Let’s Talk About It – A Candid Conversation on Why Black Men Do & Don’t Vote
On September 17, 2024 – The Power of the Vote Collective will host a lively panel discussion of diverse Black men, on the major factors that motivate Black men’s voting patterns.
Moderated by Rev. Kenny Irby, this “Candid Conversation” will begin with a focus group style panel with seven men who represent different generations, perspectives, and policy interests:
- Marcus Brooks
- Jamison Carnegie
- Dr. Byron Green-Calisch
- St. Petersburg Councilmember John Muhammad
- Florida Senator Darryl Rouson
- Rion Schofield
- Anthony Williams
The live event will offer a light buffet during a mix & mingle half hour from 6:00 to 6:30, with the panel and virtual access starting at 6:30, and the floor open for audience Q&A at 7:30.
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About this Collective:
The Power of the Vote Collective is a non-partisan, non-endorsing get-out-the-vote campaign, collectively powered by community organizations toward the goal of maximizing Black voter participation in Pinellas County, Florida, for the 2024 general election.
Power of the Vote partners so far include the St. Petersburg Branch NAACP, the Pinellas County Urban League, African American Heritage Association, the Woodson African American Museum of Florida, Equity Institute (formerly 2020/One Community), Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Black Voters Matter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Metropolitan Section, and Felton-Howard Law, with support from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Gamma Zeta Chapter.
