Nomination FAQ
“Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering the Call is a multifaceted, intergenerational Voting Rights Campaign that centers Black women’s invaluable contribution to the nation’s democracy. Join the Lawyers’ Committee and the Global Black Economic Forum in giving Black women their flowers for their tireless contribution to laying down the cobblestones of our nation’s democracy as we search to honor Black women doing this work in their local municipalities and state affairs.
Do you know a Black Woman who mass mobilizes their community to get out the vote? Does a name come to mind when envisioning a Black woman who gets the job done working their local polls for every election? Nominate your freedom fighter here for a chance to be nationally recognized.
Q: What is the goal of the nomination process?
A: Ojo Asé’s Nomination process will engage with voters directly to identify unsung heroes of Voting Rights work for our democracy 365 days a year. The Lawyers’ Committee will highlight nominees who are submitted via our nomination survey on a weekly basis via our digital platform and national network of Election protection partners.
The ultimate goal of Ojo Asé’s nomination process is to highlight unsung heroes of the voting rights movement, and interconnect a vast network of Black women who answer the call across the nation.
Nominations open on Sep. 1st and nominations close on Nov. 8th.
Q: How do I know if someone is eligible to be nominated?
A: Eligibility includes the following:
- Black women who exhibit dedication to civic engagement in either a volunteer or paid capacity – Poll Workers, Poll Monitors, Non-Profit Board Members, Deputy Voter Registrars, City council members, State Representatives, and more.
- Black women who exhibit strong leadership qualities, and display dedication to preserving our nation’s democracy
- Actively advocates for their community on voting rights issues specific to their state and or local municipalities
Q: How do I nominate someone?
A: To participate in Ojo Asé’s Campaign Nomination Process, participants can fill out our Nomination Form to nominate a Black Woman who answers the call to protect elections, pursue the pathway for voting rights, and advocate for their community.
Q: What happens after the nomination process?
A: The Lawyers’ Committee will contact you, and the nominee, when we feature and highlight the nominee on our digital platforms.
Nominees will have a chance to:
- Receive an Ojo Asé Campaign swag bag
- Receive our Fannie Lou’s Flowers Legacy Award, in observance of the 60th anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer
- Be recognized on our social media platforms as a part of our #FannieLouFridays
Q: What is the Fannie Lou’s Flowers Award?
A: ‘Fannie Lou’s Flowers Honoree Award’ is the intergenerational honor and recognition of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to cement the trials and tribulations of Black women like Fannie Lou Hamer, who gave their life to the current state of democracy. In a year that marks the 60th Anniversary of the Mississippi Freedom Summer, this award represents the hard work and sacrifices of Black women who have answered the call throughout history, and continue to do so today in their local communities.
This award acknowledges the tired feet of Black women who have walked many miles to their polling places, the hoarse voices from advocating for the right to vote at city hall, the heavy eyes struggling to count the votes of Black communities late at night, and the urge to fight harder against gerrymandering and other voting rights issues that often impact communities of color. Thank you for answering the call–Asé.
