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Virtual Pep Rally – National LWV: Unite and Rise

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National LWV – Unite and Rise for Voting Rights

Get ready for Day of Action events scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026 by attending the Virtual Pep Rally!

The National LWV will host a virtual pep rally that will stream live from their YouTube channel. Watch the video in the space below when it goes live on August 6, and RSVP here to get reminders.

Bring your energy and your passion for democracy! Join defenders of democracy from across the country for an interactive virtual celebration featuring:

🎧 Music from DJ Reel Chill (IG: @Chasitie.Lindsay) 🎤 Dynamic speakers and civic leaders 🤝 Opportunities to connect with fellow advocates ✨ Ways to get involved in upcoming community actions

This exciting online event is designed to energize, connect, and inform advocates, volunteers, and community members who care about voting rights, civic engagement, and democracy. Hear from inspiring speakers, connect with fellow changemakers, and get critical information about opportunities to take action in your community!

This Pep Rally also serves as a launchpad for the nationwide day of civic action on August 8. This nationwide Day of Action honors the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and exhorts communities to protect and strengthen voting rights that are under attack. Hundreds of locally organized events will take place simultaneously across the United States, inviting people to show up, learn, and commit to ongoing action in defense of the freedom to vote.