Colleagues, Today marks one year out from Census Day 2020, when the 2020 Census will be fully under way. Given the central role of the Census in ensuring equitable representation in Congress for all communities, as well as in determining the allocation of more than $800 billion in federal resources, a fair and accurate count is essential. For this reason, civil rights and human rights groups across the country have designated today as a national day of action to focus attention on ways of ensuring that all are counted. The importance of an accurate Census for adult literacy and adult education can hardly be overstated. However, we face specific challenges in ensuring that adult learners are enouraged to participate in the Census without fear, have access to supports that can help them do so, and understand the difference between legitimate Census activities and scams that use the Census as a cover. Today at the http://www.coabe.org several NCL members will present a panel on ways of preparing for the Census (11:15 AM Central time in Galerie 6, for those who are here in New Orleans). The panel's slides will be available on the COABE website after the conference. I'm also forwarding a list of some other activities and resources, compiled by our colleagues at Census Counts. I encourage you to take action, today and over the next 12 months, to say #CountMeIn! Deborah Deborah Kennedy Senior Consultant / Owner, Key Words President, National Coalition for Literacy http://www.key-words.us http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org Day of Action resources and events: Check out the https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1iHwQ4hOhfjRMbY14mf1NGdJZpiK3qDZB for details on how to get involved with any of the digital or state events below, and share with your networks. April 1   National Twitter Storm 2-3PM ET Raise your voice! Join in on a national twitter storm on the importance of the census and why we say #CountMeIn. For more details follow @CensusCounts on twitter and email Sonum Nerurkar at mailto:nerurkar@civilrights.org.   #MillennialMonday Twitter Chat 3-4pm ET Join Young Invincibles and others in a chat about the importance of the #2020Census and why millennials should care. Your organization https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_X-FP6i9hDr9FrmSFABHxYkiYJk8yxKxGA7lPhrUoKmrnyg/viewform?usp=sf_link.   Washington, D.C.   National League of Cities and Brookings present: “Census 2020: Navigating the national and local challenges” April 1, 2019| 3pm The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC  On April 1, one year ahead of Census Day, the Metropolitan Policy Program, in partnership with the National League of Cities Institute, will explore key issues confronting Census 2020. Two panel discussions will probe the technical, political, and funding challenges facing the census at the national level, and how local leaders are forging strategic partnerships and bottom-up initiatives to ensure a complete and accurate count in their communities. RSVP http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-attend-census2020?utm_campaign=Events%3A%20Metropolitan%20Policy%20Program&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=70934817.   Voto Latino DC April 1, 2019| 12-4 pm Georgetown University, Red Square Washington, DC   U.S. Census Bureau April 1, 2019| 11 am National Press Club Washington, DC On April 1, 2019, Census Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham and Census Bureau leadership will brief the public on the status of operations and provide updates on the success of the integrated partnership and communication campaign. The Census Bureau will also be joined on stage by several organizations that highlight a handful of the partnerships that are key to ensuring a successful 2020 Census.   California   NALEO, LA County April 1, 2019 Grand Park Los Angeles, CA   At this press conference, Supervisor Solis will announce LA County’s unprecedented partnership among State, County, City and local CBOs as we all work to ensure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census. We will highlight the fact that our 2020 Census community training will be culturally appropriate and that we will collaborate with CBOs that are sensitive to non-English-speaking communities. Attendees: All LA County Board of Supervisors, City of LA Mayor Garcetti, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Rep. Roybal-Allard, CCF, and Advancement Project.   NALEO San Diego April 1, 2019| 9 am San Diego, CA 2020 Census Outreach Kick Off: interactive booth at San Diego Latino Film Festival. In partnership with the US Census Bureau, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, we will focus on popular methods of education and engagement such as art, music, video, and games.   April 1| 12 pm San Diego, CA Camino Al Censo Press Conference and Discussion: In collaboration with Barrio Logan College Institute, Causa Consulting, and the US Census Bureau, NALEO will be hosting a community panel in Spanish with community residents like David Alvarez, student and community leaders who will share their views and concerns about the census.   Voto Latino Sacramento   April 1, 2019| 6pm Casa de Español  Sacramento, CA   Colorado   Together We Count April 1, 2019 Colorado Holding a training with a local school district and with a Foundation's senior advisory council to prepare allies to promote 2020 Census participation.   