Transformation

The power is within us already y'all, transformation continues when we use it. "I believe that Black people have enough power to flip the whole country. I think that Black people have enough power to flip the world. I think that Black people have enough power to actually make a transformation in the universe.” Our co-founder, LaTosha Brown was featured [in Shondaland this week]( where she spoke on the concept of power and the transformative potential that Black people hold. The discussion made it clear: there is still so much work to be done. As a new administration steps in, [states scramble to pass laws that make voting harder]( for Black folks. But, in the spirit of Black History Month, LaTosha’s words speak to our truth: we have always faced overwhelming adversity and yet, as we harness our power more and more, we are [transforming the world](. As we celebrate those Black visionaries who paved the way before us this month, LaTosha’s words can set the tone for the continued path forward. Our moment of transformation is here, so long as we continue to utilize our power. Today it’s becoming aware of state and local elections, tomorrow it’s demanding equal voting rights, criminal justice reform and seating Black folks in positions of power. The power is within us already y'all, transformation continues when we use it. #WeGotThePower TODAY @ 4p EST: Resilience Building with Cliff Are you passionate about understanding and addressing economic disparity in Black communities? Don’t miss our co-founder, Cliff Albright today at 4p EST, where he’ll join a panel of leaders from across sectors for a discussion on the need for economic development investment in the South and the role that federal regional commissions can play in building economic parity in counties with persistent poverty throughout the Southeast United States. [Register Here]( Stand Up for YOUR Health, North Carolina! Black people are NOT being given equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine in the state of North Carolina. Equitable vaccine access must be prioritized over profit. Join us in writing Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to urge her to prioritize the health of our communities. [Take Action]( TOMORROW: A Post-Election Debrief with LaTosha Tomorrow, don’t miss a discussion featuring BVM’s co-founder LaTosha Brown, presented by Harvard’s Department of History. This virtual event will take place from 4:30-6:30p ET and will be moderated by Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, and Suzanne Young Murray, Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies. [Register Now]( [Support The Movement]( [( [( [( [( [( Black Voters Matter Fund is dedicated to expanding Black voter engagement and increasing progressive power through movement-building and engagement. Working with grassroots organizations, specifically in key states in the South, BVMF seeks to increase voter registration and turnout, advocate for policies to expand voting rights/access, and help develop infrastructure where little or none exists to support a power-building movement that keeps Black voters and their issues at the forefront of our election process. For more information, please visit our [website](. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Black Voters Matter Fund · 3645 Marketplace Blvd Ste 130-209 · East Point, GA 30344-5747 · USA