Black Voters Matter Fight For Policy Change Through ‘BVM Days At The Capitol’ Tour
Source: Reginald Cunningham / Reginald Cunningham
In 2025, Black Voters Matter (BVM) will focus on local politics by hosting its annual BVM Days at the Capitol across nine states—Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—to push for impactful legislative changes on issues that directly affect the Black community. Beginning Feb. 25 and continuing through May, these critical events will unite state and local partners, community leaders, stakeholders, and concerned citizens to engage with policymakers and advocate for critical policy shifts at the state level to protect voting rights, access to quality healthcare, and discuss issues such as combatting climate change, DEI policy protection, HBCU funding, and so much more.
In the face of a turbulent political climate, BVM remains steadfast in its commitment to protect and fight for the rights of Black and marginalized voters. Amid the chaos stirred by the new administration’s tactics to distract voters, BVM is doubling down on grassroots organizing and holding lawmakers accountable to their communities, demanding they stand up to President Donald Trump and Washington’s elite. The organization showcased its power and strength yet again, on March 19, when it made a stop at the Texas State Capitol to focus on and highlight issues involving education, voter suppression, environmental justice, criminal justice reform, and reproductive justice.
“We know the issues that Black communities face don’t start or stop on Election Day. Our work to build power in communities across the country continues 365 days a year,” said Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of BVM, according to a press release. “BVM Days at the Capitol is another opportunity to show our collective power to shape local policies that influence policy decisions on the federal level. We’re here to remind Black voters that while we are living in unprecedented times, we’ve seen this type of fascism before. White supremacy isn’t new; we know how to FIGHT BACK because we’ve done it before. It’s time for us to organize and hold local leaders accountable.”
If you’re interested in joining BVM along their Days at the Capitol tour, a full list of dates, topics, and select times can be found below.
Mississippi – March 20, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT
Mississippi State Capitol, 400 High Street, South Steps, Jackson, MS 39201
- Voting Rights Restoration/Early Voting
- Healthcare Access/Reproductive Rights
- Education Funding/School Choice
- Prison Reform
- Court-Ordered Redistricting
Alabama – April 2 (TBA)
- Voting Rights
- Public Safety + Gun Violence
- Economic Justice
Michigan – April 3 (TBA)
- Education
- Housing
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Car Insurance
- Gas and Electric (DTE)
Florida – April 10/17 (TBA)
- Medicaid Expansion
- Statewide Voting Rights Act
- Affordable Housing
- Disaster Resiliency
North Carolina – April 17 (TBA)
- Reproductive Rights/Health Access and Equity
- Environmental Justice
- HBCU Support/Funding
- Voting Rights/Access/Equity
Louisiana – April 28 (TBA)
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Environmental Justice
- Voting Rights and Access
Pennsylvania – May 22, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
State Capitol, 501 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
- Voting Rights for the Incarcerated
- Funding for Public Education
- Gun Violence Awareness
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Education Rights: Increasing the state budget for Public Basic and Special Education
Pennsylvania – Sept. 30 (TBD)
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