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Meet Matthew Palmer — one of our amazing Co-Directors at Vote That Jawn! 🎉✨

Matthew is a lifelong Philadelphian with a passion for creative expression, historic storytelling, and civic engagement. As a professional tour guide, curriculum writer, music artist, actor, and arts educator, he blends Philly’s rich history with the arts to teach stories too often forgotten.

His ultimate goal? To make hip hop a form of fine art and powerful historical storytelling.
We’re so grateful for the creativity, leadership, and dedication Matthew brings to Vote That Jawn every day.

✨And a very happy birthday to you, Matthew! We appreciate you and hope it’s the best one yet! 🎂💚

Help us keep amplifying artists and leaders like Matthew who make civic engagement real for Philly’s youth.

Donate to Vote That Jawn today: https://www.votethatjawn.com/donate

#VoteThatJawn #PhillyArtists #CivicEngagement #SupportYouthVoices #HistoricStorytelling #HipHopArts #HappyBirthday

Meet Matthew Palmer — one of our amazing Co-Directors at Vote That Jawn! 🎉✨

Matthew is a lifelong Philadelphian with a passion for creative expression, historic storytelling, and civic engagement. As a professional tour guide, curriculum writer, music artist, actor, and arts educator, he blends Philly’s rich history with the arts to teach stories too often forgotten.

His ultimate goal? To make hip hop a form of fine art and powerful historical storytelling.
We’re so grateful for the creativity, leadership, and dedication Matthew brings to Vote That Jawn every day.

✨And a very happy birthday to you, Matthew! We appreciate you and hope it’s the best one yet! 🎂💚

Help us keep amplifying artists and leaders like Matthew who make civic engagement real for Philly’s youth.

Donate to Vote That Jawn today: https://www.votethatjawn.com/donate

#VoteThatJawn #PhillyArtists #CivicEngagement #SupportYouthVoices #HistoricStorytelling #HipHopArts #HappyBirthday

Meet Carson Eckhard, one of our incredible Co-Directors at Vote That Jawn!

@carsoneckhard is a senior studying History and English at Penn. Passionate about voting and criminal justice reform, she also serves as the Vice President of Engagement for BARS, Penn’s criminal justice reform organization, and as a Board Member of the Terrance Lewis Liberation Foundation.

We’re so grateful to have Carson’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to amplifying youth voices shaping Vote That Jawn and inspiring young people across Philly to get involved.

Help us keep supporting young leaders like Carson who are making civic engagement real for their peers.

Donate to Vote That Jawn today: https://www.votethatjawn.com/donate

#VoteThatJawn #PhillyVotes #YouthVoices #CivicEngagement #MeetTheJawnTeam

Meet Carson Eckhard, one of our incredible Co-Directors at Vote That Jawn!

@carsoneckhard is a senior studying History and English at Penn. Passionate about voting and criminal justice reform, she also serves as the Vice President of Engagement for BARS, Penn’s criminal justice reform organization, and as a Board Member of the Terrance Lewis Liberation Foundation.

We’re so grateful to have Carson’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to amplifying youth voices shaping Vote That Jawn and inspiring young people across Philly to get involved.

Help us keep supporting young leaders like Carson who are making civic engagement real for their peers.

Donate to Vote That Jawn today: https://www.votethatjawn.com/donate

#VoteThatJawn #PhillyVotes #YouthVoices #CivicEngagement #MeetTheJawnTeam

Frederick Douglass’ prolific words about what it really means to be free and who gets to celebrate that freedom still ring true, 173 years later.

Chattel slavery is no longer the law of this land but Douglass’ sentiments about the lack of rights and freedoms for Black America are as true and relevant as ever, especially in light of Congress’ decision to strip health coverage, food assistance, and other critical programs from millions of Americans. The budget bill that just passed is nothing short of a direct assault on the working poor.

We won’t stop fighting for a freer nation that honors its promises and principles for ALL of its people, not just a select few.

Let’s keep the pressure on. ✊🏾✊🏿

Reposted via @naturbanleague

Frederick Douglass’ prolific words about what it really means to be free and who gets to celebrate that freedom still ring true, 173 years later.

Chattel slavery is no longer the law of this land but Douglass’ sentiments about the lack of rights and freedoms for Black America are as true and relevant as ever, especially in light of Congress’ decision to strip health coverage, food assistance, and other critical programs from millions of Americans. The budget bill that just passed is nothing short of a direct assault on the working poor.

We won’t stop fighting for a freer nation that honors its promises and principles for ALL of its people, not just a select few.

Let’s keep the pressure on. ✊🏾✊🏿

Reposted via @naturbanleague

Did you know the voting age used to be 21? Young people fought to change that—and won.

In the middle of the Vietnam War, 18-year-olds were being drafted but couldn’t cast a ballot. Youth across the country rose up and demanded a say in their own future.

📜 The result? The 26th Amendment.
📅 Ratified in 1971, it guaranteed the right to vote at 18.

The youth voice shaped history once—and it still can.

👀 Swipe through to learn how young people like you changed the Constitution—and why your voice still matters.

