The NAACP Civic Engagement Department has developed a 2008 Voter Empowerment Program (VEP '08) a nonpartisan campaign designed to empower African American and people of color by increasing awareness and participation in the electoral process. The VEP '08 Goal is to increase African American voter turnout by 5% more than the 2004 turnout.
The VEP '08 plan concentrates efforts providing support in the following areas: Technical Assistance and Training; Capacity-Building; Database Management; Research and Strategic Planning; and Public Messaging. Overall, the VEP '08 plan includes 5 components:
"ARRIVE WITH 5"
The NAACP's "Arrive with 5" campaign is a national voter empowerment initiative aimed at
increasing voter registration and participation in the November 4th elections. Over the past two
election cycles, we have fought a valiant battle to register African American voters and ensure
that each ballot cast is counted but our work is far from over. During these same election cycles
we witnessed a surge in African American voter turnout, but we also realized the magnitude of
voter suppression strategies that continues to hinder our vote. In 2008, our goal is to increase the
overall African American voter turnout by 5% more than the 2004 African American turnout. As
elections fast approach, now is the time to prepare. Working in partnership with People for the
American Way, the NAACP asks participants to identify five (5) friends or family members who
are committed to helping register others to vote and to "Arrive with 5" to the polls on Election
Day. Value your Vote by doing more than simply casting a ballot. Help someone else register to
vote and cast their ballots as well. Together we can Value our Vote and Vote our Values!
Q: Why Vote? A: Voting is a fundamental right and a tool to express your opinion about how the government should function and who should be its leaders. By voting, you are exercising your right to be a part of the decision-making process that determines who will represent you, your family, and your neighbors at the local, state, and federal levels.
Q: Who can vote?
A: To be eligible to vote, you must be at least 18 year of age; you must be a U.S. citizen; and
you must be registered to vote.
Q: How can I help others register to vote?
A: One of the best ways to help others register to vote is to volunteer in a voter registration drive.
Contact your local NAACP branch to get involved!
Q: When is Election Day?
A: Election Day is November 4, 2008.
NAACP National Headquarters
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: 410-580-5777
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