{"id":12954,"date":"2023-10-24T11:45:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/?p=12954"},"modified":"2023-11-03T13:50:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T18:50:29","slug":"uplifting-south-minneapolis-black-votes-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/?p=12954","title":{"rendered":"Uplifting South Minneapolis: Black Votes Matter in the Upcoming Election\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In a recent interview on <i>The Conversation<\/i> with Al McFarlane, three influential community leaders came together to discuss the pivotal upcoming election and its significance for the Black community. Scott Redd, President and CEO of Sabathani Community Center, Anika Robbins, founder of Black Votes Matter MN, and Makeda Zulu, Executive Director of the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, passionately conveyed the importance of this moment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standing Up for the Heart of South Minneapolis<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the interview, Redd spoke up for how the upcoming election can impact Ward 8 and the needs of the neighborhood surrounding Sabathani Community Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 38th Street Corridor in South Minneapolis stands as a vibrant and historically significant hub, largely shaped by the Black community. Redd emphasized that no community, especially the Black community, should be left behind in the quest for progress. With Sabathani&#8217;s proximity to the site of George Floyd&#8217;s tragic murder, he stressed the urgency of electing candidates who can offer hope and critical support to the community. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">He expressed the need for elected officials who not only hear but also act upon the wants and needs of the community. It&#8217;s a call to action that urges us to choose representatives who will actively work to address the community&#8217;s concerns and demands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Watch the full interview here: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Black Votes Matter and Makeda Zulu, Scott Redd, and Anika Robbins Tells You All About It\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JVfvmfnTHtk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Help Shape Our Community&#8217;s Future<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Join us at the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/gva_event\/candidate-forum-8th-ward-minneapolis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ward 8 Candidate Forum<\/a>, hosted by Black Votes Matter MN, on <strong>Tuesday, October 24 from 6 to 8pm<\/strong> at the Sabathani Community Center Auditorium. This forum offers a unique platform to engage with City Council candidates, discuss local issues, and have an open dialogue. It&#8217;s your chance to ask tough questions, voice concerns, and get to know the individuals who may represent your community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We strongly encourage you to actively participate in this forum and inspire your friends and family to join you. Together, we can collaborate to create a more\u00a0equitable and prosperous South Minneapolis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Update 11\/3\/23: The Ward 8 Candidate Forum was streamed live on the Black Votes Matter Facebook page: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blackvotesmatterminnesota\/videos\/1068520381160184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to watch now.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prepare for Election Day<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember, Election Day is on <strong>Tuesday, November 7<\/strong>. Make a plan to vote, either in advance or on the day of. Here are some quick links to help you get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Register to vote or update your voter registration here: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mnvotes.sos.mn.gov\/VoterRegistration\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voter Registration Link<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Find your polling place here: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/pollfinder.sos.mn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polling Place Finder <\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Explore the Black Voters Guide: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/1fd60d00-5f69-443f-8f13-1350fd94ba34.filesusr.com\/ugd\/c11158_7a9ac525784d4eefa697e956226e4fd1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Voters Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Learn about your early voting options: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.state.mn.us\/elections-voting\/other-ways-to-vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Voting Options<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Your voice, your vote, and your active engagement matter. \u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent interview on The Conversation with Al McFarlane, three influential community leaders came together to discuss the pivotal upcoming election and its significance for the Black community. 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