It’s time for us to move forward.
This week’s election was a reminder to never underestimate the power of the Black vote. Despite the pandemic and deliberate barriers, voters have done their job, turned out in record numbers, and selected new leaders to ensure that we can care for our families and move us forward to a better future. Now that the […]
Criminal Disenfranchisement Key Litigation to Know
The following is a history of key litigation of criminal disenfranchisement across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. It identifies the racist history of criminal disenfranchisement laws and the disparate impact of these laws today on Black and Latinx communities. This was one of the materials presented at our Rights Restoration Convening […]
Continuing the Fight for Equality Through Latinx Heritage Month
During Latinx Heritage Month, Advancement Project National Office is reflecting on the Latinx community and continuing our fight to strengthen policies that impact members of this community. This fight includes a path towards immigrant justice. The U.S immigration policy has historically been rooted in racism with entry restrictions and exploitation based on race. Advancement Project […]
Giving Tuesday 2019
20 Years of Movement Building and Freedom Fighting We envision a future where people of color are free – where they can thrive, be safe and exercise power. Driven by the genius of ordinary people and their movements, racism will no longer exist and justice will be radically transformed. On #GivingTuesday, December 3rd this year, […]
#GeorgeFloyd and COVID-19: We’re fighting two pandemics.
By: Maya Boddie Outside may be closed, but it’s still open season on Black people in the United States. In the past weeks, the nation’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 100,000 — the majority of deaths falling on Black communities. Though the number of deaths is alarming, our work at Advancement Project National Office over the […]
Election 2020: How to Vote State Primers
As a part of our efforts to ensure voters, especially voters of color, have the tools they need to vote safely this year, Advancement Project National Office has developed state primers that provide critical information on how to vote.
Let’s Get You Ready to Vote! Join us today, tonight and next week!
We’re another week closer to Election Day, and this week we’re watching the vice presidential debate, uplifting messaging around young voters of color, and teaming up with the Washington Football Team to encourage people to register to vote. Check out what we have going on this week: Tonight, Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will face […]
