Black Voters Matter at Essence Fest
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Black Voters Matter is heading to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans for two days of activations, cultural programming, and a featured Main Stage panel.
Join us at Black Voters Matter Blvd to connect, learn, and build power through civic engagement and community organizing.
We also have a MAIN STAGE PANEL
📅 July 3 • 4:20 PM CT
All Roads Lead to the South
Black Voters Matter: How We Fight for Our Rights, Protect Our People, and Nation Build
Following the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Black political power continues to face attack—especially in the South. But the South remains a blueprint for resilience, creativity, and organizing power.
As the nation moves through its next 250 years, Black communities are shaping what comes next.
Opening
LaTosha Brown • Cliff Albright • April England-Albright
Panelists
Ashley Allison • Gary Chambers • Justin J. Pearson • RaeShanda Lias
BLACK VOTERS MATTER BLVD
Experience interactive spaces all weekend:
• Freedom Summer Area – civic power across the South
• Black Joy Stage – culture, music, games, conversation
• We Are the New Architects – visioning the future
• School House – civic learning & leadership
• BVM Candy Store – merch, treats & engagement
Pull up to Black Voters Matter Blvd at Essence Fest.
Come through. Get engaged. Build power.
Join us at Black Voters Matter Blvd to connect, learn, and build power through civic engagement and community organizing.
We also have a MAIN STAGE PANEL
📅 July 3 • 4:20 PM CT
All Roads Lead to the South
Black Voters Matter: How We Fight for Our Rights, Protect Our People, and Nation Build
Following the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Black political power continues to face attack—especially in the South. But the South remains a blueprint for resilience, creativity, and organizing power.
As the nation moves through its next 250 years, Black communities are shaping what comes next.
Opening
LaTosha Brown • Cliff Albright • April England-Albright
Panelists
Ashley Allison • Gary Chambers • Justin J. Pearson • RaeShanda Lias
BLACK VOTERS MATTER BLVD
Experience interactive spaces all weekend:
• Freedom Summer Area – civic power across the South
• Black Joy Stage – culture, music, games, conversation
• We Are the New Architects – visioning the future
• School House – civic learning & leadership
• BVM Candy Store – merch, treats & engagement
Pull up to Black Voters Matter Blvd at Essence Fest.
Come through. Get engaged. Build power.
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Where is it happening?
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 1100 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130-1718, United States
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Host or PublisherBlack Voters Matter Fund
