NASHVILLE, TN — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter, in partnership with 23 local organizations, held a highly energizing Women Vote Early event July 20 at the Metro Office Building. The goal of the event was to encourage women to participate in early voting for the upcoming Davidson County election.
The impactful rally attracted more than 80 women voters who came together to advocate for the critical importance of casting their ballots. The event included announcements and speeches from community leaders who stressed that making one’s voice heard through voting is essential for promoting positive change.
“The Metropolitan Nashville Chapter extends deep gratitude to the partner organizations who helped make the July Women Vote Early rally a resounding success,” said Janet Rachel, president of the NCBW Metropolitan Nashville Chapter.
Participating organizations included Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Delta Omega, Upsilon Psi Omega and Kappa Lambda Omega Chapters; The Links, Incorporated – Parthenon, Nashville, Music City and Hendersonville Area (TN) Chapters; Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Nashville Capitol City Chapter; The Equity Alliance; The National Hook Up of Black Women; Les Gemmes, Inc. – Nashville and Hendersonville Chapters; Women In NAACP; Nashville Cable; National Action Network; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Nashville Metropolitan Alumnae and Nashville Alumnae Chapters; KYB Leadership Academy; Charms Nashville; the National Panhellenic Council of Nashville; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Rho Alpha Zeta Chapter; Order of the Eastern Star, Nashville Chapter; and the Urban League Guild of Middle Tennessee.
“We remain dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups through impactful voter engagement initiatives that strengthen our democracy,” Rachel said.
The organization’s next Women Vote Early event is scheduled for Oct. 19, and the coalition and partners plan to continue mobilizing and empowering the Davidson County community ahead of the November election.
For more information on future get-out-the-vote events and other programming supporting Black women and girls, visit the coalition’s Facebook (@Nashville100BW) or Instagram (@ncbwnashville) page. The group is currently seeking like-minded organizations to join their get-out-the-vote efforts. Interest groups can email Nashville100bwPublicpolicy@gmail.com for more information or to get connected.
