By Donna M. Owens ·Voting Rights…August 12, 2021August 12, 2021A multiracial coalition of civil rights, social justice, and labor organizations have launched a …
NAACP and Allies in Labor, Social Justice Kick Off New Multiracial Voting Rights CampaignA multiracial coalition of civil rights, social justice, and labor organizations have launched a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of voting rights protections. It’s called `Fighting for Our Vote.’
However, the new campaign is being spearheaded by the NAACP, ACLU, AFSCME, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, and the National Education Association. Collectively, the groups represent millions of members.
“America cannot call itself a representative democracy if all the people are not represented,” said Bishop Leah Daughtry in a statement to ESSENCE.
The nationally recognized political strategist, activist and faith leader will serve as campaign manager for the coalition.
“Unfortunately, we are in the throes of an ongoing attack from those seeking to marginalize voices at the ballot and unjustly tip the scales of democracy,” Daughtry continued.
That said…“We are determined to organize diverse people around voting, build a group of volunteers to become voting rights champions, and impact voting rights legislation in specific states where voter suppression efforts have been identified.”
Additionally, the campaign plans to coordinate mass mobilization efforts and advocacy.
Organizers said in a press conference they will target key U.S. cities to push for the passage of federal and state legislation that allows access to the ballot box in all communities.