Why It’s Important that We – VOTE!

Earlier generations fought and died for this right
It took the eventual passage of three constitutional amendments, the 14th, 15th and 24th, before all Black Americans could freely vote in the U.S.

“Black people historically in this country were not allowed to vote for so long,” said Olutimilehin Olusanya, who moved to Minnesota from Georgia in 2008. “I have voted in every election since I’ve been here.”

​African Americans weren’t given the right to vote in the U.S. until 1869, but to this day, Black voters still fight against discriminatory practices that hinder their civic right. In 2011, a record number of voting restrictions that disproportionately affected African Americans were introduced in state legislatures nationwide, including photo ID requirements, cuts to early voting and restrictions to voter registration.

Your Voice | Your Vote | Your Responsibilty

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Deadline September, 30, 2020

​The census shapes the future of our communities. The data gathered from the census determines the placement of schools, hospitals, bus stops, and housing.
 
Census data is used to determine federal funding for programs such as school lunches, fire departments, and highway construction.
 
The information gathered by the census determines job creation. Corporations use census data to determine where to locate and build stores, restaurants, office buildings, and manufacturing companies.
 
Census data is used to adjust or redraw electoral districts lines which determines your representation in the US Congress, state legislatures, city councils, and local school boards.
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