Leadership Development
The Magic of the Open Mic Debates Series
I know what you are thinking. “Really, what’s so magical about a couple of debates?” Yes, we are only talking about 2 events and yes, the combined attendance was less than 100 people. However, the ideation and implementation of the Open Mic Debate Series is the beginning of something powerful.
Regarding Ideation, the focus of the May 17th Kentucky Primary was completely consumed by the U.S. Presidential race. There was an anticipation of a typical low voter turnout for the state. One way to combat this challenge is to remind people that local politics matter! So many people are so consumed by the Presidential race that they neglect all the other offices and candidates that will appear on their ballot. This lack of awareness of local races seems to be a factor in low voter turnout. Therefore, maybe the key to increasing voter turnout is to better inform voters of local races that impact them more directly than the Presidency.
2016 Primary Election Voter Outreach
Our democracy works best when all people have access to good information and are able to participate in decisions affecting their lives and communities. Unfortunately, less than 35% of registered Jefferson County voters reached the polls for the November 2015 election.
Jefferson County Chapter hosts 3rd Annual We Are Kentuckians event
This March the Jefferson County Chapter of KFTC hosted the 3rd Annual We Are Kentuckians: Celebrating Our Common Heritage, a celebration of African American women’s heritage through art, dance, music, spoken word, and storytelling.
Jefferson County Voter Madness
On Saturday, April 16, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, Louisville Urban League Young Professionals, and Zones of Hope will register hundreds of voters at various locations in
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