NAACP Issues Statement: Our Vote is Not For Sale

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) released the following statement regarding Trump allies handing out cash to black voters:

While some attempt to silence our vote with ridiculous voter ID laws, others distract by trying to purchase our votes.

There is no amount of money or price that can be paid for communities of color to receive access to clean drinking water, adequate education, and impartial policing. We know from the incredible Black voter turnout in the midterm and 2019 elections that African Americans are not only the most critical voting bloc but also powerful when we participate actively in the electoral process.

As we inch closer to the 2020 election, we must ensure issues affecting our communities — and our livelihoods — are brought to the table and that we have a real voice in moving this country forward.

If America is to become a democracy reflective of its ideals of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, it cannot do so without embracing, engaging, and valuing Black voters and voters of color.

As the NAACP moves forward in its efforts to empower the Black community through increased voter participation, our ultimate aim is to continuously elect greater numbers of representatives who understand the needs of our communities and are committed to making the American dream accessible for everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity."

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About NAACP:

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. You can read more about the NAACP's work and our six "Game Changer" issue areas at naacp.org.