VOTE!

The National Association of Black and White Men Together believes voting is a powerful tool for change. We recognize that throughout history, marginalized communities – particularly Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and immigrant populations – have faced persistent efforts to silence our voices through voter suppression. From literacy tests and poll taxes designed to block Black voters during Jim Crow, to current-day tactics like voter ID laws and gerrymandering, barriers to voting have consistently been used to maintain white supremacy and deny power to those fighting for equity and justice.

This history reminds us that voting, specifically voting with an anti-racist, social justice lens is not just about casting a ballot – it’s about honoring the struggles of those who fought for the right to vote and protecting this fundamental right for future generations. By educating ourselves, advocating for a more just society, and showing up at the polls, we make clear that attempts to disenfranchise vulnerable communities will not succeed. Together, let’s commit to voting for candidates and policies that seek to dismantle systemic discrimination, protect human rights, and amplify voices too often pushed to the margins. Stand with NABWMT and vote for a future where justice, inclusion, and equality are the foundation of our society.

Co-Chair Ollie Lee Taylor, infantmystics@yahoo.com

Co-Chair Paul Cloutier, paulcloutier@ca.rr.com