July 23rd 2024.
The Divine 9, also known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council, is coming together to make a difference in this upcoming election. In a joint statement released by the Council of Presidents, they have announced a powerful voter mobilization campaign that will involve all nine of the historic Black Greek Letter Organizations. Through this effort, they aim to register and educate thousands of members to take part in the voting process.
The council's press release revealed that this campaign is unlike anything they have ever done before. It is a massive and coordinated effort that will utilize the strengths and networks of each organization to ensure a strong voter turnout in the communities they serve. The statement, which was shared by Vanity Fair's contributing editor Franklin Leonard, has garnered a lot of attention and support.
"We, the Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council®, have come together to face this crucial moment in history with an unprecedented campaign to register, educate, and mobilize voters," the statement began. "Our goal is to activate our thousands of chapters and members across our organizations to make sure that eligible Americans exercise their right to vote."
Despite one of its members being a candidate in the election, the council made it clear that they will not be endorsing any particular candidate. Vice President Kamala Harris, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., joined the organization while studying at Howard University, where it was founded in 1908. However, the council's focus is on all eligible Americans, regardless of their political affiliations, and encouraging them to vote in November.
"This nonpartisan coordinated effort to mobilize voters builds upon our shared legacies of social action and community service," the council's statement continued. "Together, as the Divine 9®, we stand united to Get Out The Vote. We are stronger when we come together. #D9StrongerTogether."
While Harris has not been shy about her sorority membership, the council has emphasized their nonpartisan stance. At a recent event for Alpha Kappa Alpha, Harris spoke about the importance of continuing the work towards voter registration and mobilization.
"In this moment, our nation is counting on the leaders in this room to guide us forward; to energize, organize, and mobilize; to register people to vote and get them to the polls in November," Harris stated. "For 116 years, our sorority has been at the forefront of the fight to make America's promise a reality. Let us continue that work this year."
As the election approaches, Alpha Kappa Alpha and the rest of the Divine 9 will work together to ensure a historic voter turnout. Their efforts not only show their commitment to democracy and civic engagement, but also highlight the important role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in shaping future leaders and promoting social and political activism.
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