Ugh—AL Secretary of State directed removal from voter rolls any individuals registered to vote who were EVER issued noncitizen identification numbers yet admitted many included naturalized citizens. Referred all 3251 names to AG for criminal investigation & potential prosecution.

We stand with NAACP Unit 3201.

At Alabama State University, Frazine Taylor spent decades as an archivist, sifting through documents where humans are only identified by numbers, names are misspelled and racially segregated records leave holes in family trees. cbsn.ws/3z8ZSJn

“……create stories”

There will be 3 fantastic community service events this weekend in Africatown. Find one that speaks to you and make plans to participate.

1am CDT Monday 23rd Sep Key Messages for system in NW Caribbean (#AL97). Watches or warnings could be required for portions of the Yucatan Peninsula or Western Cuba later today. Interests in the #Florida Panhandle & west Florida coast should monitor closely.

Breaking via Jemma K Stephenson: A federal judge Tuesday blocked a portion of Alabama's new law criminalizing some forms of absentee ballot assistance, saying it violated the Voting Rights Act for blind, disabled and illiterate voters. alabamareflector.com/2024/09/24/fed… #alpolitics

From now until the general election, my weekly “Downballot” series will explore lesser-known races on the 2024 ballot This first 1 might be the greatest story in politics. It has everything: A Klandaughter, a civil rights hero, white history, Black history & a map A thread:

Chickasaw, #Alabama, a town of fewer than 7,000 people, has once again criminalized its residents for falling behind on bills—a practice they are now turning away from after advocacy by the SPLC and local residents. Read one veteran's experience 📲: bit.ly/3TMmVAN

Democracy can’t work without the Black vote. That’s why extremists are working so hard to take it away. The NAACP continues to litigate in states like GA, TX, PA & more, but this fight needs all of us. We commend U.S. Department of Justice for protecting voters. n.pr/3Y2Iuj4

He’s probably incredibly busy, what with all the “concepts of plans” he’s looking to finalize….

"A 2022 poll by the firm Cygnal paid for by Alabama Arise showed that 72% of Alabamians supported Medicaid expansion," Kyle Whitmire says in AL.com. "Including 66% of Alabama Republicans." #alpolitics #CoverAlabama al.com/news/2024/10/w…

Alabama will take steps to limit flooding of predominantly-Black community following federal civil rights investigation - ABC News abcnews.go.com/US/alabama-ste… Bullard Center for Environmental & Climate Justice Secretary Pete Buttigieg U.S. Department of Transportation ALDOT #Shilohflooding #infrastructure #Justice40

A new article about historic Africatown, Alabama's environmental concerns has been published by SELC. Check it out. "Africatown’s historic legacy of resilience and revival" southernenvironment.org/news/africatow…

Here's a fantastic new article by SELC that features many Africatown residents highlighting unresolved environmental concerns. #EnvironmentalJustice4All southernenvironment.org/news/africatow…

BIG win today with $74B in student debt relief, benefiting over 1M public service workers! Black Americans, who are more likely to serve our communities, will feel this impact. But the fight isn’t over—it’s time to fire MOHELA and stop Project 2025! #CancelStudentDebt #PSLF

WE'RE ON THE GROUND IN ALABAMA! The #WeFightBack tour is rolling and we're not playing games! Black Voters Matter is putting in the WORK ahead of Nov. 5th. We're mobilizing, educating, and empowering our communities to make their voices heard at the polls. Jeezy said it best: "I

It's not about candidates. It's about our future. Are you ready to vote? #NAACPvotes

Shomari Figures just became only the fourth Black member ever elected to Congress from Alabama al.com/news/2024/11/s…

"I think that it’s impossible to have witnessed the climate leading up to this election and not have concerns about the direction of this country." Janai Nelson on Capital B capitalbnews.org/trump-wins-wha…