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LWVFL Lunch & Learn Series


This week's webinar will feature a program touching on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and scenarios and tactics used to stop/fight voter suppression at the local level.


Agenda:


Discussion: 
Why is continuing to honor Dr. King still so important today?

Discussion: Explanation of voter suppression tactics used in Bay County, FL.

  • How were those suppression issues triaged by local groups and activists?
  • How can others avoid/prepare for issues in their own local jurisdictions?

Q&A Session withThe Rev. Dr. Wood and League President Cecile Scoon

The Rev. Dr. Wood is a spiritual, civic and civil rights leader. He is the founding pastor of the Love Center Missionary Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. He is the immediate past moderator of the Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association of West Florida and is the immediate past vice president at large of the Progressive M. and E. Baptist State Convention of Florida Inc.

Rev. Dr. Wood is a life member and president of the Bay county Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He is a courageous freedom fighter and advocate for justice and equality for the oppressed in society. The Rev. Dr. Wood is fully committed to eliminating racial prejudice, poverty and violence from our communities and the world.

Although the Rev. Dr. Wood lacks physical sight, he is a visionary leader. With insight he looks into things and with foresight he looks beyond things. He looks through the eyes of faith. He articulates his vision. He communicates clearly and effectively in both written and oral forms. He is a gifted and skilled Christian writer. As a contributing writer he has submitted poems, articles, speeches and sermons to various newspapers, journals and magazines. He is also a speech writer for both religious and civic public speakers.

When:
Friday, January 14, 2022, 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Where:
Virtual via Zoom

Additional Info:
Category:
State & National League Events
Registration is required
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