UWOC will be attending the 4th annual festival! We will be setting up a resource table and in need of volunteers. If you would like help us set up and/or monitor our table click here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A5AA23A1F9CF8-64158796-2026#/

Click here for more information about the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1721938308734779/

Hosted by Southeastern Diversity Project: Meet Author Mark Tenhundfeld and join the Reconciliation Team at The Church at Stone River for an open and frank discussion about Alabama and our storied history as it applies to voting.

Register to Vote Here

Find Your Polling Location Here

Voter Registration Deadline: Mon May 4, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Post Received by
Tue May 12, 2026

In-Person, Received by
Thu May 14, 2026

All Roads Lead to The South is a national mobilization and grassroots campaign organized by voting rights groups across the country. They are planning an organizing effort this Saturday May 16th in Montgomery and offering free bus rides to everyone who wants to join. UWOC is planning on bringing 1-2 buses full of folks down there and we would love the community to join.

Click the link to register and receive more information and updates! If you want to be on the bus, click where it says, "Need a ride? Hop in" and fill out the form https://blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/#register

 Next Monday, May 11th at 5:30 p.m., UWOC will host a virtual phone bank to mobilize voters to get out and vote! If you are interested in volunteering with us, please sign up here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/virtual-phone-bank-with-uwoc-mobilize-voters?source=direct_link& and the Community Engagement manager will send you a zoom link. During the Zoom session, you will be provided with step by step instructions on how to make calls.

This is a great way to get involved especially if you cannot join us in Montgomery May 7th, but you would like to help out. We hope to see you on Zoom!

United Women of Color completed our voter guides and they are ready to be mailed out to the community.  Now, we need around 3-5 volunteers to help us label and sticker our voter guides this Friday at 9am. We will be meeting at Westlawn Conference Room located at 4217 9th Avenue SW, Huntsville. 

If you are available and want to help us mail them out please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A5AA23A1F9CF8-63966953-help

Join UWOC as we go to Montgomery this Thursday during the State of Alabama legislative special session.

Decisions are being made that impact voting rights and representation. This is an opportunity to show up and let 'em know that our communities are engaged.

We are traveling together—this is a one-day trip. Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/4OurVote?source=direct_link&

The purpose of the “Teaching for Black Lives”, course offered by UWOC, is to promote the educational philosophy that Black lives matter as pedagogy and as an effort of radical inclusion. It seeks to help educators create equitable, antiracist learning environments by providing them with resources to teach Black history, experiences, and systemic racism honestly and compassionately. Led by: Stephanie Gilmore, Ph.D., Education and Development Specialist, UWOC.

The first class will be held from January to June. We will be hosting a second class from July to December of 2026. Please check back in with us to apply for the second class!

Alabama A&M University’s Department of Public Safety is hosting their fourth annual event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Slam for S.A.A.M., which will be held on April 14, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room on the AAMU campus.

This open mic event aims to raise awareness about sexual assault through various forms of art, including poetry, interpretive dance, and more.

UWOC will be attending and tabling the event. If you would like to volunteer and table with us, click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A5AA23A1F9CF8-62990806-slam

Madison Visionary Partners is hosting a volunteer fair for those interested in becoming more involved in the community. This is a great opportunity for anyone to come out and learn about how to volunteer with some amazing organizations.

The purpose of the “Teaching for Black Lives”, course offered by UWOC, is to promote the educational philosophy that Black lives matter as pedagogy and as an effort of radical inclusion. It seeks to help educators create equitable, antiracist learning environments by providing them with resources to teach Black history, experiences, and systemic racism honestly and compassionately. Led by: Stephanie Gilmore, Ph.D., Education and Development Specialist, UWOC.

The first class will be held from January to June. We will be hosting a second class from July to December of 2026. Please check back in with us to apply for the second class!

Lambda Eta Eta of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc is hosting a free event for the community to come together to promote and educate different aspects of health and wellness. UWOC will be in attendance and highly encourages folks to come and join!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxgZIOPM9zf0QphuJ380DU8hagu2bblgB0jw29rXgvMUShFw/viewform

Volunteer at UWOC’s table: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A5AA23A1F9CF8-62902839-mind#/

This event will be held at the The Fellowship of Faith Church, 3703 N. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35810.

An interactive one-day expo for middle and high school students focused on career readiness, mentorship, and life skills hosted by Our Future Generation. The youth will gain

• Professional skills & mentorship

• Career exposure & confidence

• Resume & interview preparation

Our Executive Director, Angela Curry, will be speaking during this workshop and we can’t wait for this opportunity to help engage the youth.

