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On Election Day, millions of Black voters made their voices heard by casting their ballot. Thank you. [Black Voters Matter logo]( Greetings Friends, On Election Day, millions of Black voters made their voices heard by casting their ballot. Thank you.  As always, thank you for showing up and showing out. Thank you for bringing joy and love to this election work by supporting us on our bus tour over the past several weeks.   As the dust settles from Tuesday, this is what we know right now.  There was no red wave, thanks to Black voters. Black voters impacted several key senate races, including Pennsylvania and Arizona, as well as key congressional districts in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia. Also, we were victorious in a number of key states on a number of critical issues. - In Ohio, 62% of [voters in Akron]( said yes to Issue 10, which will now establish community review on policing and send a police oversight plan to city leaders. - In Missouri, voters passed [Amendment 3]( legalizing recreational marijuana and expunging the records of those who were previously charged with nonviolent marijuana offenses. - Abortion rights were protected in several states where Black turnout was strong, including Michigan. Black Voters Matter distributed over $9 million directly into the hands of local partners to provide on the ground resources to support GOTV, voter protection and education efforts to help minimize the impact of voter suppression across the country. And we’re seeing the fruits of that labor in key states. One example is in Maricopa County, AZ, where BVM expanded its reach by investing $150K into local groups which helped to increase voter turnout. As ballots are still being counted in Maricopa County, it’s clear that EVERY vote mattered!  We will continue to raise the alarm about the need for the progressive ecosystem to deepen their support through investments and by prioritizing the passage of national voting rights legislation that expands access to the ballot and restricts interference by vigilantes and law enforcement in the voting process.  At BVM, we believe in a 365-day approach to organizing because we know this work is critical to protecting our freedoms and elevating the issues that are important in our communities.   We thank our partners and funders who have been with us every step of the way. And we know as we look ahead to 2024 that the work will and must continue if we are to truly create a democracy that is for the people.  [This is particularly important now, as all eyes are once again on Georgia for a Senate runoff election. Can you donate today to help us continue to fuel our movement?Â]( [DONATE NOW]( Until then, we will keep organizing, keep mobilizing, keep love and joy in our hearts and certainly keep voting.  In solidarity, Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown Co-Founders of Black Voters Matter Fund   JOIN THE MOVEMENT [Support voter engagement and capacity-building through our 501c3]( [Support voter mobilization and political advocacy through our 501c4]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Tumblr]( [Black Voters Matter logo]( 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](. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Black Voters Matter Fund, please [click here](.