black voters matter
https://www.bvmcapacitybuilding.org/
Black Voters Matter's goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. Effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny. They seek to achieve their goals with the following 5 core beliefs in mind:
Black Voters Matter's goal is to increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. Effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny. They seek to achieve their 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.
- 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.
At Pennywise we believe this "everywhere, every way" approach to raising awareness and resources is key to long-lasting success.
The VoteWise Program centers on increased access to and engagement with voting for all. The Pennywise Foundation does not engage in lobbying or any other type of partisan political activities or advocacy.