#VoteThatJawn #CivicSummer #YouthVote #KnowYourPower #PhillyYouth #genzvotes

Did you know the voting age used to be 21? Young people fought to change that—and won.

In the middle of the Vietnam War, 18-year-olds were being drafted but couldn’t cast a ballot. Youth across the country rose up and demanded a say in their own future.

📜 The result? The 26th Amendment.
📅 Ratified in 1971, it guaranteed the right to vote at 18.

The youth voice shaped history once—and it still can.

👀 Swipe through to learn how young people like you changed the Constitution—and why your voice still matters.

#VoteThatJawn #CivicSummer #YouthVote #KnowYourPower #PhillyYouth #genzvotes

This year’s Vote that Jawn Summer Interns are hitting the Philly streets with stories to tell and change to make. From art to activism, they’re using their voices to move the culture forward.
Stay tuned—this Jawn’s just getting started. #VoteThatJawn #SummerJawn2025 #PhillyYouthPower

This year’s Vote that Jawn Summer Interns are hitting the Philly streets with stories to tell and change to make. From art to activism, they’re using their voices to move the culture forward.
Stay tuned—this Jawn’s just getting started. #VoteThatJawn #SummerJawn2025 #PhillyYouthPower

We outside—and we registered to vote!✅
Check your registration status or get registered today.

Link in bio.🔗

We outside—and we registered to vote!✅
Check your registration status or get registered today.

Link in bio.🔗

Freedom wasn’t given—it was fought for. ✊🏾
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

But emancipation didn’t mean equality.
And freedom without a voice is just a promise with no power.

That’s why civic participation—from voting to organizing to storytelling—matters. It’s how we protect progress and keep building the future we deserve.

🎥 Watch Samira break it down, then ask yourself: how are you showing up for justice this Juneteenth?

#Juneteenth #VoteThatJawn #CivicSummer #BlackHistoryIsNow #FreedomToSpeak #YouthVoice #phillyyouth

Freedom wasn’t given—it was fought for. ✊🏾
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

But emancipation didn’t mean equality.
And freedom without a voice is just a promise with no power.

That’s why civic participation—from voting to organizing to storytelling—matters. It’s how we protect progress and keep building the future we deserve.

🎥 Watch Samira break it down, then ask yourself: how are you showing up for justice this Juneteenth?

#Juneteenth #VoteThatJawn #CivicSummer #BlackHistoryIsNow #FreedomToSpeak #YouthVoice #phillyyouth

Be 2005 Amerie, not Tiny Desk Amerie. Register to vote, bestie 😭🇺🇸

#registertovote

Be 2005 Amerie, not Tiny Desk Amerie. Register to vote, bestie 😭🇺🇸

#registertovote

Youth, Power, Passion––— then and now!

Freedom Summer was radical. It was the summer of 1964, when Black and white youth came together to advocate for civil rights, specifically for Black voter registration in the South.

Youth proved to Mississippi and to the nation that “Black and white can do it together” as @kcliflar noted in her book Walk With Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer. Organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Community (SNCC), Freedom Summer changed everything.

Learn more about Freedom Summer on our blog. Link in bio.

#voting #votingrights #youth #freedomsummer #sncclegacy #civicsummer

Youth, Power, Passion––— then and now!

Freedom Summer was radical. It was the summer of 1964, when Black and white youth came together to advocate for civil rights, specifically for Black voter registration in the South.

Youth proved to Mississippi and to the nation that “Black and white can do it together” as @kcliflar noted in her book Walk With Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer. Organized by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Community (SNCC), Freedom Summer changed everything.

Learn more about Freedom Summer on our blog. Link in bio.

#voting #votingrights #youth #freedomsummer #sncclegacy #civicsummer

🗣️“I may not have a vote, but I do have a voice—and I intend to use it.”

In his powerful piece, student writer Modar Kaddar reflects on what it means to be excluded from the voting process—but not from democracy.

By encouraging others to register, show up, and speak out, Modar found his own way to be heard.

“For every person I convinced to register or to show up at the polls, I felt like I was speaking up for those of us left out.”

🔗 Read the full post at votethatjawn.com
📢 Then tag someone who inspires you to use your voice for change.

#VoteThatJawn #CivicSummer #YouthVoice #DemocracyForAll

🗣️“I may not have a vote, but I do have a voice—and I intend to use it.”

In his powerful piece, student writer Modar Kaddar reflects on what it means to be excluded from the voting process—but not from democracy.

By encouraging others to register, show up, and speak out, Modar found his own way to be heard.

“For every person I convinced to register or to show up at the polls, I felt like I was speaking up for those of us left out.”

🔗 Read the full post at votethatjawn.com
📢 Then tag someone who inspires you to use your voice for change.

