Cleveland VOTES

06/02/2026

🌞 ⛱️ 🌻 As we count down to the official start of summer, we want to make sure you don't miss a thing! Follow us across our social media channels, , to stay up to date on summer events, highlights, resources, and more all season long.

06/02/2026

Last fall, we had the privilege of partnering with the Detroit Justice Center to host a two-day Community Legal Advocate Training. The energy, collaboration, and commitment we witnessed during those two days inspired us to keep the momentum going.

Over the following months, participants continued to meet through a series of community of practice sessions. These gatherings created space to stay connected, share progress in our individual advocacy efforts, strategize ways to apply the tools and skills from the training in our communities, and continue growing as community advocates.

At the end of May, we came together for our final community of practice session! To close out the program, participants presented on how they have been using, or plan to use, the skills and knowledge gained throughout the training in their own advocacy work.

Thank you to every participant who showed up, engaged deeply, and committed to doing the work. We are excited to see how this cohort continues to create impact in their communities.

06/02/2026

Centering the belief that informed and connected communities create stronger civic outcomes, the People’s Solutions Lab is a hands-on gathering where activists and community members co-design real-world solutions, together!

Join us, Saturday, June 20th, from 10am-2pm for interactive sessions and resource sharing to deepen your understanding of the 2026 election landscape and to receive tangible activation tools that will empower you to mobilize neighbors, families, and networks to participate in the democratic process.

Tickets for The People’s Solutions Lab are free and available now! Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4nvxXrC

06/01/2026

Civic engagement extends beyond voting and Pride has always been rooted in action. Organizing and advocacy, voting and speaking out, LGBTQ+ communities have long shown us what it means to fight for a more equitable future. 🌈✊

As Pride Month begins, we’re reminded that the work of protecting rights, dignity, and autonomy doesn’t end on June 30, and neither does our responsibility to show up for one another.

Across Ohio, legislation impacting LGBTQ+ communities continues to be introduced and debated. Your voice matters in these conversations because democracy works best when everyone is seen, heard, and empowered to participate.

05/29/2026

Building toward a more equitable democracy is multi-generational work!🙌

Save the date, June 23, from 5:30pm - 8:00pm for the second Democracy in the Living Room workshop of 2026!

This session, Stories from the Movement: The Journey of Our Elders, invites attendees to reflect on the elders whose community leadership shaped previous movements and how their journeys can guide our work today.

Learn more about this free event and register to secure your spot, here: https://bit.ly/CVlivingroom

05/28/2026

ACLU OH is phone-banking Ohio legislators and telling them to VOTE NO on companion SJR 10 / HJR 9.

Learn more and take actio here: https://bit.ly/3PODT2n

These resolutions are a transparent ploy to manipulate the democratic system and impact the governor’s race.

05/28/2026

Our friends at Hands That Speak Volumes Inc. are hosting a special screening of the Cleveland VOTES documentary Voting in the Land: Accessibility and the Ballot!

The documentary, winner of the Short.Sweet.Film.Fest Open Caption Audience Choice Award, highlights the experiences of voters with disabilities, the barriers they face, and the steps we can all take as community members, voters, and election officials to ensure voting is truly accessible for everyone. A discussion and Q&A will follow the film. Admission is free, and ASL interpreters will be available.

📍 Cuyahoga County Public Library Warrensville Heights Branch | 4415 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128
📅 Saturday, June 6 | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

05/27/2026

There’s always something happening at Cleveland VOTES. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on events, programs, resources, and more, here: https://bit.ly/SIGNUP4DJ

05/26/2026

Thanks to supporters like you, more people have access to the tools, resources, and programs they need to participate in civic life with confidence and feel empowered to take action.

Help us keep this momentum going. Your donation truly makes a difference.

Learn more about our mission and how your donation helps advance a more equitable democracy, here: https://bit.ly/GIVETOCV

05/22/2026

Cleveland VOTES Co-Founders Erika Anthony and Crystal Bryant-Agyemang have been honored in the Cleveland 230! Part of One Cleveland, a civic pride initiative led by Cleveland Public Library that celebrates what connects us as Clevelanders, the list recognizes 230 individuals whose work, leadership, and impact reflect the spirit of our city.

Erika and Crystal were recognized as coalition builders alongside past and present civic leaders, helping shape a stronger, more connected Cleveland.

Cleveland is the city we love, and it’s an honor to work alongside co-founders who are deeply passionate about collaboration, community, and building a more equitable democracy for all. We’re excited to see their leadership and impact celebrated with a wider audience.

Thank you to the Cleveland Public Library for creating such an incredible campaign spotlighting the people and stories that make our city special. We can’t wait to see more Clevelanders recognized throughout the rollout!

🗳️ Learn more about the evolution of Cleveland VOTES, our founders, here: clevotes.com/about
🌆 Learn more about One Cleveland initiative, here: cpl.org/onecle