The 2024 election stands out as potentially the most crucial of our lifetimes, particularly for Black and Brown communities, as it represents a pivotal moment in shaping policies that directly impact social justice, equity, and representation. In an era marked by increasing racial disparities and urgent calls for systemic change, this election could determine the future of voting rights, healthcare access, and education reform. The candidates’ stances on issues like police reform, immigration, and economic opportunity will directly affect marginalized communities that have historically faced barriers. With the potential to reshape legislative priorities and influence the judicial landscape, the outcome of the 2024 election may significantly impact the trajectory of social progress, making it essential for our communities to mobilize and advocate for their needs and rights.

But we know that when we vote, we win! Time and again, when we have organized we have won major victories at the polls and reshaped the conditions of our communities for the better. Just take a look at our victories below. This election will be no different–it is going to take all of us voting together!

#Together We Vote:

For housing families

For safer communities

Against corporate greed

For Students and Better Schools

For South Central

Housing

California has 1.07 million households paying at least $3,000 a month to a landlord, and that number has more than doubled in the last four years. BIPOC communities are significantly affected by greedy landlords and developers, gentrification, eviction, and homelessness, which are fueled by structural racism and disinvestment. The scarcity of affordable housing exacerbates existing racial disparities in wealth, health, and opportunity. On November 5, you can change that by voting YES to affordable housing. You have the power to keep 50,000 Angelenos from failing into homelessness!

Public Safety

Anti-theft media narratives supporting Proposition 36 are being pushed by big corporations who make their profits in our neighborhoods. They put those profits over our people because that’s what matters to them. But in 2014, California voters said it loud and proud with Prop 47 that we would lead the way in reducing incarceration rates and funding services to help people overcome addiction and substance use disorders. When we vote, we win! Now 10 years later, we have the opportunity to tell greedy corporations that we meant what we said. Let’s make sure on November 5 that we vote for people, not profits.

Corporate Greed

There’s no doubt the pandemic took its toll on us collectively—undeniably affecting us all and leaving emotional and physical scars with which we continue to grapple. Corporate greed exploited this crisis deepening inequity and inequality. Our past electoral wins won by voting confirm that when we vote together, we win together. On November 5th, we can vote against corporate interests and an equitable future.

Students

Most of LAUSD’s 100 priority schools, which serve the district’s most vulnerable students, are located in predominantly Black and Brown communities, primarily in South and East LA. For the past decade, students and their families have been advocating for fair funding, adequate staffing, and improved school facilities through initiatives like the Student Equity Needs Index and the Black Student Achievement Plan. On November 5, you can support their ongoing efforts by voting yes on the $10 billion proposal to construct new schools and renovate existing ones!

South Central

While many of us are just trying to survive, corporations and corporate landlords continue to prioritized profits over people, further widening the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us. It’s time to hold them accountable and advocate for a system that prioritizes the well-being of communities over corporate gain. On November 5th, we can say NO to corporate greed and YES to a more equitable future for South Central.