Students, alumni and community members will
have the chance to win special prizes for making their voices heard
this election season
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HBCU Buzz , BET, Live
Nation Urban and When We All Vote, Michelle
Obama's national, nonpartisan voting initiative, announced
the Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge, calling on HBCU
students and community members to use their voices at the ballot
box this November. By registering to vote and making sure their
communities do the same, current students, alumni, professors and
extended family members can help their school community win special
prizes to be announced soon, which may include access to special
performances brought to you by Live Nation Urban, HBCU Buzz, BET
and When We All Vote.
"With only nine weeks until the 2024 election, the power of
young Black voters has never been more clear," said Beth Lynk, Executive Director of When We All
Vote. "The issues that impact our community the most are on the
ballot, and it's time to ensure our communities are ready and
empowered for the work ahead. We're so excited to partner with HBCU
Buzz, BET and Live Nation Urban to encourage some healthy
competition and make sure that HBCU community members are bringing
the energy from this Challenge to the ballot box this year."
"Voting in the upcoming election is a critical way for HBCU
students to make their voices heard and drive the change they want
to see," said Luke Lawal, Jr.,
Founder and CEO of HBCU Buzz. "Our participation goes beyond
casting a ballot; it's about shaping policies that impact our
education, our communities and our future. We are thrilled to be
partnering with When We All Vote, BET and Live Nation Urban to
challenge the HBCU community to rise up, register and vote loud in
the 2024 election."
The Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge celebrates the
power of Black voters, who will determine elections around the
country. This year, more than 34 million Black Americans are
eligible to vote, representing 14% of all eligible voters in
the United States who will decide
much more than the presidential election this November. Down-ballot
races and ballot initiatives on the issues that matter the most to
young Black voters are on the ballot, including the economy
and cost of living.
"At BET, we understand that the collective voice of young Black
voters is a force for change," said Kimberly Paige, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer and
Co-Lead of Social Impact at BET. "That's why we're proud to
partner with When We All Vote, HBCU Buzz and Live Nation Urban on
the Vote Loud Challenge — a powerful commitment to shaping
the future and empowering the next generation of leaders. By
voting, we're actively working to protect our education, our
families and our communities, ensuring that our future is decided
by us, for us."
"Live Nation Urban has had a longstanding partnership with When
We All Vote, and we are extremely excited to continue that
partnership alongside HBCU Buzz and BET for such an important
initiative," said Brandon Pankey,
VP, Business Development + Operations at Live Nation
Urban. "The company was built upon the notion of giving
power and strength to Black voices, and there has never been a
greater moment in history for young Black voices to be heard during
such an important election season. The Vote Loud: HBCU Voter
Registration Challenge not only will help to impact this election,
but it has the opportunity to become an initiative that can affect
real change for generations to come."
The Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge will be open
from Thursday, September 5, 2024, to
Saturday, October 5, 2024. More
information on how to enter and share voter registration
information with friends, family, neighbors and classmates to win
points for your school community can be found HERE.
ABOUT BET
The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount
(NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world's largest media company
dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black
community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences
through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET
HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1,
the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading
interconnected platforms across cable TV, streaming, digital,
studios, live events and international.
For more information about BET, visit www.bet.com and follow
@BET on social platforms.
ABOUT HBCU BUZZ
HBCU Buzz delivers HBCU news, insights
and editorials from the Black College community. Since 2011, HBCU
Buzz has been a resource for prospective & current students and
alumni. We are on a mission to amplify the Black college
experience, articulate stories of HBCU achievement, challenges,
opportunities, & developments and advocate for students, alumni
and the legacy of these historic institutions.
ABOUT LIVE NATION URBAN
Live Nation Urban (LNU)
remains North America's preeminent
producer of concert experiences, festivals, and platforms
headlined, curated, and owned by black talent. Operating in
partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading
live entertainment company, the company sets the tone for culture
with over a dozen sought-after festival brands such as Roots
Picnic, Broccoli City, Exodus Music & Arts Festival, ONE
Musicfest, Strength of a Woman, and more.
Beyond their captivating live events, Live Nation Urban has
established themselves as key social architects in black culture
with their innovative initiatives that include Juneteenth: A Global
Celebration (broadcast on CNN), Kerry
Washington's THICKER THAN WATER book tour, and a special
Hip-Hop 50 event at the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in addition to tours by artists
such as Ari Lennox, Kirk Franklin, Davido, LL Cool J, Jill Scott, Jodeci, and Raphael Saadiq. The LNU-produced "A Grammy
Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop" special garnered a nomination at the
NAACP Image Awards for "Outstanding Variety Show." Live Nation
Urban continues to grow across hip-hop, R&B, soul, and gospel
as the most trusted purveyor of live urban music. For additional
information, visit https://livenationurban.com/.
ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE
When We All Vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative
on a mission to change the culture around voting and to increase
participation in each and every election by helping to close the
race and age gap. Created by Michelle
Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals,
institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters
across the country and advance civic education for the entire
family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged
electorate for today and generations to come. We empower our
supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating
for their rights, and holding their elected officials
accountable.
In 2020, When We All Vote ran a robust, multifaceted campaign
and reached more than 100 million people to educate them about the
voting process and get them registered and ready to vote. The
initiative also led in voter education, registration, and volunteer
engagement and as a result, 512,000 people started or completed the
voter registration process, and nearly 500 media, corporate, and
nonprofit partners joined its efforts.
Michelle Obama launched When We
All Vote in 2018 and is joined by fellow Co-Chairs Stephen Curry,
Becky G, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, H.E.R., Liza
Koshy, Jennifer Lopez,
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monae, Chris
Paul, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda
Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Kerry
Washington, and Rita Wilson.
When We All Vote is an initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3)
organization, and works with Civic Nation Action, a 501(c)(4).
Learn more here.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a nonprofit
ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives
working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic
Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together
individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and
influencers to tackle some of our nation's most pressing social
challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and
campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective,
It's On Us, Save On Clean Energy, SAVE On Student Debt, We The
Action, and When We All Vote. Learn more here.
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