Events

AZ to DC: The Path to Statehood

Why should Arizonans care about DC Statehood? Join us for a conversation on the history of Statehood in AZ and DC and discuss why DC Statehood is an issue everyone should care about. RSVP HERE.

57th Anniversary Selma to Montgomery March

To commemorate the 57th anniversary of the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March and the ongoing fight for voting rights today, national organizations from across the country are coming together to host a series of events as part of the re-enactment of the Selma to Montgomery March. DC Vote's Bo Shuff and Kelsye Adams along with Black Voters […]

HOOP BUS AND LONG LIVE GOGO PRESENTS BALLING FOR STATEHOOD

The NBA Foundation pledged an initial $300 million over the next decade to spur economic growth in the Black community. The Milwaukee Bucks, and ultimately the rest of the league's players, made a historic stand for social justice once the season resumed after COVID and are now working balling for DC Statehood. There will be […]

Emancipation Day

Our "All 8 Wards" Emancipation Day activation for DC Statehood will be exciting. The schedule is as follows:11:30am - 1:00pmWards 3 & 4 LED truck parked on Connecticut AvenueDJ Kidd Marvel and Brandon CopelandYoga & TikTok for Statehood (bring your own matt)Location: Corner of Connecticut and Calvert, NW (North end of the Taft Bridge)2:00pmWard 2 […]

National Cannabis Festival

There’s a deep connection between DC Statehood and Cannabis policy so we’ll be out activating folks who are on their way into the National Cannabis Festival (NCF).  This is another all-day event where we will need for volunteers who can help talk to folks for a couple hours and get them to take action for DC Statehood.  […]

Glo Fest @Echostage

We'll have a DC Vote, hands-on art project throughout the duration of the festival where we'll volunteers who able to work 4 hour shifts between noon and midnight each day. Each volunteer will get an admission to the festival to enjoy the show the rest of the time. Please feel free to reach out with […]

DC Funk Parade on U Street

Join us as we and the DC Statehood movement tables near the Civil War Museum stage on 10th and U Street, NW. We'll need volunteers all day so if you are interested email [email protected].

Realizing American Democracy: Representation for All Includes DC

On Tuesday, May 10 from 8:30-9:30pm ET/ 5:30-6:30pm PT, DC Vote is partnering with the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition to host Realizing American Democracy Town Hall: Representation for All Includes DC. RSVP here to join the town hall! Join this virtual town hall to hear from movement leaders on the importance of DC statehood […]

January 6th Committee Hearing Hill Watch Event

There is a continuous pursuit to disrupt our freedom to vote and it peaked on the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. The criminal conspiracy that nearly overturned the 2020 political race and prompted the violent assault should never be forgotten. Americans have to make sure these hearings break through the busy news cycle […]

CAPITAL PRIDE CELEBRATION 2022

Washington, DC's Capital Pride is an important celebration for our LGBTQIA+ community. This year's theme is reUNITED and DC Vote will have a float in the parade so mark your calendars and get ready to party with us, our friends, and allies. Our float will include Statehood, live music with DJ Say What and Kelow […]

Art Drives Statehood

Click here to purchase tickets.The quest for full equality for the people of DC is part of what it means to be a Washingtonian. The permanent second-class status is embedded in our psyche, our identity, and our community. Often that leads the creators of DC to a place of reflection - looking at what has […]