Marcia JohnsonBlanco

Today, we celebrate the passage of the iconic Voting Rights Act. Congress needs to act to restore the full protections of the Act. canva.com/design/DAFIgHC…

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

Glory To God In The Highest! HE has Called my beautiful and Beloved Mom, Vera Pearl Arnwine, Home at 91years! She birthed me as a “civil rights baby” forcing the integration of a hospital! I will be Forever Grateful to have shared w my 12 siblings in her overwhelming Love!!

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.

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.

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

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.

@tianaej Fantastic. Congratulations on a visionary endeavor.

🥳🥰💪 big news that I'm so excited to finally share!

@Sifill_LDF @MsLaToshaBrown @ChoralArtsDC Agreed. Congratulations LaTosha.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. homeland.house.gov/activities/hea…

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. nytimes.com/2022/01/19/us/…

The fight for voting rights continues. @LawyersComm testifying now about the impact of no action from Congress. #RestoretheVRA judiciary.house.gov/calendar/event…