If you remember back to the 2004 and 2000 elections, there was a bit of madness reported as having ensued on Election Day—-tampering with equipment; voter intimidation, fraud, and suppression. Actually, that happened in last year’s mayoral election right here in Hartford.
On Wednesday, October 29th, there will be a free community event: “On Election Day: Knowing Your History, Knowing Your Rights.”
The panels will be moderated by N’Zinga Shäni who is the Executive Director of OneWorld Progressive Institute. There are three panels: Voting Rights History and Issues, Voters’ Politics and Political Issues, and Voters’ Rights and Awareness.
Panelists scheduled to appear:
Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean
Dr. Evelyn Simien
Dr. Charles Venator
Dr. Stefanie Chambers
Dr. Kaaryn Gustafson
Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar
Andy Sauer
Unlike the racially homogeneous pundits and panelists on the major news stations, these panelists represent much more diversity.
The program runs from 6-7:45pm, with light refreshments available starting at 5:30pm. This is at the Main Branch of the Hartford Public Library.
