We V.O.T.E. Pledge

Your commitment to vote and be civically engaged is a powerful step toward shaping a better future for our community. Our collective action will ensure that our voices are heard and our needs are met. Together, we can create positive change and uphold the values that matter most to us.

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Become a Poll Worker

From making the process easy to securing the votes at election day’s end, Poll Workers are essential to a successful election day across the country! Be a hero—learn more and sign up at powerthepolls.org.

Informed Voters are Powerful Voters

Become an Election Protector!

866-Our-Vote is an official election protection hotline for anyone needing help or being denied their vote. Volunteers from any background are needed—whether you have a legal background or not!

IN THE NEWS

Congresswomen Rally Behind Kamala Harris in Critical 2024 Election Push

Rep. Maxine Waters, Senator Laphonza Butler, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and more spoke to BET about fighting for Kamala!
09/16/2024

Key Public Policies Discussed at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference

Building wealth, book bans, and much more were highlighted at this iconic D.C. celebration.
09/16/2024

Kamala Harris Shines, Trump Flounders in First Debate Faceoff

In a critical debate, Kamala Harris displayed poised leadership while Donald Trump offered a chaotic performance filled with conspiracy theories and divisive rhetoric. Here are important takeaways.
09/11/2024

BET to Air the First Presidential Debate of 2024

The political showdown begins on September 10 at 9 p.m. ET.
09/09/2024

BET Partners with HBCU Buzz, Live Nation Urban, and When We All Vote to Launch HBCU Voter Registration Challenge

Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge celebrates the power of Black voters, who will determine elections around the country.
09/05/2024

The Role of the Black Church in Mobilizing Voters

From the Reconstruction era to the present day, the Black church has been a cornerstone of African American social and political life, leading voter mobilization and civil rights efforts.
09/05/2024

Barack Obama Celebrates 'Suitgate' Anniversary by Comparing Iconic Tan Suit to Kamala Harris' DNC Look

It’s been 10 years since the former president’s tan suit controversy.
08/29/2024

GOP's War on Hungry Kids: States Reject Federal Summer Food Aid

Republican leaders in Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Florida, and other states have turned their backs on millions of hungry children by refusing to participate in the federal Summer EBT program.
08/28/2024

Kamala Harris Shines on Final Night of the Democratic National Convention

Kerry Washington, D.L. Hughley, and the VP’s family brought heart and joy to the event.
08/23/2024
Standing His Ground on Voting Rights

Why Every Vote Matters: Black Voters and the Power of the Collective

As another historic election looms, the collective power of the Black vote is poised to once again transform the political landscape, proving that every vote still counts.
08/22/2024

Democratic National Convention Day Three: A Night of Unity, Inspiration, and Calls to Action

Day three of the DNC featured powerful moments from Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Clinton, setting the stage for VP Kamala Harris’s anticipated final day address.
08/22/2024