Vote16 Newark Kickoff Town Hall

Vote 16 Newark Kickoff Town Hall

Come and learn more about this exciting new opportunity for 16- and 17-year-olds to participate in democracy and – crucially – how you can help!

Bring along young people you know who want to be part of this historic moment and get engaged in our democracy at a time when we need their voices more than ever.

Young voters will also be able to register to vote onsite to make sure they’re one of the first Newark students to cast their ballots this April.

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Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103

Overview

Welcome & Opening Remarks (10am – 10:15am)
Voter Education Presentation (10:15am – 10:45am)
Q&A (10:45am – 11:05pm)
Community Initiatives & Resources (11:05pm – 11:20pm)
Q&A (11:20pm – 11:35pm)
Voter Registration & Resource Fair (11:45pm –12:45pm)

Speakers:

Assatta Mann, Senior Community Organizer, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Micauri Vargas, Associate Counsel, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10)
Craig Drinkard, Executive Officer, Victoria Foundation
Roger León, Newark Superintendent of Schools
Kecia Daniels, City Clerk, City of Newark
Dr. Sharnee Brown, Chief Education Officer, City of Newark
Jennifer Made, Director of Youth Programs, Abbot Leadership Institute
Devin Mitchell, Fellow, The Gem Project
Nathan Duiguid, President, Young Voters Association
Rev. Timothy Adkins-Jones, Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church