Empowering Together!
We are excited to report on the launch of the Empower Together webinar mini-series that aims to address the issues young people are grappling with as a result of COVID-19. The mini-series kicked off with New York Assembly Member Michael Blake and NBA Player and Memphis Grizzly Jaren Jackson, Jr., who joined us to talk about caring for one's self and one's community at this time. Our second series event featured actress and advocate Logan Browning of Netflix’s Dear White People, along with experts from The Eviction Lab and the National Multifamily Housing Council, who spoke on the economic impact of COVID-19 on our communities and offered information and resources to those struggling to pay their rent and utility bills. Follow us on social media to stay in the loop about our upcoming May 28th webinar, which will focus on Student Loans and the Pandemic.

Protecting the Youth Vote in the Wake of COVID-19
On May 11th, we joined a panel of extraordinary women leaders who are working to protect voters’ rights amidst COVID-19. The panel, “We The People: Protecting Our Right to Vote in the Wake of COVID-19,” was hosted by Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and included Kristen Clarke from Lawyers’ Committee; Karen Hobert-Flynn of Common Cause; Terry Ao Minnis from Asian Americans Advancing Justice-AAAJ; Melanie Campbell of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP); and was moderator by Dr. Christina Greer of Fordham University. Watch the full panel to learn more. 

Partnering with VICE on the Power of Environmental Justice
April 22nd marked the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and Rock the Vote was proud to partner with VICE to bring the voices of young people to the frontlines of the fight for environmental justice. Rock the Vote’s Michigan Ambassador, Wei Wei took over the VICE Instagram account to speak on the collective power of the youth vote; its impact on the environment: and how we can hold government officials accountable to protect our planet. Follow us on Instagram to stay a top of future collaborations, and to check out our takeover.

Don’t Miss a Beat
In case you missed it, you can check us out in some important stories about registering, educating and mobilizing the young during this time: 

We are working around the clock to fight for young voters' rights during this critical time for our democracy. With the support of donors like you, Rock the Vote can continue to ensure free, fair and safe elections in which all young voters can have their voices heard.

Chipping in $20.20 will help us fulfill the urgent needs for support in this critical election year. It is up to us to support young voters during these difficult times, and to prepare them to take action this November. We cannot do this without you. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Carolyn DeWitt