More than ever, it's critical for us to remember the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our state was home to so much of King's work for civil rights, including the Montgomery bus boycott and his "Letter from Birmingham Jail." As we celebrate Dr. King's birthday today, we commit to continue his fight for racial equity and economic justice.
On Tuesday, as part of our series of action briefings, Arise organizers and analysts will discuss the state of voting rights in Alabama ahead of the 2021 legislative session. Please join us to learn how we can protect and expand voting rights for marginalized and disenfranchised Alabamians.
These virtual briefings will both inform and equip us to act strategically to continue the work for a better Alabama for all. Please register now to join us at one or all of these online sessions:
Tuesday, January 19, 6 p.m. – Voting rights
More people are voting than ever before. We will talk about ways to protect and strengthen voting rights in Alabama.
Click here to register for this session.
Tuesday, January 26, 6 p.m. – Criminal justice and death penalty reform
We will discuss Alabama’s unjust criminal justice system – and how to fix it.
Click here to register for this session.
Monday, February 1, 6 p.m. – State budget priorities
Budgets are moral documents. Let’s put our money where our values are. Our budget priorities should reflect our commitment to advancing economic and racial justice.
