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🚨ACTION ALERT!!!🚨 Texans have the right to fair and equal representation that's achieved through a thoughtful, transparent redistricting process that allows meaningful public input. Take action here: lwvtexas.org/take-action

Redrawing district maps in the middle of the decade—especially in a way that divides communities—is deeply irresponsible.

Today is Nelson Mandela International Day in honor of Nelson Mandela, the civil rights activist, reformer & former president of South Africa. The purpose of the day is to honor Mandela's legacy & values, including his resistance to apartheid and his support for social justice.

Join us in commemorating the birthday of Ida Bell Wells-Barnett. Ida, who founded the Alpha Suffrage Club, the 1st African-American women’s suffrage organization, was a civil rights activist who criticized white suffrage organizations for their exclusion of women of color.

Recognizing the anniversary of John Lewis’ death July 17th, 2020, protests are being formed across the US to honor his legacy of getting into “good trouble.” #GoodTroubleLivesOn List of events in Texas: bit.ly/good_trouble_tx

Our hearts are with Central Texas flood victims. We grieve alongside the families who have suffered unimaginable loss. We remain committed to amplifying the voices of impacted communities and advocating for tangible action to ensure safety and resilience.

On this Independence Day, we encourage you to read the Declaration of Independence (archives.gov/founding-docs/…) as well as the U.S. Constitution, and all 27 Constitutional Amendments (archives.gov/founding-docs/…). “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” ~Reagan

#OnThisDay in 1982, Reagan signed a 25-yr renewal of the Voter Rights Act, a landmark federal law enacted in 1965 to remove race-based restrictions on voting. #VRA

Join us in commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which became a watershed moment for gay rights. After Stonewall, gay-right groups formed in cities across American, Canada, Australia & Europe. In June 1970, the first public gay-pride marches took place. #PRIDE

#OnThisDay in 1918, Hortense Sparks Ward became the first woman in Harris County to register to vote.

World Refugee Day celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. It's an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

#OnThisDay, June 19th “Juneteenth” in 1865, Union general Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and issued General Order Number 3, which read, "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”

Join us TOMORROW, June 17th at 7:00 p.m. CST, to learn more about Texas’ water infrastructure needs from an all-female panel of ASCE engineers. Register for the webinar here: bit.ly/lwvtx_asce_web…

Join us in commemorating the birthday of Miriam Wallace “Ma” Ferguson, born on this day in 1875. Miriam was the 1st woman elected as Governor of Texas.

#OnThisDay in 1866, Congress passed the 14th Amendment, which granted citizenship to “all persons born or naturalized in the United States,” which included former and recently freed slaves. The amendment was ratified by the states on July 9, 1868.

#OnThisDay in 1967, the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) ruled in a unanimous decision that the prohibition on interracial marriage was unconstitutional. The Loving v. Virginia decision overruled the previous ruling made in Pace v. Alabama in 1883.

🚨ACTION ALERT!!!🚨 SB 1362, the so-called “Anti-Red Flag Act” prohibits Texas law enforcement from accepting federal grant funds that support efforts to prevent gun violence. Contact Governor Abbott and urge him to VETO SB 1596! Take action here: lwvtexas.org/take-action

🚨ACTION ALERT!!!🚨 SB 1596 would remove short-barrel firearms from Texas’ list of prohibited weapons. Contact Governor Abbott and urge him to VETO SB 1596! Take action here: lwvtexas.org/take-action

On June 17th at 7:00 p.m. CST, we have the opportunity to learn more about Texas’ water infrastructure needs from an all-female panel of ASCE engineers. Register for the webinar here: bit.ly/lwvtx_asce_web…

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