SOCIAL MEDIA RALLY: Join The Fight For Voting Rights On Juneteenth
Join Black Voters Matter and reengage in the fight for our most fundamental rights!
Toolkit
Please join Black Voters Matter and share a few posts across social channels this Juneteenth! Click the graphic to access a toolkit packed with many of the talking points from BVM and The Leadership Conference. Hashtag: #VotingRightsOnJuneteenth
Juneteenth: Key Talking Points from Black Voters Matter
Threats to Voting Rights
Conservative lawmakers are pushing restrictive voting laws across the country.
Bills limit early voting, restrict mail-in ballots, impose strict ID requirements, and enable partisan election officials to overrule nonpartisan ones.
Disproportionately affects Black voters, students, the elderly, and those with disabilities.
Juneteenth Connection and Messaging
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and equality, but those rights are under attack.
Voting is the way we protect our freedom; restrictions are an attack on our progress.
We commemorate Juneteenth, but our rights are still threatened. We must fight back.
Call to Action
Check your voter registration status here OR text VOTINGRIGHTS to 25225.
Contact your representatives to support federal voting rights legislation.
Join BVM's #WeFightBack campaign and learn how you can take action in the fight for voting rights!
Guidance from Leadership Conference on Civil Rights:
Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the work still ahead to achieve freedom for all, starting with the foundation of our democracy: our freedom to vote. For democracy to work, it must include us all.
As we commemorate Juneteenth, we call on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and the Native American Voting Rights Act. Let’s ensure the promise of Juneteenth is real for everyone.
Our democracy only works when it includes all of us. The legacy of slavery has resulted in vast racial disparities that affect our freedom to vote. Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect our democracy.
Juneteenth is not just a celebration of freedom; it's a call to action. We must ensure that all voices are heard in our democracy. The fight for the freedom to vote is crucial for safeguarding our rights and building a more just society.
Juneteenth marks the beginning of a journey toward equality. The right to vote for all is essential to protect all other rights. Let's call on Congress to pass vital voting rights legislation and continue building a just society for everyone.