Biden: Nominate a Black Woman for Supreme Court Justice

With Justice Breyer retiring, we think it’s time a Black Woman to fill his seat. [Black Voters Matter logo]( Friend, This week, Justice Breyer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court bench. We think it’s time a Black Woman filled the seat. On the campaign trail, President Biden promised Black voters that he would nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court - a first in its 233-year history. With this news of Justice Breyer’s retirement and with Democratic majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate, President Biden can now make that promise a reality. Democratic control of the Senate, which would not be possible without Black voters, means that this nomination can move through even without any Republican support. With the stakes higher than ever, an appointment of a Black Woman, who has a record of supporting civil rights and voting rights, to the highest court of this country will help solidify his promises and ensure Black communities are continued to be stripped of our rights. [READ OUR STATEMENT]( Celebrating John Lewis’ Birthday with 1 Million Voters Happy Black History Month, ya’ll! This year, we’re planning something special to advance the fight for voting rights. February 21st is John Lewis’ birthday and, to commemorate his legacy, we’re asking 1 Million voters from across America to join the movement in demanding Congress take immediate action to protect our voting rights. Are you with us? We’ve got tons of exciting updates about this new campaign coming soon, so stay tuned to learn how you can get involved in a movement of more than 1 Million voters. Don’t forget to check out our [Twitter](and [Facebook]( pages where more information will be rolling out in the coming weeks. Can’t stop, won’t stop!   Don’t Want To Wait? Join The Fight TODAY Don’t want to wait for our next campaign to get involved in the fight for voting rights? Take action TODAY from the comfort of your own home by contacting your elected officials and demand federal protections for voting rights. Whether you’re a seasoned freedom fighter, or just getting started, calling or writing a letter to your elected officials is one of the quickest and easiest ways to ensure your voice is heard on this issue and all of the issues facing our community. Click below to join our letter writing campaign. Letter writing takes just a few minutes, and has a major impact. Help fight for voting rights today! [START WRITING]( → Want an even easier way to get involved? Sign on to our current petition to demand urgent action on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Add your name below and be sure to share with your network! [Add your name below and be sure to share with your network!]( [ADD YOUR NAME](   Louisiana: The Blackest Bus in America is Headed Your Way! We’re busy prepping the Bus for our next tour destination and we’ve got big plans for you Louisiana! Running through February 8-9, we’re touring the state with a Caravan of 100 to come testify at the state legislature’s first extraordinary session of 2022. Why are we touring and testifying? To advocate for Black communities in Louisiana’s redistricting process! The Redistricting process has presented the opportunity for us to "reclaim our redistricting power", so we’re mobilizing 100 Black folks from every corner of the community to share our diverse experience and tell the story of map-based racism in Louisiana. The Caravan will ride I-20 East from Monroe, and make its way to the capitol in Baton Rouge. Here’s some key events along the way: Feb 8 - All day - Cross-State Caravan - 8am - Press Conference on Louisiana State Capitol Steps - TBD - The Takeover Rally at Southern University Baton Rouge Feb 9 - 9am - Committee Testimony - Louisiana State Capitol - 1pm - Debrief & Lunch @ McKinley Alumni Center [Check out the full Louisiana Itinerary and make sure you register ASAP!](   Support Our Advocacy For A Black Woman As Justice - Donate Today Black Voters Matter will not relent on holding President Biden accountable for his commitments to the Black Voters who helped put him in office, including giving Black people much-needed representation on the Supreme Court. Help us continue to advocate for a Black Woman Supreme Court justice that has a demonstrated commitment to civil rights, workers rights, and voting rights. 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