Rev. Jesse Jackson to join DAAWC for mass GOTV rally in South Florida
Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus Rep. John Conyers also to attend
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov. 2nd, 2014, The Democratic African-American Women's Caucus (DAAWC) will be joined by national speakers, elected officials, faith leaders and business leaders, at a special "Celebrating Power In Unity" GOTV Rally. The rally which will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Lou Rawls Center for Performing Arts, located at 15800 NW 42nd Ave in Miami Gardens, Florida was designed to energize South Florida voters and remind them to cast their ballots in the Nov. 4th election.
Among those attending this important rally are:
- Rev. Jesse Jackson, of Rainbow Push Coalition,
- Pastor Jamal Bryant, of Empowerment Temple of Baltimore, Md.,
- The Dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman John Conyers,
- DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins, of Detroit, MI.,
- Carrie P. Meek- Who will also be receiving the The Trailblazer Award inspired by her political legacy and named in her Honor.
- Prophetess Tera Carissa Hodges
- Randi Weingarten, President of AFT
"It is crucial that we mobilize women voters in this state," said Leslie Wimes, founder of the Democratic Women's African-American Caucus. In 2012, African-American Women between the ages of 18-29 helped propel President Obama to victory by coming out to vote in higher numbers than any other gender or ethnic voting subset. "To secure a democratic victory on November 4, we are going to need African-American women to demonstrate their political clout again."
Civil rights legend Reverend Jesse Jackson agreed saying, "I am excited to see this group of African-American Women organizing and inspiring our community. I've dedicated my life to seeking justice and equality for our community, and to see these young women doing something of this magnitude is so impressive, that I couldn't help but be a part of this event."
Tickets are free and available to everyone on a first come first served basis. For more information or to order tickets please call the Democratic African-American Women's Caucus (DAAWC) at 561 200-0580.
"This election is very important for the people of Florida, and the DAAWC is dedicated to ensuring that the voices of our community are heard, and our issues addressed, through our votes," said DAAWC founder, Leslie Wimes. "There is so much at stake for us, that to not turn out to vote is out of the question."
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SOURCE Democratic African-American Women's Caucus
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