#VoteThatJawn #CivicSummer #YouthVoice #DemocracyForAll

Summer’s here—and your voice still matters. Stay loud, stay active. Here’s how to make this a #CivicSummer

Summer’s here—and your voice still matters. Stay loud, stay active. Here’s how to make this a #CivicSummer

This Pride Month, Vote That Jawn celebrates the power of being seen, heard, and counted. LGBTQ+ voices have always been vital to movements for change—and your voice matters at the ballot box too. 🗳️✨

Raise your voice. Rock the vote.
#pridemonth

This Pride Month, Vote That Jawn celebrates the power of being seen, heard, and counted. LGBTQ+ voices have always been vital to movements for change—and your voice matters at the ballot box too. 🗳️✨

Raise your voice. Rock the vote.
#pridemonth

It’s ELECTION DAY, Philly! And you know our girl @quintab knows what’s up. Get out and Vote that Jawn. Check our stories to see what’s on the ballot or visit pa.gov to find your polling place. Polls are open till 8PM.

#votethatjawn

It’s ELECTION DAY, Philly! And you know our girl @quintab knows what’s up. Get out and Vote that Jawn. Check our stories to see what’s on the ballot or visit pa.gov to find your polling place. Polls are open till 8PM.

#votethatjawn

Thinking of sitting out this primary election? Think again! It’s so easy to vote — especially with help from The Citizen — and it really does matter.

Follow the link in our bio for our ultimate guide to the 2025 Pennsylvania primary.

Repost via @thephiladelphiacitizen

Thinking of sitting out this primary election? Think again! It’s so easy to vote — especially with help from The Citizen — and it really does matter.

Follow the link in our bio for our ultimate guide to the 2025 Pennsylvania primary.

Repost via @thephiladelphiacitizen

Today, our hearts are heavy. We lost a powerful voice and a fierce advocate for Philly’s youth. Qidere Johnson—LGP Qua—was more than just a rapper. He was a storyteller, a truth-teller, and a fighter who never shied away from the realities of life in our city.

When the world shut down in 2020, and we couldn’t gather in person, Qua was the only young rapper who answered our call. His energy—raw, independent, and unstoppable—turned our online House Party into the first Summer Jawn, setting the stage for a movement led by young voices.

Qua didn’t glorify the violence he saw—he challenged it. He spoke about the heartbreak, the struggle, and the strength of surviving in Philly. He made music that resonated with those who lived it, giving them a voice when no one else would. His words weren’t just lyrics—they were lessons, they were warnings, they were hope.

We mourn the loss of a true leader—one who chose to lift his community and speak truth to power.
Rest in power, @lgp_qua . Your voice still echoes. Your impact will never be forgotten.

Drawing by @dre_kev  
#VoteThatJawn #PhillyStrong #LGPQua #RestInPower

Today, our hearts are heavy. We lost a powerful voice and a fierce advocate for Philly’s youth. Qidere Johnson—LGP Qua—was more than just a rapper. He was a storyteller, a truth-teller, and a fighter who never shied away from the realities of life in our city.

When the world shut down in 2020, and we couldn’t gather in person, Qua was the only young rapper who answered our call. His energy—raw, independent, and unstoppable—turned our online House Party into the first Summer Jawn, setting the stage for a movement led by young voices.

Qua didn’t glorify the violence he saw—he challenged it. He spoke about the heartbreak, the struggle, and the strength of surviving in Philly. He made music that resonated with those who lived it, giving them a voice when no one else would. His words weren’t just lyrics—they were lessons, they were warnings, they were hope.

We mourn the loss of a true leader—one who chose to lift his community and speak truth to power.
Rest in power, @lgp_qua . Your voice still echoes. Your impact will never be forgotten.

Drawing by @dre_kev  
#VoteThatJawn #PhillyStrong #LGPQua #RestInPower

⏰ The clock is ticking! Applications for the #SummerJawn2025 internship close Friday, May 9.

🎤 Want to spend your summer creating spoken word, blog posts, or videos that actually matter? 💸 Want to get PAID while doing it?

Then don’t sleep—apply now for one of our paid Youth Leader or Intern spots. This is your chance to use your art and your voice to shift culture + boost the vote.

🔗 Link in bio to apply now.

#VoteThatJawn #SummerJawn #PhillyInternships #DeadlineAlert #CreativeInternship

⏰ The clock is ticking! Applications for the #SummerJawn2025 internship close Friday, May 9.

🎤 Want to spend your summer creating spoken word, blog posts, or videos that actually matter? 💸 Want to get PAID while doing it?

Then don’t sleep—apply now for one of our paid Youth Leader or Intern spots. This is your chance to use your art and your voice to shift culture + boost the vote.

🔗 Link in bio to apply now.

#VoteThatJawn #SummerJawn #PhillyInternships #DeadlineAlert #CreativeInternship

📣 Philly students + creatives — the #SummerJawn2025 internship is HERE.

Create poetry, video, blogs + more that speak truth to power—and get PAID. 💰
We’re hiring:
🗣 2 Youth Leaders ($4,000)
✍🏾 10 Interns ($1,800)
🎨 6 weeks. 20 hrs/week. Hybrid.

If you care about your community and have something to say about the world, this is for you.

🔗 Apply by May 9 → link in bio.

#VoteThatJawn #PhillyYouth #SummerJawn #SpokenWordMeetsCivics

📣 Philly students + creatives — the #SummerJawn2025 internship is HERE.

