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How Did You ‘Stroll To The Polls’?

Black fraternities and sororities are showing up and out

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority dance during an early voting mobilization event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on October 19, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Photo: Octavio Jones/Getty Images

Perhaps you’ve already seen the image below, or you already know about the nation’s historically Black sororities and fraternities and their role in U.S. elections.

If not, here are the CliffsNotes. These organizations extend well beyond college and maintain public service…

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Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

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Adrienne Gibbs

Director, Creator Growth @Medium. Editor of ZORA and MOMENTUM. Writer. Mother. Proud recipient of an official Beyoncé shout out.