'We've been electrified': after success in Georgia, Black organizers look to transform the south

[DonViejo]

Black women who powered Democrats to stunning win in Georgia have been fielding calls from other states eager to learn

Sam Levine in New York
Wed 24 Feb 2021 05.00 EST

Ever since the runoff elections in Georgia, people have been talking.

They’ve been talking about how turnout among Black voters surged in December and January, propelling two Democrats to stunning victories in the state, long seen as a Republican stronghold. And how those same voters had helped Joe Biden become the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state in nearly 30 years.

They’ve also been talking about how it was a success made possible by years of voter mobilization led by Black organizers, including many groups led by Black women.

And this success is sending ripples in neighboring states across the US south. Since the election, Black women who helped organize the transformation in Georgia have been fielding calls from their counterparts in other states, asking them to come speak to organizers and share strategies for replicating it.

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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/24/georgia-voters-black-organizers-lessons

[dawg day]

1. Virginia already...

NC next!
States with a large African American population and lots of students and several larger cities will go first.

[Johnny2X2X]

9. NC absolutely should be the focus

NC could flip easily. Keep working GA too though, have to make it solid blue.

LA and MS are possible too based on demographics, but they're going to challenging as they racists in those states do a ton to discourage minorities from being able to vote.

[Iliyah]

2. Hence over 100 suppression bills introduced by the GOPs across the USA . . .

The US SC 6 justices who do not favor voting rights are judging soon . ..

But alas from the movie Jurassic Park whereas "scientists" tried to control multiplication of dinosaurs on the island but to their dismay, nature superseded . . .

With that concept, POC as well as the rest of America will overcome this abomination of Democracy.

[ananda]

3. Come to Texas pleeezzze!

!!!

[callous taoboy]

4. I second your plea!

[MagickMuffin]

7. Stacey Abrams is already here

working on getting our citizens registered and GOTV for the elections.


SOULS TO THE POLLS!!!

[ananda]

10. Fantastic!

Thanks

[MagickMuffin]

12. Check out this link for more info

https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/release-the-texas-democratic-party-announces-partnership-with-fair-fight-action-to-build-the-largest-voter-protection-program-in-texas-history/

[Irish_Dem]

5. Black Women are a force to be reckoned with.

The GOP white male power structure is too racist and sexist to figure this out.

[lindysalsagal]

6. Given that we've repealed most gender-related restrictions, it seems like even the south is ready

to evolve into a more progressive electorate. Even texas was right on the line for Biden. I think it's time.

[MineralMan]

8. Now, if they can just "electrify" Texas, too.

[crickets]

11. Great! K&R for visibility.