League of Women Voters ^®
City of Riverside - SW Riverside County

This Sunday is Juneteenth–the day when, 157 years ago, news of emancipation reached enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas. Gradually, the holiday became a day to celebrate the end of chattel slavery. However, we cannot forget that oppression and racism persist. Even today people are punished more harshly in our courts based on the color of their skin.

Fight local corruption

The new version of the JLVRAA will restore the VRA and put an end to discriminatory voting policies. At this critical moment in our nation’s history, we need the JLVRAA! Tell your senators to vote yes on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy. This link will take you to the LWVUS website where you can enter your address to send your message to the appropriate recipient.

This isn’t just about increasing the housing supply, it’s about unraveling systemic racism in housing - yes on SB 9!