Dear friend,
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan last week and that is very good news for Black women. From issuing direct cash payments to expanding the child tax credit, the plan is a long-overdue effort to invest in everyday Americans. Read Dominique's piece to learn more about how it will help our children and us!
The American Rescue Plan passed because of our razor-thin majority in the Senate. But creating progressive legislation in a country that wants it, shouldn’t be so hard. (75% of Americans supported the bill even though ZERO Republicans voted for it.) A complicated maze of rules is allowing Republicans to thwart the will of the people. Learn more.
All hail to Jordan Wilson, our BlackHer Shero of the Week, for doing her part to advance civic education for the next generation and ensure that our democracy works for us. Her app, Politicking, helps Millennials get engaged in politics and vote. Check her out below.
Finally, many thanks to Kimberlé Crenshaw, CEO of the African American Policy Forum. She's helping us use our voices to protect ourselves and our girls and never forget the Black women, like Breonna Taylor, who have been murdered by the state.
In love and solidarity,
Jocelyn
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