[“Parade to the Polls”]
Parade to the Polls is a national initiative to inspire and motivate communities to stay in line and increase the resiliency of voters. This year, with voters up against voter suppression, COVID-19, and other factors, it is harder for them to vote.
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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
National Organizations Kick Off “Parade to the Polls” to Encourage Voting, Staying in Line
Civil Rights Leaders Denounce White Militia Violence Supported by Police
[White Militia Violence]
Civil Rights Groups: We call on Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, to immediately investigate and prosecute these killings, the shooting of Mr. Blake…They must also demand the immediate removal of Chief Miskinis.”
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First National Black Voter Day to be recognized on September 18
[#ReclaimYourVote Campaign]
BET: Scott Mills: “With 100 days until Election Day—it is critical for BET to utilize all of our resources and partnerships to drive Black civic engagement across the country, and the National Black Voter Day is a key part of this effort.”
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House Democrats to Republican Senate: Pass George Floyd Policing Act!
[George Floyd Justice in Policing Act]
Rep. Meeks: “Changing the culture of law enforcement requires both transparency and accountability of officers.”
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COVID-19 NATIONAL COALITION CALLS FOR POLICING WITHOUT ABUSING CIVILIANS
[COVID-19 Policing]
Police Chief Rashall Brackney: “COVID-19 is devastating our Black communities; the policing profession cannot continue to carry the contagion of racism for which our country has no vaccine.”
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