Marcia JohnsonBlanco

Co-Director, Voting Rights Project, @lawyerscomm, Mom to two amazing girls. Working to build the Democracy Army that will defeat voter suppression.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Today, we celebrate the passage of the iconic Voting Rights Act. Congress needs to act to restore the full protections of the Act. https://t.co/3TP2Y76C29

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

@barbs73 My condolences, Barbara. I know that she left you with wonderful memories.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Today, reflecting on Frederick Douglass’“What, to the American slave, is the 4th of July”. As we are reeling from the contraction of constitutional rights by #SCOTUS and January 6 insurrection hearings, can’t help but think that the country is at an historic moment of reckoning.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Proud to be in the company of democracy fighters like Evan Milligan who put his name on the line for voting rights. In October, SCOTUS will be hearing his case which will determine whether AL will be allowed to dilute the Black vote in violation of the VRA as it stands today.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

One day after SCOTUS once again took away a fundamental right to body autonomy, honored to in Shelby County, AL with partners such as the AL NAACP, fighting to keep voting rights at the forefront of our consciousness and advocacy. #restoretheVRA #RestoreRoe

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Getting ready to rally with great partners in AL to bring attention to the need for a restored, strong VRA. Our democracy needs it today more than ever.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

@tianaej Fantastic. Congratulations on a visionary endeavor.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

@Sifill_LDF @MsLaToshaBrown @ChoralArtsDC Agreed. Congratulations LaTosha.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

A great way to spend my Saturday; celebrating Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at a block party observing her historic confirmation. A ray of sunshine in the dark days of our democracy. #JusticeKetanjiBrownJackson #SCOTUS #SheWillRise

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

What a momentous day. Was great being a part of a rally to celebrate a milestone that is hundreds of years overdue. #ConfirmJudgeJackson

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Was delighted to meet Her Excellency Linda Thomas-Greenfield today at #BWRSummit2022. At a time when there are so many diplomatic challenges in the world (her purview), she took the time to be with us, sharing the wisdom of her experience and expertise.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Feeling great about the future when I get to hang out with great young organizers like @armanieady

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

It was a very good day being in community with amazing women, including my shero @coalitionbuildr. #BWRSummit2022

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

So proud of the work she is doing at the DOJ.

[Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law @LawyersComm]

Thank you, @KristenClarkeJD, for your continued wisdom, power, and strength.

#WomensHistoryMonth

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

So much wisdom being shared at #BWRSummit2022. Great way to celebrate Women’s History Month. So glad we can get back together this year.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Great to see my former boss, Ass’t AG @KristenClarkeJD, (am so proud of the work she is doing) at #BWRSummit2022. It is fantastic to hear about what a rejuvenated DOJ is doing to ensure racial justice.

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

Heartened to be here in Selma, AL honoring the brave men & women who fought for voting rights in 1965 and are continuing the fight. @LawyersComm is proud to be in the fight with them. #footsoldiers #letscontinuethefight

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

This morning @LawyersComm testified about the need for legislation against voter suppression. This afternoon we are testifying about the impact that false and unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud have on access to the ballot. https://t.co/JcVhk961kW

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

This is our Charles Hamilton Houston/Thurgood Marshall moment. We will not stop insisting that the Senate does its job and pass voting legislation to ensure voters are protected against discrimination. https://t.co/SGAl6wqxIP

[Marcia JohnsonBlanco @mfjblanco]

The fight for voting rights continues. @LawyersComm testifying now about the impact of no action from Congress. #RestoretheVRA
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