Black Girls Vote

@blackgirlsvote

Transforming the lives of #Black women, one #Vote at a time. Nonpartisan, nonprofit striving to #Engage, #Educate, & #Empower. #BGV #SheWillVote #BlackGirlsVote

Baltimore, MD

Joined September 2015

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Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · 16 h

Today is International Afro-Latina, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women's Day! 🖤 Representation isn’t just a seat at the table—it’s about making real moves!

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 23

On 11/4, VA may be electing the first woman governor in history. Lt. Gov. @winsomesears (R) and former U.S. Rep @SpanbergerForVA (D) are the nominees for VA. If Earl-Seares wins, she'll be the first Black woman governor in the U.S. cawp.rutgers.edu/news-media/pre… #BlackGirlsVote

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. Virginia Will Elect its First Woman Governor

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 17

11 years later, we still remember Eric Garner’s words, “I can’t breathe.” Words he spoke as he was held in a choke hold that took his life. We will never forget Eric Garner. We will never stop fighting for justice and police reform. #JusticeForEricGarner

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 15

GA is launching one of the largest voter registration cancellations in U.S. history. 478k voters flagged as “inactive” will be canceled unless they respond in 40 days. And Black voters are being hit at higher rates. ajc.com/politics/2025/…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. Georgia is notifying 478,000 people their inactive voter registrations could soon be canceled. It will be one of the largest mass removals in U.S. history.

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 15

Today is #ElectionDay 🗳️🎉! If you live in AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, or SC, you can make your voice heard in your city at the polls today! To find your polling hours and location, visit vote411.org! #2025Elections #BlackGirlsVote

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 13

We will never forget Sandra Bland. 10 years ago, she was pulled over for not using a turn signal. 3 days after she was pronounced dead in her jail cell. Her story is another heartbreaking example of how power is too often misused against Black people. #SayHerName #SandraBland

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 12

Black women deserve care, not cuts. #BBB #BigBeautifulBill

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 11

NC Governor @JoshStein_ has vetoed 3 bills to ban DEI in schools & state agencies, saying: "Our diversity is our strength. We should not whitewash history, police dorm room conversations, or ban books." blackenterprise.com/north-carolina…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoed multiple bills that would have sparked DEI bans across state agencies and schools.

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 9

#OnThisDay July 9, 1868: The 14th Amendment became a part of the Constitution and was critical to protecting voting rights. 150+ years later, voter suppression still exists. Your voice matters. Show up and vote. Check your elections at vote411.org

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 8

The DOJ has sued LA, Mayor @KarenBassLA & City Council, calling the city’s sanctuary law “illegal”. Legal experts point to 10th Amendment issues. Read more: latimes.com/california/sto…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. The lawsuit, filed in California’s Central District federal court, accuses sanctuary cities such as L.A. of hindering efforts to address a 'crisis of illegal immigration.'

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 8

Today is #ElectionDay 🗳️🎉! If you live in FL, RI, or SC — make sure to hit the polls today to make your voice heard! 🕖 Polls open at 7am. To check your voter registration status and polling location, visit vote411.org! #2025Elections #BlackGirlsVote

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 6

MD Gov. @iamwesmoore has announced a hiring freeze, voluntary buyouts, & elimination of vacant roles, calling it the worst fiscal crisis since the Great Depression. 💰$121M in cuts for FY2026 📈$1.8B in new taxes/fees 🏛️Higher ed & courts likely spared cbsnews.com/baltimore/news…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a state hiring freeze, voluntary employee buyouts, and the elimination of vacant positions on Tuesday, citing a "historic fiscal challenge."

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Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 5

On July 4, @POTUS signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law. The bill cuts taxes by over $4.5T and dramatically cuts funding to Medicaid and SNAP. There's a lot more going on in this bill– read more at the link below. cbsnews.com/news/whats-in-…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. The House and Senate passed the massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda this week. Here's what's in it.

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Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 4

This Independence Day, we're praying for peace, from the Congo to Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine and Iran.

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 3

Today marks the 6th anniversary since CA became the first state to ban hair discrimination with #TheCROWNAct. 👑 Now 27 states + 55 cities protect 31M Black Americans. We’ll keep showing up until every crown is respected. #CROWNCoalition

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 2

#OnThisDay July 2, 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law—banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. Today, we are still fighting voter suppression, education gaps, and pay inequality—our work isn't done.

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jul 2

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are here to remind you: you are worthy of love, you’re allowed to ask for help, and your voice is powerful. Our healing, our power, and our voices matter more than ever. #BIPOCMentalHealth

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jun 28

SCOTUS ruled states can block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funds– not just for abortion, but for birth control & cancer screenings too. The 6–3 decision strips patients– especially Black women– of the ability to choose where they receive their care. apnews.com/article/suprem…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. The Supreme Court says states can block the country’s biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and cancer screenings.

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jun 26

SCOTUS has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth in a 6-3 ruling. In Justice Sotomayor dissent, she said, “The court abandons transgender children and their families to political whims.” 26+ states have similar laws. apnews.com/article/suprem…

blackgirlsvote's tweet card. The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a jolting setback to transgender rights.

Black Girls Vote@blackgirlsvote · Jun 25

Today, we remember Tamir Rice, who should be turning 23. At just 12 years old, his life was stolen by police while playing outside — like any child should be able to. We honor him by fighting for a world where Black children are safe, free, and protected. #JusticeForTamirRice