The Black Vote: The Myths, Realities & the Power of the Black Electorate

Bigs United is closing Black History month 2020 with a discussion on the Power of the Black Vote

Join Bigs United as we close with a discussion on the Power of the Black Vote with reflections on history and insights on the road ahead.

Through this discussion we aim to:

• Dispel myths and misconceptions about the Black voter and the Black electorate

• Explore the historical and contemporary truths and mistruths behind the Black voter

• Highlight the power of Black women’s civic participation and party allegiance

• Reflect on the 2016 presidential election in contrast to the upcoming 2020 presidential election

The panel will include speakers: Tiffany Dena Lofton, Director of the NAACP’s Youth and College Division, Political communications strategist, Krystal Glass. Stacey Lynch, Deputy Director NYC Office of the Mayor, Intergovernmental , & Kelly Mena State & Local Policy Journalist, CNN

This panel will be moderated by Christopher Collins-McNeil

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This event is sponsored By Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC in Partnership with Sirius XM & Pandora.

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