Richland Library Hosts Panel Discussion on The Power of the Vote
September 18, 2020
With the 2020 General Election less than two months away, join Richland Library for a timely discussion on The Power of the Vote from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 24. Please register at richlandlibrary.com to take part in this online program, which is free and open to the public.
Judi Gatson, evening anchor for WIS News 10, is moderating the conversation, which will cover the impact of the African-American and Latino votes, questions and concerns about the upcoming election process, and how voting can create change.
During the first hour of the program, hear from:
- Dr. Myriam Torres, UofSC’s Consortium for Latino Immigration Studies
- Dr. Todd Shaw, UofSC’s Dept. of Political Science & African American Studies
Then panelists during the second hour of the program include:
- Cale Carter II, Richland County Voter Registration & Elections
- Chynna Phillips, Columbia Complete Count Committee
- Tanya Rodriguez-Hodges, Latino Communications
- Brandon Upson, Amplified Action
The Power of the Vote is the second featured program from an online series that the library’s African-American History and Cultural Events Committee (AAHCE) has planned through fall 2020 to address critical themes and provide educational opportunities in our community.
The final program, Mama Can You Hear Me: A Cry from the African-American Soul is planned for October 22. Stay tuned for more details at richlandlibrary.com.
About Richland Library
Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 13 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
