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Voting is Coming to the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ with Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote

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7 months ago

July 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-03 06:57:12

SUMMARY: The text emphasizes the importance of voting and participation in democracy, especially in the current election cycle. It highlights the efforts of “When We All Vote” to increase voter participation through initiatives like partnering with the Essence Festival, Essence Ventures, and the Global Black Economic Forum to launch the “Essence Voting Squad.” This squad aims to recruit 10,000 members to register themselves and three others to vote. The organization will have a presence at the festival to engage attendees, featuring photo booths and voter registration drives. Additionally, key figures like First Lady Michelle Obama and other ambassadors will speak at the event to stress the cultural significance of voting. The text also encourages people to join the initiative online if they can’t attend the festival.

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, The Global Black Economic Forum, and When We All Vote announced they are coming together to mobilize voters and bring voting to the culture this year. The partnership will launch at the 30th festival from July 4-7, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Beth Lynk, Executive Director of When We All Vote joins us to talk about the mission and more!
#essencefestival #whenweallvote #michelleobama #voting

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2025-01-19 22:34:23

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-01-19 16:45:12

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-01-17 16:42:26

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