WASHINGTON, DC — The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and its Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), in partnership with 40 Black women-led national and state-based organizations & allies, will officially launch the Unity ’26 “Power of the Sister Vote: GOTV & Democracy Defense National Tour” on first day of early voting in the state of Georgia on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The POSV Tour launch will kick off a nine-state, nonpartisan voter mobilization and democracy defense campaign running through Election Day, November 3, 2026. The national tour will engage Black voters across generations in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina—with a focus on increasing Black voter participation, strengthening grassroots organizing, protecting voting rights and ensuring that Black communities have the information and resources needed to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The GA POSV Tour Stop partners includes Georgia Coalition for the Peoples Agenda, Georgia Stand-UP, Georgia Black Youth Vote, HBCU Green Fund/Clayton County BWR and others.
The Power of the Sister Vote National Tour is a Black women-led, multistate, integrated voter engagement effort that brings together national and local partners to mobilize Black women, men, young voters and families through voter education, community outreach, early voting activities, election protection & democracy defense training, phone banking and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) organizing activations.
The Unity ’26 Power of the Sister Vote Tour (POSV Tour) theme is “United We Win!” The national partners and supporters for the tour include: Power Rising, Sisters Lead, Sisters Vote, #WinWithBlackWomen, Black Women’s Leadership Collective – 1 Million Black Voters Rising, Black Voters Matter, NCNW, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., D4 Women in Action, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Women’s Foundation of the South, National African American Clergy Network, A. Philip Randolph Institute, AFGE, AFSCME, APWU, CBTU, Children’s Defense Fund, Common Cause, Fair Elections Center, Higher Heights for America, HBCU Green Fund, The King Center, National Black Justice Collective, Policy Link, RISE, Woke Vote and others.
“Black women have always been at the forefront fighting for our rights, freedoms, justice and democracy. Black women are clear what’s at stake. We have come together in a united front to maximize Black voter turnout, protect our voting rights & organizing our communities to show up in record numbers at the ballot box.” said Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of the NCBCP and National Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable. “This is more than a tour. It’s a united movement. When know when we are united, we win.”
“Georgia is where we turn commitment into action. Through voter education, election protection, and grassroots organizing, we are working to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard and their vote count” states Helen Butler, Executive Director, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and Convener, GA Black Women’s Roundtable
“The power of our communities begins with participation. This national tour is about mobilizing voters, removing barriers, and building collective power that extends beyond Election Day” adds Deborah Scott, CEO, Georgia STAND-UP and State Partner, Black Women’s Roundtable.
GEORGIA TOUR LAUNCH & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Power of the Sister Vote National Tour will officially launch in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 13, with a series of early vote voter mobilization, election protection and community organizing activities continuing across Georgia through October 25:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 – ATLANTA, GA
Overload the Polls & NCBCP BWR Power of the Sister Vote National Tour Launch
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Launch Press Conference: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
CT Martin Natatorium & Recreation Center, 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hosted by Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, NCBCP Black Women’s Roundtable and GA BWR.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 – GEORGIA
Election Protection Poll Monitor Volunteer Training
6:30 PM
Hosted by GCPA & LCCRUL
RSVP required.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 – ATLANTA, GA
Power of the Sister Vote Brunch & Early Vote Rally
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CT Martin Natatorium & Recreation Center, 1201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30311
Hosted by Georgia STAND-UP and GA BWR.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 – ATHENS, GA
Overload the Polls
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 – GREENSBORO, GA
Overload the Polls
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Greene County Board of Elections, 1180 C Weldon Smith Drive, Greensboro, GA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 – MONROE, GA
Overload the Polls
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Felker Park, 725 Madison Avenue, Monroe, GA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 – DECATUR, GA
Overload the Polls
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
South DeKalb Senior Center, 1931 Candler Road, Decatur, GA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 – ATLANTA, GA
Power of the Sister Vote Phone Bank Party
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Movement Center, 2366 Sylvan Road, Atlanta, GA 30344
Hosted by GA STAND-UP and Black Youth Vote.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 – ROME, GA
Push the Button
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Parks Hoke Park, 201 Hardy Avenue SW, Rome, GA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 – CLAYTON COUNTY, GA
12 NOON – 5:00 PM
Power of the Sister Vote Clayton County GA GOTV Activations
Hosted by Clayton County GA BWR & HBCU Green Fund.
“Power is in These Hands” National Salon GOTV
D’yVonne’s Nails & Beauty Bar
4729 Jonesboro Road
Forest Park, GA
GOTV Pop Up @ Morrow City Hall
1500 Morrow Road (Corner of Jonesboro Road)
Morrow, GA
Ten-Day Clayton County Community GOTV Canvass Kick-Off
For additional information about the NCBCP Unity ’26 Campaign and POSV National Tour, visit www.ncbcp.org and www.unitycampaign.org.
