We Are Not Sitting This One Out: Why North Alabama Is Showing Up
Something is happening right now in Alabama—and too many people don’t know about it.
Lawmakers have called a special session to deal with redistricting and are discussing changes that could delay the May 19 primary election. These decisions affect how our communities are represented and whether our votes truly count.
Some people have already voted.
And now, there is a possibility that those votes may not count in the way they expected.
Let’s be clear: this is not business as usual.
What’s Going On
Right now, state leaders are trying to create space to change voting maps and election timing. These maps determine how communities are grouped together and who represents us in government.
When those maps change, representation changes.
When election timelines shift, access and participation can be affected.
This is happening quickly, and in a way that many people are still trying to understand.
Why This Matters
This is about more than maps and timelines.
This is about:
whether communities are fairly represented
whether voters have a clear and consistent process
whether decisions are made with or without public visibility
If people don’t speak up during moments like this, decisions move forward without community input.
And we’ve seen what happens when communities are left out:
resources get misaligned
voices get minimized
outcomes don’t reflect the people
Why We’re Showing Up
United Women of Color is not sitting this one out.
This week, we are organizing a rapid-response effort across North Alabama to make sure people are informed, engaged, and present.
We are:
organizing a bus to Montgomery so community members can be present at the State House
reaching thousands of residents with clear, simple information
helping people contact their legislators
working with partners across the region to expand awareness and participation
This is about removing barriers and making it possible for people to show up, physically, digitally, and collectively.
As outlined in our rapid-response effort, this work is designed to ensure communities are not only informed, but visible during a critical decision-making moment.
Why Showing Up Matters
Presence matters.
When communities show up:
lawmakers see who is paying attention
decisions are made with greater accountability
the narrative shifts from silence to engagement
If we are not in the room, decisions can be made without us.
What You Can Do
You don’t have to be an expert to take action.
You can:
ride with us to Montgomery
👉 Reserve your seat: LINKcall your legislators
send a message
👉 Email your legislator: LINKshare information with your friends and family
Every voice adds pressure.
This Is the Moment
There is a lot of information, and a lot of misinformation, circulating right now.
But the bottom line is simple:
Decisions are being made.
They affect our communities.
And this is not the time to be silent.
We are showing up.
And we invite you to move with us.
Call. Share. Show Up.
We are on the menu.
