Join us in Memphis as we phone bank, text bank, and write postcards to help voters make their voices heard. Building power starts with showing up for our communities. Volunteer with us: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/999958/

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On Election Day – August 6, 2026 – we need volunteers who can take on different roles to support voters in Memphis, TN and to make sure they can safely, securely, and successfully cast their ballots and make their voices heard. Join us from 10:00 a.m. ...

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Black voters are not a monolith. We have different generations, experiences, values, and relationships with politics that shape how we vote.

Every nation is built on choices. Who holds power. Who gets heard. Who gets to thrive. At We Are the Architects during Essence Fest, community members shared their visions for what that future could look like. What would your new nation look like?

Virginia is restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions, but this fight is bigger than one state. For generations, felony disenfranchisement has impacted who gets a voice in our democracy, especially in Black communities. Voting rights are about more than Election Day.

After voters packed a Tarrant County meeting and spoke out, officials backed away from a plan that would have cut nearly half of Election Day voting locations. This is what happens when communities organize, stay engaged, and make their voices impossible to ignore. https://bit.ly/4q5ioZ6

GOP backs down from suppression scheme in Texas after voter outrage

The plan changed at the last moment, when Republican officials were faced with a massive backlash from outraged voters

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Black August is about remembering how Black movements were targeted and why that history still matters. COINTELPRO was not just surveillance. It was infiltration, misinformation, and disruption meant to break Black liberation movements from the inside. Those tactics didn’t disappear. They evolved.

Who's shaping AI policy? A new tracker examines the revolving door between former senior Biden administration officials and major AI companies, raising important questions about transparency and influence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xkKDFr

Tracking the Revolving Door Between AI and Former Biden Officials | Revolving Door Project

This tracker was last updated on August 3, 2026.  The artificial intelligence industry is rapidly reshaping every facet of life, from the popularity of chatbots and disruption of the workplace to the ...

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NEW: Trump’s coziness with AI oligarchs is a defining feature of his admin. But the AI companies reshaping our lives are also betting on the support of Democrats. We tracked close to 100 former Biden officials to their new jobs working in the AI industry:

Tracking the Revolving Door Between AI and Former Biden Officials | Revolving Door Project

This tracker was last updated on August 3, 2026.  The artificial intelligence industry is rapidly reshaping every facet of life, from the popularity of chatbots and disruption of the workplace to the ...

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For too long, laws rooted in the Jim Crow era denied Virginians a voice in their own communities. With voting rights restored to more than 66,000 people, will once again have a say in the decisions that affect their schools, neighborhoods, jobs, and future. https://bit.ly/4xi7xNF

For Decades, a Jim Crow Era-Law Disenfranchised Black Virginians. Now, 66,000 People Can Vote Again. – The Root

More than 66,000 Virginians have their voting rights back, pushing Virginia further from a Jim Crow legacy that targeted Black voters.

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Michigan! You have a very important election today Maps redrawn. Voices targeted. Rights on the line. Who makes it onto the November ballot gets decided right now. Show up for your community. Visit blackvotersmatterfund.org/vote for everything you need.

The National Urban League warns that hard-fought gains for Black communities are being rolled back. From unemployment to voting rights and civil rights protections, the impact is being felt in communities across the country. This is why we keep fighting. https://bit.ly/3Ru2Tgx

Black Americans' prospects worse under Trump administration: National Urban League

The National Urban League released its annual “State of Black America” report Thursday concluding that prospects for minorities in the U.S. are under threat during the second Trump administration.&...

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🗳️ Early Voting starts TODAY in Florida! Florida voters in the following counties can begin casting their ballots early: 📍 Bradford 📍 Calhoun 📍 Hendry 📍 Hillsborough 📍 Jefferson 📍 Miami-Dade 📍 Monroe 📍 Orange 📍 Putnam 📍 Santa Rosa

The CBC has spent decades fighting for voting rights, economic opportunity, healthcare, and Black communities. Now, Republicans call to eliminate it. This is an attack on Black political power. https://www.blackenterprise.com/republican-lawmaker-eliminate-congressional-black-caucus/

Republican Lawmaker's Push To Eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus, Democrats Call It 'Racist'

Democrats call Republican lawmaker Rep. Nancy Mace's proposal to dissolve the Congressional Black Caucus "racist."

