'It feels very personal': Michigan's Divine Nine chapters plan to turn out the vote this election

While a newfound excitement about U.S. politics has arrived for many in recent weeks, the National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), sometimes referred to as the Divine Nine, is gearing up for an “unprecedented” voter turnout effort this election cycle.

The NPHC is made up of nine historically Black sororities and fraternities. Divine Nine organizations engage in “social action” movements, which includes voter mobilization efforts. But a statement from the organization described their intended plans for this election cycle to be “unprecedented” in order to “meet this critical moment in history.”

“I see so much of myself in the vice president, and who wouldn’t want to be connected to the President, who hopefully will become the president of the United States,” State Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) said. “It feels very personal.”

On July 24, just three days after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection campaign, the NPHC’s Council of Presidents released a statement urging local chapters to engage in voter mobilization efforts ahead of the election. The organization is nonpartisan, so chapters cannot endorse a candidate.

The announcement came as Vice President Kamala Harris quickly rose to the top of the ticket, following an endorsement from Biden and broad support from the Democratic Party. Harris reportedly received enough delegate votes from Michigan’s Democratic bloc two days after Biden left the race. Former President Donald Trump is the GOP nominee.




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