by The topic of power was covered at Friendship-West Baptist Church.
Many people around Texas and the nation took part in the National Day of Action, showing support for activists encouraging voters to oppose racially discriminatory redistricting initiatives that jeopardize equitable representation.
A lively and enthusiastic gathering was organized at Friendship-West Baptist Church, with participants eager to defend their rights. Local activists and leaders assembled, holding signs and voicing their disapproval of lawmakers who were aiding vote-stealing schemes.
Melinda Hamilton of Mothers of Murdered Angels, Nelica Watts of The Phoenix Ashes Foundation, Hon. Casey Thomas of Our Voice Our Vote, Stephanie Williams of Black Voters Matter, Texas State Senator Royce West, and host senior pastor Rev. Frederick D. Haynes, III were among the speakers.
Williams reminded the audience that redistricting is about more than just maps, stating that it is important to link it to wealth, education, and health.
“Being one of the people fighting to ensure that we maintain our democracy feels powerful,” said Anthony Taylor, president of Texas Young Democrats.
The rally demonstrated what history has always demonstrated: the people’s power outweighs any attempt to quiet them, especially as a new session gets underway this week.
