Calendar of Events
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2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
Voter Engagement in the First AI Election: Fighting Misinformation & Disinformation with #TrustedInfo
Join NonProfit Vote for an insightful webinar on combating Artificial Intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections. This event will feature presentations by leading tech partners, including Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft, who will share their cutting-edge strategies and technologies to ensure election integrity. Learn how these platforms are identifying and mitigating the spread of false information, employing advanced AI tools to detect deepfakes, and enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect electoral processes. Our experts will also discuss collaborative efforts with government agencies and independent organizations to promote accurate information and voter education. This webinar is essential for anyone interested in understanding the pivotal role of technology in safeguarding democracy. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and join the conversation on maintaining a trustworthy and transparent election environment. Register now to secure your spot! RSVP to save your digital seat and join in! This webinar will have Closed Captioning provided by Zoom. If you need other accommodations to access the webinar, please email info@nonprofitvote.org.
DFAD: Democracy Summer: Messaging Training
Declaration for American Democracy: In the 118th Congress (2023-2024), both the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act once again received an enthusiastic re-introduction in the House and Senate with Democratic Leadership in both chambers declaring pro-democracy legislation a top priority as well as support from the White House. Unfortunately, these bills are at a stand still this session, but we can gear ourselves up for what's next.
The DFAD Coalition invites you to a training series this summer to be a part of the strong and prepared movement to pass the Freedom to Vote Act in the next Congress. Join us for our 4 part series to ensure we're ready to fight for Democracy on Day 1!
Our second training will be on messaging and getting out our pro-democracy message out there. Join us 4pm PT/7pm ET on July 30th with our expert trainers from ReThink Media!
2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
Virtual Mini- VAN training for Nonpartisan Canvassing
Join the League of Women Voters of Kentucky for a virtual training on mini-VAN on Thursday, July 25 at 6PM. MiniVAN is a digital canvassing app that volunteers will use while knocking on doors and talking to voters. In this training we will cover app navigation, how to canvass using the app, and how to sync your conversations when your shift is over. MiniVAN is easy to use and a great tool to know if you are planning on canvassing.
Canvassing will be one of the activities the LWVKY will be engaging in this election year, so this event is a great opportunity to start learning an additional voter engagement skill.
Virtual Mini- VAN training for Nonpartisan Canvassing
Join the League of Women Voters of Kentucky for a virtual training on mini-VAN on Wednesday, July 24 at 6PM. MiniVAN is a digital canvassing app that volunteers will use while knocking on doors and talking to voters. In this training we will cover app navigation, how to canvass using the app, and how to sync your conversations when your shift is over. MiniVAN is easy to use and a great tool to know if you are planning on canvassing.
Canvassing will be one of the activities the LWVKY will be engaging in this election year, so this event is a great opportunity to start learning an additional voter engagement skill.
2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
Virtual Mini- VAN training for Nonpartisan Canvassing
Join the League of Women Voters of Kentucky for a virtual training on mini-VAN on Tuesday, July 23 at 6PM. MiniVAN is a digital canvassing app that volunteers will use while knocking on doors and talking to voters. In this training we will cover app navigation, how to canvass using the app, and how to sync your conversations when your shift is over. MiniVAN is easy to use and a great tool to know if you are planning on canvassing.
Canvassing will be one of the activities the LWVKY will be engaging in this election year, so this event is a great opportunity to start learning an additional voter engagement skill.
John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action
🌟 On July 17, 2024, we honor the 4th anniversary of the passing of Congressman John Lewis by celebrating his lifelong dedication to voting rights. 🌟
Join us at Farish Theater, Lexington Public Library, 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY. Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the event will conclude at 8:45 PM.
We’ll commemorate his legacy and rally support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, Freedom to Vote Act, Native American Voting Rights Act, and DC Statehood. Hosted by NAACP, ABLE, and the League of Women Voters of Lexington & LWVKY, the evening features a screening of the documentary John Lewis: Get in the Way (2017, 54 min), voting rights trivia, prizes, food, and “good trouble”! Voter registration will also be available (and learn how to help your friends register and keep up with election deadlines! )
Let’s come together to educate, motivate, and activate our community!
