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Resistance Near Me
Check out ResistanceNearMe.org!

To continue the amazing energy and momentum from last week, when thousands flooded town halls and events across the country, we’re launching ResistanceNearMe.org—a new tool for progressive local #Resist actions. It is designed for you to find any public event, rally, town hall, or protest in your state. It also includes the information that you need to contact your member of Congress to tell them to, for example, protect our health care, investigate ties to Russia, or stop the Muslim ban.

Republicans are about to introduce their plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would strip away the health care of 30 million Americans. Don’t let them get away with it—keep the momentum going. Go to or plan an event in your area, make a call, or send an email to make your voice heard and continue to demand that your concerns be addressed.

We also want to hear from you: Do you want to get involved but don’t see anything in your area? Let us know, and we’ll notify you when something is scheduled. Planning an event that you want listed? Let us know about that too.

We know that resistance works. We must continue to raise our voices to resist Trump’s harmful agenda and our representatives in Congress who are not speaking for us. Especially after Trump’s address to Congress last night, use ResistanceNearMe.org to show that we aren’t going anywhere. We will continue to #Resist.

Make a $20 donation to support the Resist movement, and we’ll send you this Resist car magnet to demonstrate you won’t back down. Send a message to Trump that you won’t stand for his harmful policies. We hope you’ll join us in the resistance.
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Our powerful new ad taking on Donald Trump – VoteVets.org


VoteVets

We’re on the air again. This time on FOX and Friends AND Morning Joe.

This ad features retired Rear Admiral Michael Smith who served as Commander, Destroyer Squadron 23 and as the Sea Combat Commander for the Nimitz Strike Group.

He appears in front of the White House calling for an independent commission on the relationship between President Trump and the Russian government.

Watch our latest ad and contribute $3 to help us keep the pressure on President Trump. As long as there are people who want to see veterans take the fight to Trump, we won’t stop.

In the ad, with the White House behind him, Smith says, “As a Navy admiral, I commanded a carrier strike group and swore to defend America. Now, I’m here to defend it again.”

The spot lead off This Week with George Stephanopoulos, so you know it’s already gotten the attention of the White House and the D.C. elite.

Make a $3 contribution to help us continue to elevate the voices of veterans in the campaign to fight back against Donald Trump’s policies and relationships that put America at risk.

Thank you for standing with VoteVets. At time when Congress refuses to stand up to President Trump and our institutions are largely failing to do the same, you can count on us to make your voice heard.

All my best,

Jon Soltz
Iraq War Veteran and Chairman
VoteVets

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Helping girls say no to early marriage – reminder


 

Rural Niger is one of the toughest places to be an adolescent girl. Most girls are married before they even turn 18, but Dahara is breaking the mold. She wants more: a chance to finish school, time spent with her friends and the opportunity to achieve her goals and expand the small business she recently started. Meet Dahara and read her story ▸

International Day of the Girl

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A Month to Celebrate – Lonnie G. Bunch III, Founding Director of the NMAAHC
A MONTH TO CELEBRATE
Lonnie Bunch, museum director, historian, lecturer, and author, is proud to present A Page from Our American Story, a regular on-line series for Museum supporters. It will showcase individuals and events in the African American experience, placing these stories in the context of a larger story — our American story.


A Page From Our American Story

February is Black History Month, and as this month comes to a close, it is a reminder to reflect on the many ways African Americans have influenced, improved and shaped our country. It is a month to honor and celebrate the ever-unfolding African American story.

The roots of Black History Month go back to 1926 when noted historian, Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), the son of former slaves, launched the first observance of Negro History Week in February of that year. It is said that he chose February because the month contained the birthday of Abraham Lincoln (the 12th) and the accepted birthday of Frederick Douglass (the 14th). His goal was to bring together historians, business leaders, educators, church leaders, and people from all walks of life in a week-long celebration of the accomplishments of blacks in the United States.

Dr. Woodson dedicated his life to documenting and preserving African American history and culture and is often called the “father of black history.” In 1915, he created the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and founded the Journal of Negro History soon after. What began as Negro History Week in 1926 has been celebrated every year since and eventually became Black History Month in 1976.

Since then, Black History Month has been a treasured time to celebrate African Americans who have struggled, sacrificed, and triumphed throughout history to make our country what it is today.

And this year, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is proud to commemorate Black History Month in our very own iconic building on the National Mall, where we have welcomed more than one million visitorssince opening in September.

While the museum exists to celebrate the contributions of African Americans all year round, it has marked Black History Month with numerous special events and programs to further explore and showcase African American history and culture.

