A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

Michelle Obama, Chris Paul, Liza Koshy and More Remind Voters of Their Power Ahead of Midterm Elections

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Friday, October 28, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on Vote Early Day, When We All Vote released a video message from Co-Chairs Michelle Obama, Chris Paul, Liza Koshy and Bretman Rock and Ambassadors Lynn Whitfield and Jeannie Mai emphasizing the importance of this year's midterm elections and the power of voting. In the video, they remind viewers that their votes will directly impact the future of healthcare, education, public safety and more.

Key Points: 
  • In the video, they remind viewers that their votes will directly impact the future of healthcare, education, public safety and more.
  • Then, build their voting squad by texting three friends and asking them to make their plan to vote.
  • We need to talk about what's on the ballot in this year's midterm elections.
  • Chris Paul: Because if we want to have our voices heard, we've got to show up.

MICHELLE OBAMA'S WHEN WE ALL VOTE ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF VOTERS AHEAD OF THIS YEAR'S MIDTERM ELECTIONS

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, with the help of volunteers who led more than 150 voter registration events across 30 states, When We All Vote led a National Voter Registration Week of Action that engaged thousands of potential voters across the country to get registered and ready to vote. After the Week of Action and National Black Voter Day, more than 22,000 people registered or checked their registration status with When We All Vote. When We All Vote reached more than 600,000 people on social media, launched partnerships to connect with new voters and engaged talent to merge voting with popular culture.

Key Points: 
  • "To celebrate our Week of Action ahead of this year's midterm elections, When We All Vote focused on empowering voters and reaching our communities in creative and engaging ways," said Stephanie L. Young, Executive Director of When We All Vote.
  • And when we organize, mobilize, show up and vote, we can make real change in our country and demand a better future for all of us."
  • When We All Vote launched the Week of Action announcing a partnership with BET celebrating National Black Voter Day featuring a video message for Black voters from Michelle Obama and Chris Paul.
  • Throughout the week, key partnerships and moments included:
    A virtual kickoff rally featuring Michelle Obama, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Rita Wilson and more.

Common, Eric Holder, Alexis McGill Johnson, Wanda Sykes and More to Join When We All Vote's Inaugural Culture of Democracy Summit in June

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, When We All Vote announced that 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee Eric Holder; Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning rapper, activist and actor Common; President of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Alexis McGill Johnson; Staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine and Creator of The 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones; Emmy-winning writer, comedian, actor and producer Wanda Sykes; and more will join the organization's inaugural Culture of Democracy Summit June 10th-13th in Los Angeles, CA. When We All Vote Co-Chair and Founder Michelle Obama will serve as the keynote speaker. More participants will be announced over the next few weeks.

Key Points: 
  • When We All Vote Co-Chair and Founder Michelle Obama will serve as the keynote speaker.
  • This all day event will include on-site activations, food and an after party for attendees.
  • The virtual day of the Summit will be open to the press, and reporters interested in attending in-person on June 13th should email [email protected] .
  • The Summit is being produced by Live Nation Urban and MKG, and ticketing is being supported by When We All Vote partner, Eventbrite.