Migration is an act of courage and love. Some people want Ohio and this country to be narrow and exclusive, denying this basic human reality. They have been trying to thrust Black Mauritanians into a national anti-immigrant conversation. But at the Ohio Immigrant Alliance, we say #OHNoYouDont.

Here are a few facts about Black Mauritanians:

Historically, younger voters tend to be more progressive, yet this year the gender divide has been splitting the youngest generation. While the general presidential race remains a statistical tie, the difference between who young men and young women are voting for is apparent. Recent NBC polling data suggests as much as a 16-point difference between the two candidates based on gender. Young men seem to be voting at a higher rate than usual, and strongly towards Trump. This analysis looks at the question, why are so many young men obsessed with Donald Trump?

Sofia Orr, 19, is an Israeli teenager who chose jail over enlisting in the Israeli Death Forces (IDF). Before turning 19, Sofia was jailed three times for refusing to enlist in mandatory military service and spending her time in Neve Tzedek, which is a military prison in Tel Aviv, in protest of the ongoing Israeli war and genocide in Gaza. She believes the two sides "have to exist" and that "revenge is not the answer." This brave Israeli teenager made it loud and clear that she would continue resisting even if the government extended her jail time because it was the right thing to do. Finally, after spending 85 days in prison, Orr was recognized as a conscientious objector. 

Long before the Israeli war on Gaza and when Sofia was 15, she made up her mind not to serve in the military because, to her, the occupation and the war on Gaza and the West Bank was and is still enough reason to refuse and she would rather work advocating for peace.   

Join Us:
What: Caravan to The Polls
When: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024
Where: St. Mark's Masonic Temple No. 7 (Corner of E. Long & Miami)
Time: 10:00 AM Line-Up | 11:00 AM Caravan Begins

In a powerful show of community solidarity and commitment to civic duty, the Ohio Unity Coalition, in partnership with several community partners, proudly presents "Caravan to The Polls," a pivotal event aimed at fostering voter engagement and turnout. This community-focused initiative will take place on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at St. Mark's Masonic Temple No. 7 located at the corner of E. Long Street and Miami Avenue.

The event promises to be an inspiring collective effort encouraging community members to exercise their right to vote. The caravan will line up at 10:00 AM, and will kick off promptly at 11:00 AM, uniting participants in a symbolic journey towards fulfilling a crucial democratic responsibility.