Title: The Battle for Democracy: Voting Rights, Labor, and Electoral Power

Description:
SLU’s Spring 2023 “Civic Engagement and Leadership Development” seminar will examine a range of on-the-ground organizing in light of their potential and the challenges they face. Speakers will discuss the work of organized labor and social justice organizations to advance racial, gender, and economic justice and environmental sustainability. Particular attention will be paid to ongoing challenges related to aligning electoral work with the priorities of ongoing grassroots organizing and issue-based coalition-building.
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 – Session 1:
“The Complexities of Electoral Power in New York”
Guest Speakers:
Sochie Nnameka – New York State Director, Working Families Party
Hae-Lin Choi – Political Director, Communication Workers of America, District 1
 

Date: March 11, 2023 10:00 am EST