NORCROSS, GA - Poder Latinx is hosting ‘Latinas to the Polls,’ an event to empower Latinas ahead of runoff elections to find their voice in their vote. The event will center around a caravan to the polls, featuring Latina speakers and community leaders. Breakfast will be provided, and attendees will receive car magnets to decorate their cars to show their orgullo Latino on the way to the polls. The procession will begin in the parking lot of Poder Latinx’s office and take voters to Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, an early voting polling location.
Read MoreNATIONWIDE - On Saturday, November 19 Colorado Springs’ gay club, Club Q, was attacked by a mass shooting. At least 23 attendees of Saturday night’s activity were assaulted by the perpetrator. 18 victims are suffering from injuries, and 5 lives were lost - among those: Ashley Paugh, Daniel Aston, Derrick Rump, Kelly Loving, and Raymond Green Vance. This tragedy follows a year of similar deadly attacks, anti-trans legislation, and an uptick in threatening extremist ideology.
Read MoreWHAT: To celebrate the World Cup and encourage Latinx voter participation, Poder Latinx will once again host a “VOTACO” event to promote civic and electoral participation in Georgia ahead of the December runoff elections. During the event, the audience will be invited to watch the Mexico vs. Argentina world cup match and make a pledge to vote, those who join the event will receive a free taco.
Read MorePHOENIX - Civic engagement organizations are coming together to bring awareness for the 2022 midterm election and making sure that Latinx voters have fun taking their ballot to the ballot box, or are receiving support to head to the polls. Poder Latinx and the ACLU of Arizona will be hosting Cabalgata a Las Urnas, a horse procession with community partners that will lead voters to the polls. The cavalcade will begin at Rancho Ochoa and culminate at an event at Westridge Baptist Church which is across the street from a ballot box. The event will feature a taco truck with free food and live Banda music.
Read MoreORLANDO - November 8th is Election Day, the last chance for eligible voters to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Latinxs comprise 18 percent of the state’s registered voters, and more than 1.4 Million Latinxs in Florida are expected to cast ballots this November. Poder Latinx, UnidosUS, and Alianza will host a Latinx-style Election Night Watch Party to celebrate the work that the Latinx community in Florida has accomplished throughout the 2022 midterm election cycle. These three Latinx organizations are an integral part of the Latinx community in Central Florida, and trusted sources for voter registration and civic engagement efforts. Community members are invited to join the Election Night Watch Party to watch Florida’s election results along with trusted community leaders.
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NATIONWIDE - November 8th is Election Day, the last chance for eligible voters to cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Poder Latinx will host events in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Washington on Tuesday, November 8th after ensuring every eligible voter has had the chance to make it to the polls.
NATIONWIDE- Latinas are a growing voting force within the greater electorate of the United States. Currently, Latinas make up over 51% of the Latinx electorate, and by 2050 it is predicted that Latinas will play a critical role in local, state, and national elections. To ensure that Latinas get out the vote next week, Poder Latinx is promoting civic participation with the release of a public service announcement featuring La Borinqueña, a Puerto Rican superhero with a commitment to solving environmental issues.
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