Among this month’s offerings, the museum held an exclusive screening of I’m Not Your Negro, a compelling new documentary on literary icon James Baldwin; a curator-led talk giving a “Behind the Scenes” look at our Slavery and Freedom exhibition; special offerings in our Sweet Home Café from award-winning African American chefs; and a musical performance of works by esteemed African American classical music composers.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is honored to uphold the legacy and vision of Carter G. Woodson. Our museum is dedicated to serve the nation as the most comprehensive cultural destination to explore, document and showcase the African American story in celebration of Black History Month—and every month, for generations to come.

Please visit our website for information about upcoming events and programs.

All the best,
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Lonnie G. Bunch III
Founding Director
P.S. Your support has made this Museum possible. I hope you will consider making a donation today, or joining us as a Charter Member.

To read past Our American Stories, visit our archives.

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Steve Bannon – judge, jury and executioner


Trump appointed white supremacist Steve Bannon to the powerful National Security Council that can put people on “kill lists.”

Congress has the power to stop this. Demand they immediately remove Steve Bannon from the National Security Council!

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Trump has appointed his extreme white supremacist advisor, Steve Bannon, to the powerful National Security Council (NSC). Among other secretive duties, the NSC creates “kill lists” that even contain U.S. citizens.1

Trump has effectively put a white supremacist in charge of who the U.S. government will assassinate.

Tell Congress: No white supremacists on Trump’s National Security Council!

Trump’s executive order giving Steve Bannon a seat on the National Security Council’s Principals Committee is not just unprecedented and dangerous, it’s also illegal.2 Even Republican members of Congress are shocked about Bannon’s placement on the NSC.3 And just this weekend, the spokesperson for the NSC resigned in opposition to Bannon’s “disturbing” appointment.4

Congress created the National Security Council, so they have the power to stop Bannon from sitting on the council. Now is a moment for all members of Congress, Democrats and Republicans, to choose a side. Will they trust our national security to a white nationalist with a reckless, racist, apocalyptic worldview, or will they stand up and fight back?

Tell Congress to do their job: No white supremacists on the National Security Council!

Before joining Trump’s team, Steve Bannon was in charge of Breitbart, an extreme-right white nationalist propaganda machine. Under his leadership, Breitbart actively published racist, anti-Semitic, xenophobic, and misogynistic content. Bannon’s beliefs and actions are so alarming that even Glenn Beck has pointed out Bannon’s clear white nationalist ties and called him “a terrifying man.”5

Bannon believes in the dangerous lie that the U.S. is at war with Islam and that America should be the center of a new movement of right-wing populism centering on white nationalism.6 He’s already worked to make this nightmare a reality by drafting the Muslim ban for Trump and openly pushing racist, sexist, and homophobic policies.

Bannon is so extreme, that many say he is the most unhinged Trump political operative. Dangerous political operatives have no place in deciding the national security of our country.

Tell Congress – Don’t let a white nationalist control our national security!

No president’s political advisor has ever been a principal member of the NSC. The NSC Principals Committee is the one place where the Cabinet secretaries and top military and intelligence officials meet to discuss national-security crises, events, and policies to come up with a plan of action — or to present a set of options for the president to approve or reject. The National Security Council is supposed to be made up of career military and intelligence officials who advise the president, not political advisors like Bannon.

By elevating Bannon and downgrading the roles of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of National Intelligence, Trump has put politics and white supremacy over the national security advice of his top military and intelligence advisers.

Congress cannot allow a dangerous white supremacist to drive our national security policy. It has the legislative power to stop Bannon. It’s time for Republicans and Democrats to pick a side.

Tell Congress – Remove Steve Bannon from the National Security Council

Until justice is real,

— Brandi, Rashad, Arisha, Evan, Jade, Anika, Corina, the rest of the Color Of Change team.

References:

1. “Secret panel can put Americans on “kill list’,” Reuters, October 5, 2011. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/7498?t=8&akid=7052.1174326.6lufLl

2. “Steve Bannon’s Presence on the National Security Council Is Not Just Terrible. It’s Illegal.,” Slate, February 1, 2017. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/7499?t=10&akid=7052.1174326.6lufLl

3. “Bannon’s power puts Republicans on edge,” The Hill, February 1, 2017. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/7500?t=12&akid=7052.1174326.6lufLl

4. “National Security Council Spokesman Resigns Over Donald Trump’s ‘Disturbing’ Actions,” Huffington Post, February 21, 2017. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/7501?t=14&akid=7052.1174326.6lufLl

5. “Glenn Beck: Steve Bannon ‘Is A Terrifying Man’,” Right Wing Watch, November 14, 2016. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/7502?t=16&akid=7052.1174326.6lufLl

6. “Steve Bannon Believes The Apocalypse Is Coming And War Is Inevitable,” Huffington Post, February 8, 2017. http://act.colorofchange.org/go/7503?t=18&akid=7052.1174326.6lufLl