Race, Poverty and Elections: Why Vote?

By Godfrey Lee

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Marin and the Marin City Free Library (MCFL) will present their Poverty & Racial Justice Film & Conversation Series #6 entitled “Race, Poverty and Elections: Why Vote?” It will be an online event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

SURJ Marin and MCFL have teamed up to present a Poverty and Racial Justice Series that examine the deep connections between racism and poverty that are encoded in global, national, and local economies. They are closing out this series with this program by taking a look at the ways in which voter disenfranchisement can help perpetuate cycles of poverty.

The presentation will explore the systems that make it almost impossible for people of color to run for office, to vote in elections and to have their interests represented in local and national government. How does this impact a racial group’s ability to emerge from poverty and to fully experience the rights and benefits of American citizenship?

The audience can also join a discussion with people who have seen these impediments at work in their communities.

Book and resource lists for each program are available that can help you better understand the conversation topics.

Registration is required. Register at: marinlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

This online event series is generously supported by the Friends of the Marin City Library and SURJ Marin.

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