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Join Us for the Broccoli City Festival: Coming Together to Complete 1 Million Positive Actions [Black Voters Matter logo]( Hi Friend, Join Us for the Broccoli City Festival: Coming Together to Complete 1 Million Positive Actions We are partnering with Broccoli City Festival for 'The Power of One: Coming Together to Complete 1 Million Positive Actions' campaign. Join us in participating in this campaign by completing small digital actions to advocate for justice and equality in your local community. By participating, you can earn exciting rewards like getting free access to the festival while knowing that your actions have made a difference. Every action counts, no matter how small, towards achieving our goal of one million positive actions. Track your progress, inspire others to join, and create a ripple effect of change. [JOIN US]( One of the small digital actions you can take right now is donating to support our work! By supporting organizations like us, you have the power to make a real difference in your local communities. Help us create a better, more equitable future for all by contributing now. [DONATE NOW](   We Are Back on the Road Again with our Juneteenth Texas Bus Tour We are excited to kick off our Texas Juneteenth Bus Tour later this week in Galveston!  Galveston is where, on June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived and delivered the news of emancipation to enslaved African Americans, marking a pivotal moment in our nation's history. As we approach Juneteenth, we want to extend our early wishes for a happy and meaningful celebration to all. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the progress made, honor the resilience of Black communities, and renew our commitment to social justice and equality. From Galveston, our bus tour will continue on to Dallas and Fort Worth, where we will continue to spread the spirit of Juneteenth and promote civic engagement and empowerment. This tour, taking place from June 16th to June 19th, presents a unique opportunity to unite, uplift, and amplify the voices of Black voters as we strive for a more inclusive and just society. Join us on this transformative journey as we celebrate the significance of Juneteenth and work towards creating lasting change. [LEARN MORE](   Our Statement Following the Allen v. Milligan Supreme Court Decision Last week, the Supreme Court took a step in the right direction by preserving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and by blocking the racially gerrymandered Congressional map drawn by a supermajority GOP party that sought to again silence the political power of Black voters in Alabama. As the Supreme Court noted, the previous map was drawn with intentional discrimination in mind, diluting the power of Black voters and perpetuating systemic racism. We know that there is still so much work to be done to ensure that Black voters have congressional maps that allow us to have a say in shaping policy and the distribution of resources in a way that brings about political power and transformative justice in Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, and other places in this country. While we urge lawmakers to draw new district lines that provide fair and equal representation for Black and marginalized communities, we, along with our Alabama partners, will remain vigilant in our efforts to hold the Alabama legislature accountable to the demands and needs of our communities. Click below to read our full statement on this recent Supreme Court decision. [READ MORE](   Join Us Down in Florida for our "Stay Woke Florida" Tour Starting Next Week Join us and our partners Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), Florida NAACP, Rainbow Push Coalition, and others on our Florida tour to combat the suppression of democratic principles, ideas, and academic freedom in Florida. Recent legislation has banned inclusive books, divested funds from diverse schools, and criminalized teaching the truth about American history. Together, we'll hold a "Rolling Protest" across the state to demand action. Mark your calendars for June 18th to June 23rd and support us by attending events and volunteering. Stand up, fight back, and protect our democratic rights! [FIND AN EVENT IN YOUR CITY](   Volunteer With BVM Join us for our new virtual volunteer event, Texting Tuesdays! At 6pm ET every Tuesday, we will gather to drive change through digital organizing. Through our texting campaigns, you’ll have the opportunity to help us engage residents across the U.S., empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. Register via the provided [Zoom Link]( to access Impactive, our texting platform through the [desktop/laptop]( or [phone app]( links. Let's make an impact together!   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](.