Black Voters Matter
Help Black-led Community Groups Formalize their Organizations
Strengthen community groups and open doors for support
Posted June 29, 2022
Background & Context
Most of these organizations reside in southern states. Attorneys who are licensed in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee are preferred.
Work & Deliverables
We need volunteers who can walk our community partners through incorporating and then filing their 501c3 application. We currently have approximately 12 groups needing immediate support, but the list grows each week. There is no specific deadline.
One organization that needs assistance is taking on the mantle of sustaining the legacy of rent parties of the 1920’s. Through their work they provide mutual aid for families in need, fight the rental inequity in the state of Tennessee, empower residents to take action for themselves and their neighbors, and create a safe space for residents to organize.
Another organization’s purpose is to empower marginalized groups in disenfranchised poverty-impacted communities. They coordinate with numerous grassroots partners to design effective strategies, battle harmful bills, and stand in solidarity with those affected by food insecurity, law enforcement abuses, racism, and escalating housing and utility costs.
Most of these organizations reside in southern states. Attorneys who are licensed in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee are preferred, but not required.
Preparation Phase
- Intro call with the volunteer manager.
Collaboration Phase
Wrap Up
- Fill out an end of project survey.
Black Voters Matter
Black Voters Matter goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. Effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny. We agree with the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when he said, “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” We seek to achieve our goals with the following 5 core beliefs in mind: The key to effective civic engagement and community power is understanding, respecting and supporting local infrastructure. Black Voters Matter not only on election day, but on the 364 days between election days as well. This means we must support individuals and organizations that are striving to obtain social justice throughout the year. Black Voters Matter *everywhere*, including rural counties and smaller cities/towns that are often ignored by candidates, elected officials, political parties and the media. In order for Black voters to matter, we must utilize authentic messaging which speaks to our issues, connects with our hopes and affirms our humanity. The leadership, talent and commitment demonstrated by Black women in particular must receive recognition and, more importantly, *investment* in order to flourish and multiply.
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Black Voters Matter
Black Voters Matter goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. Effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny. We agree with the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when he said, “Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” We seek to achieve our goals with the following 5 core beliefs in mind: The key to effective civic engagement and community power is understanding, respecting and supporting local infrastructure. Black Voters Matter not only on election day, but on the 364 days between election days as well. This means we must support individuals and organizations that are striving to obtain social justice throughout the year. Black Voters Matter *everywhere*, including rural counties and smaller cities/towns that are often ignored by candidates, elected officials, political parties and the media. In order for Black voters to matter, we must utilize authentic messaging which speaks to our issues, connects with our hopes and affirms our humanity. The leadership, talent and commitment demonstrated by Black women in particular must receive recognition and, more importantly, *investment* in order to flourish and multiply.