"State of the People Tour" seeks to energize Black communities

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Source: Axios

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Angela Rye isn't waiting on Washington. She's betting on — and investing in — the people.

Why it matters: Led by Rye and fueled by local organizers and national partners, the 10-city State of the People Power Tour aims to meet urgent needs while building lasting infrastructure in Black communities.

The big picture: A former Congressional Black Caucus adviser and co-host of Native Land Pod, Rye studied past efforts like the 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana and The Million Man March — not just for inspiration, but to understand why so many agendas faded, and how to build something that lasts.

"We keep doing this… but this time, we're not letting it die on the table."

The effort kicked off in metro Atlanta in late April and has made stops in Birmingham, Durham, Raleigh, and New Orleans — cities where Black communities face political pressure and economic precarity.

Upcoming stops include Richmond on Friday and Saturday, Detroit (May 21-22), Jackson (May 30-31), Louisville (June 2-3) and Los Angeles (June 6-7).

David J. Johns, CEO and executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), one of the tour's leaders, tells Axios that the goal is to unite various coalitions fighting against President Trump's agenda.

"The goal is to really tap into that, to affirm for our folks that they're not crazy, that democracy has to be defended with each generation."

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/05/15/angela-rye-power-tour-black-communities

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1. Safe travels, and good luck invigorating people!