Houston Event Explores Barriers to Youth Voting

National Coalition of 100 Black Women to host civic education discussion at Texas Southern University

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Houston Metropolitan Chapter is hosting a civic education event on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Texas Southern University to explore common challenges young people face when it comes to voting and civic participation, and discuss ways communities can better support engagement. The free event will feature light bites and is open to students, educators, and community members.

Why it matters

Increasing youth voter turnout is a critical issue, as young people often face unique barriers to political participation. This event aims to shed light on these challenges and identify solutions to promote greater civic engagement among the next generation of voters.

The details

The event, titled "Ballots and Barriers: Why Young People Don't Vote", will take place at the Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University. It is being organized by the Houston Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, a non-profit focused on advocating for Black women and girls.

  • The event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

The players

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Houston Metropolitan Chapter

A non-profit organization that advocates for Black women and girls.

Texas Southern University

A public historically black university located in Houston, Texas.

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The takeaway

This event represents an important effort to understand and address the barriers that prevent young people, particularly young people of color, from fully participating in the democratic process. By identifying these challenges and exploring solutions, the organizers hope to empower the next generation of civic leaders.