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The Guardian published the below article about the O.V. Catto Initiative’s efforts around the November election, covering one of our staging areas. We are proud to spread the word of the necessary work we are accomplishing together. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/08/voter-suppression-philadelphia-election-2020?CMP=share_btn_link

The O.V. Catto Initiative will work closely with any first time candidate for Judge of Elections, if they intend to be on the May 18, 2021 Primary Election ballot, in any of the below wards and divisions in Philadelphia. We will offer strategic and tactical assistance to any citizen who wants to assume responsibility for how elections are run in their neighborhood. Please contact Jemadari at: 215-510-9928.Continue reading “Assistance for Judge of Elections on Primary Election Ballot”

It is evident that the political reaction and backlash to the election of our 44th President was not something new to America. It’s happened before and it’s why we must continue our vigilance and ongoing defense of our right to vote. The following article describes previously documented efforts to disenfranchise Black voters by voter suppression, intimidation, assault, and murder, all in an unsuccessful attemptContinue reading “Black Votes Are Under Attack”

The O.V. Catto Initiative believes that it is paramount to emphasize the use of public information for tactical development. Our people must adhere to the basics. We’ve got to utilize every opportunity to develop leadership at the precinct/division level. By now, you are paying attention to how far politicians will go to claim and hold onto politicalContinue reading “Run for Judge of Election”

August 13, 2020 will mark one hundred years since the adoption of the “Red Black and Green” as the Flag of Africans in the Diaspora. It marks the onset of a consciousness of who we are as a people. In addition, it defines our self-determination to be free and equal.  Throughout the remainder of theContinue reading “Anniversary of the “Red Black and Green””

The O.V. Catto Initiative would like to thank our following partners on all their efforts in securing voter empowerment throughout the state: Rev. Jeremiah Cousins Jr., Pastor of Gulf United church of Christ Tim Stevens Dean Ellis Everette TiJa  Butcher Gabriella Ravida Michael Goerlitz

Friends & Comrades: HABARI GANI – On the 100th year Anniversary of the adoption of the flag of Africans in the Diaspora (our colors above), we call once again for the mobilization of all soldiers in the Movement for Black Empowerment.  It is time to prepare for the most decisive contest to face our community inContinue reading “Call to Mobilization”