For those who would like to engage our communities in civic action, this is happening NOW:
"America's Journey for Justice" is another significant way that communication, education, and connection will help build our grassroots movement to transform the governing policies of our nation.
This is an urgent moral crisis, and scores of people will be 'praying with their feet,' others supporting them materially and in spirit.
Dive in below for more information on how to get involved in and/or follow this action.
From August 1 to September 16:
The NAACP is leading a 40 day march from Selma, AL to Washington, D.C., calling it “America’s Journey for Justice.”
The remarkably appropriate headline of the trek is, “Our lives, our votes, our jobs, and our school matter.”
Every night of the 860-mile journey, travelers will come together in prayer, and study together in teach-in sessions on the compelling civil rights issues of our day.
Collaborating together, the NAACP and
several partnering organizations
will mobilize activists and advance a focused national advocacy agenda that protects the right of every American to a fair criminal justice system, uncorrupted and unfettered access to the ballot box, sustainable jobs with a living wage, and equitable public education. link
Issues to be focused on by state:
Alabama, Aug. 1-6 -
Economic Inequality
Georgia, Aug. 7-19 -
Education Reform
South Carolina, Aug 20-25 -
Criminal Justice Reform
North Carolina, Aug. 26- Sept. 2 -
Voting Rights
Virginia/Washington, D.C., Sept 3-16 -
Youth Rally; Full Advocacy Agenda
The NAACP website offers multiple WAYS to PARTICIPATE:
Join the march or join a rally, RSVP HERE
SIGN this PETITION to support this action;
Follow updates, photos, videos, live streaming on the NAACP website;
Post to facebook or other social media;
Follow on twitter @ #JusticeSummer;
Check the NAACP website updates for teach-ins and events scheduled in your area;
Donate via the NAACP website to support those marching.
This is going to take all of us, working together. Join the Journey!
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