for policing’s inherent violence —would not have happened without the organizers in Minneapolis and beyond who ensured th…

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  Jeralyn Cave · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Yes, this week is #ForthePeople

We might fight for a just democracy that reflects the people and works for the people. RSVP for Democracy on the Ropes Read our latest report Our Voices, Our Votes: Felony Disenfranchisement & Re-…

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  Jeralyn Cave · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Our Democracy is on the Ropes

It is clear there is a dual attack aiming to silence communities of color in the streets and in the voting booth. Our democracy is on the ropes. In the last six months, 47 state legislatures have advanced 361 pieces of legislation that make it harder to vote. With…

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March 29, 2021 at 8:12 PM

[TONIGHT] Police Accountability Webinar: Policing Girls & Women of Color

        As Women's History Month comes to a close, we want to invite you to a powerful Policing, Women and Girls, and the Budgets Behind It All webinar happening tonight at 7 p.m. ET featuring Justice Project Program Deputy Director Ashley Carter. Adva…

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March 12, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Give back with a limited edition t-shirt!

Get yours today...         Dear Friend, We believe that Power + Justice = Freedom.   This simple equation runs through everything we do here at Advancement Project National Office. It’s the calling we share with supporters like you, and it’s the core of …

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March 10, 2021 at 10:16 PM

Limited freedom t-shirt release!

Get yours today...         Dear Friend, We believe that Power + Justice = Freedom.   This simple equation runs through everything we do here at Advancement Project National Office. It’s the calling we share with supporters like you, and it’s the core of …

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February 18, 2021 at 6:12 PM

TONIGHT: Join Our Forum on Trial, Sentencing, and Plea Negotiations

        Join us tonight at 7 p.m. ET for the second session of our Navigating the Criminal Legal System 101 series, featuring discussions with grassroots organizers from around the country about how to fight and dismantle discriminatory incarceration sy…

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February 4, 2021 at 4:20 PM

TONIGHT: Join Our Mapping Injustice Community Forum

        Join us for a three-session series on how to fight and dismantle discriminatory incarceration systems from grassroots organizers around the country. Advancement Project National Office is partnering with Michigan Liberation, Close the Workhouse,…

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  Jeralyn Cave · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 2:53 PM

This Thursday, celebrate Black History Month by healing.

        Now more than ever, we need to create space for racial healing and strategies for resilience, especially this Black History Month. In 1893, Ida B. Wells published an epic anti-lynching pamphlet drafted in collaboration with Frederick Douglass an…

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  Judith Browne Dianis · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Together, We Will Persevere

        It’s January, and we hoped for a peaceful start to our year, but not so. 2021 has already given us a rollercoaster ride with an insurrection, an impeachment, and an inauguration. And all of this comes on the coattails of a challenging 2020. We w…

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January 19, 2021 at 9:48 PM

See You TONIGHT @ 7pm ET for Our Discussion on Racial Healing

        As someone who is deeply invested in our shared work, we hope you will join us as we commemorate the 5th annual National Day of Racial Healing. Racism affects all of us, regardless of our backgrounds or circumstances. We live in a world born fro…

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January 16, 2021 at 8:18 PM

You’re Invited: What Does Healing Look Like in 2021?

        Join Advancement Project National Office for a virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, January 19 at 7 p.m. EST in honor of National Day of Racial Healing. Leaders from national justice organizations will come together to discuss what racial healin…

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  Judith Browne Dianis · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Whitelash will not silence the will of the people.

        Early this morning, Congress certified the votes of the Electoral College for the 2020 election of the United States President and Vice President. As U.S. Representatives and Senators worked yesterday to certify the final votes, anti-democratic r…

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January 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Our New Year’s Resolutions for Justice

        2020 was a year for the books. Our Immigrant Justice, Justice Project, Opportunity to Learn, and Power and Democracy programs accomplished wins with grassroots partners across the country on behalf of Black and Brown people, and we’re using this…

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December 17, 2020 at 8:25 PM

New Partnership Will Help Us Fight for Education Justice

We have been tackling educational inequities for 21 years, and as of today, we have a new partner to help us continue this important work! Advancement Project National Office is happy to announce our partnership with Arnold & Porter to push forward the right to quality education for Black an…

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December 15, 2020 at 11:57 PM

We Sued Louisiana Officials for Their Unjust Bail System

Advancement Project National Office Sued Louisiana Officials for Unjust Bail System Last night, we sued East Baton Rouge, Louisiana officials, seeking to end the immoral and unconstitutional practice of wealth-based incarceration in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison (EBRPP). The lawsuit was file…

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December 10, 2020 at 10:21 PM

For you — Advancement Project's 2020 In Review!

        Dear Friend,  Our foundation is you. You’ve been with us from the start, following the work of Advancement Project National Office online and taking action over the years. And we’re so grateful for you! Your commitment to racial justice is the r…

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December 1, 2020 at 3:11 PM

#GivingTuesday is here and we've got a lot more work to do!

        Dear Friend,  Together, we took on the challenges of 2020 with an unwavering moral vision: Black and Brown people need freedom and safety now. And while we accomplished a lot this year (like bringing forward 5 federal class action lawsuits to re…

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November 30, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Can we count on you tomorrow?

        Dear Friend,  We’ve been through a lot together this year. And we want to say thank you for showing up at every turn. You went to the streets in protest, held your representatives accountable with letters and calls, and got out the vote and made…

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November 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Today, reflect on the Indigenous land we live on.

        Today, we give thanks for the organizers and grassroots organizations who are continuously fighting for racial and social justice. We also recognize the Indigenous communities across the country. While millions of Americans commemorate today, it’…

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November 25, 2020 at 8:32 PM

#JusticeReMixd is back and in stores NOW!

        You all loved it so much the first time around; now it’s back! Justice ReMix’d, our cinnamon and chocolate Ben & Jerry’s ice cream with gobs of cinnamon bun dough and spicy fudge brownies, has returned for a limited time in your local grocery…

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November 21, 2020 at 8:03 PM

How to Have Fun and Stay Safe This Thanksgiving

        We are all overdue for some rest and quality time with family and friends. However, Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different for many of us this year because of the COVID-19 global health pandemic. But celebrating safely doesn’t mean you ca…

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November 20, 2020 at 4:44 PM

The votes are in, but our work continues.

        Almost 160 million people voted in the 2020 Election, which is the greatest number of Americans who have ever voted in one election. Advancement Project National Office is honored to have been on the ground to support organizations with their ge…

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