Philadelphia
City Commissioner Omar Sabir is hosting the launch of Philly rises - a
Youth Civic Engagement Tour - stopping in high school classrooms across
the city, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 12PM at the African
American Museum of Philadelphia (701 Arch St). Urban League of
Philadelphia President Andrea Custis, PA Youth Vote Executive Director
Angelique Hinton, and the African American Museum in Philadelphia will
also be on hand.
The upcoming tour will present an exciting opportunity for Philadelphia high schoolers to learn about the importance
of civic engagement and the electoral process, and offer assistance
with voter registration, mail ballot applications, and accept
applications for student poll workers.
In
Pennsylvania, anyone who will be at least 18 years old at the time of
the next election is eligible to register to vote and students as young
as 17 years old can serve as a poll worker.
“The
more you vote, the more you get. Today's youth will need to fight for
the resources they deserve at the ballot box,” said Commissioner Sabir.
“The
policies that shape the future of our community and our country are
determined by the people we vote for. We are excited to support our
youth and help them understand how to translate Protest to Power through
their Vote” added President Andrea Custis.
“PA
Youth Vote is so excited to embark on this tour with our partners to
advance the crucial work of getting our youth civically engaged,” said
Executive Director Angelique Hinton. “We hope you’ll follow along on
social media using the hashtag #PhillyRises!” she added.
"It's
important that they impress on our youth the significance of their
participation at this crucial time - with Mid-Term elections looming
large, voter suppression legislation and gerrymandering at epidemic
proportions, and misrepresentation of the facts in the news media. One
can only hope our youth are awakened to their pivotal role in this
situation. Like their predecessors who participated in Civil Rights
movements, Sit-Ins, Black Lives Matter, and other pivotal interventions, this is a
key opportunity for our next generation to take their role in the
future of their people (GDW)"
School
representatives who are interested in scheduling a presentation at
their school can Contact Chief Deputy Commissioner Devin Uqdah, Esq. at
ibndevin.uqdah@phila.gov or 215-686-3462
The 2020 O.V. Catto Voter Empowerment Initiative is an effort to increase voter registration and Election Day turnout among people of color in Pennsylvania. The Initiative has targeted eighteen jurisdictions within sixteen counties in the Commonwealth where communities of color are underrepresented in that county’s electorate.
We assist with training and implementation of voter registration, voter education and on Election Day. We are prepared to assist in voter turnout and voter protection response activities. We provide the Logistical Support and Tactical Assistance for a coordinated statewide Voter Protection Campaign. More volunteers are needed and welcome. Come join us!
Philadelphia Needs Poll Workers
Poll workers are first responders for democracy. They serve a crucial role in ensuring our voting system works. Philadelphia is in critical need of more poll workers for November 3, to ensure a maximum number of polling locations. You can help make a difference this year!
There have been some confusing reports on whether this need has already been met. #PowerthePolls confirmed applicants are still needed;
To learn more about responsibilities, requirements, and compensations, click here.
This Saturday, October 24, 2020 as part of our continuing participation in the Black Greeks Voter initiative, the areas near 6101 N. Broad Street will be canvassed. The meeting place will be in the parking lot at 12pm.
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BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Currently looking for individuals that are 18 years or older to
Persuade voters to vote for progressive candidates and issues
Motivate voters to vote for progressive candidates and issues
Perform voter contact door to door daily, to ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly goals are met.
Meet assigned goals associated with each metric on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Report daily on quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
Assist in building and managing community events, including tabling, in execution of our field and organizing strategy.
Work with field leadership to plan and help implement new outreach strategies in your region.
Attend daily scheduled calls and meetings.
Attend training on voter contact tactics, program strategy and safety.
Adhere to all health and safety protocols and procedures.
Current and Available Positions: Canvassers, Canvass Supervisors, Quality Control Team members, and Recruitment Team Members.
What is canvassing: Canvassing is the act of talking directly to a targeted group of people in order to convey a message and/or to collect data.
Pay Scale: Minimum pay rate $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Travel & Lodging: Travel, room, and one meal a day are included
LGC and AI for the People are collaborating to use strategic silence to reduce online engagement with the #VoteDownDemBallot hashtag, which is asking Black voters in Philly not to vote in the presidential race, an act that flipped Michigan from Obama in 2012 to Trump in 2016 (yes where a white militia attempted to kidnap the governor)
What we are doing
The week before the election we are launching the #VoteDownCOVID hashtag it is part of a wider campaign called Your Black Voice Matters, with Moveon.org and supported by- #YourVoteIsPower a campaign led by Angela Bassett and Kerry Washington and - #BlackVotersMatter and we need your help.
We have developed 4 videos that ask Black voters to #VoteDownCOVID in 16 swing states. Our question is Can the truth win the online engagement race? Is the future of truth engaging in strategic silence to drown out disinformation campaigns?
Please help #VoteDownCOVID drown out the attempt to disenfranchise Black Americans through online voter suppression?
Please sign up here and we will send you a content calendar and thank you
for your help.
For more information and a deeper dive into Disinformation targeted at the Black community see the links below.
