IGNITE National

Happy Fourth of July!🎇 This year, we want to celebrate America's independence while remembering that we have the power to continue advocating for those who can not speak up for themselves.❤️

Are you running for office in 2024? Join the Candidates Circle! 🗳️ The Candidates Circle is an exclusive Slack channel that offers members a dedicated community to post questions, encouragement, and resources as they run for office in 2024. Become a member of the Candidates Circle and join a close-knit network of ambitious political advocates at https://lnkd.in/gTtA4MMK.

Sorry we missed you... The IGNITE team is out of office this week for a well deserved summer break 😎 While we won't be back until July 8th, we'll still be posting on our social media and even have a special announcement later this week! So keep your eyes peeled, and we'll see you when we're back ❤️

#IGNITEtheVote is coming to Las Vegas! 💃🏽 If you're one of the 41 MILLION Gen Zers that will be eligible to vote this fall, join us at the University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) August 14th for a full day of community building and voter mobilization training! We'll have exciting guest speakers to inspire you to get engaged civically, workshops on digital organizing, and a chance for you to meet other Gen Z changemakers like you. We'll be hosting ITV Ambassador trainings at the Summit for all attendees- whether you're already an Ambassador or not. Travel assistance will be offered on a first come, first served basis so register today at https://lnkd.in/gv43pf-R!

We are tripling our #philanthropy to support #women and #girls #leadership and #CivicEngagement programs and the people who run them. Read more about a new round of grants to 15 community partners, including support for #wellness: https://lnkd.in/e7pRcKaA

As 41 MILLION Gen Zers become eligible to vote this year, IGNITE launched a research initiative to understand their perception of the politics landscape. We asked them about party affiliations, voter engagement, and what values and concerns they had as the upcoming generation. After compiling the data, the results are clear- Gen Z is passionate, motivated, and want more from their representatives and government. They want to be seen and heard, and they need us to give them the space to cross political borders. To read the full report head over to- https://lnkd.in/gF_tQfW7.

Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾 Even thought the Emancipation Proclamation was officially issued in 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that the last slaves were liberated in the US and slavery truly ended. And while Juneteenth was only recently declared a federal holiday in 2021, it has been long celebrated and recognized as a key milestone in US history. The significance of this day- the values of freedom and civil rights it stands for- are still an issue for the marginalized groups that need our voices and support to protect their rights 2024. Advocating for those who can't advocate for themselves is part of why we should all be voting this election year. Build the movement for a brighter future and vote for better civil protections this November!

https://lnkd.in/gHk_A-mU Today's unanimous Supreme Court decision, two years after the overturning of Roe. v Wade, upholds access to the abortion pill. It comes as a relief none of us took for granted in today’s climate. The battle for bodily autonomy continues, and we’ll see young people’s voices louder than ever this November.

We're celebrating #PrideMonth by sharing how you can continue building #equalityforall this election year!🌈 💥 VOTE- Almost 30% of Gen Z identify as a part of the LGBTQIA community. The power is in your hands to protect their rights by voting this year! Legislation like the Equality Act outline comprehensive protections against discrimination in areas like employment, housing, public places and more. 💥 AMPLIFY- Pride Month is the perfect opportunity for us to uplift voices from within the community. Whether that's re-posting the stories of public figures, sharing resources that cater to LGBTQIA people and youth, or simply listening to family and friends- you can show your support by holding space for the community to speak. 💥 ADVOCATE- Call your representative. Share education on key legislation for 2024. Whatever the case may be, you can extend your advocacy beyond voting by adding your voice to the many others fighting for equal rights. Learn more about the Equality Act and how you can take action today at https://lnkd.in/gAmyWcb7 ❤️

This past month, I pulled off another successful Student Legislative Action Day! As a former Lobby Corp co-chair, this program is my dream - an opportunity to bring students to Sacramento and give them the chance to speak truth to power & advocate for Democracy issues they care about. It wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Tzedakah Teens! It was an honor to apply for their grant and secure funds not only for this cohort but next year's cohort of students as well. I love having any opportunity to organize, train, and empower young people to fight for the future they deserve! Here's to the next project!