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What’s Happening at NCBW Metropolitan Baton Rouge We’re preparing for the Estate Planning Legal Clinic, happening Tuesday, October 6, at The Waterfront Theater in Baker, Louisiana. Ahead of this important community event, we’re bringing you a timely conversation you won’t want to miss.

🗳️ 30 DAYS TO EARLY VOTING, BATON ROUGE!

The countdown is on! We are officially 30 days away from early voting, and now is the time to make sure you—and the people in your community—are prepared to participate.

Every election is an opportunity for voters to make their voices heard. From local leadership to the U.S. Senate, the decisions made at the ballot box affect our schools, neighborhoods, families, and communities.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter encourages voters throughout our community to get informed, get prepared, and make a voting plan.

📅 Mark your calendar for early voting
🗳️ Review your sample ballot and research the candidates
📍 Decide when and where you will vote
👥 Encourage your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to make a plan
📣 Share trusted voter information within your community

Coalition Sisters: Help Us Spread the Word!
Our 30 Days to Early Voting message is being shared on our social media platforms today. We are asking our Coalition Sisters to repost and share the message with your networks to help us expand our reach throughout the Greater Baton Rouge community.

One share can reach a family member, friend, neighbor, or voter who needs the reminder.

30 days. One ballot. Your voice. Your power.

Let’s show up, Baton Rouge!

🎙️ Up Next on Keeping It 100: Coalition Conversations — Episode #25

We’re preparing for the Estate Planning Legal Clinic, happening Tuesday, October 6, at The Waterfront Theater in Baker, Louisiana. Ahead of this important community event, we’re bringing you a timely conversation you won’t want to miss.

This episode features:

⚖️ Brittany M. Jackson, Lead Attorney with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
⚖️ Jack Galle, Outreach Coordinator with Louisiana Appleseed

Join us as we discuss the importance of estate planning, the documents every family should consider, and how proper planning can help protect your loved ones, preserve your property, and ensure your wishes are honored. Our guests will also address common misconceptions and explain how the upcoming legal clinic can help community members take the next step.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Streaming live on Facebook and YouTube

Tune in, be part of the conversation, and share this episode with your family and friends. Estate planning is not just about what you own—it’s about protecting the people and legacy you value most.

🗳️ TODAY IS NATIONAL BLACK VOTER DAY! 🖤

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter recognizes National Black Voter Day—a day to encourage civic engagement, voter education, and participation in the democratic process.

Our voice matters. Our participation matters. Our vote matters.

Today, take a moment to:

🗳️ Check your voter registration status
🗳️ Make sure your information is current
🗳️ Know what’s on your ballot
🗳️ Make your voting plan
🗳️ Encourage your family, friends, and community to do the same

Be informed. Be prepared. Be heard.

Every election is an opportunity to make your voice count.

🔗 Get voter information and resources:
https://ncbwmetrobr.org/get-out-the-vote/

🗳️ YOUR VOICE. YOUR POWER. YOUR VOTE.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter, in partnership with community organizations across the Greater Baton Rouge area, invites you to attend our 2026 Candidate Forum.

This FREE, open-to-the-public forum is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from candidates, learn where they stand on issues affecting our communities, and become better informed before heading to the polls.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026

📍 Baton Rouge Community College – Magnolia Library
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎤 Forum: 6:00–8:00 PM

🎙️ Our moderator will be Mia Monet, 2une-In morning reporter and noon anchor at WBRZ Channel 2.

Featured Races:

⚖️ East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney
⚖️ 19th Judicial District Court

💬 Have a question you want the candidates to answer?

Register to attend AND submit your questions here:

👉 Register & Submit Questions:
https://www.mobilize.us/powercoalition/event/1023046/

🗓️ Early Voting: October 20–27
🗳️ Election Day: November 3

Come informed. Come engaged. Make your voice heard.

Entrepreneurs, business owners, students, alumni, and future leaders — this is for YOU!

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Southern University Homecoming Entrepreneurship & Leadership Summit, happening October 1–2, 2026!

Two days. Powerful connections. Valuable resources. Real opportunities.

This year’s summit will feature dynamic speakers Archie Jones, Harvard Business School faculty member, venture capitalist, acquisitions and private equity professional, and author of “The Treasure You Seek,” along with Calvin Mills, Southern University College of Business alumnus, founder and CEO of HelpIT, Inc., and author of “No Secrets to Elevation.”

The 2026 Summit Hosts are Denage Piper, Southern University College of Business alumna, CCIM VP at Citizens Bank, and President of 100 Black Women, and Kenyatta Sparks, Southern University alumnus and Director of Operations for SULLA.

Come connect with entrepreneurs, lenders, business leaders, resource partners, students, and alumni while gaining insight on access to capital, business growth, leadership, networking, and building a lasting legacy.

Whether you’re launching a business, growing your brand, searching for funding opportunities, or looking to expand your network, you need to be in the room!

Business Marketplace opportunities are also available during the summit.

For more information, please contact Dr. Krystle J. Allen at [email protected]

🗳️ BATON ROUGE, IT’S NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY — YOUR VOICE IS YOUR POWER!

Today, September 15, 2026, is National Voter Registration Day! It’s the perfect time to make sure you, your family, your friends, and your community are REGISTERED and READY to make your voices heard.

Your vote is your voice—and being Ballot Readystarts with making sure your voter registration is accurate and up to date.

✔️ Register to vote if you haven’t already
✔️ Check your voter registration status
✔️ Verify your name, address, and other information
✔️ Encourage someone in your network to get registered
✔️ Make a plan to vote

Don’t wait until Election Day to discover there’s an issue with your registration. Take a few minutes TODAY to get through the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Voter Portal:

https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/

🖤💛 When Black Women Vote, We All Win.

📣 Plan today. Protect tomorrow.

NCBW Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter is proud to partner with community organizations for the Estate Planning Legal Clinic on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 2–6 PM at The Waterfront Theater in Baker, LA.

Attendees can receive one-on-one help with wills, legal guidance, family & property protection, and more. Registration and pre-screening are required, and space is limited.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit the link provided. https://form.jotform.com/Build_EBR/Estateplanninglegalclinic

What’s Happening at NCBW Metropolitan Baton Rouge -

What’s Happening at NCBW Metropolitan Baton Rouge NCBW Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter is proud to partner with community organizations for the Estate Planning Legal Clinic on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 2–6 PM at The Waterfront Theater in Baker, LA.

🌟 MENTEES WANTED! 🌟

https://forms.gle/b4tsy5j8nVYAdnVU7

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter is excited to begin recruiting for our 2026–2027 Unapologetically Be the 100 Mentorship Program!

We are seeking young ladies in grades 7–10 who are ready to lead, learn, grow, and build meaningful connections with women committed to supporting their success.

Throughout the year, mentees will participate in engaging experiences focused on leadership development, real-world learning, advocacy, personal growth, and sisterhood. Our goal is to create a supportive space where young ladies can strengthen their confidence, discover their voices, and develop skills that will serve them in school, their communities, and beyond.

✨ Lead. Learn. Grow.
✨ Build confidence and leadership skills
✨ Connect with positive women mentors
✨ Develop lasting sisterhood
✨ Gain experiences that prepare you for the future

Parents and guardians: If you know a young lady who is ready to grow, be challenged, and become part of an empowering sisterhood, we encourage you to help her apply!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
OCTOBER 5TH, 2026

Unapologetically. Be the 100.
Investing in today. Empowering tomorrow. 💛🖤