Blacks In Government Chicago Midwest Chapter

10/12/2026

Faith without works is dead, and it’s time to ! 📣

Tap in on Sunday, October 25, as churches, pastors, and faith communities across the country help ensure their congregations are ready to vote in the midterm elections.

From checking voter registration to finding trusted election information and understanding when, where, and how to vote, every voter deserves the tools to make an informed decision. And church is a great place to get that info.

Get involved:
✊🏿 PREACH: share a message about the power of our vote
✊🏾 TEACH: share trusted voting info with your congregation�
✊🏽 REACH: help community members find voter registration resources

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10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Want to know exactly what will be on your ballot before you head to the polls? It only takes a few minutes to check. 🗳️

Start with https://bit.ly/4ze0NBj. Enter your home address to pull up your personalized sample ballot and find voting information for your area.

Once you pull it up:

🔎 Look it over. See which races and ballot measures you’ll be voting on.
📱 Save it to your phone. Give yourself time to review your ballot before you vote.
📍 Check where you’re voting. Know your polling location and when you can vote.
📝 Make your plan. Figure out when and how you’re going to cast your ballot.

Your ballot can include decisions that don’t always get the most attention. Don’t wait until you’re standing in the voting booth to find out what’s on it.

Pull your sample ballot. Make your plan. Know before you go.

And once you know what’s on your ballot, take the next step: make your plan to vote.

👉🏾 Make your plan to vote at https://bit.ly/4hho6D7

10/05/2026

TO: Blacks In Government Members and Supporters

FROM: Honorable David A. Groves, National President

SUBJECT: Upcoming Elections

The Project BIG Vote Committee is pleased to share important information and resources regarding the upcoming elections. We encourage members to review the information provided below and stay informed about key election dates, voter resources, and opportunities for civic engagement.

Thank you for staying informed and engaged.

Upcoming Elections for Federal Office
S- State Primary; R- State Runoff (if necessary)

The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days (*Dates subject to change.)

September 2026:
September 1ˢᵗ: Massachusetts (S)
September 8ᵗʰ: New Hampshire (S)
September 9ᵗʰ: Rhode Island (S)
September 15ᵗʰ: Delaware (S)

October 2026 – 30 day Notice:
No Federal Elections Scheduled

November 2026 – 60 day Notice:
November 3ʳᵈ: General Election
November 3ʳᵈ: Alabama CD 1,2,6 & 7 Special General

December 2026 – 90 day Notice:
December 1ˢᵗ: Arkansas (R)
December 1ˢᵗ: Georgia (R)

2026 State Primary and General Elections

To register and request an absentee ballot use FVAP’s easy online assistant at www.fvap.gov/FPCA to walk you through state-specific form completion. Once you complete the FPCA, print, sign, and send it to your election office. Most states accept the FPCA by email or fax while some require it by mail. Check your state-specific guidelines at FVAP.gov.

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07/28/2026

in 1941, Emmett Louis Till was born. Today, he would have turned 85 years old.

His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, made the courageous decision to hold an open-casket funeral – she was determined not to hide what happened to him. The images of Till’s body, published in Jet magazine and other publications, exposed the brutality of racial violence to the nation and the world. Emmett Till’s death and acquittal of his murderers, became a powerful catalyst, galvanizing a new generation of activists and helping to ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement.

The Emmett Till Memorial at our museum offers a sacred space for reflection and remembrance.

📸 Photograph of Emmett Till with his mother, Mamie Till Mobley. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Mamie Till Mobley family.

07/28/2026

Our President and CEO, Keenya Lambert, was honored to join The Wakeman Agency's Social Change Diaries podcast.

In the episode, Keenya and host Vanessa Wakeman discuss why movements are the foundation of social change work and how democracy cannot move forward without deep investment in community organizations.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.thewakemanagency.com/insights/keenya-lambert-movement-building-is-long-term/.

Thank you, The Wakeman Agency, for having CFW join this important conversation.

07/28/2026

Celebrate the women who lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in our

Nominations for the Women of Excellence 2027 are open! Do you know a trailblazer, changemaker, or leader who deserves to be recognized? Now is the time to honor her story.

Submit your nomination today: https://chicagodefender.com/woe2027nominations/

07/28/2026

Join us Aug. 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. CST for the CBOC Tele-Health Town Hall.

07/28/2026

On July 23, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to extend federal program funding through December 4. The Senate is expected to revise the bill to include “anomalies,” which provide additional short-term funding for specific programs.

More here: https://nlihc.org/resource/house-adjourns-august-recess-after-sending-continuing-resolution-funding-federal-programs

07/28/2026