State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson (District 39) in conjunction with Star 94.5 Radio Host Monica May will host Townhall 2011.
The Townhall will address several issues including, the arrest and incarceration children 10 years of age and under, getting prepared to vote in the 2012 elections and responding to voter suppression efforts and jobs and the skills needed for employment.
There will also be onsite voter registration at Townhall 2011.
For More Information, please call 407.245.1511
What: TownHall 2011
When: December 1, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
4077 Prince Hall Blvd., Orlando, FL.32811
Issues Addressed:
•Children 10 years of age and under are being arrested and incarcerated. How do we stop the School to Prison Pipeline?
•During Election 2012, there will be fewer early voting days and potential penalties for voter registration. How can we respond to voter suppression efforts?
•Those with felony convictions must now wait 5 to 7 years before they can apply to have their rights restored. What is the path ahead?
•How can we be prepared to vote for upcoming elections?
•Where are the jobs today and do you have the skills needed for employment? Get the answers to these questions and more at the Town Hall Meeting
Scheduled Speakers:
Dr. Joyce Hamilton-Henry, Director of Central Florida ACLU
Scott Howatt, Director Legislative & Congressional Relations Orange County Public Schools
Representative for the State Attorney’s Office
League of Women Voters
Major Patricia Wells, Sheriff’s Office
Lucy Melendez, Supervisor of Elections
Allie Braswell, President/CEO Central Florida Urban League
ONSITE VOTER REGISTRATION
“Segments of the Town Hall meeting will be filmed by CNN for the documentary Black In Americawhich will air in June 2012.”
