Get out the Vote with ACT!
There are almost 2.4 million eligible voters in the African community nationwide. Voting is one mechanism to participate in democracy on both the local and federal level. If you are unable to vote due to status, there are still ways that you can support voters, such as volunteering to take people to the polls!
Join African Communities Together's Civic Engagement team as we mobilize African immigrants to raise our voice and show up to the polls during the critical 2022 midterm elections.
Election Day is November 8, 2022.
Check out your voter registration status!
Volunteer with ACT! Interested in volunteering your time with this campaign? We're looking for folks to help with phone banking. Can be located anywhere in the United States. If interested, please send an e-mail to nneka@africans.us
Job Opportunities
African Communities Together is seeking full time and part time lead organizers ahead of the 2022 November midterm election. Paid Lead Organizers will be responsible for engaging African/Black Diaspora voters across Pennsylvania districts and encouraging them to make plans to vote. 2 Cycles of Prior experience with political campaigns is required.
African Communities Together is seeking full time and part time paid canvassers ahead of the November midterm election. Paid Canvassers will be responsible for engaging African/Black Diaspora voters across Pennsylvania districts and encouraging them to make plans to vote. Prior experience with political campaigns is preferred, but not required.
Voting Guidelines
- Find your polling station, and election guidelines in your state.
- If you are voting in person on Election Day, please do so with caution. Follow physical distancing guidelines and wear masks to limit your exposure to Covid19.
Civic Engagement Webinar
On Tuesday, September 20th, 2022, National Voter Registration Day, African Communities Together hosted an amazing panel on the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and voting and civic engagement in the African/Black Diaspora communities, and our voter registration efforts as ACT. Watch the recording of the webinar here.
For more information contact - nneka@africans.us.