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John,
In his speech delivered at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1957, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. highlighted the fundamental power of the vote to secure broader civil rights for Black Americans. The moral urgency of the moment and the attacks on civil rights resonate strongly today. Today, we are witnessing continued attacks on the voting rights in Black and brown communities as well as broader attacks on our democratic institutions. In order to heed Dr. King’s call, it’s imperative that we both recognize the urgency of this moment, and demonstrate “dedicated and courageous leadership” by strengthening voting rights and representation.
On this MLK Day, please consider one way to honor his legacy by joining us at the Symposium on Voting Rights: Our Past, Our Present, Our Future at the University of St. Thomas on February 1.
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Hosted by the University of St. Thomas Racial Justice Initiative, Macalester College, the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the African American Leadership Forum, and FairVote Minnesota, the symposium` will convene a diverse and influential gathering of voting rights academics, thought leaders, students, community members, and political figures to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about the evolution of voting rights in Minnesota. We will look back at our history, tackle the challenges our democracy currently faces, explore critical reforms and opportunities, and work together to build a more representative and inclusive future for our state and our country.
We’re excited to have some of the nation’s top voting rights and democracy experts at the event, including St. Thomas Professor Yohuru Williams, Humphrey School Dean Nisha Botchwey, Harvard Professor Danielle Allen, and Stanford Professor Larry Diamond , among others.
Please register at fairvotemn.org/symposium [[link removed]] and share the event link with friends and colleagues! All are welcome.
As we begin Black history month on February 1 in this consequential election year, we hope you can be part of this meaningful conversation about voting rights and building an inclusive, multiracial democracy in our state and for our future.
Sincerely,
Kim Nelson
FairVote MN Board Member
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