When September 05, 2024 at 2:00pm 2 hrs
Where Blackburn Digital Auditorium 2397 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20059, United States

Calling all Howard University students and faculty!

Join us at Howard University Blackburn Digital Auditorium for the Forward Voices Tour, where we’ll empower students to become the pioneers of a new political era. Dive into a dynamic, action-packed session on dismantling voter suppression through the power of Ranked Choice Voting and Open Primaries.

Discover the roadmap to building a formidable third party in the U.S., and learn how to harness the power of ballot initiatives to drive real change in your community. This is more than a discussion—it's a call to action. Be part of the movement that will redefine democracy and ensure that every voice is heard.

Itinerary

2:00 - 2:45: Panel Discussion

2:45 - 3:15: Student Q&A and Ranked Choice Voting Mock Election

3:15 - 4:00: Networking Reception

Featured Guests:

  • Speaker Terrance Carroll (Former Speaker of the Colorado House, Morehouse Alum)
  • Lisa D.T. Rice (Proposer for Make All Votes Count D.C, Unite America, D.C. Advisory Neighborhood Commission)
  • Larry Weathers (Georgia Forward Party State Lead, Black Voters Committee Co-Chair, Tedx organizer)
  • MJ Hall (North Carolina Forward Party Vice Chair, Black Voters Committee Co-Chair)

Come for the discussion, stay for the community—and enjoy Chick-fil-A sandwiches and refreshments throughout the event. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that will shape the future of our democracy. See you there!

 

Will you come?