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Divine Nine's Push for Record Voter Turnout
Historically Black fraternities and sororities of the Divine Nine are carrying out major voter registration and engagement efforts.
English
United States
Us PoliticsGender IssuesElection 2024Voting RightsCommunity EngagementPolitical ParticipationAfrican American History
Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityInc.Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityInc.Delta Sigma Theta SororityInc.Naacp Legal Defense FundNational Pan-Hellenic Council
Kamala HarrisWillis L. Lonzer IiiElsie Cooke-HolmesJotaka EaddyWes Moore
- What is the primary goal of the Divine Nine's current initiative?
- The Divine Nine, a collective of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, is undertaking extensive get-out-the-vote efforts to ensure record-breaking voter turnout.
- What measures are being taken to ensure fair elections and accurate vote counts?
- The Divine Nine's efforts extend to providing election protection and poll monitoring, ensuring votes are accurately counted, exemplified by their partnership with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
- What methods are the Divine Nine organizations employing to achieve their objective?
- The organizations are engaging in various activities such as voter registration drives, candidate forums, town halls, and PSAs to encourage voter participation.
- How does the potential presidency of Kamala Harris affect the Divine Nine's perspective?
- While nonpartisan, the Divine Nine expresses excitement about Vice President Kamala Harris, an Alpha Kappa Alpha member, potentially becoming the next president, highlighting their impact.
- What is the significance of the Divine Nine's involvement in the current election cycle beyond voter mobilization?
- Many members of the Divine Nine already hold positions in government and are running for office this year, showcasing the organizations' expanding influence.