Baltimore-based Black Girls Vote kicks into high gear

By Sheilah Kast,

Published July 24, 2024 at 9:38 AM EDT

Nykidra “Nyki” Robinson (Center) launched Black Girls Vote in 2015. BGV is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to uplifting the Black community through education and inspiring Black women to understand the public policy decisions affecting their families and communities. Photo: Natasha Murphy — Nykidra “Nyki” Robinson (Center) launched **Black Girls Vote** in 2015. BGV is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to uplifting the Black community through education and inspiring Black women to understand the public policy decisions affecting their families and communities. Photo: Natasha Murphy

Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic party’s likely nominee for president. We speak with Natasha Murphy, Chief of Staff for Black Girls Vote, a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on outreach to young Black women. She talks about the wave of renewed momentum by young voters, and some of the concerns Black women have for the potential campaigning ahead.

Links: Black Girls Vote, Baltimore Votes, Maryland voter registration info, Our Time is Now BGV event on 7.24.24, register here.

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