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As we waiting final confirmation of the inevitable Biden/Harris win - we want to take the time to shout out some of the amazing Black, Brown & Indigenous organizers around the country that made this win possible. Yes. This is a THREAD. #OrganizersDidTheWork
Let's start with the state on everyone's lips this morning - GEORGIA. A coalition of incredible organizations did the hard work of registering new voters and ensuring people had access to the polls - @NewGAProject @fairfightaction @GALEOorg @AAAJ_Atlanta #OrganizersDidTheWork
Can we talk about @nseufot?? Just for a minute? This powerhouse, people-centered, strategic to the point of jaw-dropping precision organizer and political strategist is a true DEFENDER of our Democracy. Read more from Nse here: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/11/georgia-black-vote-suppression-nse-ufot-stacey-abrams.html
Shout out to @RebeccaDeHart CEO of @faircount that not only worked this year on the 2020 election but ALSO to get Georgians counted in the census. Thank you! #OrganizersDidTheWork
Did you know that @BlackVotersMtr took on the work of registering Black voters in NINE states and their #BlackVotersMatter bus led by @MsLaToshaBrown allowed people feel JOY in the voting process again. #OrganizersDidTheWork
How about @ConMijente !!! This political home for Latinx & Chicanx people who believe in racial, economic, gender, and climate justice hit it HARD this election cycle. Ensure their people were ready to vote and pushing critical counties BLUE.
We talking about AZ - @LUCHA_AZ this community-led organization determined to turn Arizona BLUE DID THEIR WORK! #OrganizersDidTheWork #LUCHABlue2020
Don't believe the Disinfo about Latinx voters! Organizers from @MiFamiliaVota put in so much hard work on the ground in AZ, CA, CO, FL, VN & TX. #OrganizersDidTheWork
Workers with organizations like @NALEO & their CEO @ArturoNALEO helped Young Latinx voters show up and show out. UP 313% from the 2016 election! #OrganizersDidTheWork
Indigenous organizations like @neazNativeDems helped turn AZ Blue with Navajo, Hopi, and White Mountain Apache & San Carlos votes! #OrganizersDidTheWork
Najavo organizer @allieyoung13 founded @protect_sacred created a grassroots initiative to protect their people from COVID19 and turned out the vote. #OrganizersDidTheWork
Let's talk about our friend @WeJoinFrontline a coalition between @m4blEJP, @WorkingFamilies & @UWDAction that focused on galvanizing the biggest movement in history for this election and beyond. Thank you! #OrganizerDidTheWork
And finally a special shout out to the #ElectionDefenders and @JoyToThePolls - who brought and continue to bring JOY to voters and protesters fighting for our democracy. #OrganizersDidTheWork