Create poetry, video, blogs + more that speak truth to power—and get PAID. 💰
We’re hiring:
🗣 2 Youth Leaders ($4,000)
✍🏾 10 Interns ($1,800)
🎨 6 weeks. 20 hrs/week. Hybrid.

If you care about your community and have something to say about the world, this is for you.

🔗 Apply by May 9 → link in bio.

#VoteThatJawn #PhillyYouth #SummerJawn #SpokenWordMeetsCivics

🚨 SEPTA is in crisis — and @drexeluniv student Anthony Martin is sounding the alarm.

In a powerful post originally written for his Theories of Justice class, Anthony breaks down how SEPTA’s funding shortfall isn’t just about buses and trains — it’s about access to jobs, healthcare, school, and community.

📣 Young Philly voters: If you ride, you have to vote. Your voice can help save public transit.

Read Anthony’s full post. Then make a plan to vote.

#FundSEPTA #PhillyVotes #TransitJustice #VoteLocal #YouthPowerPHL #VoicesOfPhilly

🚨 SEPTA is in crisis — and @drexeluniv student Anthony Martin is sounding the alarm.

In a powerful post originally written for his Theories of Justice class, Anthony breaks down how SEPTA’s funding shortfall isn’t just about buses and trains — it’s about access to jobs, healthcare, school, and community.

📣 Young Philly voters: If you ride, you have to vote. Your voice can help save public transit.

Read Anthony’s full post. Then make a plan to vote.

#FundSEPTA #PhillyVotes #TransitJustice #VoteLocal #YouthPowerPHL #VoicesOfPhilly

⭐️Check out the latest video from @bettercivics This week, they are focusing on the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. ✅
Get the deets on what each court does and why your vote matters.

⭐️Check out the latest video from @bettercivics This week, they are focusing on the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. ✅
Get the deets on what each court does and why your vote matters.

Ready to make your voice heard and create real impact? Vote That Jawn’s Summer Jawn internship is a six-week, PAID program where high school and college students get to create authentic, powerful content that encourages young people to vote.

Learn more about our opportunities and apply by May 9 at votethatjawn.com.

Ready to make your voice heard and create real impact? Vote That Jawn’s Summer Jawn internship is a six-week, PAID program where high school and college students get to create authentic, powerful content that encourages young people to vote.

Learn more about our opportunities and apply by May 9 at votethatjawn.com.

🌍 Your voice, your vote, your planet.

Climate change, clean water, air quality—it all comes down to who’s making the rules. When you vote, you’re choosing the leaders who shape the future of our environment.

🗳️ Ready to protect your world? Make your plan to vote.

#VoteThatJawn #ClimateAction #VoteForThePlanet #youngvotersmatter #earthday #earthday2025

🌍 Your voice, your vote, your planet.

Climate change, clean water, air quality—it all comes down to who’s making the rules. When you vote, you’re choosing the leaders who shape the future of our environment.

🗳️ Ready to protect your world? Make your plan to vote.

#VoteThatJawn #ClimateAction #VoteForThePlanet #youngvotersmatter #earthday #earthday2025

🔥The latest Better Civics video breaks down the need to know facts about voting for judges in PA! ✅Judges in PA run in partisan primaries ✅Ballot positions are random ✅Judges have to retire by age 75 ⭐️ These races may be overlooked, but they shape our justice system every single day. Watch the video and get informed before you vote on May 20th 🗳️Repost via @bettercivics

🔥The latest Better Civics video breaks down the need to know facts about voting for judges in PA! ✅Judges in PA run in partisan primaries ✅Ballot positions are random ✅Judges have to retire by age 75 ⭐️ These races may be overlooked, but they shape our justice system every single day. Watch the video and get informed before you vote on May 20th 🗳️Repost via @bettercivics

Local elections often impact our daily lives MORE than state and federal ones. Register by May 5 and make your voice heard! 🔗 in bio.
#2025Election #Vote

Local elections often impact our daily lives MORE than state and federal ones. Register by May 5 and make your voice heard! 🔗 in bio.
#2025Election #Vote

🚨 Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 @thehstrymakers Student Ambassador Program! 🚨

Are you a sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student at a subscribing institution? This is your chance to represent The HistoryMakers Digital Archive, the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive.

✅ Get paid $15/hour
✅ Gain research + leadership experience
✅ Promote Black history on your campus
✅ Attend their Summer Institute (July 13–18, 2025)

🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday, May 9, 2025
🔗 In bio. Check if your school is a subscriber + apply now!

#TheHistoryMakers #StudentAmbassador #BlackHistory #CollegeOpportunities #InternshipAlert #HBCUs #StudentLeaders #DigitalArchive #ApplyNow

🚨 Applications are now open for the 2025–2026 @thehstrymakers Student Ambassador Program! 🚨

Are you a sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student at a subscribing institution? This is your chance to represent The HistoryMakers Digital Archive, the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive.

✅ Get paid $15/hour
✅ Gain research + leadership experience
✅ Promote Black history on your campus
✅ Attend their Summer Institute (July 13–18, 2025)

🗓️ Deadline to apply: Friday, May 9, 2025
🔗 In bio. Check if your school is a subscriber + apply now!

