WRITING WORKSHEET

This worksheet is OPTIONAL. It is a private tool designed to help you reflect on and capture your experiences during the 2024 election cycle and beyond. It encourages you to explore the labor, emotional highs and lows, the grief and loss, as well as the triumphs and lessons you've gained throughout your political and civic engagement. Whether you were door-knocking, organizing, fundraising, or watching from the sidelines, your voice and your story matter. By completing this worksheet, you’ll gain insight into your personal journey and understand the profound impact you’ve had on the movement. It will also help you recognize that your experience is a critical part of the broader narrative we are building together. Take your time and answer each question thoughtfully, knowing that this process will help bring your unique perspective to light for the We the 92% anthology. Once you've completed the worksheet, you can use it to inspire you as you write your essay, poem, or other creative writing submission. Questions? Email us HERE

Instructions:

Take your time to reflect on each question and respond honestly.

This worksheet is designed to help you explore your unique perspective and recognize the power of your story.

We the 92% Reflection Worksheet

Name: _______________________________

Date: _______________________________

 

• 1. What was your role in the 2024 election cycle? What activated you to get involved/invested?
     (Consider actions like door-knocking, fundraising, postcard writing, organizing, etc.)
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  2. What emotions did you experience while putting in this labor?
     (Remember the Harris campaign theme song and reflect on moments of hope, frustration, exhaustion, etc.)
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  3. Who did you experience this labor with? Did you go to any rallies or watch the massive rallies on television?
     (How did seeing the rallies make you feel? Did you work alongside friends, family, or new allies? Were there any unexpected connections made?)
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  4. How did you feel as you watched the election unfold on election night? What concerned you leading up to the election, even though there was a lot of momentum building?
     (Consider the emotional impact of the election results, especially when Harris lost key states.)
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  5. How did you/ have you cope(d) with the grief and disappointment after the election results?
     (This can include all of the aftereffects brought on by this administration. Who were you with during this time, and how did you support each other?)
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  6. What were the highs and lows of your experience?
     (What were the most hopeful moments? What was most difficult? Did you experience burnout or emotional exhaustion? How did you push through?)
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  7. In what ways did this experience impact your views on activism, political engagement, or community organizing as a Black woman?
     (Reflect on how your understanding of political involvement or activism shifted as a result of the election cycle.)
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  8. What role did your community—your sisters, family, and friends—play in helping you stay engaged and grounded during the election and after?
     (How did your connections support you, and how did you support others?)
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  9. What do you want the next generation of Black women to understand about civic engagement and activism?
     (What lessons did you learn, and how will you pass those lessons on? How do you plan to continue your activism in the future?)
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  10. What are you doing now with all the exposure, new knowledge, and experiences you’ve gained through your participation in the election cycle?
      (What actions are you taking now, and how do you plan to continue the work or start something new?)
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• 11. Looking forward, what is your vision for Black women in political and civic spaces?
      (What changes would you like to see, and how do you see yourself contributing to the future of Black women in politics and activism?)
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• 12. Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience, your contributions, or what you’ve learned throughout this journey?
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