Unconscionable tragedies of Racial Injustice in our country. More than ever our declaration of black life matters and protest in support of freedom for all will be unrelenting with equitable and long overdue change. We are fortunate tonights guest is one of the foremost experts on the Voting Rights. A bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader. The first black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for the party in the United States. In the race for governor, she won more votes than any other democrats in the state history. To deliver the response to the state of the union in 2019 there is no doubt her history making endeavors are far from over. In her new book our time is now power, purpose and the fight for fair america, she draws on research to offer concrete solutions to end Voter Suppression and empower citizens. Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright called the book a toolkit for citizens of all backgrounds and that democracy isnt a spectator sport. Tonight, S
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Dialogue about the most Critical Issues of our time. Were gathered tonight albeit virtually at a time when so much feels uncertain. But over the past two weeks it has become abundantly clear there is no more urgent time to talk about Voter Suppression than ahead of the upcoming 2020 election. In this moment following ongoing unconscionable tragedies of Racial Injustice in our country i have more hope than ever that our declaration that black lives matter and our protest in support of freedom for all will be unrelenting in bringing about equitable and long overdue change. We feel incredibly fortunate that you tonight suggest this f the most foremost expert on Voting Rights. Leader abrams is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, nonprofit ceo and political leader. She was the first black woman to become the gubernatorial nominee for a major part in the United States. In the race for governor of georgia 2018 she won more votes than any other democrat in the states history. Stacey abrams aga
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