2024 John Lewis National Day of Action
From our friends at MOVPC:
Missouri Voter Advocates Host National Day of Action July 17 Honoring Legacy of Rep. John Lewis
and Demanding National Standards to Protect the Freedom to Vote
Missourians will urge Congress to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, The Freedom To Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act, and D.C. Statehood and Realize John Lewis’ Vision for Democracy
On July 17, Missouri voter advocates will host John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action events in St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield to mark the four-year anniversary of the passing of Rep. John Lewis, joining 150 events happening in 41 states and Washington, D.C. to celebrate his extraordinary legacy and call on Congress to pass critical legislation to protect the freedom to vote, end gerrymandering, and get money out of politics to realize Rep. Lewis’ vision for a democracy that works for all of us.
The events, organized by the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition and partners, will educate, motivate and activate our community to work towards Congressional passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Native American Voting Rights Act and DC Statehood.
Missouri Congressional sponsors of these measures - including Cong. Emanuel Cleaver II and Cong. Cori Bush - will attend and speak at the events, alongside other officials and advocates, including Sen. Barbara Washington and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, who will present a proclamation naming July 17, 2024 as John Lewis Day of Action in St. Louis.
St. Louis Event Information:
WHAT: St. Louis John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action
Program to feature remarks by U.S. Cong. Cori Bush, presentation of a proclamation by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, and a historical reenactment performance by St. Louis actress Peggy Neely Harris and Intergenerational arts partners, and remarks from Dr. Marty K Casey.
WHEN: 4-6 pm, Wednesday, July 17th, 2024
WHERE: Keiner Plaza, Frankie Muse Freeman Memorial, 101 N Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
SPONSORS: Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, St. Louis NAACP, League of Women Voters, National Coalition of 100 Black Women St. Louis Chapter, St. Louis Area Voting Initiative, Arch City Defenders, Action St. Louis, Second Chance Freedom Foundation, Missouri Progressive Missionary Baptist State Convention, Ashrei Foundation, UnGUN Institute, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action, St. Louis LGBT Chamber of Commerce and others.
