Everyone Has a Voice, Everyone Has a Vote-Voter Engagement Webinar

Positive Philter Podcast

On October 15th, 2024, the Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and the Theta Rho Lambda Chapter hosted a dynamic webinar on voter engagement and participation titled "Everyone Has a Voice, Everyone Has a Vote." This event emphasized the importance of voting in Virginia’s annual elections and featured a panel of insightful Black male leaders, each sharing their experiences as engaged citizens. Attendees learned practical tips on how to raise voter awareness, navigate the voting process, and make informed choices as they prepared for the upcoming national election on November 5th.

To watch the video of the webinar follow the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/share/3CqYKqn2FgKUHkb7/

https://www.linkedin.com/events/everyonehasavoice-everyonehasav7245481671960006656/theater/

https://www.youtube.com/live/GtXur4F0ij0?si=dl3M2XgdThWEfISw

Shout Outs and Plugs

Panelists:

• Paul Davis Jr.- Policy Director, Fairfax County Government

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-davis-nova/

• Demarcus Merritt- Assistant Director for Belonging and Engagement, GMU

https://www.linkedin.com/in/demarcus-merritt-sr-89b35627a/

• Renard Carlos- Manager of Programs and Communication

https://www.linkedin.com/in/renard-carlos-520777142/

• Ty'Leik Chambers- Youth & College President, NAACP Virginia State Conference

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-leik-chambers-7a2200199/

• Ret. Col. Philip Wilkerson Jr., Poll Officer with Fairfax County

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