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5 activists on how they’re carrying Rep. John Lewis’s legacy forward
LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund He deeply believed in democracy. There were American founders who believed in creating this new nation, and they had some ideas, and explored a philosophy with democracy, but their actions show that they didn’t believe in the fullness of American democracy. They were the founders of the country, but not of democracy. They didn’t have the foresight to see John Lewis as a member of Congress, or to even see him as human enough to be able to vote. John Lewis is one of the forefathers in this country of true democracy, who really internalized and believed in the expansion of the vote, not just for Black people but for all citizens. He believed in equality for all people. The forefathers didn’t believe that. He believed that. I think he had an acute awareness of the work of young people, and of when young people are [being] marginalized in the movement. He provided a lot of [...]
#Next20: 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is “a moment of reckoning.”
When sharing her dreams for the future, Chloe Mason said, "I would love to dismantle the racism embedded in this nation, to grant children an equitable and anti-racist education. Without an accurate representation of history, there's no way to move forward and create change." While these words pack power, the fact that Chloe is a 17-year-old high school senior makes her statement even more profound. Chloe is too young to have her vote count in the upcoming November election, but she doesn’t let age silence her ability to demand equity and representation. As Senior Teen President of the Greater Essex County (NJ) chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc, Chloe spends her free time leading civic engagement opportunities like reminding people the importance of getting out the vote. Chloe joined fellow voter engagement advocates for the second episode of #Next20, featuring teen activist Dylan Wilkes, Senior Teen Legislative Chair, Greater Essex County, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., as well as established trailblazers [...]
VIRTUAL EVENT – 7/8 2020 VISION | Black Philanthropy in Activism featuring Latosha Brown
This panel will feature Nikole Hannah-Jones (Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, creator of the 1619 Project) and LaTosha Brown (co-founder of Black Voters Matter), and be moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Ogbar, professor of history, UConn. This thought-provoking discussion will cover: American Black history Role of Black philanthropy in voting and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Key philanthropic strategies used in social justice movements 20/20 Vision is the first session of Lean on Me: Honoring Black Philanthropy, a celebration of the Black Giving Circle Fund's 5th Anniversary. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE