FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 16, 2024
On Thursday, September 19th, the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice is hosting a Mayoral and 6th Congressional District Candidate Forum in partnership with National Pan-Hellenic Council of GBR, Inc., National Pan-Hellenic Council of LSU, Inc.,
National Pan-Hellenic Council of SU, Inc., Coalition, and United Excel Social Justice Institute. The candidate forum will be taking place from 6-8 PM at United Christian Faith Ministries in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Power Coalition hosts candidate forums in partnership with various organizations every election season. We believe it is of the utmost importance that constituents are informed about the candidates that they elect into office. All candidates within a race receive an invite to our forums, and have equal opportunity to address constituents on their platforms, and answer questions.
During the week of National Voter Registration Day, we believe that it is more important than ever for our communities to have access to their candidates, so they can be informed when they cast their votes at the ballot box.
“Every election is important, and each year the stakes are raised. At Power Coalition, our goal is to continuously provide our communities with the information they need to feel empowered on election day; and Candidate Forums are a big part of that. In order for everyone to vote with confidence, voters need to understand what that candidate does and where they stand on important issues,” said Ashley Shelton, CEO of PCEJ.
For more information and to learn about upcoming Candidate Forums, visit https://powercoalition.org/events/
###Power Coalition for Equity and Justice (PCEJ) is dedicated to supporting and coordinating civic and voter engagement across Louisiana. We are guided by values of justice and racial equity and work with our partners to build an integrated civic engagement strategy that amplifies the voices of those who have historically been ignored, and organize them into a unified movement. PCEJ focuses on building power in traditionally marginalized communities, particularly Black and Brown communities, by equipping people with the knowledge and information they need to find their voice and learn where and when to use it.Email: ashelton@powercoalition.org
Phone: 225-802-2435