Souls to the Polls A Panel Moderated By Karen Vaughn
On October 2, WTLC and hosted Souls to the Polls in collaboration with The Indiana Secretary of State. The Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis hosted a community-driven event that focused on a crucial issue: getting registered voters to the polls.
Running from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, this free event empowered attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to motivate their networks to vote in the upcoming election.
Organized in collaboration with the Indiana Secretary of State, the event was a call to action, encouraging participants to go beyond voter registration and actively inspire others to cast their ballots.
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The event brought together community members with one goal: to make their votes count.
The event kicked off with educational sessions where attendees learned about the voting process, their rights, and strategies to encourage their friends, family, and neighbors to head to the polls.
Scattered across the historic venue were live broadcasts from the Coffee Pot Lounge, the theatre lobbies, and the entrance, where attendees could engage with voter education resources, nonpartisan organizations, and community leaders committed to increasing voter turnout.
But the highlight of the day came at 4:00 PM with a thought-provoking panel discussion.
The panel featured local leaders deeply invested in civic engagement:
– Kendra Nowell Cafe, a champion for community participation,
– Pastor Jeffery Johnson of Eastern Star Church, whose social justice work has been transformative in the city,
– Pastor James Jackson of Fervent Prayer Church, who offered powerful spiritual perspectives on voting as a form of action, and
– Tony Mason, President and CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, who shared insights on voter mobilization in communities of color.
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Moderated by Karen Vaughn, the panel touched on the importance of transforming voter registration into real turnout, especially with a focus on communities that have historically faced barriers to voting.
Panelists also honored the legacy of Amos Brown, who tirelessly advocated for voter rights and participation in Indianapolis.
You can learn more about Voter Registration in Indiana Here —-> https://indianavoters.in.gov/