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The latest State of Black America Report warns that Black progress is moving in the wrong direction. Our power is real. That's why we and fight for the future our communities deserve https://ohio.binnews.com/content/2026-07-31-new-state-of-black-america-report-warns-black-progress-is-being-reversed/

New 'State Of Black America' Report Warns Black Progress Is Being Reversed | Columbus' BIN 1230

The National Urban League says years of progress for Black Americans are being reversed, citing changes to diversity initiatives, employment, voting rights and civil rights enforcement in its newly released 2026 State of Black America report.

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What does a new nation look like? A nation where every vote matters, communities have power, and democracy works for everyone. We are the architects of the America still to come. What’s in your new nation?

We're coming together to break down what's on the ballot, what's at stake, and how you can get involved. Join our free, nonpartisan info session to learn about local candidates, statewide measures, and the issues shaping our future. Register Here: bit.ly.gotvinfosession

Black households are being hit hardest by rising utility costs while data centers continue putting pressure on local power grids. https://capitalbnews.org/trump-electricity-prices-black-families/

Data Center Surge Worsens Electricity Costs for Black Families

Trump promised to cut power bills, but instead nearly 100 million households are behind on utility payments, with Black households holding the most debt.

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Across Black Belt counties, voter participation stayed strong, and turnout increased in many majority-Black communities. Attempts to silence us only strengthen our resolve. https://apple.news/AOSUp4drhQrGRD0VYtXNyLQ

Republican disenfranchisement bid drives Black voters to polls, study finds -- Guardian US

Black voters in south motivated to turn out by Republican push to redraw maps after supreme court ruling

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They don’t fear people who only vote. They fear people who organize. Voting matters, but voting alone has never been the full story of how communities create change.

Black Voters Matter is joining a powerful conversation on voting rights, Black political power, and the future of democracy. Because our communities deserve a voice in shaping what's next. RSVP 👉🏿: bit.ly/bvmdoc

James Clyburn has political power. That’s undeniable. But the idea that Black voters are simply following one person’s orders misunderstands Black political power. Black voters organize. Debate. Strategize. And make decisions for themselves.

Black political power was never built by waiting for permission. It was built by organizing, challenging institutions, and making demands. Elections matter. But movements are what create lasting change. #BlackVoters #Elections #Voting

A lot of people talk about “saving democracy.” The real question is: who is building the power to defend it? Democracy survives when people organize.

The biggest political battles are not just won on Election Day. They are won years before through organizing, leadership development, and building a base of people who are ready to fight for their communities. The question is simple: who is building power, and who is not?

As AI grows, we must ensure no community becomes a sacrifice zone. Clean water and healthy neighborhoods should be a right for everyone. #QuietOnTheCreek #DataCenters #AI #WaterCrisis

As we approach Black August, remember: food deserts and healthcare deserts are not accidents. They are the result of policy decisions, disinvestment, and systemic inequality. Healthcare justice is part of the fight for Black liberation and survival. Join the fight: https://bit.ly/4a5of9L

Nearly 500 Georgians showed up at the State Capitol to stand for fair representation. It's a reminder that when communities organize and take action together, our voices matter. Read more. https://theatlantavoice.com/georgia-voters-stop-gop-maps/

The Roadmap to Victory on Voting Rights Runs Through The South

Nearly 500 Georgians protested at the Capitol on June 17, forcing Republican leaders to back down from redrawing voting maps.

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Democracy is not something we simply participate in. It is something we help build. Every person has influence, and every person has a role in shaping the future.

Will you rally for change? 💪 The OneNation, Overcharged Virtual Rally is on July 29! Join celebrity guests, movement leaders, and people speaking up for a healthcare system that works for ALL of us. Invite your family and friends 🔗: https://bit.ly/3RU5Erv

The U.S. can mobilize billions overnight for war. $37.5 billion spent. Another $67 billion requested. But when children are hungry, families are struggling, and communities need support, suddenly we’re told to debate what we can afford. We have to be honest about our priorities.