Florida   NALEO Florida April 1, 2019 Orlando, FL On April 1st, 2019, NALEO Educational Fund will have a Press Conference in Orlando, Florida. Attending will be Elected Officials, Faith Community, Chambers of Commerce, Muslim, African American, Brazilian and Asian community and other national organizations: Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota, UnidosUS and the Florida State Voices. Our message is of a fair and complete count of Census 2020 in the state of Florida.   Georgia   Fair Count Georgia April 1, 2019| 5:30 pm As a new organization, we want to invite those working on census, redistricting and other endeavors to the new office to meet our staff, founder and board of directors. We will have a short speaking program to talk about our work, mission and vision for Georgia.   Massachusetts   Massachusetts Voter Table & Massachusetts Census Equity Fund April 1, 2019 | 10:00 am Framingham, MA Massachusetts Census Kick Off event, hosted by Secretary of the Commonwealth William Glavin.   Massachusetts Voter Table April 1, 2019 | 1:00 pm East Boston Public Library Community, faith, and business leaders will join Mayor Marty Walsh in launching our citywide efforts to reach historically undercounted constituencies in Boston in the 2020 Census to ensure our communities get their fair share of the public good and political representation.   Michigan   Be Counted Detroit April 1, 2019| 11 am Focus: Hope Detroit, MI Community is invited to join Be Counted Detroit’s Census 2020 Kick-Off Event. Here, the public will learn what the city’s plan is to get everyone counted, how community groups and nonprofits can get funding for local outreach, how to sign up to be a “Census Captain,” where to apply to be a Census Enumerator.   Minnesota   We Count Minnesota 2020 Census April 1, 2019| 10-11:30 am Minnesota State Capitol Saint Paul, MN This rally on the steps of the State Capitol will feature Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.  After the event, there will be a media briefing for the statewide capitol bureau press corps featuring the Census Bureau’s regional director and people who are already at work organizing for the census in historically undercounted communities.  Leadership for the event is being provided by the Minnesota State Demographer’s Office, with support from the Minnesota Census Mobilization Partnership.   New York   New York Civic Engagement Table April 1, 2019| 6:30 pm Newburgh Free Library Newburgh NY Educational event for local organizations, elected officials, and community members to come together to learn about the importance of the census and ways they can support getting the word out in Newburgh.   North Carolina   NC Coalition for Change: Gaston County April 1, 2019| 11 am Eastridge Mall Gastonia, NC Census Recognition Day and Country Employee Pizza and Ice Cream Social. Informational booth at Eastridge Mall for community members.   NC Coalition for Change: Mecklenburg County April 1, 2019| 2 pm  Charlotte, NC Ethnic Media Roundtable with remarks by Stacey Carless & Mecklenberg Co Manager to speak on Mecklenberg Co census preparations.   NC Coalition for Change: Wake County April 1, 2019 Knightdale, NC Community event with remarks by NC Counts and Mayor of Knightdale.   Oklahoma   Voto Latino Oklahoma   April 1, 2019 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK   April 1, 2019 University of Oklahoma Norman, OK   Texas   Better Texas April 1, 2019 Texas Statehouse Austin, TX 2020 Census Day of Action: Texas Counts Press Conference at the Texas Capitol building with Better Texas and House & Senate bill sponsors for a State CCC. Here, we will discuss a digital engagement campaign plus a Texas House Resolution for Census Day.   Voto Latino El Paso & UTEP April 1, 2019| 10am-2pm Leech Grove, TX Join University of Texas at El Paso for 202 Census Awareness Week Kick-Off Event! Kick-Off will include guest speakers, snacks, giveaways, and games.   Voto Latino San Antonio April 1, 2019 St. Mary’s University   Wisconsin   Voto Latino Whitewater  April 1, 2019 University of Wisconsin  Whitewater, WI   April 2   VOICES for Alabama's Children April 2, 2019 Alabama Statehouse Montgomery, AL VOICES’ 2019 Child Advocacy Day will bring over 1000 children from around the state to the lawn of the Alabama State Capital for the annual Kids Count Rally to highlight the importance of counting children ahead of the 2020 Census. In addition, VOICES will host an Advocacy Breakfast prior to the rally where the proclamations will be displayed and attendees will hear from legislative leadership and a panel discussion featuring state agency heads centered around the state of children in Alabama.   Rhode Island Foundation & United Way Rhode Island April 2, 2019| 2 pm Rhode Island Statehouse Providence, RI RI Census Day of Action: informational event with elected officials, nonprofit organizations, state and municipal agencies, community leaders, and members of the public to raise awareness about the Census and Complete Count efforts underway in Rhode Island.     April 3   Forefront April 3, 2019| 11 am Crowne Plaza Hotel Springfield, IL Join Forefront’s Illinois Count Me In 2020 Coalition for a day-long summit on Wednesday, April 3 in Springfield to connect and learn how to make sure our state’s 2020 Census count is fair and accurate.     April 4 Massachusetts Census Equity Fund April 4, 2019| 5 pm College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA City of Worcester Campaign Kickoff and Cultural Celebration hosted at the College of the Holy Cross.   Voto Latino UCLA  April 1, 2019 University of California Los Angeles, CA     Later April   CHIRLA April 22, 2019| 10 am Los Angeles, CA Contmos Contigo Census Campaign kick-off event with remarks by Executive director, Angelica Salas and local elected officials.