The New York Alumnae Chapter, in partnership with Shiloh Baptist Church, kicked off  Part One of the Five-Part Social Action Series, Unpacking Project 2025:  Examining The Impacts of Project 2025 on the African American Community, moderated by New York Alumnae Chapter member, Nicole Yearwood who is also the CEO and Founder of EducatedVoter.net. The event was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 2226 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, @ W.131st Street, NY, NY 10027.

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Our panel of esteemed subject matter experts, each a leader in their respective fields, included: Basil A. Smikle, Jr., PhD, a distinguished Professor at Columbia University, and Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq., an acclaimed MSNBC Political Analyst; Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq. the Executive Director of The Center for Social Justice at Medgar Evers College. We were also honored to have Nick E. Smith, the Former NYC First Deputy Public Advocate and Executive Director of Communities Resist, share his insights. 

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An intergenerational crowd gathered at Shiloh Baptist Church in Harlem, and joined us live on Zoom to learn how Project 2025 impacts the African American community now and in the future.

 

The event left attendees feeling empowered about civic engagement, community participation, and their commitment to voting in every election.  At the end, we distributed resource materials for the community to read and share with their family and friends. 

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One of the most inspiring moments of the evening was when a young attendee, deeply moved by the dialogue, decided to register to vote. This powerful act of civic engagement is a testament to the impact of our New York Alumnae Chapter's town hall in Harlem, which gained national attention and was mentioned on both Chris Jansing Reports and The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC.. Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. was so moved by the story of this young new voter that he shared it with his audience, further amplifying the impact of our event.  

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Stay tuned for Part Two: Unpacking Project 2025: Examining the Impacts of Education on the African American Community. 

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For more information, contact sociaaction@dstnyac.org.​