March on Washington

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge. - MLK Jr.

Sixty years ago this week, almost 250,000 Americans showed up in DC to demand an end to systemic racism and to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. 

March on Washington

March on Washington

The August 28, 1963 march on Washington was prompted by the oppressive atmosphere of Southern states, which was characterized by Jim Crow laws and violence. The hostile environment of the American South was designed to disenfranchise minority groups, and especially people of color. The march on Washington was a call for America to do better and grant all citizens equal opportunities.

Here we are sixty years later, and America is still burdened with racism and bigotry.

One of the goals of the Civil Rights Movement was the passage of meaningful civil and voting rights legislation. As champions for progress, we too must advocate for the legislation and enforcement of laws that strengthen our voting and civil rights. Here are 3 (three) quick-and-easy actions we can take:

1. Click here to tell your member of Congress to protect your freedom to vote and your voice in democracy:

2. Click here to send a message to your member of Congress and state representatives to declare racism a public health crisis:

3. Click here to tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor and support the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act:

Thanks for taking action! You are awesomeness!

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Upcoming Events

• Free and Fair Elections on Thursday, September 7th

• Postcards and Letters to Voters on Wednesday, September 6th

• Progressive Issues Activism on Wednesday, September 6th

• Townhall: How Article 14.3 of the Constitution Disqualifies Trump from Running for President on Thursday, October 5th

Click here for more details or to register for zoom links.

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People Power United Updates

Our group is growing leaps and bounds! Folks understand that with love in our hearts and hard work, we will reclaim our nation from the cruelty, chaos, and confusion. And we are having fun making impactful changes in our community! In case you missed it, this past week was busy:

• We issued an emergency alert to support Planned Parenthoods efforts

• We signed on to a coalition letter supporting using the Farm Bill to strengthen SNAP

• We issued a statement on the former President’s Georgia indictment

• We joined the coalition March to End Fossil Fuels

• We issued a statement on using the Heal for Immigrant Families Act

• Our members took over 12,000 actions last week!

  Click here to find these updates.

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People Power United - In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, islamophobia, anti-semitism, homophobia, misogyny, sizeism, ageism, ableism, elitism, and bigotry! Can you help us spread the word? Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram

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Everyone deserves to vote and thrive,

Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests)

People Power United | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

I believe in the power of the people. I have seen the love and determination of folks stepping up to write letters and postcards to voters, signing petitions and letter campaigns, making calls, sending texts, hitting doors, and dropping literature. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices. - Laurie Woodward Garcia, People Power United