#TheHistoryMakers #StudentAmbassador #BlackHistory #CollegeOpportunities #InternshipAlert #HBCUs #StudentLeaders #DigitalArchive #ApplyNow

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames says it best: “You can change the world with your words.” Whether you’re crafting a script or casting a vote, your voice shapes our future. 🗣️🗳️ #VoteThatJawn #JamesIjames #PhillyCreativesVote

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames says it best: “You can change the world with your words.” Whether you’re crafting a script or casting a vote, your voice shapes our future. 🗣️🗳️ #VoteThatJawn #JamesIjames #PhillyCreativesVote

Writing is a way of telling the world, I was here. Author Jacqueline Woodson reminds us that writing and voting are both acts of power and presence. Let your voice be heard—on the page and at the polls. 🗳️ #VoteThatJawn #JacquelineWoodson #YoungWritersVote

Writing is a way of telling the world, I was here. Author Jacqueline Woodson reminds us that writing and voting are both acts of power and presence. Let your voice be heard—on the page and at the polls. 🗳️ #VoteThatJawn #JacquelineWoodson #YoungWritersVote

What advice would you give a first-time voter? 🤨 Our friends at @payouthvote dropped some gems that could help you prepare for your visit to the ballot box.
#youthvoters

What advice would you give a first-time voter? 🤨 Our friends at @payouthvote dropped some gems that could help you prepare for your visit to the ballot box.
#youthvoters

Tarana Burke @taranajaneen , founder of the me too. movement, reminds young people that their voices matter. Whether you’re writing your story or casting your vote, you have the power to make change. 🗳️✍🏽 #VoteThatJawn #YoungVoicesMatter #metoo

Tarana Burke @taranajaneen , founder of the me too. movement, reminds young people that their voices matter. Whether you’re writing your story or casting your vote, you have the power to make change. 🗳️✍🏽 #VoteThatJawn #YoungVoicesMatter #metoo

��“Stop brushing off the past as a “different time,” and understand that it is still deeply affecting the world today.”

Olivia Loudon is one of two inaugural recipients of the Erinda Sheno Memorial Prize. Read her stirring piece in @thephiladelphiacitizen using the link in our bio

“Stop brushing off the past as a “different time,” and understand that it is still deeply affecting the world today.”

Olivia Loudon is one of two inaugural recipients of the Erinda Sheno Memorial Prize. Read her stirring piece in @thephiladelphiacitizen using the link in our bio

“I realized then, my hands covered in paint and my sleeves wet, that it was bigger than my family — this apathy cut across cultures, backgrounds and generations.”

Sheno Prize winner, Miran Andriyevsky shares how his personal story moved his entire school to civic action! Read his winning piece in @thephiladelphiacitizen using the link in our bio.

“I realized then, my hands covered in paint and my sleeves wet, that it was bigger than my family — this apathy cut across cultures, backgrounds and generations.”

Sheno Prize winner, Miran Andriyevsky shares how his personal story moved his entire school to civic action! Read his winning piece in @thephiladelphiacitizen using the link in our bio.

Introducing the inaugural Vote That Jawn Sheno Prize winners! 🎉

A huge round of applause to: High School: Miran Andriyevsky @rid.ridz, 12th grader at @juliarmastermanschool and cryptography enthusiast.
 College: Olivia Loudon @liv.loud, senior at @brynmawrcollege whose writing journey began at age 10.

These inspiring young writers are using their voices to shape the future of democracy, and we’re so proud to celebrate them.

🙏 Thank you to our incredible partners(@committeeof70 @kellywritershouse @thephiladelphiacitizen ), our dynamic review board, and everyone who made this celebration possible.

🎥 Watch the full celebration on YouTube — link in bio! #VoteThatJawn #ShenoPrize #YouthVoice #CivicPower

Introducing the inaugural Vote That Jawn Sheno Prize winners! 🎉

A huge round of applause to: High School: Miran Andriyevsky @rid.ridz, 12th grader at @juliarmastermanschool and cryptography enthusiast.
 College: Olivia Loudon @liv.loud, senior at @brynmawrcollege whose writing journey began at age 10.

These inspiring young writers are using their voices to shape the future of democracy, and we’re so proud to celebrate them.

🙏 Thank you to our incredible partners(@committeeof70 @kellywritershouse @thephiladelphiacitizen ), our dynamic review board, and everyone who made this celebration possible.

🎥 Watch the full celebration on YouTube — link in bio! #VoteThatJawn #ShenoPrize #YouthVoice #CivicPower

Meet Jamie-Lee Josselyn (@jljosselyn)! Jamie-Lee is the Director of the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House and the Associate Director for Recruitment at Penn’s Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing. She’s also an instructor, guiding young writers as they discover their voices.

We’re thrilled to have Jamie-Lee’s thoughtful guidance on this year’s review committee!

📅 Don’t miss the Sheno Celebration on March 25 — come celebrate the next generation of powerful voices! #ShenoPrize #YouthVoices #CelebrateWriting

Meet Jamie-Lee Josselyn (@jljosselyn)! Jamie-Lee is the Director of the Summer Workshop for Young Writers at the Kelly Writers House and the Associate Director for Recruitment at Penn’s Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing. She’s also an instructor, guiding young writers as they discover their voices.

