Black Voters Matter (BVM) announced that their “We Fight Back” campaign and bus tour for the upcoming 2024 election season has officially kicked off in South Carolina.
We Fight Back is a national campaign to rally Black voters and amplify the issues impacting Black communities and is a call to arms for Black voters to rise, engage and fight back against injustice and inequality.
The launch will begin with a three-day convening in Charleston, South Carolina, the location of the nation’s first Democratic Presidential Primary, from Jan. 25 through Jan. 28, bringing together local and national voting rights organizations, social justice advocates, faith leaders and HBCU students.
“Everything that Black communities are fighting for across the nation is on full display in South Carolina. It’s racist gerrymandering is pending in the Supreme Court, it remains one of the few states that hasn’t expanded Medicaid and it continues to attack racial justice.” Said Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter. “But Black folks in South Carolina have a history of leading the way, and this moment presents another opportunity to do so.”
Activities during the convening include Gen Z training and an uncensored political conversation as a part of the Take the Field initiative. Attendees can also partake in community canvassing, capacity-building trainings for organizations, a voting rights town hall, and a day of service focused on understanding the needs and interests of South Carolina voters.
There has been an increased effort to suppress the Black vote, so organizations such as BVM are a crucial component when it comes to empowering Black voters.
“All roads lead to South Carolina because we understand how significant this moment is to the progress of the country. This is the first time that a Southern state with a 50% Black electorate is positioned to lead the way in the early nominating process.” Said LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter. “We believe that Black voters are a key constituency in fixing democracy in this country and we are sending a clear message that Black voters in rural and urban areas will not be denied the vote – In 2024, We’re fighting back against racist voter suppression tactics that harm Black communities.”
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
Thursday, January 25th
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Press Conference (5055 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC)
6:00 – 8:00pm – WTF is Up? Uncut & Uncensored Political Convo with Tiffany D. Loftin (Young Voters)
Friday, January 26th
7:00 – 9:00 pm – Community Town Hall: Black Voters Lead the Way But Why The Hell Should We Vote? (Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston: Airport Hotel & Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd)
Saturday, January 27th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – GOTV Canvassing (Liberty Hill)
12:30 – 2:00 pm – GOTV Canvassing (Chicora and Dorchester)
4:00 – 7:00 – We Fight Back BBQ (Charity Missionary Baptist Church, 1544 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC)
LEARN MORE: To view the full schedule of events and learn more about the “We Fight Back” campaign, please visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
