WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce a new leadership structure that will expand the organization’s work to empower voters and defend democracy. The 103-year-old voting rights organization commences the new year with the promotion of six esteemed staffers in the national office.

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The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has created how-to videos to help residents make their voices heard in the 2023 North Dakota legislative session.

The videos show residents how to easily find bill information, submit public testimony and view recordings of bill hearings.

Throughout history, Black artists have captured the joy and sorrow of the Black experience through music. As a result, music has been at the center of efforts to raise awareness of and fight for issues important to Black people, like voting rights and social justice. Below are three mini-playlists featuring just a fraction of the music by Black artists that is rooted in activism, hopefulness, and Black joy.