We’re thrilled to have Jamie-Lee’s thoughtful guidance on this year’s review committee!

📅 Don’t miss the Sheno Celebration on March 25 — come celebrate the next generation of powerful voices! #ShenoPrize #YouthVoices #CelebrateWriting

Introducing Sheno Prize reviewer Tina Smith-Brown (@smithbrowntina)! Tina is a writer, workshop leader, and graphic designer who is passionate about helping young voices find their power through writing.

We’re so thankful for Tina’s time and expertise in helping us select this year’s Sheno Prize winners!

📅 Join us for the Sheno Celebration on March 25 — you won’t want to miss it! #ShenoPrize #CelebrateWriting #YouthVoices

Introducing Sheno Prize reviewer Tina Smith-Brown (@smithbrowntina)! Tina is a writer, workshop leader, and graphic designer who is passionate about helping young voices find their power through writing.

We’re so thankful for Tina’s time and expertise in helping us select this year’s Sheno Prize winners!

📅 Join us for the Sheno Celebration on March 25 — you won’t want to miss it! #ShenoPrize #CelebrateWriting #YouthVoices

Meet Sheno Prize reviewer Jessica Blatt Press (@thephiladelphiacitizen)! Jessica is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, Glamour, and more. She currently serves as the Director of Special Projects at the nonprofit Philadelphia Citizen.

We’re so grateful for Jessica’s thoughtful insight in helping select this year’s incredible winners!

📅 Don’t miss the Sheno Celebration on March 25 — come celebrate the power of youth voices! #ShenoPrize #CelebrateWriting #YouthVoices

Meet Sheno Prize reviewer Jessica Blatt Press (@thephiladelphiacitizen)! Jessica is an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, Glamour, and more. She currently serves as the Director of Special Projects at the nonprofit Philadelphia Citizen.

We’re so grateful for Jessica’s thoughtful insight in helping select this year’s incredible winners!

📅 Don’t miss the Sheno Celebration on March 25 — come celebrate the power of youth voices! #ShenoPrize #CelebrateWriting #YouthVoices

The Sheno Prize Celebration is NEXT WEEK! 🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible team of reviewers who helped select our winners. First up: Misha S. McDaniel (@_mish.a), a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in English at the @universityofchicago, fiction writer, and professional writing consultant. A former Vote That Jawn youth leader and UPenn grad, Misha is honored to serve as a judge for the 2025 Inaugural Sheno Prizes.

Join us next week as we celebrate the power of youth voices! Hit the link in our bio to RSVP.

The Sheno Prize Celebration is NEXT WEEK! 🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible team of reviewers who helped select our winners. First up: Misha S. McDaniel (@_mish.a), a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in English at the @universityofchicago, fiction writer, and professional writing consultant. A former Vote That Jawn youth leader and UPenn grad, Misha is honored to serve as a judge for the 2025 Inaugural Sheno Prizes.

Join us next week as we celebrate the power of youth voices! Hit the link in our bio to RSVP.

Come celebrate with us! Join Vote That Jawn for the Sheno Prize Celebration on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 PM at Kelly Writers House in Philly! We’re honoring the inaugural Sheno Prize winners and all the amazing young writers who submitted their work. ✨ RSVP link in our bio!

Free food + good vibes. Bring your crew and come through!

Come celebrate with us! Join Vote That Jawn for the Sheno Prize Celebration on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 PM at Kelly Writers House in Philly! We’re honoring the inaugural Sheno Prize winners and all the amazing young writers who submitted their work. ✨ RSVP link in our bio!

Free food + good vibes. Bring your crew and come through!

PHILLY STAY WINNING! The Birds just secured that Super Bowl JAWN! Now it’s our turn to run up the score. 🗳️ Local elections coming up = time to Vote That Jawn and keep Philly on top.

Y’all rocking with this? 👀 Drop your fave Philly slang in the comments. ⬇️ #VoteThatJawn #FlyEaglesFly

PHILLY STAY WINNING! The Birds just secured that Super Bowl JAWN! Now it’s our turn to run up the score. 🗳️ Local elections coming up = time to Vote That Jawn and keep Philly on top.

Y’all rocking with this? 👀 Drop your fave Philly slang in the comments. ⬇️ #VoteThatJawn #FlyEaglesFly

People who don’t vote 😮… Even @kendricklamar knows they #notlikeus. 🗳️
#applemusichalftimeshow #superbowlLIX @serenawilliams

People who don’t vote 😮… Even @kendricklamar knows they #notlikeus. 🗳️
#applemusichalftimeshow #superbowlLIX @serenawilliams

Being a poll worker isn’t just a job—it’s a win for you and your community. You’ll keep the voting process running smoothly, support your neighborhood, and get paid while doing it.

Want to level up? Elected poll workers hold it down at the polls for four years, ensuring stable leadership in your community.

👀 Ready to step up? Join @committeeof70 for a one-hour Zoom training sessions starting February 10th to learn how to get elected.

📲 Sign up now! Link in bio.