Click here to learn more. Registration Link.

Delta Sigma Theta is hosting a series of seminars to cultivate a robust, non-partisan discussion on fundamental American principles by building a diverse coalition of groups from all sectors.  Topics for the 2026 series include the First Amendment, US Citizenship, and The Right to Vote.  The first workshop is about Constitutional Rights – Amendment 1 (Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, & Petition)!

SIGN UP HERE: https://actionnetwork.org/events/crimson-and-cream-conversations-constitutional-rights-series?source=direct_link&

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) 

Format: In-Person, featuring four panel rounds followed by Q&A. 

Location: Center Grove United Methodist Church 

Address: 185 Plummer Road, Huntsville, AL 35806   

UWOC will be preparing an election guide for candidates running in the upcoming election. With the help of volunteers, we will be able to adequately inform folks of the open positions and candidates running for these spots.

If you are available and want to get some hands on experience with civic engagement work, please sign up to volunteer with us: https://actionnetwork.org/events/uwoc-municipal-candidate-research-party-2?source=direct_link&

UWOC will provide information of what to research, along with snacks! If you have a laptop, please bring it with you to Westlawn Conference Room, where we will be meeting.

The purpose of the “Teaching for Black Lives”, course offered by UWOC, is to promote the educational philosophy that Black lives matter as pedagogy and as an effort of radical inclusion. It seeks to help educators create equitable, antiracist learning environments by providing them with resources to teach Black history, experiences, and systemic racism honestly and compassionately. Led by: Stephanie Gilmore, Ph.D., Education and Development Specialist, UWOC.

The first class will be held from January to June. We will be hosting a second class from July to December of 2026. Please check back in with us to apply for the second class!

Join UWOC as we make around 200 meal kits for those in the community facing food insecurity. We will be placing completed kits in pantries across Madison County.

Sign up to volunteer with us: https://actionnetwork.org/events/pack-some-meal-kits-with-us?source=direct_link&

Join the North Alabama Area Labor Council and United Women of Color for a listening session. We will hear questions and concerns about an upcoming acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center by Huntsville Hospital.

If you would like to attend the session, sign up here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/community-listening-session-hsv-hospital-crestwood-medical-center-acquisition/

Help us pack FREE safer sex kits assembly line style with Yellowhammer Fund! Food and refreshments will be provided!

SIGN UP LINK: https://actionnetwork.org/events/packing-party-with-yellowhammer-fund-2?source=direct_link&

United Women of Color is taking a bus to Montgomery on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, to visit the EJI (Equal Justice Initiative) Legacy Sites, which include The Legacy Museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, and Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. Visiting EJI Legacy Sites gives us a powerful, firsthand understanding of America’s history of racial injustice, helping connect past to present and deepen our commitment to equity and justice.

Our waiting list is closed.

Help Us Call and Confirm our EJI Trip Rooster

Sign up here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/help-us-call-and-confirm-our-eji-trip-rooster?source=direct_link&

It's time to show our volunteers some love! This social is an event catered to our volunteers and it will be Valentine's Day themed to show our appreciation for all of your support and dedication to the organization and it's mission. It is an informal event, everyone is welcome to stop by, talk with UWOC staff, and connect with other volunteers or bring some new faces who are looking to donate time and volunteer. Mark your calendars and save the date! See you February 10th at 5:30pm!

RSVP HERE: https://actionnetwork.org/events/uwoc-volunteer-social?source=direct_link&

UWOC is hosting this community safety event on Ella Baker’s birthday, honoring her belief that “Give light and people will find the way.”
As we revive the Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform, this program focuses on building real skills to keep Black and Brown communities safe.

The event includes:

• A Black-led safety outlook on Huntsville

• A hands-on de-escalation training (ages 13+)

• Free 3-day emergency preparedness survival kits

Participants must be able to engage in light movement without physical assistance.
If you need accommodations, let us know below.
Space is limited to 50–60people

LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING. CLICK HERE!

One night book discussion on Assata Shakur’s life as written in her autobiography.

Registration Link Here

Come out to this amazing free lunch hosted by Village of Promise.

● What: Thousands of neighbors gather downtown to share a meal and an afternoon of unity

● When: Monday, November 24, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

● Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

● Who: Open to all community members—no registration required

For updates, follow: https://www.facebook.com/villageofpromise

Help us pack FREE safer sex kits assembly line style with Yellowhammer Fund! Food and refreshments will be provided!

Sign Up To Volunteer Here