It is your fundamental right as a citizen of the United States of America to vote. So, why do some policies make it difficult for eligible voters to cast a ballot?

Join our live online panel discussion on voter suppression, a political strategy that manipulates outcomes in local, state, and federal elections, and learn how to make your vote count these primaries.

The discussion will include the following speakers:

-Panelist, Gloria Battle, Retired Human Rights Official
-Panelist, Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed, former State House Representative, District 92
-Panelist, Magaly Alvarado, Director, Civic Engagement, Hispanic Unity
-Moderator, Dr. Monica Elliott, President, League of Women Voters of Broward County

Stand Up, Speak Out – Community Conversations series is designed to help empower, give voice and inform marginalized members in our Broward County community, such as immigrants, cost-burdened and impoverished individuals, and members experiencing homelessness, by promoting civic engagement and participation of the democratic process.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Registration and additional information available HERE.