Shenango Valley Urban League

There is no doubt that historically Black colleges + universities and Black Greek letter organizations produce the best and the brightest of our nation. Vice... President Kamala Harris is a shining example of these powerful institutions! WATCH as Urban Leaguers, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Howard University alumni, beam with pride at VP Harris’ victory and share what this *historic* day means for our communities. #InaugurationDay #Inauguration2021

CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS CALL FOR TRUMP’S IMMEDIATE REMOVAL UNDER THE 25TH AMENDMENT "If there is a shred of rationality or patriotism left in the Executive Branch,... its officers must act in the best interest of the nation and exercise their constitutional duty to remove him," said National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial. https://nul.org//civil-rights-leaders-call-trumps-removal-

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We kick off the first full week of 2021 in celebration. We are celebrating our president and CEO Marc H. Morial, who had another birthday on Sunday. We are ...grateful to have a leader who is honorable, filled with a passion for justice, humble yet effective enough to empower others and to develop leaders. We are in awe of his eloquence and the ease with which he can wield words to both effect change as well as bring a smile to each person he encounters. We thank him for his servant leadership and his example provided for generations to come. This week, we salute you, Mr. Morial.

Happy New Year!! 2021Happy New Year!! 2021

Merry Christmas from SVUL!! Merry Christmas from SVUL!!

TONIGHT at 6pm!!

Local COVID testing sites. List compiled by Buhl Regional Health Foundation. Thank you BRHF!!!

The National Urban League is proud to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the first woman elected to the office and t...he first Black person. It is our sincere hope and expectation that their election marks the beginning of the end of a tragic period of loss, economic despair, and racial strife. Black voters across the country overcame massive voter suppression and unprecedented adversity brought on by the COVID pandemic to make their voices heard in this election. Black lives and Black livelihoods were at stake in this election. Black voters have determined this outcome. FULL STATEMENT: https://nul.org//national-urban-league-congratulates-presi

Congratulations to President-Elect #JoeBiden + Vice President-Elect #KamalaHarris! As the next Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris brings many f...irsts to the role: First Black person First woman First Indian American First Asian American First #HBCU grad (Howard University) First member of a Black sorority (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated) In her words, We have a lot of work ahead of us. Let’s get started.

Election results you may not have heard of: In a year when people of all races marched for justice for Black people, proclaiming that Black people's lives mat...ter, voters from various states approved (not always overwhelmingly) removing racist language and symbols from state Constitutions, state names and state flags. See more

Your vote represents your power and your voice. Everyone deserves to be heard.

I want to publicly thank my staff and all volunteers who helped with our Reclaim Your Vote Get Out The Vote efforts. There were 2,500 sanitation packets that were packed one by one and took many hours to do. The SVUL Street Team was out asking the community why it is important to vote, 4 Reclaim Your Vote billboards went up in the area, held a voter information session, ran radio ads, hung door hangers, held voter registration drives, offered free rides to the polls, and passed out free PPE and sanitizer at 10 polling locations to help voters be as safe as possible and not be afraid to go vote. My staff even stood on the street corner with me to tell people to vote. I couldn’t have asked for more from them, so THANK YOU!! THANK YOU volunteers!! We do this for YOU, the community. -Dr. Erin Houston

Thank you to ALL staff and volunteers who helped pass out free PPE to voters at sanitation stations at select polling places in Farrell, Sharon, and Hermitage. Your time spent volunteering is greatly appreciated!! Also, thank you to staff and volunteers who helped pack the sanitation packets in preparation for today. The Shenango Valley Urban League thanks you ALL!!! #ReclaimYourVote

They can't vote now, but we can. "The blood of George Floyd is on the ballot," said Ben Crump, the civil rights attorney representing the family of George Floyd on what should have been George's 47th birthday. This is why we vote. GIF by Into Action

Who voted today?Who voted today?

Tomorrow is your last day to exercise your right to vote during the 2020 election. You may already know which presidential candidate you are supporting, but ...have you thought about candidates running in local elections? Identify causes that matter to YOU and look up candidates in your area and learn where they stand on key issues that impact your community. Visit www.reclaimyourvote.org for more information. #ReclaimYourVote

Need a ride to go vote? Call the Shenango Valley Urban League to schedule a pick up time at 724-981-5310. The Mercer County Community Transit will pick you up at home and make sure you get to the polls to cast your vote!

In ONE day, you have the opportunity to make a decision that will possibly change the next four years. Make your voting plan NOW and follow these five steps... to #ReclaimYourVote: Confirm that you’re registered Check your voting options Find your polling location Know the candidates & issues VOTE! VOTE! VOTE Check out the Know Before You Vote digital voting guide: https://bit.ly/KnowBeforeYouVote

The Shenango Valley Urban League is gearing up for Election Day and preparing sanitation packets, which contain a mask, sanitizer, and gloves. Thank you to the volunteers who are helping make this happen!!! Also, we’re still looking for volunteers to help at the sanitation stations. Call 724-981-5310 or inbox us!