7 Inspiring Voter Plans

We just wrapped up our Reproductive Justice Week of Action. We asked Black women across the country to share their voter plan for the November election on their social media platforms. What they shared left us in awe of the activism, thoughtfulness and dedication Black women had not only to get out their own vote but also the votes of their families and communities.

Here are seven voter plans inspiring us as we head to the polls (or mailbox or drop-off box).

1. Candice Marie Benbow, Writer and Chef

 

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Last week, @BlackWomensRJ held a Reproductive Justice Week of Action but the fight isn’t over! Make sure your voice is heard! #iAmAVoter #BlackWomenVote #WhenWeAllVote

A post shared by Candice Marie Benbow (@candicebenbow) on Oct 5, 2020 at 1:17pm PDT

2. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Penn GSE Associate Professor

Casting my ballot today for “all the days past, all the days to come” (Mildred Taylor). In loving memory of my maternal grandparents Elizabeth Dancil Bray (1930-2012) & James Richard Bray, Sr. (1916-1999). @blackwomensrj @LeslieMac #IAmAVoter #BlackWomenVote #RJWeekOfAction2020 pic.twitter.com/RdqD46bce4

— Ebony Elizabeth Thomas (@Ebonyteach) October 5, 2020

3. Feminista Jones, Writer and Activist

 

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#IAmAVoter because while I understand all too well that disillusionment is real, I also know that there is a LOT on the line and not only at a federal level and people are working HARD to make sure we CANT vote. I don’t believe in shaming people into voting and I respect conscientious objection as a vote of no confidence. We have the right to vote as we choose. I resent people putting the bill of responsibility on Black women as if we will save the country. This country is still 70+% white! This isn’t on us However we choose to go forward, we must recognize there is a lot on the line. As for me and mine, we are focused on reproductive justice, economic inequality, education, and healthcare. We all about that #AbolishThePolice #AbolishTheCarceralSystem life!! But in the meantime, in between time…we gotta work with what we got. Or not. It’s up to you. That’s what freedom looks like. My voting plan: Im voting via mail-in ballot. Local elections are important and I want to make sure I show support for my local representatives. S/o to @BlackWomensRJ for #RJWOA2020 What’s your voting plan?

A post shared by Feminista Jones (@feministajones) on Oct 2, 2020 at 1:27pm PDT

4. Vilissa Thompson, Disability Rights Activist

#IAMAVOTER because I’m a part of an important voting bloc who will not be ignored.

This week is @BlackWomensRJ’s #RJWOA2020, and I’m partnering with them to encourage you and our collective communities to MAKE a voting plan and SHARE that voting plan widely! pic.twitter.com/t0uuV6eSdR

— Vilissa Thompson (@VilissaThompson) October 3, 2020

5. Alicia Garza, Activist and Co-Founder of the Black Lives Matter Movement

 

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Y’all ready?! 32 days until the election. I checked my voter registration status this week and I am good to go! Should be receiving my mail in ballot next week (I checked) and I’m putting time in my calendar right now to go through my ballot and vote up and down the ticket. I’m going to SIGN MY ENVELOPE and take it to the post office to make sure it’s postmarked by #ElectionDay. I’m gonna get it there at least a week beforehand. When I turn it in I’m checking with 20 family members and friends to help them make a plan to vote. what’s YOUR plan to #vote? #IAmAVoter #BlackWomenVote #RJWeekofAction2020

A post shared by Alicia Garza (@chasinggarza) on Oct 2, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT

6. Yvette Nicole Brown, Actress and Activist

 

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#IAmAVoter and in this election, it’s important to make a #VotingPlan! My plan is to vote absentee EARLY. Liiisten, I’m talking get it out of the mailbox #Vote for @JoeBiden and my Soror @kamalaharris 💖💚 and take it right to the post office a nanosecond later. Lol! @blackwomensrj wants to know: What’s YOUR voting plan? #RJWeekOfAction2020 #BlackWomenVote #EveryoneShouldVote #DoYOUVote?

A post shared by Yvette Nicole Brown 💖💚 (@yvettenicolebrown) on Oct 2, 2020 at 2:31pm PDT

7. L. Joy Williams, Political Strategist

#IAmAVoter and I join @BlackWomensRJ to encourage you to take 2 minutes to make your vote plan.
1. Verify your registration
2. Know what’s on the ballot
3. Select the date and what method you will cast your vote (mail, early or Election Day)#RJWOA2020 pic.twitter.com/eX3rXFuy2a

— L. Joy Williams (@ljoywilliams) October 2, 2020