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The Power of Organizing

In less than a week, virtual grassroots gatherings have generated a historic surge in campaign donations, raising millions of dollars in anticipation of the November 2024 presidential elections.

The speed and precision of these significant campaign donations are made possible by existing organizations and community leaders who are dedicated to justice and the empowerment of marginalized communities.

Historically, marginalized groups organized to engage the democratic process, from defending voting rights to ensuring fair elections. Let’s go back in time and revisit the legacies of our community organizers across history!

What is organizing?
Organizing involves unifying individual and group efforts to mobilize, educate, and empower eligible voters, helping them overcome systemic barriers to political participation and advocate for their rights and representation in the democratic process.

What is the power of organizing?
Historically, the civil rights movement was a period marked by dismantling legal segregation and securing voting rights through grassroots actions and sustained campaigns. Thanks to community organizers, major wins during this period resulted in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

A contemporary example is an organization called Higher Heights for America. Established in 2014, this organization encourages Black women to participate in the political process and has supported the election of over 200 Black women to public office.