📅 Training Schedule (1-hour via Zoom):
🗳️ Mon, Feb 10 – 12:00 PM
🗳️ Tues, Feb 11 – 6:00 PM
🗳️ Wed, Feb 12 – 6:00 PM
🗳️ Thurs, Feb 13 – 6:00 PM
🗳️ Fri, Feb 14 – 12:00 PM

Being a poll worker isn’t just a job—it’s a win for you and your community. You’ll keep the voting process running smoothly, support your neighborhood, and get paid while doing it.

Want to level up? Elected poll workers hold it down at the polls for four years, ensuring stable leadership in your community.

👀 Ready to step up? Join @committeeof70 for a one-hour Zoom training sessions starting February 10th to learn how to get elected.

📲 Sign up now! Link in bio.

📅 Training Schedule (1-hour via Zoom):
🗳️ Mon, Feb 10 – 12:00 PM
🗳️ Tues, Feb 11 – 6:00 PM
🗳️ Wed, Feb 12 – 6:00 PM
🗳️ Thurs, Feb 13 – 6:00 PM
🗳️ Fri, Feb 14 – 12:00 PM

We’ve already received several incredible entries for the inaugural Sheno Prize writing contest. Still working on yours? Don’t worry, you have until Friday, February 7 to submit at votethatjawn.com.

We’ve already received several incredible entries for the inaugural Sheno Prize writing contest. Still working on yours? Don’t worry, you have until Friday, February 7 to submit at votethatjawn.com.

📢 PA’s Schools Need YOU! 🏫✊

Pennsylvania’s public schools are STILL underfunded by $4 billion—and that means students in many districts don’t have the resources they need to succeed. The solution? “Fill it in 4!” 💰📚

Advocates are pushing for $1 billion per year for the next four years to close the gap and give ALL students access to quality education. Last year’s funding made a difference—more full-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes, and reopened libraries—but we need more!

🔥 Here’s how YOU can take action:
📅 Feb 4: Watch Gov. Shapiro’s budget address—see if he prioritizes education!
💻 Feb 13: Join the @edlawcenterpa webinar to learn more about school funding in PA.
🚍 May 13: Head to Harrisburg for PA Schools Work Advocacy Day!

Your voice matters. Speak up for the schools and future we deserve! #FundOurSchools #FillItIn4 #VoteThatJawn

📢 PA’s Schools Need YOU! 🏫✊

Pennsylvania’s public schools are STILL underfunded by $4 billion—and that means students in many districts don’t have the resources they need to succeed. The solution? “Fill it in 4!” 💰📚

Advocates are pushing for $1 billion per year for the next four years to close the gap and give ALL students access to quality education. Last year’s funding made a difference—more full-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes, and reopened libraries—but we need more!

🔥 Here’s how YOU can take action:
📅 Feb 4: Watch Gov. Shapiro’s budget address—see if he prioritizes education!
💻 Feb 13: Join the @edlawcenterpa webinar to learn more about school funding in PA.
🚍 May 13: Head to Harrisburg for PA Schools Work Advocacy Day!

Your voice matters. Speak up for the schools and future we deserve! #FundOurSchools #FillItIn4 #VoteThatJawn

Today marks the anniversary of the 15th Amendment—one of the first promises of a truly inclusive democracy. But the fight for voting rights didn’t stop in 1870, and it sure isn’t over now. Young voters—especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color—are still being shut out, ignored, and underestimated. We’re here to change that. Join us in continuing the fight for a democracy that truly belongs to all of us. ✊🏾🗳️ #VotingRights #InclusiveDemocracy

Today marks the anniversary of the 15th Amendment—one of the first promises of a truly inclusive democracy. But the fight for voting rights didn’t stop in 1870, and it sure isn’t over now. Young voters—especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color—are still being shut out, ignored, and underestimated. We’re here to change that. Join us in continuing the fight for a democracy that truly belongs to all of us. ✊🏾🗳️ #VotingRights #InclusiveDemocracy

🎧We’ve been so excited to hear about your excitement for the Sheno Prize, including this song, “The Reckoning” by #philly artist @maxiemmusic. You still have time to submit your work at votethatjawn.com. We hope her words inspire you.
#writers #votethatjawn

🎧We’ve been so excited to hear about your excitement for the Sheno Prize, including this song, “The Reckoning” by #philly artist @maxiemmusic. You still have time to submit your work at votethatjawn.com. We hope her words inspire you.
#writers #votethatjawn

Reproductive rights, climate change, and foreign policy are driving young voters —but many wonder if their vote can make a difference.

🎓 Students at @templeuniv , @drexeluniv , and @uofpenn say YES! From canceled classes on Election Day to campus-wide initiatives, they’re mobilizing peers to make youth voices heard.

💡 “Voting isn’t the end of political action—it’s just the beginning,” says one student leader.

👉 Read the full story and get inspired to act at VoteThatJawn.com!

Reproductive rights, climate change, and foreign policy are driving young voters —but many wonder if their vote can make a difference.

🎓 Students at @templeuniv , @drexeluniv , and @uofpenn say YES! From canceled classes on Election Day to campus-wide initiatives, they’re mobilizing peers to make youth voices heard.

