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PowHer The Vote 2020!

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The PowHer the Vote Campaign  (PTV), is a non-partisan initiative to amplify the call for racial and gender justice during the 2020 election season.

Each Wednesday at 2:00PM from September 23, PowHerNY will facilitate social media rallies and provide questions to ask candidates on major issues. Much of our content will reflect the anti-racist and gender-focused Vision and recommendations outlined in on the collective document, A Roadmap to Create Inclusive Gender Justice in New York: Building an Equitable Recovery in the Wake of COVID-19.  Learn More: http://bit.ly/RoadmapNY

Watch our PowHer the Vote PSA where watch actress, Michelle Hurd, and advocates share the vision of the Roadmap and reasons to PowHer the Vote this election!

PowHer the Vote FAQs

WHEN? 2:00PM – POWHER THE VOTE ONLINE – In addition to these weekly topics, PTV will always address ending systematic racism & sexism, and ensuring voting access.

SEPT 23:  Wages, jobs & policies that support women & essential workers

SEPT 30:  The Caregiver and Caregiving Crisis

OCT 7:      Safe and Equitable Education Now and Beyond the Pandemic

OCT 14:    Violence against BIPOC & women

OCT 21:    Maternal Health & Reproductive Rights

OCT 28:   Police Violence and Criminal Justice Reform

WHY POWHER THE VOTE? We are at a critical juncture in history. Seize the opportunity!

  • Raise the volume on issues that matter to you; 
  • Stand up for Black lives;
  • Speak-out to end inequality, esp. for BIPOC and women;
  • Be heard by NYS candidates and leaders;
  • Demand an equitable COVID-19 response now and a positive future for all New Yorkers;
  • Join the Fight for Inclusive Gender Justice!

HOW CAN I/WE PARTICIPATE? Here are ways groups and Individuals can participate in the entire campaign or selected issues and weeks. 

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