🗳️✨ #GoodTrouble #VotingRights #JohnLewis
2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
Roebling Books & Coffee in Conversation with Josh Douglas
LWVNKY is co-sponsoring this book signing of The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights on Saturday July 13 at 2pm ET at the Roebling Books & Coffee in Newport.
Join us for an engaging presentation with Professor Josh Douglas, a passionate advocate for the League. His new book offers timely insights into the critical issue of voting rights, and we are thrilled to support its launch.
2024 Freedom School - Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice a Simmons College of Kentucky
About Freedom Schools
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. Center for Racial Justice at Simmons College of Kentucky is offering Freedom Schools—free political education classes—in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer. In each class, students will learn about political systems, who is trying to improve them, and how to get involved. All classes will be taught by Jecorey Arthur, a professor of music, sociology, and activism at Simmons College of Kentucky. He will be joined by special guests with experience in organizing, government, and more. Each class will be hosted in-person at different community centers and online via Zoom on Tuesday evenings June 18 - August 20. Dinner will be provided. Please save your seat by registering below.
Class Format
Opening Activity 6-6:15 PM (15 Minutes)
Lesson 6:15-6:45 PM (30 Minutes)
Q&A 6:45-7 PM (15 Minutes)
Networking Dinner by Mattie's Kitchen 7-7:30 PM (30 Minutes)
More Info
For more information visit simmonscollegeky.edu/freedomsummer or contact Professor Jecorey Arthur at jarthur@simmonscollegeky.edu or by phone at (502)230-1616.
VOCAL-KY: Kentucky Organizing Revival
VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war.
We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024.
NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.
VOCAL-KY: Kentucky Organizing Revival
VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war.
We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024.
NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.
VOCAL-KY: Kentucky Organizing Revival
VOCAL-KY has a 120 county focus even while based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our members, leaders, staff and supporters realize that we need more community organizing in all of our rural, urban and suburban neighborhoods from the hood to the hollers. Kentuckians are struggling with low wages, inadequate housing, climate change disasters, voter restoration, homelessness, equal educational opportunities, health disparities, and a failed drug war.
We must organize to build people power that leads to better policies that help all Kentuckians survive and thrive no matter what zip code they live in. Please join our local and national partners, including People's Action for logistics and planning. We want groups doing work in Kentucky to sign up to table and to help us meet our goal of 200 organizers, base building organizations, and future organizers to Winchester, Kentucky June 7-9, 2024.
NOTE that times listed (9 AM-5 PM) are placeholders until actual times are announced.
Our People Our Vote Louisville Canvass!
Join Our People Our Vote (OPOV) for a Primary get out the vote canvass in Louisville! We'll meet at the launch location prior to going out to get trained and oriented in what we're doing and who we're talking to.
The League of Women Voters is a proud member of the OPOV Coalition!
Our People Our Vote GOTV PhoneBank
Join the nonpartisan Our People Our Vote Virtual Phonebank on Wednesday, May 15, 6-7PM ET/5-6PM CT to contact voters across Kentucky to encourage them to vote on May 21st. We will meet on Zoom for a brief training and Q&A, then jump on the phones (remotely) to talk about voting.
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is a proud member of the Our People Our Vote Coalition.
Virtual Mini- VAN training
Join the League of Women Voters of Kentucky for a virtual training on mini-VAN on Tuesday, April 16 at 6PM. MiniVAN is a digital canvassing app that volunteers will use while knocking on doors and talking to voters. In this training we will cover app navigation, how to canvass using the app, and how to sync your conversations when your shift is over. MiniVAN is easy to use and a great tool to know if you are planning on canvassing.
Canvassing will be one of the election engagement activities at Power the South, so this training will help you be a step ahead. Canvassing will be one of the activities the LWVKY will be engaging in this election year, so even if you are not attending Power the South, this event is a great opportunity to start learning an additional voter engagement skill.