The Leadership Conference

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights — a diverse coalition advocating for policies that make our country more fair and free. Led by @mayawiley.

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Black History Month began 100 years ago as Negro History Week. Carter G. Woodson created this week to correct the record of Black contributions.

A century later, the fight to tell the full truth about our history continues.

This month, we honor the legacy. And we protect it.

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The people of Mississippi — especially Black Mississippians — made history.

They showed up to assert their rights and their power, not only in their own name, but in the name of democracy for every citizen.

Read our full statement. ⬇️
https://t.co/WGI4dkoeXt

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The most diverse generation in American history is also the clearest about what it wants: 83% of voters under 45 say our government should do more to protect our rights. @mayawiley and @CornellBelcher on what’s next. #2026CivilRightsMonitor

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Savannah police say ICE isn’t on the list of agencies it shares Flock access with, yet an ICE agent got access through his wife’s login.

Every Flock camera provides a log of where we drive. In the wrong hands, it can be a dangerous surveillance tool.

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ICE was targeting a man who died a decade ago when agent Mario Alberto Morales struck Miguel Parra Hernández with an SUV. Morales was charged with a felony — becoming one of just a few officers facing charges for their misconduct. Without accountability, no one is safe from ICE.

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Workers have the right to organize and shouldn’t be scored as a "risk" for doing so. @amazon’s reported use of AI to rank warehouses by how likely workers were to organize is a threat to labor rights.

We need rules to protect workers.
https://t.co/aV5hwKuUre

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58 years ago, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, representing a Brooklyn community empowered by fair maps. As courts move to undo these protections, we carry her work forward: unbought and unbossed. https://t.co/LDF73qgiND

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It’s time for a Third Reconstruction — one that guarantees sacred freedoms like voting rights and promises like health care over war, corruption, and cruelty.

Voters showed up to call for bold, transformative change, and they want it now.

Read more: https://t.co/caYVIWJhZU

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Your voice matters. It always has.

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Remember, it takes time to ensure rigorous checks and balances that protect the fairness and accuracy of our elections. 📤 Election officials are accountable to these standards to ensure everyone’s voice is heard in our democracy.

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The politicians making it harder to vote are afraid of what happens when we do, and voters in our latest Civil Rights Monitor poll know it. If we stay home, we let them win. Showing up is how we prove them wrong.

Any questions about voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE.

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Westchester voters: if the scanner at your polling place isn’t working, you can still vote, and your vote will be counted.

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Don’t let long lines at your polling place take away your voice this election! If you’re still in line at the time polls close, stay in line. You have the right to cast your ballot.

If you encounter any issues, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to reach a trained, nonpartisan volunteer.

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It’s Election Day. Tune out the noise — because today we use our power to protect our democracy.

We won’t be intimidated. We won’t be stopped. We the People will make our voices heard.

Need help? Notify an election official or contact @866OURVOTE.

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The price of eggs doesn’t mean much without rights and the equal opportunity to earn a paycheck to pay for them.

@MayaWiley and @CornellBelcher on how the #2026CivilRightsMonitor shows Americans want today what the civil rights movement marched for: jobs and freedom.

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We the People are strongest when all of us show up, speak out and refuse to be intimidated.

Make sure you’re VOTE READY for tomorrow! Check your registration + polling place and know the ID you need. Questions about voting? Call, text, or contact @866OURVOTE via social media. 🗳️

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Claiming one group is unfairly hurt by civil rights is an old divide-and-conquer tactic. Our #2026CivilRightsMonitor poll shows it isn’t working: our communities are aligned, and attacks on one strengthen our unity.

@MayaWiley and @CornellBelcher:

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What would it take for America to be exceptionally moral?

@MayaWiley and @CornellBelcher on what five years of polling shows: most of us already share the values. Now we must make our voices heard on Election Day. #2026CivilRightsMonitor

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Voters deserve more than empty promises. In our Civil Rights Monitor poll, voters told us they’re waiting for leaders bold enough to take on both affordability & the fight to protect our rights.

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The midterms aren’t only about the high costs of living. Our newest Civil Rights Monitor shows voters care just as deeply about protecting their rights, and they’re waiting for leaders bold enough to take on both.

@mayawiley and @cornellbelcher: https://t.co/D5iLMFN1TU

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Dolores Huerta was a beacon of hope for civil rights in this country and a leader who demonstrated that women lead and that labor rights are civil rights. Our country is better because of her work, and we commit to continuing her legacy. https://t.co/xP3UxFHEns