Following a successful launch in Ohio, GOTV Tour makes its way to Philadelphia to engage Black voters, youth, and underrepresented communities in partnership with Vote To Live, SEIU, NAACP, NextGen America, PushBlack, Black Lives Matter PAC, Voices For A Better Future PAC, Mobilize Justice, Rainbow Push Coalition, and the Black Alliance for Just Immigration alongside Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities. The tour will make stops at HBCUs, churches, senior centers, and high-traffic areas across eight key states to energize voters and promote early voting.
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Philadelphia, PA –Fresh off its first stop in Ohio, the “Freedom Is At Stake” GOTV Bus Tour is moving through Philadelphia to engage Black voters, youth, and underrepresented communities, organizing around key issues like reproductive rights, voting rights, and economic justice. The tour, organized by SEIU, Vote to Live, NAACP, NextGen America, PushBlack, and Black Lives Matter PAC, focuses on mobilizing voters in this critical battleground state to increase turnout ahead of the 2024 election. The tour will make stops in Philadelphia from October 9-10, 2024. Pennsylvania is a crucial battleground state, and the tour aims to engage voters from historically marginalized communities to ensure their voices are heard in shaping the future of the House, Senate, and beyond.
As part of the stop’s second day activities, Mobilize Justice is partnering with Freedom is at Stake for their Vote Or Else Town Hall series, a multifaceted community gathering and civic engagement call to action. This initiative brings together artists, activists, community leaders, and multi-faith religious figures to address issues facing the communities this tour hopes to mobilize. The series will emphasize the importance of education, civic engagement, and credible messengers to Get Out The Vote in communities often disengaged from the process and foster honest dialogue about overcoming the lack of opportunities, resources, and misinformation, while encouraging civic participation and voting.
“As we draw close to this election there is no greater advocacy than coalition organizing,” said Marcus Bing, Founder and ED of Mobile Justice. We are coming together to engage, educate, excite, and encourage our communities especially in places mainstream advocacy and civic engagement groups traditionally don’t come.”
“Our early voting party is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of our right to be heard”, said LaTrista Webb, Executive Director The Elevation Project. We’re bringing the community together to register, turn in mail-in ballots, and enjoy good music, food, and fun. For those of us who have faced barriers, this is a powerful moment to show that our voices matter. By voting early, we’re taking control of our future and making sure we’re represented in every decision that shapes our lives.”
“Black voters and youth in Pennsylvania are key to determining the future of this nation,” said Andi Pringle, Founder and CEO of Registration Nation Action Fund. “This tour is about empowering our communities, engaging voters, and making sure everyone understands what’s at stake in this election—our rights and our freedoms.”
“In Pennsylvania, we know that voter turnout will make the difference,” said Quentin James, Founder and President of The CollectivePAC. “As a critical battleground state, the participation of Black voters, young people, and communities of color will decide the outcome of this election. This tour is about reminding voters that their voices have the power to shape the nation’s future.”
Working people will make the difference in this election. We want good union jobs in strong, thriving communities with clean water, safe schools, affordable housing, and accessible care. Workers are turning out across the country, voting for us—because when we vote for us, we win, said April Verrett, SEIU President.
NextGen America, a key partner in this effort, is focused on mobilizing young voters nationwide. Harry Johnson, VP of Strategic Partnerships for NextGen America, said, “For over a decade, NextGen has worked across the country to empower young people to engage in our elections and have their voices heard at the ballot box. With Election Day less than a month away, we are ensuring that young voters have everything they need to create a government that respects us, reflects us, and represents us.”
Event Details for Philadelphia GOTV Stops Below:
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9:
Wednesday, October 9th (Philadelphia)
Bus Stop 1: Brunch and Ballots In partnership with The Elevation Project
Location: 4029 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 15222
Time: 10:00am
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10:
Bus Stop 1: Vote Or Else Muslim Community Forum
Location: The Philadelphia Masjid, Sister Clare Muhammad, 4700 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Time: 11:00am
Bus Stop 2: Vote Or Else Community Canvas #1 (West Philadelphia)
Location: Millcreek Houses
Time: 12:30pm
Bus Stop 3: Vote Or Else Community Canvas #2 (North Philadelphia)
Location: North 10 Hunting Park-East Tioga, 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140
Time: 2:00pm
Bus Stop 4: Vote Or Else Young Adult Forum
Location: NOMO South | Vocational Training Center, 1212 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Time: 3:20pm
Bus Stop 5: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Location: 2322-24 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Time: 4:15pm
Bus Stop 6: Freedom Is At Stake: Vote Or Else National Town Hall & Conversation
Location: The Liacouras Center | Temple University 1176 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm
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Registration Nation Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization focused on expanding voter registration and building ongoing civic dialogue with young people and communities of color. Through grassroots efforts and strategic partnerships, we work to engage those who have been historically excluded from the democratic process.