The Census will directly impact our communities every day for the next ten years – it determines the allocation of nearly 7 Billion dollars a year for federal programs that serve children, communities, and families, and it determines our congressional districts and number of representatives, directly impacting our power and access to fair representation. Fill out your census at my2020census.gov!
The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Night One: Districts 1 & 2 Residents of New Orleans will be voting on candidates for Orleans Parish School Board this November. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools which tracks inequities and illustrates the urgent need to center racial equity in our education systems. In this three part forum, candidates from each Orleans Parish School District will be invited to share their position on racial equity and their plans for addressing the specific inequities documented in the report, if elected to serve. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6611869602730995727
The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Residents of New Orleans will be voting on candidates for Orleans Parish School Board this November. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools which tracks inequities and illustrates the urgent need to center racial equity in our education systems. In this three part forum, candidates from each Orleans Parish School District will be invited to share their position on racial equity and their plans for addressing the specific inequities documented in the report, if elected to serve. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6601750797220636431
The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Residents of New Orleans will be voting on candidates for Orleans Parish School Board this November. The Urban League of Louisiana recently released the second edition of Advancing Educational Equity In New Orleans Public Schools which tracks inequities and illustrates the urgent need to center racial equity in our education systems. In this three part forum, candidates from each Orleans Parish School District will be invited to share their position on racial equity and their plans for addressing the specific inequities documented in the report, if elected to serve. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3663990967733389071
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter registration phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in making sure residents across Louisiana are registered to vote! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334670/ Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on October 12th. Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Sign up for a training after you sign up to phone bank: https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334823/
Register to vote at https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/VoterRegistration.
The Urban League of Louisiana has activated its Wake Up Geaux Vote campaign and is hosting four 2020 Voter Empowerment Forums on statewide local races and racial equity in education in New Orleans. Most people are aware that we will be voting for the next President of the United States on November 3, but just as important are the down-ballot races – those that will impact local policies that affect you, your family, and your future directly. This will be a lively conversation featuring experts from across the state who will be discussing key races statewide, the seven statewide amendments, and will look at the responsibilities of different elected positions. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IfC30JW7S6uwwEFNv8SUYQ
The Urban League of Louisiana is helping the community mask up to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and follow the Governor's mandate.
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting an early voting phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in making sure residents across Louisiana know they can vote early! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334802/ Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on October 20th. Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Early vote phone bank training is available. You can register for a training at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334897/
Applications can be sent to the registrar of voters by mail, fax, hand delivery, or electronically through the secretary of state’s website at GeauxVote.com by October 30th. Online Application: You may request an absentee by mail ballot by logging in to the Louisiana Voter Portal and following these steps: Click the “Search By Voter” button. Type in your First Name, Last Name and Zip Code or Birth Month and Year and then click the “Submit” button; Click the “Request Absentee Ballot” link found under the Quick Links heading; and Complete requested information and submit. Need help? View: Video for Completing Absentee by Mail Ballot
The Urban League of Louisiana is hosting a voter mobilization phone bank as a part of its Wake Up Geaux Vote initiative, a non-partisan, statewide voter education and mobilization effort. Join us in reminding residents across Louisiana to vote on election day! Register at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/334980/ Please select the hours that you are able to phone bank between 4pm and 8pm on November 2nd. Virtual phone bank trainings will be provided in advance of the phone bank, and the Urban League will provide the virtual phone bank platform, a call list, and a script. The platform easily tracks responses and outcomes for the calls and uses an anonymous phone number to protect the volunteers’ privacy. Training is available. Register for a training session at https://www.mobilize.us/urbanleaguela/event/335773/
