As Election Day approaches, election fatigue is starting to set in among some voters. But Black Girls Vote, a nonprofit organization, is working to keep Black women engaged, empowered, and ready to cast their votes.
“In this election cycle, many women, especially Black women, are feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed,” said Nykidra Robinson, CEO and founder of Black Girls Vote.
Robinson started the nonpartisan organization in Baltimore during the 2020 presidential election. Since then, it has grown into a national platform where Black women feel comfortable discussing the issues that matter most to them as they prepare to take decisions about the country’s future leaders.
“You keep asking us for our voices, but let’s talk about the policy issues that impact us as Black women — health care, education, mental health care, environmental justice and the economy,” Robinson said.
On Monday, Black Girls Vote partnered with Center 1968 and All Mentors on Board to host a voter education and activation event in Fairmount as part of the “Party at the Mailbox” campaign. Philadelphia was one of four cities involved, along with Atlanta, Detroit and Baltimore. Attendees received election kits containing T-shirts, pins, snacks and a voter guide designed to make voting fun and less stressful, especially for first-time voters.
“Black women are the largest voting bloc, with power and influence,” said Tenne Thrower of Black Girls Vote. “Candidates recognize this and look to Black women as allies and leaders.”
The comprehensive voter guide provides information about the candidates, voting locations, voting by mail, voting research, voting protection tips and more.
Black Girls Vote aims to make the voting experience more powerful and enjoyable for Black women across the country.
Aziza Shuler