💡 “Voting isn’t the end of political action—it’s just the beginning,” says one student leader.

👉 Read the full story and get inspired to act at VoteThatJawn.com!

Honoring the memory of Erinda Sheno, a former VTJ Youth Leader, the Sheno prizes will recognize high school and college writers in Philly, writing and thinking about democracy, voting, and Philadelphia life. Winners will receive a cash honorarium and publication in the Philadelphia Citizen! We really hope you’ll consider applying, AND that you’ll spread the word to your friends and colleagues. This is a great opportunity to share your writing (and get paid!). We really hope you’ll consider submitting by the February 7 deadline!

Honoring the memory of Erinda Sheno, a former VTJ Youth Leader, the Sheno prizes will recognize high school and college writers in Philly, writing and thinking about democracy, voting, and Philadelphia life. Winners will receive a cash honorarium and publication in the Philadelphia Citizen! We really hope you’ll consider applying, AND that you’ll spread the word to your friends and colleagues. This is a great opportunity to share your writing (and get paid!). We really hope you’ll consider submitting by the February 7 deadline!

Inauguration Day 2025: Swipe through for history, context, and tips. Via @rockthevote

Inauguration Day 2025: Swipe through for history, context, and tips. Via @rockthevote

As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we recognize the sacrifices and service of those who worked to secure and protect the vote for all. Student writer, Charissa Howard shares the stories of just a few of these leaders and how their stories inspire us today:

“those who work to suppress the vote are threatened by young people who work to extend the ballot to all. Yet, young people have the potential to be the most powerful force of all. So, honoring the legacies of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner, let’s work to keep getting everyone to the polls.”

As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we recognize the sacrifices and service of those who worked to secure and protect the vote for all. Student writer, Charissa Howard shares the stories of just a few of these leaders and how their stories inspire us today:

“those who work to suppress the vote are threatened by young people who work to extend the ballot to all. Yet, young people have the potential to be the most powerful force of all. So, honoring the legacies of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner, let’s work to keep getting everyone to the polls.”

This MLK Day, join the @committeeof70 in empowering Philadelphians to engage more deeply with their local government. Register using the link in our story.

Building on the momentum of the recent presidential election, this project channels that energy into local engagement, equipping residents to influence the future of their neighborhoods and city. As a volunteer, you’ll help us assemble 500 Civic Engagement Starter Kits: Understanding How Philly Works made up of resources from the Committee of Seventy’s How #Philly Works initiative.

#mlk #community

This MLK Day, join the @committeeof70 in empowering Philadelphians to engage more deeply with their local government. Register using the link in our story.

Building on the momentum of the recent presidential election, this project channels that energy into local engagement, equipping residents to influence the future of their neighborhoods and city. As a volunteer, you’ll help us assemble 500 Civic Engagement Starter Kits: Understanding How Philly Works made up of resources from the Committee of Seventy’s How #Philly Works initiative.

#mlk #community

“Every Vote Counts” – Deja Kilgore’s Message to Philly Youth 🗳️

From leading the @madbeatzphilly drumline to inspiring civic action, Deja Kilgore is teaching the next generation the power of informed choices—whether in music or at the ballot box.

💡 “This is the biggest election I’ve ever experienced... Make your informed choice and stick with it,” says the Mad Beatz Philly leader.

Discover how Deja connects the rhythm of collaboration with the urgency of voting.

👉 Read the full story at VoteThatJawn.com

#philly #phillyvotes #votethatjawn

“Every Vote Counts” – Deja Kilgore’s Message to Philly Youth 🗳️

From leading the @madbeatzphilly drumline to inspiring civic action, Deja Kilgore is teaching the next generation the power of informed choices—whether in music or at the ballot box.

💡 “This is the biggest election I’ve ever experienced... Make your informed choice and stick with it,” says the Mad Beatz Philly leader.

Discover how Deja connects the rhythm of collaboration with the urgency of voting.

👉 Read the full story at VoteThatJawn.com

#philly #phillyvotes #votethatjawn

Philly Students: Your Voice = Your Power 💥

“If every young person registered and voted, we’d see real change—no more school funding crises or unchecked gun violence,” says educator Steve Greenbaum.

The stakes are high, especially in swing-state PA. Whether you’re voting or learning, now’s the time to turn your passions into action.

💡 Gen Z, this is your future—make it count. Register, research, and VOTE.

👉 Read the full post and get inspired at VoteThatJawn.com!

#GenZVotes #PhillyYouth #youthvote #philly

Philly Students: Your Voice = Your Power 💥

“If every young person registered and voted, we’d see real change—no more school funding crises or unchecked gun violence,” says educator Steve Greenbaum.

The stakes are high, especially in swing-state PA. Whether you’re voting or learning, now’s the time to turn your passions into action.

💡 Gen Z, this is your future—make it count. Register, research, and VOTE.

👉 Read the full post and get inspired at VoteThatJawn.com!

#GenZVotes #PhillyYouth #youthvote #philly

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1. October 20: Last day to REGISTER before the November election

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